Best Weapons in Helldivers 2

This is the GP-31 Grenade Pistol.The GP-31 Grenade Pistol does not shine with raw damage. It offers great utility by letting you launch grenades from afar. This lets you destroy enemy constructs or seal holes without getting too close. It also works well with other grenade options for strategy.

Damage: 600600
Capacity: 1
Recoil:43
Fire Rate:900

This is the CB-9 Exploding Crossbow.The CB-9 Exploding Crossbow has stealth because it has no muzzle flash. It works well for sniping enemy groups or single targets from medium range. Recent buffs boost its damage and explosion radius, making it a strong choice for tactical fights.

Damage:420
Capacity: 5
Recoil:35
Fire Rate:50

This is the R-36 Eruptor.The R-36 Eruptor is an explosive bolt-action rifle. It is the hardest-hitting primary weapon in Helldivers 2. It can destroy bug holes, Automaton fabricators, and elite enemies from a safe distance. However, its explosions and slow reload force you to be careful when fighting up close.

Damage:380
Capacity: 5
Recoil:75
Fire Rate:25

This is the LAS-16 Sickle.The LAS-16 Sickle is a strong energy weapon. It looks like a Liberator rifle. It swaps infinite ammo for tasks like needing to charge before firing or risking overheating. It performs well against robotic enemies where these issues matter less, giving efficient ammo use and high damage.

Damage:55
Capacity: 9
Recoil:2
Fire Rate:750

This is the P-4 Senator.After damage buffs and a speedloader, the P-4 Senator is now a six-shot secondary. Its increased stopping power helps in close fights. It may struggle against tough enemies like Hulks or Chargers.

Damage:150
Capacity: 6
Recoil:43
Fire Rate:200

This is the PLAS-1 Scorcher.The PLAS-1 Scorcher targets Automatons. It specializes in explosive Area of Effect (AoE) damage, easily taking out shielded and regular bots. It has limited ammo and costs much to unlock, but it gives a range edge over short-range options like the SG-8S Slugger.

Damage:100
Capacity: 15
Recoil:20
Fire Rate:250

This is the SG-225IE Breaker Incendiary.This SG-225 version spreads fire among enemy groups, causing damage over time. It works very well against bug hordes because of its incendiary projectiles. It performs worse against robotic foes.

Damage:180
Capacity: 25
Recoil:28
Fire Rate:300

This is the AR-23P Liberator Penetrator.This AR-23 Liberator variant penetrates medium armor. It makes it a good choice for taking down heavily armored enemies. Recent buffs improve its use, giving players options outside of marksman rifles.

Damage:45
Capacity: 30
Recoil:19
Fire Rate:640

This is the R-63 Diligence/R-63 Diligence Counter Sniper.The R-63 Diligence/R-63 Diligence Counter Sniper and its variant are strong marksman rifles. The Counter Sniper version gains more stopping power and penetration by sacrificing some ammo capacity. These rifles stop enemies from closing in by letting you shoot with precision against bugs and Automatons.

Damage:112
Capacity: 20
Recoil:35
Fire Rate:350

The AR-23 Liberator is a weapon.The standard AR-23 Liberator is a reliable assault rifle. It shows balanced damage, range, and ammo capacity. Players who want a steady primary weapon over switching options like this use it well.

Damage:55
Capacity: 45
Recoil:15
Fire Rate:640

The BR-14 Adjudicator is a weapon.The BR-14 Adjudicator acts as an assault rifle. It has medium armor penetration and good stopping power. Players who like the Liberator Penetrator's feel need to control the fire rate to manage ammo use.

Damage:80
Capacity: 25
Recoil:50
Fire Rate:550

The Arc-12 Blitzer is a weapon.The Arc-12 Blitzer is an energy shotgun. It shoots arc damage tendrils with infinite ammo. It can sometimes chain damage between enemies. Recent updates added a stun effect that builds with hits, but its short range and weak single-target damage make it less useful in close fights.

Damage:250
Capacity:Infinite
Recoil:60
Fire Rate: 30

The JAR-5 Dominator is a weapon.The JAR-5 Dominator is a versatile weapon. It has big damage and medium armor-piercing power. It works well against bug enemies. Its recoil needs tuning, but it excels at hitting weak spots, especially with its scope in first-person mode.

