In Helldivers 2 players can unlock many weapons through war bonds to improve their equipment. We show you the best weapons, grenades, and support weapons in the tier list and reveal which ones you should take into battle and which ones you should avoid.
Which weapons can be found in the tier list? In this list we have compiled all primary, secondary, and support weapons, as well as grenades that can currently be earned in Helldivers 2. In our ranking, we compared the statistics of each weapon and observed them in combat.
It was important for us to assess the functionality and efficiency of the weapons in order to classify them in our tier list from Class S (universally applicable) to C (conditionally recommended). If you have a different opinion than our tier list, feel free to leave a comment!
Helldivers 2: The best weapons and grenades in the ranking
For a quick overview, we have listed all weapon names and classified them in S to C tier.
S-Tier
- Primary weapons
- AR-2 Coyote
- ARC-12 Blitzer
- SG-8P Plasma Punisher (strong against bots)
- JAR-5 Dominator
- LAS-16 Sickle
- PLAS-1 Schmorer (strong against bots)
- SG-225IE Brand Breaker
- FLAM-66 Torcher
- SG-20 Anhalter
- PLAS-39 Acceleration Rifle
- Secondary weapon
- P-33 Missile Pistol (NEW!)
- P-19 Redeemer
- GP-31 Grenade Pistol
- P-4 Senator
- PLAS-15 Loyalist
- CQC-19 Stun Lance
- GP-20 Ultimatum
- Grenade
- G/SH-39 Shield
- G-23 Stun
- G-16 Impact
- G-123 Thermite
- G-50 Tracker
- Support weapon
- B/FLAM-80 Cremator (NEW!)
- CQC-20 Breaching Hammer
- Belt-Fed Grenade Launcher
- GL-52 DE-Escalator
- PLAS-45 Epoch
- MLS-4X Kommando
- ARC-3 Bow Thrower
- LAS-99 Quasarcannon
- EAT-17 One-Time Anti-Tank
- AC-8 Automatic Cannon
- FLAM-40 Flamethrower
A-Tier
- Primary weapons
- SMG/FLAM-34 Stoker (NEW!)
- LAS-16 Trident
- AR-59 Suppressor
- AR/GL-21 One-Two
- MA5C Assault Rifle
- M7S SMG
- AR-32 Pacifier
- VG-70 Variable
- SMG-32 Reprimand
- SG-451 Cookout
- FLAM-66 Torcher
- SG-8S Slugger
- SMG-72 Pummeler
- R-36 Burster (strong against factories/nests)
- AR-23 Liberator
- AR-23A Liberator Carbine
- AR-23C Shaker Liberator
- SG-8 Punisher
- SG-225SP Spray&Pray Breaker
- CB-9 Explosive Crossbow
- StA-52 Assault Rifle
- StA-11 SMG
- Dual-Bladed LAS-17 Sickle
- Secondary weapon
- CQC-73 Entrenchment Tool (NEW!)
- P-69 Veto (NEW!)
- M6C/SOCOM Pistol
- LAS-58 Talon
- P-2 Peacemaker
- P-113 Verdict
- P-72 Crisper
- Grenade
- TM-1 Lure Mine
- G-7 Pineapple
- G-12 High Explosive
- G4 Gas Grenade
- G-6 Fragmentation
- G-13 Fire Impact
- K-2 Throwing Knife
- G-142 Pyrotechnic Grenade
- Support weapon
- EAT-411 Leveller
- EAT-700 Expendable Napalm
- MS-11 Solo Silo
- LAS-98 Laser Cannon
- FAF-14 Spear
- GL-21 Grenade Launcher
- GR-8 Recoil-less Rifle
- M-105 Stalwart
- MG-206 Heavy Machine Gun
- RS-422 Railgun
- RL-77 Air Detonation Rocket Launcher
- TX-41 Sterilizer
B-Tier
- Primary weapons
- M90A Shotgun
- AR-23P Penetrator Liberator
- R6 Deadeye
- AR-61 Tenderizer
- SG-225 Breaker
- MP-98 Knight
- SMG-37 Defender
- LAS-5 Scythe
- BR-14 Referee
- Secondary weapon
- P-35 Re-Educator
- LAS-7 Dagger
- SG-22 Bushwhacker
- P-11 Stim Pistol
- Stun Baton
- CQC-2 Saber
- Grenade
- G-48 Giga Grenade (NEW!)
- G-10 Fire
- TED63 Dynamite
- G-109 Urchin
- G-31 ARC
- Support weapon
- MGX-42 Bullet Storm (NEW!)
- B/MD C4 Pack
- S-11 Speargun
- CQC-9 Defoliation Tool
- M-1000 Maxigun
- APW-1 Anti-Material Rifle
- MG-43 Machine Gun
- CQC-1 “The One True Flag”
C-Tier
- Primary weapons
- SMG-203 Gallant (NEW!)
- R-72 Censor
- R-2 Amendment
- R-63 Diligence
- R-63CS Sniper Diligence
- PLAS-101 Purifier
- Secondary weapon
- none
- Grenade
- G-3 Smoke
- Support weapon
- none
Which are the best weapons? The best primary weapons include mainly explosive weapons like the Dominator or Sickle. They can hold enemies in check and can even break through heavily armored foes.
With secondary weapons, it is up to you which ones you want to play with. Depending on how your build looks, the P-19, the Senator, or even the grenade pistol can be worth it.
Depending on the use, you can choose your grenades freely. As a general all-rounder, you should carry the G-12 High Explosive. It quickly takes care of factories or breeding grounds and can also deliver a strong blow to armored enemies. The Thermite is also a strong choice against the bugs.
However, if you prefer a panic grenade against many enemies, the G-16 Impact would be recommended. It explodes immediately upon hitting an object or enemy. To stop enemies, the G-23 Stun would also be effective.
When it comes to support weapons, you should focus on three weapons:
- Bow Thrower: To quickly take down many enemies
- Quasarcannon: To destroy armored foes or landing ships
- Automatic Cannon: To efficiently deal with breeding grounds, eggs, or factories
Depending on which mission you are on, you should change your support weapon.
What you should still keep in mind: The tier list mainly serves to give you a feel for the weapons, so you know approximately which weapon you can’t go wrong with when you equip it. Even with C-tier weapons, you can complete difficult missions, but you’ll have to be more cautious in combat and know where the strengths and weaknesses of your rifle lie.
S-tier weapons are more user-friendly as they quickly and effectively make mincemeat out of your opponents. Which weapons do you still see in S-tier? Let us know in the comments! You can find all weapons and how to unlock them in Helldivers 2 here.
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