LAS-5 Scythe

Helldivers 2

Helldivers 1

Last updated: 1.002.003
Current patch: 1.003.001

Weapons

Primary Weapons

Energy-Based

LAS-5 Scythe

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A laser rifle firing a continuous beam. Does not need reloading, but if it overheats a new heat sink must be fitted.

— Armory Description

The LAS-5 Scythe is an energy-based laser rifle with infinite ammo. The weapons ammunition capacity is only limited by heat accumulation within the weapon.

Procurement

The Scythe is unlocked on the 5th page of the Helldivers Mobilize Warbond for 30 Medals.

Detailed Weapon Statistics

LAS-5 Scythe
Fire Limit	8 s
Reload Time	1.8 s
Tactical Reload	3 s
Spare Magazines	4
Starting Magazines	3
Mags from Supply	4
Mags from Ammo Box	2
Attacks
Medium Beam	Beam

DPS Beam Medium
Damage
Standard	350 DPS
vs. Durable	70 DPS
Penetration
Direct	Light
Slight Angle	Light
Large Angle	Light
Extreme Angle	Unarmored I
Special Effects
Status	Fire
Status Strength	0.5
Demolition Force	10
Stagger Force	0
Push Force	0

DPS Fire
Damage
Element	Fire
Standard	100
vs. Durable	100
Penetration
Direct	Heavy
Slight Angle	Heavy
Large Angle	Heavy
Extreme Angle	Unarmored I
Special Effects
Demolition Force	0
Stagger Force	0
Push Force	0

Attachments

Attachment Name	Category	Unlock Level	Unlock Cost	Effect	Notes
High Capacity Heatsink	Magazine	Weapon Level 13	ENTER COST	ERGONOMICS -10, MAGAZINES -1
Reflex Sight	Optics	Weapon Level 8	ENTER COST	ERGONOMICS 3
Holographic Sight	Optics	Weapon Level 24	ENTER COST	ERGONOMICS 3
2x Tube Red Dot	Optics	Weapon Level Missing data	ENTER COST
1.5x Tube Red Dot	Optics	Weapon Level 3	ENTER COST	ERGONOMICS 3
No Underbarrel	Underbarrel	Weapon Level Missing data	ENTER COST	ERGONOMICS 5
Reflex Sight Mk2	Optics	Weapon Level 18	ENTER COST	ERGONOMICS 3
Angled Foregrip	Underbarrel	Weapon Level 12	ENTER COST	ERGONOMICS 10
Standard Heatsink	Magazine	Weapon Level Missing data	ENTER COST
High Dissipation Heatsink	Magazine	Weapon Level 22	ENTER COST
Laser Sight W/ Flashlight	Underbarrel	Weapon Level Missing data	ENTER COST

Media

• 

  Weapon Wheel for the LAS-5 Scythe.
• 

  Ditto, First-Person (25 Meters)
• 

  First-Person (50 Meters)
• 

  First-Person (100 Meters)
• 

  Previous Reticle Design
• 

  Third-Person on the LAS-5 Scythe.
• 

  Previous Weapon Wheel Design

Tactical Information

• Due to its reliance on a heat sink to rapidly dissipate the immense heat buildup caused by firing the weapon, it takes longer to cool down on hot planets and cools down faster on cold planets.
• It has to be used in tandem with other weapons, so that Helldivers may defend themselves even while this weapon's heatsink is hot. As long as Helldivers manage the heat well, they will never run out of ammo.
• It is excellent at dealing with Shriekers due to its constant damage beam, making flying units easier to hit than with conventional ballistics.

Change History

Patch

Description

1.003.000
2025-05-13

Fix

• Cancelling laser weapon reloads no longer gives them infinite ammo

1.001.201
2024-10-29

Fixes

• The LAS-5 Scythe scope is now fully operational and can zoom in and out correctly.

1.001.100
2024-09-17

Changes

• Cooldown is now faster.
• Scope changed to a low powered scope.
• Removed recoil.
• Now sets enemies on fire faster.
• Made adjustments to the heat VFX.

