SW-LR Over LAS-16 and LAS-17 Sickle Series Rifles

⭐ ⭐ (120 endorsements) 📥 12,776 downloads 📌 v1.2 📅 7/19/2025
🟡 Updated this year

By Swaguley · Miscellaneous

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 5/15/2026 📅 Created: 7/19/2025

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.9% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #132 of 362 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

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SW-LR stands for "Swag's Laser Rifle"

Comes in two colorways:

- Flat Dark Earth (FDE)

- Fixed Compatibility with 8/25 Game Update

- Fixed Compatibility with 2/26 Game Update

(DOUBLE EDGE SICKLE IS STILL BROKEN, NEEDS MORE WORK BEFORE REUPLOAD)

"Futuristic Modular Rifle" by Ramhat is licensed under CC Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike

If you have more mods installed you need to name them in sequential order in order to have them work at the same time. IE:

9ba626afa44a3aa3.patch_0

9ba626afa44a3aa3.patch_0.gpu_resources

9ba626afa44a3aa3.patch_0.stream

9ba626afa44a3aa3.patch_1

9ba626afa44a3aa3.patch_1.gpu_resources

9ba626afa44a3aa3.patch_1.stream

9ba626afa44a3aa3.patch_2

9ba626afa44a3aa3.patch_2.gpu_resources

9ba626afa44a3aa3.patch_2.stream

So on and so forth.

You only need to do this for archive 9ba626afa44a3aa3

If you want to join the modding discord for Helldivers 2 you can join here,

https://discord.gg/xYeT5tFWRH

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This cosmetic mod replaces the LAS-16 Sickle and LAS-17 Double-Edge Sickle with a fictional advanced laser rifle called the SW-LR. It's a simple visual swap for Helldivers 2 players who want a fresh look for their primary weapons. With 121 endorsements and recent updates, it's a niche but active choice.

✨ Key Features

Replaces the LAS-16 Sickle with the fictional SW-LR laser rifle
Replaces the LAS-17 Double-Edge Sickle with the SW-LR
Cosmetic only, no gameplay changes

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Simple drop-in replacement for two popular weapons
  • Active mod with 121 endorsements and recent updates
  • Gives a fresh sci-fi look without altering balance

⚠️ Cons

  • Only affects two weapons, so limited scope
  • Cosmetic only—if you want gameplay tweaks, this isn't it
  • May conflict with other mods that alter the same weapons
🎯 Is This For You?
For Helldivers 2 players who want a visual upgrade for their Sickle rifles without changing gameplay. If you're a completionist looking for a fresh aesthetic, this is a quick win. Skip if you're after new mechanics or stats.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure to place the mod files in the correct game directory (usually the 'Mods' folder) to avoid issues.
  • If you're using a mod manager, enable the mod and check that it loads after any other weapon mods to prevent conflicts.
  • Since it's cosmetic, you can safely remove it anytime without breaking saves.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Helldivers 2 Mods
Author
Swaguley
Version
1.2
Downloads
12,776
Endorsements
120
Category
Miscellaneous
Created
7/19/2025
Updated
5/15/2026

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