Helldivers 2: Is the GP-31 Grenade Pistol Worth Getting?

Are you wondering how strong the new GP-31 Grenade Pistol is in Helldivers 2? Here is everything you need to know!

Helldivers 2: Is the GP-31 Grenade Pistol Worth Getting?
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The Democratic Detonation Warbond is finally here, bringing a ton of new weapons, armor sets, and cosmetics for players to use against the ongoing Automaton and Terminid threats. The overall theme of this month's new additions is explosives and high firepower, with the new Warbond introducing a whole bunch of primary weapons, the G-123 Thermite Grenade, as well as a brand new secondary weapon.

The GP-31 Grenade Pistol is the latest secondary weapon added to the game, and it is quite unique when compared to the rest of the options that are available. In this article, we are going to go over everything you need to know about the GP-31 Grenade Pistol, so you know whether or not it's worth spending your Super Credits and Medals for it.

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GP-31 Grenade Pistol Stats & Price

GP-31 Grenade Pistol Helldivers 2
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Weapon Type Description Stats

Pistol

Does what it says on the label – a pistol that fires grenades. Don’t forget to reload between shots though.

Damage: 600
Capacity: 1
Recoil: 43
Fire Rate: 900

The GP-31 Grenade Pistol can be found on the third page of the new Democratic Detonation Warbond, and it will cost you 60 Medals to unlock it. This is one of the more unique additions to the game, as it is a single-shot pistol that deals a ton of damage while also having all the utility of a standard grenade. The weapon requires a full reload after each shot, and you can fire it 8 times before you fully run out of ammunition. The way it fires is very similar to the Grenade Launcher Stratagem, and it's amazing against certain enemy types, like the Bile Spewers.

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GP-31 Grenade Pistol Performance & Summary

Helldivers 2 GP-31 Grenade Pistol
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While the GP-31 Grenade Pistol is not the best option to switch to whenever you are being swarmed and low on ammo, the sheer amount of utility that it brings is unmatched in the secondary weapon category. Being able to complete objectives such as destroying Bug Holes and Automaton Fabricators is really strong, as it covers some of your bases and allows you to bring different Stratagems to your missions. You will no longer need to carry an Autocannon or a Grenade Launcher for those objectives, as the GP-31 Grenade Pistol, along with your regular grenades, will be more than enough.

Having a budget Grenade Launcher as your secondary can also allow you to play around with different grenades and start using some more utility options as well. Overall, the amount of freedom that you get by just taking this weapon on your missions is unparalleled for a secondary, and we highly recommend unlocking the GP-31 Grenade Pistol.

Pros Cons
  • Amazing Damage
  • Destroys Bug Holes & Fabricators
  • Does Splash Damage
  • One Handed
  • Low Capacity
  • Reload Between Shots

That is everything you need to know about the GP-31 Grenade Pistol in Helldivers 2. This might be the strongest and most build-defining secondary weapon in the game, as the amount of utility and freedom of choice for Stratagems it provides is nothing short of amazing. For more Helldivers 2 news and guides, make sure to check out the rest of our website!

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