Become a Helldivers 2 Hero: The Ultimate Gear Guide for Awesome Missions

Hey future Helldivers! Are you ready to jump into the super exciting world of Helldivers 2 and fight for Super Earth? It’s an awesome game where you get to be a brave soldier battling scary bugs and robots. But to be a real hero, you need to have the right gear! Think of it like picking the perfect tools for a super important job. If you’re building a super cool LEGO castle, you need the right LEGO bricks, right? It’s the same in Helldivers 2!

Choosing the best weapons and special helpers, called Stratagems, can make a HUGE difference. It can be the difference between winning the mission and… well, let’s just say you really want to win! The game has gotten even cooler since it first came out, with lots of new stuff added. There are so many amazing weapons and Stratagems to pick from now, it’s like having a giant toy box full of awesome gadgets!

But here’s the secret: just picking the strongest weapon isn’t always enough. Being a great Helldiver is about teamwork and thinking smart! It’s like planning a play with your friends. You need to know what you’re up against and work together to win. Choosing your gear to match the mission and talking with your teammates is way more important than just grabbing the biggest gun for yourself.

Don’t worry, though! We’re here to help you become a super awesome Helldiver. We’re going to show you some of the best gear combinations, called loadouts, that will help you fight for Super Earth like a pro, no matter how tough the mission is. So, get ready to learn about the coolest weapons, the most amazing Stratagems, and how to put them all together to become a Helldivers 2 legend!

Also read: Best Helldivers 2 Weapons and Tier List

What’s a “Meta” Loadout Anyway?

You might hear grown-up gamers talking about “meta” loadouts. What does that even mean? Well, “meta” is just a fancy word for “most effective.” A meta loadout is like the combination of gear that most players agree is super strong and works really well in the game right now. It’s like the best strategy or the most powerful toys in your toy box!

But here’s a cool thing about Helldivers 2: there are lots of amazing weapons! It’s not like there’s only one “best” way to play. Some weapons are great for fighting certain types of enemies, and others are better for different jobs. That’s why it’s important to think about what you’re going to be facing.

Also, teamwork is super important in Helldivers 2, especially on the really hard missions. Talking to your friends and planning your gear together is key. Imagine if everyone on your team picked the exact same weapon – that might not be the best plan! It’s like if everyone in your basketball team only wanted to be the point guard – you need different players for different roles to win!

So, while we’re going to show you some awesome meta loadouts, remember that they are just starting points. The best Helldiver is the one who can think smart, work with their team, and choose the right gear for the job!

The Awesome All-Around Loadout: Ready for Anything!

Okay, let’s start with a loadout that’s like a superhero suit that’s good for almost any situation! This is a great combo of weapons and Stratagems that will help you fight all sorts of bad guys and handle different missions. It’s like having a Swiss Army knife – it has tools for everything!

