Helldivers players are embroiled in a heated debate over the power of the ORC railcannon, discussing whether it should one-shot enemies or if its cooldown should be lowered. The community is divided on the issue, with strong opinions being voiced from both sides.
Summary
- Players argue that the ORC should one-shot enemies like Titans with its high cooldown.
- Some advocate for a larger targeting zone to ensure the Railcannon hits its intended targets.
- Comparisons are drawn between the ORC and other strategems, like the OPS, in terms of effectiveness and cooldown times.
Opinions on the ORC Railcannon
Helldivers are torn on the ORC railcannon, with some players feeling frustrated by its perceived lack of power. User Sklatscht believes that the ORC should act as a ‘get out of prison card’ with its high cooldown and the ability to one-shot Titans. They argue that without such power, the OPS becomes the superior choice due to its similar functionality but lower cooldown.
Weird_Excuse8083 points out the lack of skill involved in using the ORC, as it auto-targets enemies upon deployment. They suggest that the cooldown only makes sense if the weapon guarantees a one-shot kill against all targets.
demalo highlights the importance of the targeting zone, expressing disappointment when the Railcannon misses its mark due to distance issues, targeting smaller enemies instead of the intended Titans.
Crenubyx shares their experience with the ORC, noting its previous effectiveness before the OPS gained more popularity. They express a desire for the Railcannon to one-shot all enemies and criticize its current shortcomings compared to the OPS.
Debating Effectiveness and Cooldown Times
Smaptastic agrees that the ORC should one-shot enemies while retaining its long cooldown, seeing it as a fair trade-off for the weapon’s auto-aim feature.
Jolly-Note1633 questions the utility of the ORC compared to other strategems like precision strikes, expressing frustration over the Railcannon’s inability to secure kills efficiently.
atheos013 weighs in on the comparative damage output of the ORC versus eagle rockets, advocating for the Railcannon to be a formidable one-shot tool against all enemies.
Ok-Ocelot-3454 shares a humorous anecdote about the Railcannon’s accidental crowd control capabilities, teasing an upcoming cooldown increase in jest.
Sol0botmate echoes the sentiment that the ORC should either one-shot enemies or have its cooldown significantly reduced to improve its effectiveness against Charger and Hulk enemies.
