PLAS-3 Singe

Exchanges your standard Helldiver sidearm, the P-2 Peacemaker, with a plasma pistol. Plasma weapons fire superheated gas that explodes when it hits something. This makes them less ideal for close range but very powerful against crowds. Part of the Pistol equipment kit. Unlike normal weapons, it must be selected from the Perks menu and has no upgrade path.

The Singe deals slightly more damage per shot than the PLAS-1 Scorcher plasma rifle; however, it is not capable of setting fire to targets. This can be an advantage in some situations. Like the Scorcher, the Singe has a limited range of fire: the projectiles explode after travelling a set distance if they do not hit anything.

Sidearms cannot be used while prone. However, the player can draw it automatically when mortally wounded by using the aiming controls (right analog stick or mouse). Keep in mind that it needs to be manually switched back to the primary weapon after dropping whatever the player was carrying or after recovering from mortal wounds. An added benefit to the Singe is that it can be fired at point blank by a mortally wounded player without damaging themselves in the explosion.

Weapon Stats
Helldivers start with 4 magazines of Singe ammunition, and can carry up to 6. Each magazine contains 8 bolts. If 2 or less bolts remain in the magazine when the weapon is fired, the 'low ammunition' warning sound will play.

Reload time for a magazine is always 2.5 seconds, whether fully emptied or not. The Singe is not able to retain an extra bolt in the chamber.

Unlock Requirement
The PLAS-3 Singe is a DLC weapon, available at any rank to those who purchase the Pistol equipment kit.