Heavy Machine Gun
Bring the thunder, hold the line, and never let a bug get close.
The Heavy is the immovable wall of the Deep Rock Galactic dwarf squad, a towering figure clad in reinforced power armor designed to suppress entire swarms of alien vermin. Equipped with a massive rotary cannon and a portable turret, this class specializes in area denial and crowd control, ensuring that no bug can get close enough to harm their more fragile teammates. While slow-moving compared to others, the Heavy's sheer firepower makes them the backbone of any defensive strategy.
- Role
- Crowd Control / Suppression
- Affiliation
- Deep Rock Galactic (DRG)
- Primary Weapon
- Heavy Machine Gun
- Signature Tool
- Turret
- Armor Type
- Reinforced Power Armor
- Status
- Active Duty
Lore & Background
The Heavy's psychological profile often reflects a deep-seated need for stability in an unstable environment. Many Heavies are described as stoic, patient individuals who find comfort in the rhythmic roar of their rotary cannons and the steady hum of their turrets. They understand that while other dwarves might scout or mine, it is their duty to create a safe zone where those tasks can be performed without fear of being overrun by the hive.
In Their Own Story
The air on Hoxxes IV tasted of sulfur and old dust as the tunnel ahead went silent. 'Hold position!' barked the Heavy, his voice vibrating through the comms with the weight of his armor. As a wave of glowing eyes emerged from the darkness, he didn't flinch. With a mechanical whir that drowned out the screeching insects, his rotary cannon spun to life. A wall of lead tore through the swarm, turning the charging horde into a mist of chitin and acid. Behind him, the Scout placed a grapple point, the Engineer set up a sentry, and the Gunner laid down fire, all protected by the unyielding shield of the Heavy's relentless barrage.
Reader's Guide
The Heavy excels at controlling large groups of enemies, making them essential for missions involving swarms or high-density bug spawns. Their primary weapon, the Heavy Machine Gun, fires a continuous stream of rounds that can shred through armor and knock back smaller insects instantly. This weapon is most effective when used in short bursts to manage heat and ammo while maintaining pressure on the enemy. The class's unique tool is the Turret, which can be deployed to cover flanks or hold chokepoints automatically. A well-placed turret acts as a force multiplier, allowing the Heavy to focus fire elsewhere while the machine watches their back. Heavies also carry a secondary grenade launcher for dealing with large, armored threats like Grubs or Mactera Queens. Synergy is key; Heavies should pair closely with Engineers, whose sentries can boost the turret's effectiveness, and Gunners, who can provide long-range support while the Heavy handles close quarters. Legends of the past often speak of a dwarf named 'Ironclad' who held a single tunnel entrance for hours against an entire hive using only his machine gun and sheer will.
Did You Know?
- The source does not mention a class named 'Heavy' or any specific class details beyond the four playable classes: Scout, Engineer, Gunner, and Driller.
- The source states that each class has a unique loadout of weapons and tools, giving them varied capabilities in combat and navigation.
- The source describes the Engineer class as able to shoot platforms onto cave walls, and the Scout class as having a personal grappling hook.
- The source notes that the game was developed by Danish studio Ghost Ship Games and published by Coffee Stain Publishing.
- The source confirms that Deep Rock Galactic entered early access on February 28, 2018, and was fully released on May 13, 2020.