How to Get CB-9 Exploding Crossbow in Helldivers 2

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Want to know how to get CB-9 Exploding Crossbow in Helldivers 2? Then we've got you covered. With our Helldivers 2 CB-9 Exploding Crossbow guide, you can give Terminids and Automatons an explosive surprise.

For those who don't know, the CB-9 Exploding Crossbow is one of the newest weapons. Contrary to popular belief, it is not difficult to obtain and only requires following a few steps. Thankfully, our comprehensive guide comes into play here and reveals the unknowns about this weapon.

In this guide, find everything there is to know about the CB-9 Exploding Crossbow in Helldivers 2 including all of its statistics.

How to get the CB-9 Exploding Crossbow

Obtaining the CB-9 Exploding Crossbow weapon in Helldivers 2 requires no additional effort, as it's part of the Democratic Detonation Premium Warbond launched on April 11.

After purchasing this expansion for 1,000 Super Credits, you'll find the CB-9 Exploding Crossbow available on the third page for 80 Medals.

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CB-9 Exploding Crossbow introduction scene.

The in-game synopsis for the CB-9 Exploding Crossbow is impressive.

''Fires powerful exploding bolts which do maximum damage upon direct impact. gravity must be accounted for when aiming.''

After obtaining this weapon, there will be some things you need to pay attention to. For instance, this toy, which shoots exploding arrows at the enemy, has a shorter range compared to other primary weapons in warbond, which may not be suitable for players who prefer long-range.

Likewise, it doesn't have a massive magazine like other primary weapons, meaning you only have five shots to take down the opponent, after which you must reload.

Just like with explosive weapons, you must be careful when shooting, never allowing the bullet or arrow to fall near you. Otherwise, you may unintentionally blow up along with your target.

For reference, the CB-9 Exploding Crossbow's Stats are as follows:

  • Damage: 150
  • Capacity: 005
  • Recoil: 035
  • Fire Rate: 050

Many players who tried the weapon early on enjoyed it, but were let down when they found it ineffective against armored foes. They also claimed that the explosive bolts the gun shoots lack the power to take out bug nests or automaton fabricators. Despite falling short of expectations, it's still considered a pretty cool firearm.

For now, these are the details that need to be done to purchase the CB-9 Exploding Crossbow. If you are looking for more guides about the game, you can take a look at our comprehensive guide that examines meta-builds in the game.