List of all Helldivers 2 Weapons and How to Unlock Them

March 5, 2024

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List of All Weapons in Helldivers 2 and How to Unlock Them

Helldivers 2 contains a ton of different weapons scattered over different weapon types like assault rifles and shotguns, with plenty of grenades and support weapon stratagems available too. While the game lists 29 Primary Weapons, 8 Secondary Weapons and 10 Grenades, in actuality only 15 Primary Weapons, 3 Secondary Weapons and 5 Grenades are available for now. This means that Arrowhead Game Studios plans to add a ton of weapons to the game later, with the already extensive list only getting longer. So, we have compiled all of the weapons currently available in the game in this article including how to unlock them

Note: We have highlighted the weapons part of the Helldivers 2 Super Citizen Edition with Red and Premium Warbond Steeled Veterans weapons with Grey.

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Primary Weapons in Helldivers 2:

Weapon	Type	Weapon Traits	Description	Damage	Capacity	Recoil	Fire Rate	How to Unlock	Cost
AR-23 Liberator	Assault Rifle	Light Armor Penetrating	The SEAF standard assault rifle, balancing power, fire rate, and weight for a reliable weapon against smaller targets.	55	45	15	640	Unlocked from the start of the game	N/A
AR-23P Liberator Penetrator	Assault Rifle	Medium Armor Penetrating	A modified Liberator fitted with a scope and firing armor-piercing rounds, to help users take down armored targets.	45	30	19	640	Page 6 of the Helldivers Mobilize! Warbond	40 Medals
AR-23E Liberator Explosive	Assault Rifle	Light Armor Penetrating Explosive	A modified Liberator featuring explosive rounds and a red-dot sight. Trades increased damage for increased recoil.	55	30	28	320	Page 1 of the Steeled Veterans Warbond	20 Medals
R-63 Diligence	Marksman Rifle	Light Armor Penetrating	This high-caliber marksman rifle trades magazine capacity and rate of fire for powerful, accurate shots.	112	20	35	350	Page 2 of the Helldivers Mobilize! Warbond	4 Medals
R-63CS Diligence Counter Sniper	Marksman Rifle	Light Armor Penetrating	A modified Diligence rifle offering increased damage, but a reduced rate of fire. Fires a single bullet at a time.	128	15	53	350	Page 7 of the Helldivers Mobilize! Warbond	40 Medals
SMG-37 Defender	Submachine Gun	Light Armor Penetrating One Handed	A high-caliber submachine gun which can be fired with one hand. Has a relatively low rate of fire.	70	45	10	520	Page 3 of the Helldivers Mobilize! Warbond	15 Medals
MP-98 Knight	Submachine Gun	Light Armor Penetrating One Handed	A submachine gun with an extremely high rate of fire, which can be operated with one hand. Ideal for multitasking.	50	50	20	1380	Part of the Pre-Order bonus for Helldivers 2 Super Citizen Edition	N/A
SG-8 Punisher	Shotgun	Light Armor Penetrating Rounds Reload	A powerful dual magazine pump-action shotgun, with limited armor penetration. Ideal for small and fast targets.	360	16	110	80	Page 1 of the Helldivers Mobilize! Warbond	4 Medals
SG-225 Breaker	Shotgun	Light Armor Penetrating	A fully-automatic shotgun with a high rate of fire, excellent for controlling crowds. Requires frequent reloading.	330	13	55	300	Page 4 of the Helldivers Mobilize! Warbond	20 Medals
SG-8S Slugger	Shotgun	Light Armor Penetrating Rounds Reload	A modified Punisher shotgun firing heavy, high-damage slug rounds. Perfect for punching big holes in big targets.	280	16	110	80	Page 8 of the Helldivers Mobilize! Warbond	60 Medals
SG-225SP Breaker Spray and Pray	Shotgun	Light Armor Penetrating	A modified Breaker shotgun firing birdshot, small pellets which saturate an area to clear up smaller targets.	144	32	45	300	Page 9 of the Helldivers Mobilize! Warbond	60 Medals
SG-225IE Breaker Incendiary	Shotgun	Light Armor Penetrating Incendiary	A modified Breaker shotgun firing incendiary projectiles. Generated heat during use, so limited to burst fire.	180	25	28	300	Page 2 of the Steeled Veterans Warbond	60 Medals
LAS-5 Scythe	Energy-Based	Light Armor Penetrating Beam Heat	A laser rifle firing a continuous beam. Does not need reloading, but if it overheats a new heat sink must be fitted.	Damage/Sec: 300	Fire Limit: 8	2	Stun Time: 0.0s	Page 5 of the Helldivers Mobilize! Warbond	30 Medals
PLAS-1 Scorcher	Energy-Based	Light Armor Penetrating Explosive	A plasma rifle, firing a bolt of superheated gas which explodes on impact. Avoid standing in proximity to the blast.	100	15	20	250	Page 10 of the Helldivers Mobilize! Warbond	60 Medals
JAR-5 Dominator	Explosive	Medium Armor Penetrating	Firing jet-propelled rounds, the Dominator trades fire rate and magazine capacity for increased damage per projectile.	200	15	75	250	Page 3 of the Steeled Veterans Warbond	80 Medals