Fixes

• Fixed a bug that allowed players to bypass heat build-up for both the Scythe and Sickle when switching weapons during their reload animations.

1.000.302
2024-05-07

Fixes

• Fixed a rare crash that could occur when using beam weapons.

1.000.300
2024-04-29

Changes

• Increased damage from 300 to 350.
• Decreased max number of heat sinks from 6 down to 4.

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Weapons

Primaries

CB-9 Exploding Crossbow  •  JAR-5 Dominator  •  R-36 Eruptor  •  SG-8P Punisher Plasma  •  ARC-12 Blitzer  •  LAS-5 Scythe  •  LAS-16 Sickle  •  PLAS-1 Scorcher  •  PLAS-101 Purifier  •  AR-23P Liberator Penetrator  •  AR-23C Liberator Concussive  •  AR-23A Liberator Carbine  •  AR-61 Tenderizer  •  BR-14 Adjudicator  •  R-63 Diligence  •  R-63CS Diligence Counter Sniper  •  MP-98 Knight  •  SMG-37 Defender  •  SMG-72 Pummeler  •  SG-8 Punisher  •  SG-8S Slugger  •  SG-225 Breaker  •  SG-225SP Breaker Spray&Pray  •  SG-225IE Breaker Incendiary  •  SG-451 Cookout  •  FLAM-66 Torcher  •  R-2124 Constitution  •  SMG-32 Reprimand  •  SG-20 Halt  •  PLAS-39 Accelerator Rifle  •  StA-52 Assault Rifle  •  StA-11 SMG  •  AR-23 Liberator  •  LAS-17 Double-Edge Sickle  •  R-6 Deadeye  •  R-2 Amendment

Secondaries

P-19 Redeemer  •  GP-31 Grenade Pistol  •  LAS-7 Dagger  •  P-113 Verdict  •  P-4 Senator  •  SG-22 Bushwhacker  •  P-72 Crisper  •  P-11 Stim Pistol  •  PLAS-15 Loyalist  •  CQC-30 Stun Baton  •  CQC-19 Stun Lance  •  P-2 Peacemaker  •  GP-31 Ultimatum  •  CQC-5 Combat Hatchet  •  LAS-58 Talon  •  CQC-2 Saber

Support

MG-43 Machine Gun  •  APW-1 Anti-Materiel Rifle  •  M-105 Stalwart  •  EAT-17 Expendable Anti-Tank  •  GR-8 Recoilless Rifle  •  FLAM-40 Flamethrower  •  AC-8 Autocannon  •  MG-206 Heavy Machine Gun  •  RL-77 Airburst Rocket Launcher  •  RS-422 Railgun  •  FAF-14 Spear  •  GL-21 Grenade Launcher  •  LAS-98 Laser Cannon  •  ARC-3 Arc Thrower  •  LAS-99 Quasar Cannon  •  SG-88 Break-Action Shotgun  •  MLS-4X Commando  •  TX-41 Sterilizer  •  StA-X3 W.A.S.P. Launcher  •  Entrenchment Tool  •  CQC-1 One True Flag

Attachments

2x Tube Red Dot  •  Reflex Sight  •  Holographic Sight  •  4x Combat Scope  •  10x Sniper Scope  •  No Underbarrel  •  Laser Sight W/ Flashlight  •  Vertical Foregrip  •  Angled Foregrip  •  Flashlight Vertical Foregrip  •  Laser Sight Angled Foregrip  •  No Attachment  •  Muzzle Brake  •  Flash Hider  •  Compensator  •  Iron Sight  •  1.5x Tube Red Dot  •  No Choke  •  Reflex Sight Mk2  •  Full Choke  •  Half Choke  •  Extended Magazine  •  High Dissipation Heatsink  •  Duckbill  •  Standard Heatsink  •  High Capacity Heatsink  •  Drum Magazine  •  Short Magazine