Helldivers 2 has an impressive selection of weapons and gear. But what is the best loadout that allows you to succeed even solo?
In Helldivers 2, you can assemble your own loadout from various weapons and tactical gear. You have the opportunity to decide strategically and coordinate with your teammates about what you still need.
Alternatively, you can also choose a loadout that allows you to stand your ground solo against various opponents on high difficulty levels. Therefore, we want to show you the best build for solo players against bugs and robots.
Update, February 10, 2025: We regularly update the article when the developers make changes to the balancing or add new weapons.
Overview of the best loadouts against bugs, bots, and for all-rounders
In Helldivers 2, it can make a difference whether you are fighting against robots or bugs. Some weapons are strong against robots but almost useless against bugs. Therefore, we recommend three different builds – one for bots, one for bugs, and one that works as an all-rounder for both factions, but requires some compromises.
Helldivers 2: The best loadout for all-rounders
- Primary Weapon: ARC-12 Blitzer/ PLAS-101 Purifier/ CB-9 Explosive Crossbow
- Secondary Weapon: GP-31 Grenade Pistol/ GP-20 Ultimatum
- Support Weapon: GR-8 Recoiless Rifle/ LAS-99 Quasar Cannon
- Backpack: Shield Generator Backpack
- Grenade: G-23 Stun
- Stratagem 1: Eagle – 500 KG Bomb
- Stratagem 2: Orbital Laser
- Booster: Hellpod Space Optimization
Helldivers 2: The best loadout for bugs
- Primary Weapon: ARC-12 Blitzer
- Secondary Weapon: GP-31 Grenade Pistol
- Support Weapon: FLAM-40 Flamethrower
- Backpack: Shield Generator Backpack
- Grenade: G-23 Stun/ G-123 Thermite
- Stratagem 1: Eagle – 500 KG Bomb/ Orbital Railgun Strike
- Stratagem 2: Eagle Airstrike/ Orbital Gas Attack
- Booster: Hellpod Space Optimization
Helldivers 2: The best loadout for robots
- Primary Weapon: PLAS-101 Purifier/ SG-8P Plasma Punisher
- Secondary Weapon: GP-31 Grenade Pistol/ GP-20 Ultimatum
- Support Weapon: RS-422 Railgun
- Backpack: B-1 Supply Pack
- Grenade: G-23 Stun/ G-123 Thermite
- Stratagem 1: Orbital Laser
- Stratagem 2: Eagle Airstrike
- Booster: Hellpod Space Optimization
Helldivers 2: The best loadout for the Illuminated
- Primary Weapon: PLAS-101 Purifier/ CB-9 Explosive Crossbow
- Secondary Weapon: GP-20 Ultimatum
- Support Weapon: ARC-3 Bow Thrower
- Backpack: SH-51 Directional Shield/ Shield Generator Backpack
- Grenade: G-23 Stun/ G4 Gas
- Stratagem 1: Orbital Laser
- Stratagem 2: Orbital Gas Attack
- Booster: Hellpod Space Optimization
The Hellpod Space Optimization is pretty much the best booster in the game, as it allows you to jump out of a Hellpod with fully loaded ammo, grenades, and syringes. This makes it the ideal choice for your loadout. However, if you are not playing solo and the booster is already equipped, other boosters are also valid options. In our Tier List for the best boosters, you can see which ones are particularly worth using.
All weapons and stratagems have different strengths
What makes the loadouts so strong? The loadouts take advantage of the various strengths of the individual equipment items. For example, the Blitzer shotgun and the Purifier are a good choice as all-rounders because they deal a lot of damage.
The Shield Generator Backpack is also a good choice against any opponent faction, as it protects you from enemy attacks. The Supply Pack, on the other hand, is a very sensible backpack against the robots because it allows you to reload the Railgun. This weapon is very strong against robots because it enables you to take down armored enemies from a distance with a precise headshot. That’s why we also play primary weapons against the bots that deal significant damage even at long distances.
The Stun Grenade also allows you to temporarily immobilize even large opponents. If you combine that with explosive stratagems, you can almost always guarantee a kill even on the most dangerous enemies of Over-Earth.
The Grenade Pistol is ideal for sealing nests and factories despite the stun grenade. The explosive crossbow can also do this.
Ultimately, more weapons, stratagems, and backpacks can also be considered in various combinations. If you don’t find the Blitzer fun, you can easily make variations to your loadouts in Helldivers 2 or create entirely new ones that also work.
And if your favorite loadout doesn’t work at the highest difficulty levels, just play on a lower one – after all, Helldivers is a game and should be fun for you.
If you want to get an overview of all weapons in Helldivers 2 to create your own loadouts, check out MeinMMO. Here you can find out how to obtain the individual weapons of the co-op shooter: Helldivers 2: All weapons and how to unlock them
