R-72 Censor

Last updated: 1.006.003
Current patch: 1.006.003

Light Armor PenetratingSuppressed

Weapons

Primary Weapons

Marksman Rifles

R-72 Censor

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A mid-range precision rifle. Equipped with an integrated suppressor and subsonic rounds for barely-detectable operation.

— Armory Description

The R-72 Censor is a Marksman Rifle equipped with a suppressor for silent takedowns, specially suited for Stealth playstyles.

Procurement

The R-72 Censor is unlocked on the 1st page of the Redacted Regiment Premium Warbond for 35 Medals.

Detailed Weapon Statistics

R-72 CENSOR
Fire Rate	400 rpm
Recoil	12.5
Horizontal Recoil	10
Vertical Recoil	15
Spread	↔[0.50] ↕[0.50]
Sway	1
Ergonomics	60
Capacity	20
Spare Magazines	8
Starting Magazines	6
Mags from Supply	8
Mags from Ammo Box	4
Attacks
*8x60mm SUBSONIC P	Projectile

8x60mm SUBSONIC P
Projectile
Caliber	8 mm
Mass	20 g
Initial Velocity	330 m/s
Drag Factor	30%
Gravity Factor	100%
Penetration Slowdown	25%
Damage
Standard	165 Ballistic
vs. Durable	45 Ballistic
Penetration
Direct	Light
Slight Angle	Light
Large Angle	Light
Extreme Angle	Unarmored I
Special Effects
Demolition Force	10
Stagger Force	20
Push Force	14

Attachments Table

Weapon	Category	Attachment Name	Unlock Level	Unlock Cost	Effect
Censor	Optics	4x Combat Scope	Weapon Level 1	0
		Reflex Sight	Weapon Level 2	7,000	ERGONOMICS 2
		Reflex Sight Mk2	Weapon Level 8	13,000	ERGONOMICS 2
		Holographic Sight	Weapon Level 9	13,000	ERGONOMICS 2
		1.5x Tube Red Dot	Weapon Level 14	5,000	ERGONOMICS 2
		Iron Sight	Weapon Level 19	7,000	ERGONOMICS 7
		10x Sniper Scope	Weapon Level 24	25,000	ERGONOMICS -2
	Magazine	Short Magazine	Weapon Level 1	0
		Extended Magazine	Weapon Level 23	13,000	ERGONOMICS -11, CAPACITY 10
	Underbarrel	Laser Sight	Weapon Level 1	0
		No Underbarrel	Weapon Level 1	0	ERGONOMICS 3
		Laser Sight W/ Flashlight	Weapon Level 4	3,000	ERGONOMICS -2
		Vertical Foregrip	Weapon Level 7	5,000	ERGONOMICS -2, VERTICAL RECOIL -4
		Angled Foregrip	Weapon Level 12	7,000	ERGONOMICS 8, VERTICAL RECOIL 5
		Flashlight Vertical Foregrip	Weapon Level 17	7,000	ERGONOMICS -4, VERTICAL RECOIL -4
		Laser Sight Angled Foregrip	Weapon Level 22	13,000	ERGONOMICS 6, VERTICAL RECOIL 5

Tactical Information

• As a suppressed weapon, the Censor benefits from having a reduced detection presence compared to other weapons.
  • Suppressed weapons have an audible range of 12 meters. Instead of immediately being aware of a Helldiver's position, enemies will instead become suspicious of the shots and start to investigate. Enemies still can be alerted after several rapid missed shots.
• Helldivers can use that advantage to eliminate their targets, such as Trooper's, on objectives without revealing their position. However, killing any unit in patrol will still alert the rest of the group and will be engaged.
• It is recommended to target light Automaton units such as Troopers, MG Raiders, and Commissars first, as they are capable of calling in reinforcements.
  • When targeting these units, it is recommended to aim for the head or legs to kill them in a single shot without giving them a chance to call reinforcements.
• It is very similar to the R-63 Diligence, boasting the same damage values, armor penetration, and weapon class. However, it has some key differences that make it a sidegrade and not simply the Diligence but better.
  • The Censor has a suppressor, which makes it ideal for stealthily dropping enemies in a single shot.
  • The Censor has a slightly faster rate of fire than the Diligence, allowing for more effective close-ranged panic firing.
  • The Censor can be fitted with a 10x sniper scope, while the Diligence cannot.
  • The Censor has slightly higher stagger force than the Diligence, matching that of the R-63CS Diligence Counter Sniper, allowing it to stagger larger chaff such as Warriors, Hive Guards, and Devastators.
  • The Diligence has a higher base magazine capacity at 25 (versus the Censor's 20). However, the Censor can equip an optional extended magazine to beat the Diligence, which has a capacity of 30.
  • The Diligence has slightly better ergonomics than the Censor at 65 (versus the Censor's 60). This ergonomics benefit only widens if Helldivers select the extended magazine attachment on the Censor. However, both weapons do have excellent ergonomics.
  • The Diligence has significantly better bullet velocity. This can make long-range shots much easier to land.

Media

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  Weapon Wheel
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  Aiming, Third-Person
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  Ditto, First-Person (25m)
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  Ditto, First-Person (75m)
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  Ditto, First-Person (150m)

Trivia

• When compared to other suppressed weapons such as the M7S SMG and M6C/SOCOM Pistol, the Censor has a much quieter firing sound. This is likely due to its use of Subsonic rounds, a feature not shared by the above-mentioned weapons.
  • This does not have a tangible effect on gameplay; all suppressed weapons are audible within 12m.
• As of 2026/2/5 (update 6.0.1) on the Known Issues page, its unreduced magazine capacity of 8 when equipping an extended magazine modification is marked as a bug.

Change History

Patch

Description

1.006.003
2026-02-10

Fix

• Fixed a bug where reloading the R-72 Censor caused the camera to attach inside of the barrel of the weapon

1.005.002
2026-01-22

Addition

• Added to the game.

1.005.001
2026-1-13
(Mid-Patch)

Announced

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