• Primary Weapon: The Sickle – Imagine a laser gun that’s super easy to use and shoots beams of energy! That’s the Sickle! It’s really good at hitting enemies far away and also works great up close. It’s like a reliable friend that’s always there for you in a fight. It’s a super cool energy weapon that a lot of Helldivers love.
• Secondary Weapon: Redeemer, Grenade Pistol, or Bushwhacker – Your secondary weapon is like your backup plan, something you can switch to quickly when you need it. You have a few cool choices here:
  • Redeemer: Think of a really fast-firing pistol that’s great for taking down enemies that get too close. It’s like a mini machine gun in your hand!
  • Grenade Pistol: This is like a pistol that shoots mini-explosions! It’s awesome for clearing out groups of weaker enemies or for making a big bang when you need it.
  • Bushwhacker: Imagine a pistol that shoots powerful bursts of bullets. It’s good for hitting enemies hard and fast.
  Pick whichever one sounds coolest to you, or try them all and see which you like best!
• Grenade: Stun or Gas – Grenades are like little surprises you can throw at enemies! For this loadout, we have two awesome types:
  • Stun Grenade: Imagine throwing a grenade that makes enemies freeze in their tracks for a moment! This is super useful for stopping enemies from attacking you or for making them easier to shoot. It’s like saying “Freeze!” to the bad guys.
  • Gas Grenade: This grenade releases a cloud of gas that slows enemies down and makes them weaker! It’s like throwing a stink bomb that the bad guys really don’t like, making them move slower and easier to defeat.
  Both of these grenades are really helpful for controlling the battlefield and giving you an edge in a fight!
• Armor: Any Light or Medium Armor – Your armor protects you from getting hurt! Light armor lets you run faster, while medium armor gives you a bit more protection but makes you a little slower. For this loadout, you can pick either one! The important thing is the special ability, called a “passive perk,” that comes with the armor. There are lots of cool perks to choose from, like running faster, carrying more grenades, or being tougher against explosions. Pick the perk that sounds most helpful to you!
• Stratagems: Railgun + Personal Shield Generator + Orbital Laser + Eagle 500kg Bomb – Stratagems are like your superpowers! They are special tools you can call in to help you in battle. This loadout has some seriously awesome ones:
  • Railgun: This is like a super powerful sniper rifle that can shoot through tough armor! It’s amazing for taking down big, scary enemies that are hard to hurt with regular weapons. Imagine a gun that can punch through walls – that’s the Railgun!
  • Personal Shield Generator: This is like having an invisible bubble of protection around you! It blocks enemy attacks and keeps you safe from explosions. It’s like having a superhero force field! This is super important for staying alive, especially when things get crazy.
  • Orbital Laser: Imagine calling down a giant laser beam from a spaceship in orbit! That’s the Orbital Laser! It can blast enemies from above and clear out whole areas. It’s like having a super powerful laser pointer from space!
  • Eagle 500kg Bomb: This is like calling in a HUGE bomb that explodes with massive power! It’s perfect for destroying groups of enemies or taking out really tough targets. Imagine the biggest firework you’ve ever seen, but way stronger!

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Why is this loadout so good?

This loadout is awesome because it’s super flexible! It has weapons and Stratagems that can handle almost anything the game throws at you. The Sickle is great for fighting all kinds of enemies, from the little ones to the big, tough ones. The Railgun is your heavy hitter for taking down the really scary enemies. The grenades help you control crowds and give you an advantage. And the Personal Shield keeps you safe so you can keep fighting! The Orbital Laser and 500kg Bomb are amazing for dealing with big groups of enemies or tough spots.

This loadout is like having a team of superheroes in one package – you’re ready for anything!

Defense Missions? Try a Sentry!

Sometimes in Helldivers 2, you’ll have missions where you need to defend a position. Think of it like protecting your base from enemy attacks! For these missions, you might want to swap out one of your Stratagems for a Sentry Turret. Sentries are like robot helpers that automatically shoot enemies!

There are a few cool Sentry Turrets you can pick:

• EMS Mortar Sentry: This turret shoots shells that slow down enemies and make them easier to hit! It’s like throwing sticky goo at the bad guys to slow them down.
• Gatling Sentry: This turret is like a mini machine gun that sprays bullets everywhere! It’s great for mowing down groups of weaker enemies. Imagine a super-fast water sprinkler, but instead of water, it shoots bullets!
• Autocannon Sentry: This turret shoots powerful explosive shells that can hurt tougher enemies! It’s like having a mini tank that shoots at the bad guys for you!

Picking a Sentry Turret can really help you defend your position and make those defense missions easier!

Can You Play Solo?

You can even use this loadout if you’re playing by yourself, going solo! But just like in team sports, it’s always more fun and often easier to play with friends, especially on the harder missions. Think of it like building that LEGO castle – it’s way faster and more fun with a friend helping you!

Getting the Best Gear: Leveling Up and Warbonds

Now, here’s a little secret: some of the coolest gear, like the Personal Shield Generator and the Railgun, you don’t get right away. You need to play the game and level up your Helldiver to unlock them. It’s like earning points to buy cooler toys in a game! You usually unlock these awesome things around level 20.