15 Primary Weapons in Helldivers 2

Secondary Weapons in Helldivers 2:

Weapon	Type	Weapon Traits	Description	Damage	Capacity	Recoil	Fire Rate	How to Unlock	Cost
P-2 Peacemaker	Pistol	Light Armor Penetrating One Handed	The SEAF standard pistol – offering a high fire rate, generous capacity, and fast reloading.	60	15	23	900	Unlocked from the start of the game	N/A
P-19 Redeemer	Pistol	Light Armor Penetrating One Handed	A fully-automatic pistol with an extremely high fire rate, allowing for efficient crowd control.	60	32	11	1100	Page 2 of the Helldivers Mobilize! Warbond	5 Medals
P-4 Senator	Pistol	Light Armor Penetrating One Handed Rounds Reload	A high-damage revolver, which can be reloaded with single rounds. A heavy-hitting and reliable sidearm.	150	6	43	200	Page 1 of the Steeled Veterans Warbond	15 Medals

3 Secondary Weapons in Helldivers 2

Grenades in Helldivers 2

Grenade	Type	Weapon Traits	Description	Damage	Penetration	Outer Radius	Fuse Time	How to Unlock	Cost
G-12 High Explosive	Standard Grenade	N/A	A high explosive grenade which damages lightly armored targets. Creates high damage over a small area when detonated.	400	4	7	3.5s	Unlocked from the start of the game	N/A
G-6 Frag	Standard Grenade	N/A	An antipersonnel fragmentation grenade. Creates damage over a large area when detonated.	250	3	8	2.4s	Page 1 of the Helldivers Mobilize! Warbond	2 Medals
G-16 Impact	Special Grenade	N/A	A high explosive grenade which detonates on first impact.	400	4	7	0.0s	Page 5 of the Helldivers Mobilize! Warbond	20 Medals
G-3 Smoke	Standard Grenade	N/A	A smoke grenade which releases smoke in impact area to allow escape from enemies.	0	0	5	2.4s	Page 8 of the Helldivers Mobilize! Warbond	25 Medals
G-10 Incendiary	Special Grenade	Incendiary	An incendiary grenade which ignites any targets and terrain within blast radius. Use with caution.	150	3	7	2.9s	Page 2 of the Steeled Veterans Warbond	25 Medals

