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In the ever-evolving campaign for spreading Managed Democracy inHelldivers 2, where players constantly debate the perfect balance between challenge and fun, one brave soldier has decided to take matters into their own hands. Or rather, into their 500 hands, each wielding a razor-sharp knife.
While some players continue to cry for nerfs, this intrepid Helldiver has shown that sometimes, the best defense is a good offense. And by “good offense,” we mean enough knives to make a cutlery store jealous.
A Cut Above the Rest: The 500 Knife Challenge
In a recent post on theHelldivers 2subreddit, a player shared a video that can only be described as a masterclass in knife-based bug extermination.
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Armed with nothing but a Supply Pack and an apparently endless supply of K-2 Throwing Knives, this Helldiver embarked on a mission that would make even the most hardened Super Earth veteran raise an eyebrow:
The video shows our hero darting around the map, unleashing a veritable storm of blades upon the unsuspecting bug population. It’s a sight to behold, and one that quickly caught the attention of fellow Helldivers:
Of course, some viewers were more interested in the quantity of knives being thrown:
The puns didn’t stop there, with another commenter chiming in:
But perhaps the most apt comparison came from a user who saw a bit of Hollywood in our knife-throwing hero:
While the video ends with our protagonist meeting an untimely (and somewhat ironic) end via what seemed to be a ricocheted knife, their legacy lives on. In fact, some viewers were left wanting even more:
While it is not exactly a sword, who knows, we might just see a “1000 bug kills challenge”involving that leaked weapon attachmentwhen it finally makes its way into the game!
Arrowhead and Its Cutting-Edge Updates
This knife-tastic display of skill (and patience) was made possible byHelldivers 2‘s recentPatch 01.001.104, released yesterday. As the final part of Arrowhead’s 60-day commitment to balance changes, this patch introduced“changes to the remaining weapons and stratagems”that they“weren’t able to finish forthe patch on September 17th.“
Among these changes was a significant buff to the K-2 Throwing Knives, increasing their uses from 8 to 20. It’s this change, combined with the Supply Pack stratagem, that allowed our knife-throwing hero to turn the battlefield into their personal cutlery drawer.
However, not everyone is thrilled with the direction the game is taking. While many players are reveling in their newfound power fantasy, others might argue thatthe recent buffs have made the game too easy—removing the challenge that madeHelldivers 2so engaging in the first place.
Whether you’re a fan of the changes or not, one thing’s for certain:Arrowhead‘s recent patches have breathed new life into the game. While player counts may not have returned to their launch-day peaks,Helldivers 2is undoubtedly in a better place than it was just a month ago.
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As for our knife-throwing hero, well, they’ve certainly given us all something to think about. Next time you’re facing down a horde of bugs, remember: sometimes, the best solution is to just keep throwing knives until the problem goes away.
Or until one of those knives ricochets back at you. Hey, nobody said being a Helldiver was easy!
What do you think about the recent changes toHelldivers 2? Are you a fan of the new “anything goes” meta, or do you miss the challenge of the earlier versions? Let us know in the comments below!
Soumyajit Mukherjee
Gaming Writer
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Soumyajit Mukherjee is a Gaming Writer at FandomWire, known for his deep dives into tactical shooters and co-op games. Since joining in June 2024, he’s focused on breakout multiplayer titles like Helldivers 2 and Marvel Rivals, bringing sharp analysis and veteran instincts to every story. His gaming journey began at a local café with the OG Modern Warfare 2, and from that very first frag, he’s been chasing the rush ever since.A former competitive Rainbow Six Siege team captain, Soumyajit has played and written about everything from CS:GO, Valorant, Overwatch, and Apex Legends to Rocket League, Call of Duty, and Battlefield. He’s proudly PC-first and has been since said LAN days… but with GTA 6 looming on the horizon, a long-overdue PS5 might finally sneak onto his setup.