Also, some really cool weapons are hidden in things called “Warbonds.” Think of Warbonds like special treasure chests you can unlock with special keys you earn in the game. For example, the super cool Sickle weapon we talked about is in the “Cutting Edge Warbond,” and the Grenade Pistol is in the “Democratic Detonation Warbond.”

But don’t worry if you don’t have all of this stuff right away! There are tons of other great weapons and Stratagems you can use while you’re leveling up and unlocking new things. This loadout we talked about is just one awesome example, but there are many ways to play and have fun in Helldivers 2! Don’t think you HAVE to use this exact loadout – experiment and find what you like best!

Bug Squashing Time! The Best Loadout for Terminids (The Bug Enemies)

Okay, now let’s talk about fighting bugs! In Helldivers 2, you’ll face these creepy crawly enemies called Terminids. They are like giant, scary insects that attack in huge groups! They love to get up close and personal and bite and scratch you. They aren’t as heavily armored as the robot enemies, but they have tons of them, and some can spit venom that slows you down! Yuck!

The best way to fight bugs is with FIRE! Bugs really don’t like fire. So, for fighting Terminids, we’re going to make a bug-burning loadout!

• Primary Weapon: Breaker Shotgun, Breaker Incendiary, Cookout Shotgun, or Sickle – For bug squashing, shotguns are your best friends! They are great for blasting bugs up close and personal! You have some awesome choices:
  • Breaker Shotgun: This is a classic shotgun that shoots a wide spread of bullets. It’s super powerful up close and great for clearing out groups of bugs!
  • Breaker Incendiary: This shotgun shoots bullets that also set bugs on fire! Remember, bugs HATE fire! This is like a double whammy – bullets AND fire!
  • Cookout Shotgun: Imagine a shotgun that shoots flames! This is like a mini flamethrower in shotgun form. Super fun for roasting bugs!
  • Sickle: If you still love the laser gun, the Sickle is still a good choice for bugs too! It’s good for hitting bugs at different distances.
• Secondary Weapon: Redeemer, Grenade Pistol, or Crisper – Again, pick your favorite sidearm!
  • Redeemer and Grenade Pistol: These are still great for bugs, just like they are for general use.
  • Crisper: This is a pistol that shoots flames! Just like the Cookout Shotgun, it’s all about fire for bugs!
• Grenade: Gas Grenade – Gas grenades are super useful against bugs! The gas slows them down and makes them easier to shoot or burn. It’s like putting the bugs in slow motion!
• Armor: Any Light or Medium Armor – Armor choice is still up to you! Pick the perk that helps you survive against bugs, like extra protection from venom or faster running to escape swarms!
• Stratagems: Flamethrower + Personal Shield Generator + Orbital Napalm Barrage + Orbital Laser, Orbital Railcannon Strike, or Eagle 500kg Bomb – Now for the bug-burning superpowers!
  • Flamethrower: This is the ultimate bug-burning weapon! It shoots a stream of fire that can roast entire groups of bugs, even the big, tough ones called Chargers! Imagine a giant lighter that sets everything on fire – that’s the Flamethrower! This is ESSENTIAL for bug missions!
  • Personal Shield Generator: Still super important for staying alive, especially when bugs are spitting venom and swarming you!
  • Orbital Napalm Barrage: Imagine calling down a rain of fire from space! That’s the Napalm Barrage! It covers a huge area in flames for a long time, turning bug nests and bug swarms into giant barbecues! This is incredibly powerful against bugs!
  • Orbital Laser, Orbital Railcannon Strike, or Eagle 500kg Bomb: Pick one of these big boom Stratagems to help take down tougher bugs or clear out big groups. The Orbital Laser is great for sustained damage, the Railcannon Strike is good for taking down single tough targets, and the 500kg Bomb is for massive explosions!

Become a Bug BBQ Master!

