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.

Upgrades
Heat Capacity
 * Adding another emergency heat dump canister to the weapon increases how much heat can be absorbed before an emergency dump is triggered.

Heat Sink
 * Increased heat sink capacity is a popular upgrade that improves the cooling rate of the weapon. This also has the effect of increasing the time window for continuous fire.

Laser Splitter
 * An upgrade that results in a net damage gain and a more even spread, the laser splitter prism is considered mandatory for the LAS-13.

Laser Rate of Fire
 * An upgrade that allows more damage in a shorter amount of time. Just be aware that the increased rate of fire also means an increased heat build-up.

Weapon Stats
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.

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.

Gameplay Tips

 * 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 often better not to take a shot that might endanger one's teammates. Instead, reposition to get a clearer shot.


 * Helldivers are advised to fire single shots (rather than holding down the trigger) as this greatly decreases the chances of friendly fire or the weapon overheating. This goes double for those who like to turn while keeping the trigger engaged.