Scythe??

[Alphy]

Just unlocked the LAS-5 Scythe all I can think about is how much this weapon reminds me of the 40k Lasgun the Imperium of Man uses? Ireally wanna know if the gun is worth upgrading all the way and will it be good for endgame and all that stuff :P

[Lein]

I don't know what that reference is, but I can't think of any good reason not to fully upgrade the Scythe. This isn't really a game with an "end game". You just play any level at any time so long as you can keep up.

In my estimation, most people don't tend to like the Scythe all that much. It seems to be mostly used in an ironic manner or by people who are still in the process of feeling all the weapons out. I don't say that to deter you from using whatever you want to, but I'm just saying you may come to find more appealing options for the higher difficulties at least.

I hope that answers your concerns.

[Alphy]

Originally posted by Lein:

I don't know what that reference is, but I can't think of any good reason not to fully upgrade the Scythe. This isn't really a game with an "end game". You just play any level at any time so long as you can keep up.

In my estimation, most people don't tend to like the Scythe all that much. It seems to be mostly used in an ironic manner or by people who are still in the process of feeling all the weapons out. I don't say that to deter you from using whatever you want to, but I'm just saying you may come to find more appealing options for the higher difficulties at least.

I hope that answers your concerns.

It does thanks a lot I just really like the feel of the gun compared to the basic assault rifle in the game

[Lein]

Originally posted by Fulcrum:

It does thanks a lot I just really like the feel of the gun compared to the basic assault rifle in the game

Happy to help. One positive note about the Scythe is that it's one of the laser weapons that can damage Warlords[helldivers.gamepedia.com]. The other two such weapons are the Tanto[helldivers.gamepedia.com] and the Laser Cannon[helldivers.gamepedia.com].

[CloversDrop]

You'll end up with more unlock points than you know what to do with... I say give it a punt.

[Spall]

yeah, it looks fairly like a lasgun, and is pretty cool. make sure to take your gaurdsman armor with you to fight for mankind

[Spall]

the PLAS-1 Scorcher is also 40k-ish like a plas gun
https://helldivers.gamepedia.com/PLAS-1_Scorcher


sadly its DLC

[Noble Ten]

If you wan to use a beam laser, Use the Heavy Laser (LAS-98). I find the Scythe pretty terrible unless you run on easy missions.

[Suwako]

If you are feeling out the weapons; I highly recommend the Justice. Unstoppable rounds clean patrols in a few shots. AP rounds make sure even medium targets are easy, and a bayonet Kills most rushing enemies in one hit. You will never say "I wish i hadnt brought the Justice" like you would with other guns that fill a specific role.

[Zero Grim]

the scythe makes a pretty good secondary weapon for running from point to point, killing off scouts with pin point acurracy until you get to the main objective and set up your heavy weapon.

I dont think its a weapon that can serve every role like the justice can but dont disregard it becuase it cant do it all.

[Lemonidas of Sourta]

Since we're talking 40K, the C9 Suppressor is a bolter rifle

[L4Z3R_P0T4T0]

Scythe is very handy for the beginners but has limited uses in high difficulty planets. If you have bought DLCs, use Sickle instead. Trident is also powerful in close range.

[Wales Grey]

scythe is good versus bugs, even lategame, because of how fragile the scout bugs are. just make sure you pulse the beam so you can get the reticule to the next target faster. if you trigger the alert and the armored guys start comming out of the woodwork it might have issues. it's not really great on harder illuminates or cyborgs either; the shieldwatchers and massed grenade dudes have too much hp to reliably panic-kill with the scythe. if you wanna use a laser gun on more difficult planets for those two, the sickle (pulse) and trident (shotgun) are better choices because they have a much higher instant damage.

tanto is an elegant weapon of a more civilized age.

[Zero Grim]

Originally posted by Karnye West:

tanto is an elegant weapon of a more civilized age.

Me when I first played this game: "so this weapon requires no ammo, has perfect accuracy, let me carry objectives and still it and upgrades at a reasonable price.....neat"

Needless to say I used it for a looooong time before even trying other weapons.