LAS-13 Trident

This shotgun-like weapon is a further development on the laser carbine technology, allowing for a virtually ammunition independent weapon. Suitable for when you want an easier time hitting your target.

Helldivers start with 2 Trident heat dump canisters, and can carry up to 4. Replacing a canister is only necessary if the weapon is overheated, and takes 3 seconds. As the Trident is a laser weapon, it does not have the ability to perform a fast reload or retain a round in the chamber.

The Trident is a potent, but moderately accurate weapon with a variable spread. Please make note of this and remember that in the field it is considered extremely poor conduct to hit other Helldivers with the Trident's scatter laser. This may get a Helldiver ejected from the mission after repeated violations.

This means that it is oftentimes better not to take a shot that might endanger one's teammates. Instead, reposition to get a clearer shot.

In addition, it is advisable to fire single shots (rather than holding down the trigger) as this greatly decreases the chances of friendly fire or overheating the weapon. This goes double for those who like to turn while keeping the trigger engaged.

Unlock Requirement
The Trident was made available to all players, for free on the 3rd March 2016, to mark the one year anniversary of Helldivers' release.