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In Helldivers 2, the right weapon can make all the difference between victory and defeat. With an extensive arsenal at your disposal, knowing how to unlock and use these weapons effectively is crucial for any Helldiver. Here's a comprehensive guide to the weapons in Helldivers 2 and how to add them to your collection.
Unlocking Weapons in Helldivers 2
There are two primary methods to get weapons in Helldivers 2. purchasing them on Warbond battle passes or finding them as Stratagems while exploring the game world during missions.
1. Warbond Battle Passes: You can permanently unlock weapons by purchasing them on the Warbond battle passes, namely Helldivers Mobilise! and Steeled Veterans. These weapons are purchasable using Medals, which you earn by completing missions. The difficulty level of the mission affects the Medal payout, with harder missions offering higher rewards.
2. Exploration: While on a mission, refer to the mini-map to identify points of interest. These locations can yield weapon drops, among other things. Explore areas with the gem icon, crash sites, and places that previously held human life, such as buildings and structures. These weapons, found as Stratagems, can be unlocked by leveling up and paying credits at the Ship Management console.
Types of Weapons and How to Find Them
Helldivers 2 offers a variety of weapons to suit different playstyles and situations. Here are some examples:
Assault Rifles: AR-23, AR-23P Liberator Penetrator, AR-23E Liberator Explosive
Pistols: P-19 Redeemer, P-4 Senator
Shotguns: SG-8 Punisher, SG-225 Breaker, SG-225IE Breaker Incendiary
Marksman Rifles: R-63 Diligence, R-63CS Diligence Counter Sniper
Submachine Guns: SMG-37 Defender
Energy-Based Weapons: LAS-5 Scythe, PLAS-1 Scorcher
Explosive Weapons: JAR-5 Dominator
These weapons can be found either as ground loot or inside caches during missions. While these weapons are powerful additions to your loadout, remember that you cannot exfiltrate with them, so make every bullet count.
Tips for Finding Weapons
When exploring during missions, refer to the mini-map, which shows points of interest worth visiting for ammo and weapon drops. Check areas with the gem icon, crash sites, and areas that before held human life for possible weapon drops or caches.
Upgrades and Future Content
Currently, there is no system to upgrade weapons in Helldivers 2. The progression system focuses on unlocking weapons with passive stats through battle passes. However, the game is likely to introduce new weapons in future updates, so keep an eye out for new challenges and rewards.