Fire is your best friend against bugs! The Flamethrower and Napalm Barrage are SO powerful against them. The Gas Grenades help slow them down so you can burn them even easier. The Personal Shield keeps you safe while you’re setting everything on fire!

But remember, teamwork is still important! You don’t need EVERYONE on your team to have a Flamethrower. Imagine four people running around with flamethrowers – that might be a little TOO much fire! It’s good for one or two people on the team to have a fire-focused loadout to deal with swarms and tougher bugs. Other teammates can use weapons that are good at taking down the REALLY big bugs, like the Autocannon, Quasar Cannon, Commando, and Recoilless Rifle. These are like anti-tank weapons, but for giant bugs like Impalers and Bile Titans!

Robot Rumble! The Best Loadout for Automatons (The Robot Enemies)

Now let’s switch gears and talk about fighting robots! In Helldivers 2, you also face these mechanical enemies called Automatons. They are like evil robots with guns and lasers! They are tougher than bugs and they shoot at you from far away! They are all about firepower and armor!

To fight robots, you need weapons that can hit hard and work at different ranges. Energy weapons are a great choice against robots!

• Primary Weapon: Scorcher, Sickle, or Diligence – Energy weapons and accurate rifles are good here:
  • Scorcher: This is an energy weapon that shoots explosive rounds! It’s great for hitting robots hard and dealing damage to their armor. Imagine an energy weapon that also shoots mini-explosions – that’s the Scorcher!
  • Sickle: The laser gun is still good against robots too! It’s accurate and easy to use.
  • Diligence: This is like a really accurate sniper rifle. It’s great for hitting robots from far away and taking them down with precise shots.
• Secondary Weapon: Grenade Pistol, Bushwhacker, or Redeemer – Your trusty sidearms are still good choices! The Grenade Pistol can help with groups, and the Bushwhacker and Redeemer are good for close-quarters combat.
• Grenade: Thermite or Stun Grenade – Grenades are still useful against robots!
  • Thermite Grenade: This is like a super sticky grenade that burns REALLY hot! It’s amazing for damaging robot armor and even destroying tanks! Imagine a grenade that melts metal – that’s Thermite!
  • Stun Grenade: Stun grenades are also great against robots! They can freeze robots in place for a moment, giving you time to run, reload, or line up a perfect shot to their weak spot (usually their heads!).
• Armor: Any Light or Medium Armor – Armor choice is still up to you! Pick a perk that helps you against robots, like extra protection from bullets or faster movement to dodge lasers!
• Stratagems: Quasar Cannon or Railgun + Personal Shield Generator + Orbital Railcannon Strike, Orbital Laser, or Eagle 500kg Bomb – For robot-busting superpowers:
  • Quasar Cannon or Railgun: These are your heavy hitters against robots! They can blast through robot armor and take down big robots like Hulks! The Quasar Cannon is like a super-charged energy cannon, and the Railgun is the powerful armor-piercing sniper rifle. Both are amazing against robots! The cool thing about these is that they don’t take up your backpack slot, so you can still use your Personal Shield!
  • Personal Shield Generator: Still super important for surviving robot laser fire and explosions!
  • Orbital Railcannon Strike, Orbital Laser, or Eagle 500kg Bomb: Pick one of these to help take down big robots, robot tanks, or robot factories (Fabricators). The Railcannon Strike is great for single tough targets, the Orbital Laser is good for sustained damage, and the 500kg Bomb is for massive explosions!

Robot-Crushing Power!

The Quasar Cannon and Railgun are amazing for fighting robots because they can hurt even the toughest ones. Stun grenades are super useful for stopping robots in their tracks so you can shoot them in their weak spots. Thermite grenades are great for melting robot armor and destroying tanks. And of course, the Personal Shield keeps you alive while you’re in the robot fight!

Just like with bugs, teamwork is key! It’s good for one or two people on the team to have a heavy anti-robot loadout with weapons like the Spear, Recoilless Rifle, or Commando. These weapons are like anti-tank weapons and are perfect for taking down robot tanks, gunships (flying robots), and robot factories!