5 Grenades in Helldivers 2

Support Weapon Stratagems in Helldivers 2

Weapon	Type	Description	Call-In Time	Uses	Cooldown Time	Required Level
MG-43 Machine Gun	Support Weapon	A machine gun designed for stationary use. Trades higher power for increased recoil and reduced accuracy.	3 Sec	Unlimited	480 Sec	Level 1
APW-1 Anti-Materiel Rifle	Support Weapon	A high-caliber sniper rifle effective over long distances against light vehicle armor. This rifle must be aimed downscope.	3 Sec	Unlimited	480 Sec	Level 2
M-105 Stalwart	Support Weapon	A compact, low caliber machine gun. Trades power for ease of use, with faster reloading than heavier machine guns.	3 Sec	Unlimited	480 Sec	Level 2
EAT-17 Expendable Anti-Tank	Support Weapon Explosive	A single-use weapon specialized for damaging vehicle armor. Discarded after every use.	2 Sec	Unlimited	70 Sec	Level 3
GR-8 Recoilless Rifle	Support Weapon Explosive	A recoilless rifle effective against vehicle armor. Includes support backpack required for reloading.	3 Sec	Unlimited	480 Sec	Level 5
FLAM-40 Flamethrower	Support Weapon Incendiary	An incendiary weapon for close range. Will ignite targets, terrain, and any flammable teammates.	3 Sec	Unlimited	480 Sec	Level 10
AC-8 Autocannon	Support Weapon	A fullly-automatic cannon effective against light vehicle armor. Includes support backpack required for reloading.	3 Sec	Unlimited	480 Sec	Level 10
RS-422 Railgun	Support Weapon	An experimental weapon which prioritizes armor penetration. Must be charged between shots – so choose targets carefully.	3 Sec	Unlimited	480 Sec	Level 20
FAF-14 Spear	Support Weapon	An anti-tank homing missile which must lock onto its target before launch. Effective against large and armored enemies.	3 Sec	Unlimited	480 Sec	Level 20
GL-21 Grenade Launcher	Support Weapon Explosive	A grenade launcher effective against armored infantry. Not intended for use against vehicle armor or fortified buildings.	3 Sec	Unlimited	480 Sec	Level 5
LAS-98 Laser Cannon	Support Weapon	A laser weapon firing a continuous beam. Doesn’t require ammunition, but will need heat sink replaced if it overheats.	3 Sec	Unlimited	480 Sec	Level 5
ARC-3 Arc Thrower	Support Weapon	Projects an arc of lightning at close range. Charges up to project bolts, and may discharge through multiple targets.	3 Sec	Unlimited	480 Sec	Level 15

