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Hordes of bugsbarrel down on the player’s position, ammo is running dry, andStratagemssit idly by in cooldown.Helldivers 2offers frantic, over-the-top action that keeps players returning more to experience an odd and satisfying mixture of bombastic power fantasy and the occasional mishaps that prove that, despite being the best Super Earth can send, even a bug can best players without the right tools.
Helldivers 2: Best Loadouts
This article will walk you through the best loadouts in Helldivers 2, from tank buster to precision killer.
Thankfully, Helldivers 2 provides enough tools to complete each mission,no matter the enemy. One such tool, Boosters, provides reusable enhancements, allowing the team to push forward into the fray for just one more objective.
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How To Unlock Boosters
Players will unlock a small selection of Boosters in Helldivers 2 by spending Warbond Medals in the available Warbonds (currentlyHelldivers Mobilize WarbondorSteeled Veterans Warbond). But there’s only a small handful available — just seven in total — with six available in the free Warbond and one in the Premium Warbond.
As players earn additional Medals by completing objectives, they’ll likely visit the battle pass tospend their in-game currencyon additional weaponry,Emotes, premium currency, and armor sets. Instead of rushing for the latest submachine gun, players should considerunlocking a Boosterfor its many enhancements on the battlefield.
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How To Equip Boosters
To use a Booster in Helldivers 2, players must select one from the loadout screen after climbing into a Hellpod but before diving to a planet’s surface and beginning a mission. It’s the right-most icon on the loadout screen, thehexagonal boxafter theStratagems.
Stratagems arepermanent unlocks, not single-use items, so make sure to equip a Booster for every mission!
Players may only select a single Booster to bring along per mission, however, so they must choose wisely. However, the entire squad can bring four Boosters if everyone chooses one, meaning the team can activate and utilize four distinct boons during gameplay. Boosters each apply a unique bonus, however, and they cannot be stacks —players must equip different Boosters.
All Boosters In Helldivers 2
As previously mentioned, there are seven Boosters in Helldivers 2 at the time of writing this guide, spread throughout the two battle passes in the game. These all offer unique benefits, with some proving more valuable than others. For instance, choosing theHellpod Space Optimization, the first Booster on page 3, grants additional equipment when players jump planetside. The extra ammunition and stims canturn the tide of battle.
Booster Name
Medal Cost
Hellpod Space Optimization
Helldivers receive maximum Stims, Grenades, and Ammo.
Helldivers Mobilize
Vitality Enhancement
Helldivers resist injuries.
UAV Recon Booster
Helldivers receive improved radar range.
Muscle Enhancement
Helldivers traverse rugged terrain more easily.
Stamina Enhancement
Helldivers receive increased stamina capacity and regeneration.
Increased Reinforcement Budget
Helldivers receive increased reinforcement numbers.
Flexible Reinforcement Budget
Reduces the overall time to reduce reinforcements after exhausting all.
Steeled Veterans
Once done unlocking the benefits of Boosters, explore the variousShip Modulesto open upadditional Stratagemsand boons for the whole squad!
If you’re aiming to become a force of nature on the battlefield, check out our guides on how to defeat eachTerminid enemyandtips for facing the machine Automatons.
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