| “ | A powerful dual magazine pump-action shotgun, with limited armor penetration. Ideal for small and fast targets. | „ |
| ~ Armory Description |
SG-8 Punisher Shotgun
The SG-8 Punisher is a pump-action, dual tube-fed shotgun featured in Helldivers 2. As one of the first unlockable weapons, the Punisher delivers powerful shots with high damage per round and offers a relatively high ammunition capacity. It excels at dispatching lightly-armored enemies quickly, though it suffers from damage falloff due to shot spread and a slower rate of fire inherent to its pump-action mechanism.
Availability
The Punisher can be unlocked on the first page of the Warbond: Helldivers Mobilize section for 4 Medals. A variant, the SG-8S Slugger, which fires slugs, can be unlocked later in the game.
Role and Performance
The Punisher is highly effective against lightly-armored enemies at close range. However, its slower fire rate can be a drawback when dealing with large groups of weaker enemies. Additionally, the Punisher can stagger enemies on a successful hit, preventing larger Terminids from initiating a bug breach. This makes the Punisher a valuable early-game counter against threats like Stalkers, Devastators, Brood Commanders, and Hive Guards.
Trivia[ | ]
- The Punisher is based off the UTAS UTS-15 shotgun [1]. With the difference being a foregrip added to the slider.