# Tactical Information

* As a side grade to the [MG-43 Machine Gun](https://helldivers.wiki.gg/wiki/MG-43_Machine_Gun), the M-105 Stalwart specializes in dealing with large crowds of unarmored and lightly armored targets.
   * This makes it particularly effective against the [Illuminate](https://helldivers.wiki.gg/wiki/Illuminate), given the abundance of lightly armored, high health targets.
* The Stalwart has several advantages as compared to heavier options like the [MG-43 Machine Gun](https://helldivers.wiki.gg/wiki/MG-43_Machine_Gun) or [MG-206 Heavy Machine Gun](https://helldivers.wiki.gg/wiki/MG-206_Heavy_Machine_Gun).
   * It sports a much larger magazine with a reload that, while still lengthy, can be done on the move. It also has much more reserve ammunition.
   * The weapon also has higher ergonomics and lower recoil, allowing more responsive and accurate fire on close range threats.
* The Stalwart's major drawback is that it possesses only [](https://helldivers.wiki.gg/wiki/Damage#Armor_Penetration_&_Armor_Values) [Light](https://helldivers.wiki.gg/wiki/Damage#Armor_Penetration_&_Armor_Values) armor penetration, proving less effective versus enemies with more armor.
   * For this reason, primary and secondary weapons with [](https://helldivers.wiki.gg/wiki/Damage#Armor_Penetration_&_Armor_Values) [Medium](https://helldivers.wiki.gg/wiki/Damage#Armor_Penetration_&_Armor_Values) or greater armor penetration pair well with the Stalwart.
   * To leverage the Stalwart against targets of medium size or larger, Helldivers will typically have to aim for weak points such as [Hive Guard](https://helldivers.wiki.gg/wiki/Hive_Guard) bodies or legs, [Devastator](https://helldivers.wiki.gg/wiki/Devastator) heads, [Charger](https://helldivers.wiki.gg/wiki/Charger) butts, and [Hulk](https://helldivers.wiki.gg/wiki/Hulk) heatsinks.
* The weapon's fire rate can be toggled between 700, 850, and 1,150 rounds per minute.
   * A lower fire rate can be utilized to conserve ammunition when targeting distant enemies or small weakpoints.
   * A higher fire rate maximizes damage output, best used when faced with crowds or large unarmored targets.
* The Stalwart is one of the few support weapons equipped with an underbarrel flashlight, convenient for night missions or [Hive World](https://helldivers.wiki.gg/wiki/Hive_World) underground areas.

Daily Gun Discussion: The M-105 Stalwart