Damage:200
Capacity: 15
Recoil:75
Fire Rate:250

The P-113 Verdict is a weapon.The P-113 Verdict got a damage boost. It beats the P-2 Peacemaker with its medium armor-piercing ability. It uses less ammo, but its accuracy and headshot chances make it a good secondary weapon.

Damage:125
Capacity: 10
Recoil:40
Fire Rate:450

The SMG-72 Pummeller is a weapon. It applies a stun effect to each hit, giving a tactical edge despite lower damage. This makes it a good SMG for players who want control over firepower.Similar to the SMG-37 Defender, the SMG-72 Pummeller applies a stun effect to each hit, offering a tactical edge despite its slight decrease in damage. This makes it a competent SMG choice for players who value control over raw firepower.

Damage:65
Capacity: 45
Recoil:10
Fire Rate:475

The SG-225 Breaker is a weapon.The SG-225 Breaker is a powerful full-auto shotgun. It is built for high-pressure fights. Its long range and big damage let you mow down enemies fast when you need quick, aggressive action.

Damage:330
Capacity: 16
Recoil:30
Fire Rate:300

The P-19 Redeemer is a weapon.The P-19 Redeemer is a base secondary weapon in Helldivers 2. It stands out for its great burst damage. It helps players quickly defend against close threats while grabbing objectives or fighting hard.

Damage:60
Capacity: 31
Recoil:11
Fire Rate:1100

About the weapon:The SG-8S Slugger uses high precision and damage to knock out bots and land critical shots on bugs. Its single-target focus hurts when facing many enemies; you need a secondary weapon for crowd control.

Damage:380
Capacity: 16
Recoil:110
Fire Rate:80

About the weapon:The SG-451 Cookout spreads fire with each buckshot, acting like a fire version of the SG-8 Punisher. It lacks the damage and spread for swarms found in higher-tier versions. Use it if you already like the SG-8 and want an edge against bugs.

Damage:320
Capacity:16
Recoil:100
Fire Rate:80

About the weapon:The AR-61 Tenderiser fights bots with less recoil and more ammo. However, its small magazine demands frequent reloading, making it poor for large groups.

Damage:60
Capacity:35
Recoil:10
Fire Rate:600

About the weapon:The SG-8 Punisher fires buckshot but lacks the spread control and damage of the SG-8S Slugger. It works for lower difficulty missions, but focused weapons are usually better for tactical play.

Damage:360
Capacity:16
Recoil:110
Fire Rate:80

About the weapon:The SG-225SP Breaker focuses on spreading damage over hitting one target, missing the burning effect of its incendiary version. It works for new players targeting standard bugs.

Damage:144
Capacity:32
Recoil:45
Fire Rate:300

About the weapon:This energy shotgun doubles as a grenade launcher by firing explosive plasma, suitable for crowd control through AoE effects and stunning enemies. It works against Automatons. However, its small magazine and slow projectile speed require careful use.

Damage:100
Capacity:8
Recoil:110
Fire Rate:80

About the weapon:The basic sidearm finishes enemies when the main weapon runs out of ammo. It works, but it lacks the power bursts or strategy the P-19 Redeemer provides in tough spots.

Damage:80
Capacity:15
Recoil:23
Fire Rate:900

About the weapon:This weapon was the AR-23E Explosive. It trades some firepower for a concussive stun. Updates improved the magazine size, but lower damage limits its use in heavy fights.

Damage:55
Capacity:30
Recoil:28
Fire Rate:320

About the weapon:The SMG-37 Defender sits between SMGs and assault rifles. It offers better range and damage than standard SMGs. Its slower rate of fire saves ammo, making it a good mid-distance choice for close combat.

Damage:70
Capacity: 45
Recoil:10
Fire Rate:520

About the weapon:The AR-23A Liberator Carbine mixes SMG and assault rifle traits. It delivers a fast fire rate and high DPS, giving the Liberator line a close-range choice. Bugs offer targets, but the weapon uses ammo fast. Players need to manage resources carefully.

Damage:60
Capacity: 45
Recoil:26
Fire Rate:920

The MP-98 Knight is a weapon.The MP-98 Knight looks like an SMG. It hits hard at short range with fast fire. However, fighting up close makes it risky on harder difficulties. Keeping distance from enemies matters then.

Damage:50
Capacity:50
Recoil:20
Fire Rate:1380