Starting Out Strong: The Best Beginner Loadout

Okay, so you’re just starting out in Helldivers 2? Awesome! Some of the really powerful gear we talked about, like the Shield Generator and Railgun, you don’t get until you level up a bit. But don’t worry! There are still tons of great weapons and Stratagems you can use right from the start to be a super effective Helldiver!

Here’s a great beginner loadout using only weapons and Stratagems you can unlock before level 10 and without needing to buy any special Warbonds (treasure chests):

• Primary Weapon: Liberator Assault Rifle – This is a great all-around rifle that’s easy to use and good for fighting both bugs and robots. It’s like a solid, reliable tool that will always get the job done!
• Secondary Weapon: Redeemer Pistol – The Redeemer is a great starting pistol that’s fast-firing and good for close-quarters combat.
• Armor: Any Medium Armor – Medium armor is a good balance of protection and movement speed for beginners. Pick any medium armor you like!
• Support Weapon Stratagem: Anti-Materiel Rifle, Stalwart, Recoilless Rifle, or Grenade Launcher – Pick ONE of these to be your heavy weapon helper!
  • Anti-Materiel Rifle: This is like a powerful sniper rifle that can hurt tougher enemies. Good for hitting enemies from far away.
  • Stalwart: This is like a light machine gun that shoots lots of bullets really fast! Great for groups of weaker enemies.
  • Recoilless Rifle: This is like a rocket launcher that can take down armored enemies and even light vehicles! Powerful, but you need to reload it after each shot.
  • Grenade Launcher: This weapon shoots grenades a long distance! Great for clearing out groups of enemies or hitting enemies behind cover.
• Offensive Stratagem (Orbital): Eagle Strafing Run, Eagle Airstrike, Orbital Precision Strike, or Orbital 120mm HE Barrage – Pick ONE of these to be your big attack from above!
  • Eagle Strafing Run: An airplane flies by and shoots bullets in a line! Good for clearing out enemies in a path.
  • Eagle Airstrike: An airplane drops a bomb on a target area! Good for taking out groups of enemies or destroying nests/factories.
  • Orbital Precision Strike: A laser beam from space hits a single target very accurately! Good for taking down a tough enemy or structure.
  • Orbital 120mm HE Barrage: Spacecraft shoots a bunch of explosive shells over a large area! Good for softening up a whole area before you attack.
• Defensive Stratagem (Sentry): Gatling Sentry or Mortar Sentry – Pick ONE of these to be your robot helper turret!
  • Gatling Sentry: The mini machine gun turret! Good for mowing down weaker enemies.
  • Mortar Sentry: The turret that shoots shells that slow down enemies! Good for controlling enemy movement.

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work!

The key to a good beginner loadout is to have a mix of tools! You need weapons and Stratagems that can handle different kinds of enemies and situations. Make sure you and your teammates pick different Stratagems so you have all the bases covered! You need weapons that can hurt tough enemies, weapons that can clear out swarms of weaker enemies, and defenses to help you hold your ground.

As you level up and unlock more Stratagems, you can start adding even cooler stuff to your loadouts, like the Autocannon, Orbital 120mm HE Barrage, Eagle 110mm Rocket Pods, and even robot dog helpers called Guard Dogs! These will help you take on even harder missions and get closer to those super powerful meta loadouts we talked about earlier!

Conclusion: Become the Ultimate Helldiver!

So there you have it! Your guide to becoming a gear-master in Helldivers 2! Remember, choosing the right loadout is like picking the perfect tools for the job. Think about what enemies you’ll be fighting, talk to your teammates, and experiment to find what works best for you!

There’s no single “best” loadout in Helldivers 2. The game is all about adapting, working together, and having fun! As you play more, you’ll unlock even more amazing weapons and Stratagems and become an even more awesome Helldiver!

Now get out there, Helldiver, and fight for Super Earth! Democracy needs you! And with the right gear and a bit of teamwork, you’ll be unstoppable! Good luck, and have fun liberating the galaxy!