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Helldivers 2

The Galaxy’s Last Line of Offence. Enlist in the Helldivers and join the fight for freedom across a hostile galaxy in a fast, frantic, and ferocious third-person shooter.

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Helldivers 2

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Helldivers 2 Weapons Tier List | Best Primaries and Faction Loadouts

Helldivers 2 weapons are re-tuned frequently, so tiers stay fluid. Even so, if you judge guns by "can it punch through armor" and "can it clear swarms fast," the right pick per enemy faction is clear. This article covers tiers for primaries, secondaries, and grenades, plus recommended loadouts for Terminids, Automatons, and the Illuminate.

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Helldivers 2 Beginner Guide|First Missions and What to Learn Early

The Helldivers 2 early game is "play the lowest difficulty until controls and stratagem inputs click, then climb one tier at a time." Friendly-fire discipline and clear role splits across anti-armor, crowd control, and support are the keys to survival. This guide walks you through the no-stuck early hours.

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Helldivers 2 Faction Guide|Bugs, Bots, and Illuminate Weaknesses

Helldivers 2 has three enemy factions, and each demands a different loadout. Terminids (bugs) overwhelm with melee swarms, Automatons (bots) bring ranged firepower and armor, and the Illuminate pressure you with special abilities. This guide walks through each faction's weaknesses and the loadouts that consistently win.

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Helldivers 2 Stratagem Guide|Best Picks and Squad Role Splits

You only get four stratagem slots, so balance them across anti-armor, crowd control, defense, and support. Versatile staples like the Recoilless Rifle and Eagle Strafing Run anchor most loadouts, with adjustments per faction and difficulty. This guide breaks down stratagem picks by role and how to split a four-player squad.

Overview

What's the Game?

The Galaxy’s Last Line of Offence. Enlist in the Helldivers and join the fight for freedom across a hostile galaxy in a fast, frantic, and ferocious third-person shooter.

4-player co-op

Tackle missions with friends or random squads. Teamwork is essential in high-density combat.

78-plus Stratagems

Anti-tank weapons, orbital bombardments, defense turrets, and support gear, all summoned via command inputs.

Three enemy factions

Bugs (Terminids), Bots (Automatons), and Illuminate. Each has distinct weaknesses and tactics.

Galaxy-scale metagame

All players results shift the galactic war state in real time.

Friendly fire tension

Explosives demand team coordination. Mistakes are part of the comedy.

Ongoing updates

Regular new Stratagems, planets, and enemy variants.

Trailer

Trailer

Machinery of Oppression Watch on Steam

Screenshots

Screenshots

Languages

Supported Languages

Language Interface Audio Subtitles
日本語
Deutsch
English
Español
Français
Italiano
한국어
Português (Brasil)
Русский
简体中文
繁體中文

Spec

System Requirements

Windows

Minimum

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i7-4790K or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 470 Storage: 135 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 6600XT Storage: 40 GB available space Additional Notes: SSD Recommended

macOS

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Linux

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Achievements

Achievement Highlights

Caught them by Supplies! Caught them by Supplies!
Doing your part Doing your part
Extractamundo! Extractamundo!
For the greater good! For the greater good!
Gone in 360 seconds! Gone in 360 seconds!
Hell Dive Hell Dive
Hold my primary, I'm going in! Hold my primary, I'm going in!
It's the only way to be sure... It's the only way to be sure...
Kill it with fire! Kill it with fire!
Samples are a diver's best friend Samples are a diver's best friend

FAQ

FAQ

Yes. UI and subtitles are available in both English and Japanese on Steam.
A third-person co-op shooter where players are Helldivers fighting galactic enemies. Drop in 4-player squads, complete objectives, and extract. The Stratagem system (input commands to call in gear) defines the combat identity.
No — buy-to-play (around 39.99 USD on Steam). Ongoing updates add new Stratagems, planets, and enemies.
Start on the lowest difficulty and learn Stratagem command inputs and basic movement. Friendly fire is real — be careful with explosives. Splitting Stratagem roles across the team dramatically improves outcomes.
The GR-8 Recoilless Rifle (level 5 unlock) handles both armor and regular threats. The HMG Emplacement (level 10) clears medium enemies. Eagle Strafing Run is great early-game area damage. Level up to expand options.

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