12 Support Weapon Stratagems in Helldivers 2

Compiled List of all Primary and Secondary Weapons in Helldivers 2

Weapon	Type	Weapon Traits	Description	Damage	Capacity	Recoil	Fire Rate	How to Unlock	Cost
AR-23 Liberator	Assault Rifle	Light Armor Penetrating	The SEAF standard assault rifle, balancing power, fire rate, and weight for a reliable weapon against smaller targets.	55	45	15	640	Unlocked from the start of the game	N/A
AR-23P Liberator Penetrator	Assault Rifle	Medium Armor Penetrating	A modified Liberator fitted with a scope and firing armor-piercing rounds, to help users take down armored targets.	45	30	19	640	Page 6 of the Helldivers Mobilize! Warbond	40 Medals
AR-23E Liberator Explosive	Assault Rifle	Light Armor Penetrating Explosive	A modified Liberator featuring explosive rounds and a red-dot sight. Trades increased damage for increased recoil.	55	30	28	320	Page 1 of the Steeled Veterans Warbond	20 Medals
R-63 Diligence	Marksman Rifle	Light Armor Penetrating	This high-caliber marksman rifle trades magazine capacity and rate of fire for powerful, accurate shots.	112	20	35	350	Page 2 of the Helldivers Mobilize! Warbond	4 Medals
R-63CS Diligence Counter Sniper	Marksman Rifle	Light Armor Penetrating	A modified Diligence rifle offering increased damage, but a reduced rate of fire. Fires a single bullet at a time.	128	15	53	350	Page 7 of the Helldivers Mobilize! Warbond	40 Medals
SMG-37 Defender	Submachine Gun	Light Armor Penetrating One Handed	A high-caliber submachine gun which can be fired with one hand. Has a relatively low rate of fire.	70	45	10	520	Page 3 of the Helldivers Mobilize! Warbond	15 Medals
MP-98 Knight	Submachine Gun	Light Armor Penetrating One Handed	A submachine gun with an extremely high rate of fire, which can be operated with one hand. Ideal for multitasking.	50	50	20	1380	Part of the Pre-Order bonus for Helldivers 2 Super Citizen Edition	N/A
SG-8 Punisher	Shotgun	Light Armor Penetrating Rounds Reload	A powerful dual magazine pump-action shotgun, with limited armor penetration. Ideal for small and fast targets.	360	16	110	80	Page 1 of the Helldivers Mobilize! Warbond	4 Medals
SG-225 Breaker	Shotgun	Light Armor Penetrating	A fully-automatic shotgun with a high rate of fire, excellent for controlling crowds. Requires frequent reloading.	330	16	30	300	Page 4 of the Helldivers Mobilize! Warbond	20 Medals
SG-8S Slugger	Shotgun	Light Armor Penetrating Rounds Reload	A modified Punisher shotgun firing heavy, high-damage slug rounds. Perfect for punching big holes in big targets.	280	16	110	80	Page 8 of the Helldivers Mobilize! Warbond	60 Medals
SG-225SP Breaker Spray and Pray	Shotgun	Light Armor Penetrating	A modified Breaker shotgun firing birdshot, small pellets which saturate an area to clear up smaller targets.	144	32	45	300	Page 9 of the Helldivers Mobilize! Warbond	60 Medals
SG-225IE Breaker Incendiary	Shotgun	Light Armor Penetrating Incendiary	A modified Breaker shotgun firing incendiary projectiles. Generated heat during use, so limited to burst fire.	180	25	28	300	Page 2 of the Steeled Veterans Warbond	60 Medals
LAS-5 Scythe	Energy-Based	Light Armor Penetrating Beam Heat	A laser rifle firing a continuous beam. Does not need reloading, but if it overheats a new heat sink must be fitted.	Damage/Sec: 300	Fire Limit: 8	2	Stun Time: 0.0s	Page 5 of the Helldivers Mobilize! Warbond	30 Medals
PLAS-1 Scorcher	Energy-Based	Light Armor Penetrating Explosive	A plasma rifle, firing a bolt of superheated gas which explodes on impact. Avoid standing in proximity to the blast.	100	15	20	250	Page 10 of the Helldivers Mobilize! Warbond	60 Medals
JAR-5 Dominator	Explosive	Medium Armor Penetrating	Firing jet-propelled rounds, the Dominator trades fire rate and magazine capacity for increased damage per projectile.	200	15	75	250	Page 3 of the Steeled Veterans Warbond	80 Medals
P-2 Peacemaker	Pistol	Light Armor Penetrating One Handed	The SEAF standard pistol – offering a high fire rate, generous capacity, and fast reloading.	60	15	23	900	Unlocked from the start of the game	N/A
P-19 Redeemer	Pistol	Light Armor Penetrating One Handed	A fully-automatic pistol with an extremely high fire rate, allowing for efficient crowd control.	60	32	11	1100	Page 2 of the Helldivers Mobilize! Warbond	5 Medals
P-4 Senator	Pistol	Light Armor Penetrating One Handed Rounds Reload	A high-damage revolver, which can be reloaded with single rounds. A heavy-hitting and reliable sidearm.	150	6	43	200	Page 1 of the Steeled Veterans Warbond	15 Medals

18 Primary and Secondary Weapons in Helldivers 2

Note: This article will be updated as Arrowhead adds more weapons to Helldivers 2

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