The K-2 throwing knife may always be the black sheep of throwables

Throwable weapons are a key part of many shooter franchises. Of all the weapons present Helldivers 2what stands out the most is the Throwing knife. As seen in its introduction in the Viper Commandos Warbond trailer, it showed players that what makes it unique are its ordinary properties, meaning it's essentially just an ordinary blade. While the weapon can be seen as an interesting addition, the lack of anything special makes it stand out among other chaotic and destructive equipment in an unexpected way.

Helldivers 2 is a game known for its visually stunning and highly addictive combat. Players regularly decimate enemies with weapons that cause them to burn, explode, electrocute, and other effects that emphasize the fun and chaos one would expect from the gameplay. But while most equipment can offer this, the K-2 throwing knife cannot. It's a throwing item with its own gimmick, as it's a normal throwing knife. While it can lead to memorable moments, such as players killing some of the larger enemies with precise shots, its simplicity often means it's overshadowed by much better alternatives. If it isn't changed at any point, it could always be the black sheep among all the castables in the game.

Why the K-2 Throwing Knife from Helldivers 2 is often ignored

When creating the best builds and equipment against Terminids or Automatons, players must seriously consider the most reliable equipment to use for each scenario that might be faced. The K-2 throwing knife is almost always ignored in the process, with the following reasons clarifying why:

• Of all the throwables, it's the only one that deals single-target damage, making it a poor option when facing multiple enemies.
• It takes too much precision to hit enemies' weak points, which is detrimental in a game where some of the strongest enemies are constantly moving.
• It provides no benefit other than being an additional way to deal damage to a lone target, making it weak to other throwable items that stun, burn, poison, etc.

Currently, the K-2 throwing knife cannot even be considered one of the funniest and most underrated weapons Helldivers 2as it has too many drawbacks with minimal return. If Arrowhead Game Studios wants it to not fade into obscurity, then the developer could do something to ensure it becomes a viable option during missions.

What the K-2 throwing knife can do to become a good thrower

Players are likely to choose the other throwables over the K-2 Throwing Knife, as they simply do more against the enemies inside Helldivers 2. If the blade wants to be seen as a useful alternative, then it will need some improvements that make it more powerful and effective, such as:

• The ability to recover it from enemy corpses, giving players a throwable item that doesn't do much damage but at least doesn't run out
• Allow it to home in on enemies when thrown, allowing players to worry less about accuracy and ensuring it hits even in difficult situations
• Making it a small explosive that locks onto and damages a single target, making it useful for dealing with even the toughest enemies

Such modifications can transform the K-2 throwing knife from a gimmick to a truly reliable option. Although it can still be considered the weakest option compared to grenades Helldivers 2even if updated, it could at least be seen as something that can potentially be useful during missions.

If Arrowhead Game Studios decided that the K-2 Throwing Knife would remain as it is in the future, then the Throwing Knife would risk remaining untouched and perhaps even forgotten. It has the potential to be more than a weapon whose only role is to kill things in an interesting way, but only if a future update in Helldivers 2 gives him the means to do it.