InHelldivers 2, the battle for Liberty and Democracy is one that will see you go through hellish conditions to preserve Super Earth. You’ll be going up against Automatons and Terminids quite a bit. Naturally, you’ll need the right protection to survive these encounters.
The game features three classes of armor: Light, Medium, and Heavy. Each armor set comes with a set of bonuses that help you survive and dominate the battlefield. Some are bound to be better at certain jobs than others, so let’s dive into what armor reigns supreme in your galactic battles.
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The Infiltrator armor is a part of the light armor family and is great for ambushing enemy patrols. Since it’s a piece of light armor, the defense rating is lower than normal, but it has increased stamina and stamina regeneration. The effects of the armor are what make it so useful for ambushes.
This is great for planning your advance, since you’ll be able to see enemies on the map while also being able to get in close to call in a stratagem.
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This set of medium armor is great for thoselooking to effectively crowd control.It’s one of the more affordable armor sets that has some good attributes. Aside from looking awesome, the armor is incredibly useful due to the following armor effects:
When fighting the Automatons, the Trench Engineer armor excels since the Automatons move much slower than Terminids and aren’t as likely to outmaneuver a grenade.
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Aside from looking like one of the coolest armor sets you can obtain, the Dynamo armor is very dependable in combat. Boasting an armor rating of 143, this heavy armor comes with a helmet and matching cape that looks just as cool as your new prosthetic limbs. The Dynamo armor has the following effects:
With these effects, you’ll be a force to be reckoned with. Injury won’t be a common occurrence for you, especially when paired with the Vitality Enhancement booster. This booster allows your Helldiver to resist injury.
As morbid as the name sounds, this armor is best utilized for those looking to play doctor and keep their team in the fight. It’s medium armor, so you’ll be able to run around to administer stims unhindered. These are the effects the armor provides:
The extra stim duration can seriously save your team in a pinch. During a stim, stamina is refilled, you regain all lost health, and you are immune to all damage for a short time. No doubt its ability has saved countless teams from falling in the field.
This armor takes the cake as being the best armor available in Helldivers. The armor is a medium set and has a game-changing effect. The main downside is that the set can be difficult to obtain early on due to how many medals it requires to get.
Having the flip of a coin determines whether you live or not is scary, but it also comes in clutch when it’s a down-to-the-wire mission. The armor is one of the best sets in Helldivers since it saves so many lives.
The Executioner armor is by far one of the coolest-looking sets that have been added to the game. Sleek and powerful is a great way to describe this armor set. The set is far less bulky than some other armors in its class but retains the same protective qualities found in other heavy armors.
Unfortunately, it’s just as slow as other armors, but it makes for one of the coolest cosmetic choices in the game. The armor ability, Fortified, makes it great for laying down fire with a machine gun while being able to take some damage yourself.
The Battle Master heavy armor looks great and is extremely practical on the field. Similar to the Executioner set, the Battle Master armor has the Fortified armor passive and isn’t an exceptionally bulky-looking set like the Dreadnought armor. The large shoulder pad on the left arm is a great-looking addition by the developers and makes the armor look extremely defense-oriented.
The armor is unlocked relatively late into the ‘Helldivers Mobilize’ Warbond progression, making it difficult to obtain at low levels. The Battle Master set is for the most hardened of Helldivers and will help showcase your battle prowess on the field.
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The Legionnaire armor is a fantastic choice when looking at light armor choices. Not only is the armor practical, but it has an awesome design that looks reminiscent of a pilot. Legionnaire armor is great for fighting Automatons since it’ll keep you quick and nimble when dodging incoming rockets and lasers.
The passives on the Legionnaire set make you less likely to have a damaged limb, which is life-saving when fighting Automatons. Their rockets have crippled many Helldivers, so it can be a game changer for most.
The Eradicator armor, as the name suggests, will help you eradicate enemies of democracy in style. It is by far the coolest-looking light armor in the game so far, with a helmet reminiscent of Scout Troopers from Star Wars. Aside from the helmet, the armor looks great and has bullets lining the abdomen, making youlook even more menacing to the Terminidsand Automatons.
The armor, much like several others, makes fighting Automatons a breeze, since you can easily maneuver and weave through battle unhindered. The Eradicator set is an absolute must-have for light armor enthusiasts.
The greatest armor a Helldiver can die in is the FS-61 Dreadnought heavy set. This is by far one of the best-looking armors in the game so far. Not only do you look ready to wreak havoc, but it’s also got a passive that’ll help your destructive capabilities.
Aside from cosmetics, this armor will help you survive even the heaviest of fire from Automatons. As for the extra throwing range, it makesclearing fabricators and bug nests easierthan ever while keeping you at a safe distance.
