SUMMARY
- Helldivers 2 is a brand-new co-op shooter that is making waves in the gaming community.
- There are a lot of weapons available for the players to unlock and try out with their loadouts.
Developed by Arrowhead Game Studios, Helldivers 2 is the latest addition to third-person shooter games. Released by PlayStation on February 8, 2024, the game has been off to a high start on both the platforms it released, that is PlayStation 5 and Steam.
One of the most exciting aspects of any shooter game is its weapons, and Helldivers 2 is no different. In Helldivers 2, as players face the increasing threats of the Galactic War, expanding their arsenal becomes crucial. The game starts off with the basic weaponry, and as players advance in the game a variety of weapons with different powers can be unlocked.
All weapons in Helldiver 2
Helldivers 2 includes a ton lot of destruction within the game. And what is destruction without some over-the-top weapons? From shotguns to submachine guns, here is a complete list of weapons available in Helldivers 2, along with the number of medals required to get one’s hands on them:
Shotguns
- SG-8 Punisher (4 Medals)
- SG-225 Breaker (20 Medals)
- SG-225SP Breaker Spray&Pray (60 Medals)
- SG-225IE Breaker Incendiary (60 Medals)
Pistols
- P-19 Redeemer (5 Medals)
- P-4 Senator (15 Medals)
Rifles
- R-63 Diligence Marksman Rifle (8 Medals)
- AR-23P Liberator Penetrator Assault Rifle (40 Medals)
- R-63CS Diligence Counter Sniper (40 Medals)
- AR-23E Liberator Explosive (20 Medals)
Submachine Guns
- SMG-37 Defender (15 Medals)
Energy Weapons
- LAS-5 Scythe (30 Medals)
- PLAS-1 Scorcher (75 Medals)
Explosive Weapons
- JAR-5 Dominator (80 Medals)
Grenades
- G-3 Smoke Grenade (25 Medals)
- G-16 Impact Grenade (20 Medals)
One must bear in mind that weapons alone do not help one play better. Like other games, Helldivers 2, too, is a skill-based game. Although the weapons do help in giving fresh and new ways to approach certain situations, it does not mean that with the weapons one can overpower enemies every time.
How to unlock weapons in Helldivers 2?
As one advances through the game they get opportunities to obtain weapons in Helldivers 2. Weapons can be purchased with the earned medals at Warbonds in the Acquisitions Center. Earning Medals or Warbonds by completing missions is a sure-shot way to get the weapons permanently in this PlayStation exclusive.
Nonetheless, there are two ways of adding weapons to your arsenal in Helldivers 2, as follows:
Warbonds and medals
In Helldivers 2, there are two in-game resources that players will need to acquire more weapons, namely Warbonds and medals.
Once a player has completed the first mission in the game, the Acquisitions section is unlocked. This gives the player access to Helldivers 2’s battle passes, which is called Warbonds. On the other hand, a player must earn medals throughout the game to unlock weapons within Warbonds. Medals can be earned by completing operations. The number of medals a player is awarded varies depending on the operation’s difficulty.
Finding them in the Helldivers’ world
One way to get weapons is by exploring maps for Weapon Drops in Helldivers 2. During missions, players can use the mini-map to spot the points of interest, that are indicated by gem icons. It can also be found in well-lit crash sites, that contain weapon drops or caches.
Similarly, areas where there was previous human activity, such as buildings and containers, can also potentially have the powerful weapons. However, it must be noted that finding weapons by exploring the map will only grant temporary firepower. These weapons cannot be exfiltrated by the player.