Boosters can help turn the tides of battle in your favor when the going gets tough in Helldivers 2. Here’s how to unlock them and a full rundown on what they all do.
There’s no denying Helldivers 2 isn’t for the faint of heart. Its relentless third-person – and sometimes first-person – combat can be daunting to say the least, especially when you ramp up the difficulty.
So if you’re looking for an edge on the battlefield, there are a few tricks to employ. Be it picking the right weapon, using the best Stratagems, and of course, equipping Boosters.
If you’re wondering where to start, look no further. Here’s the full rundown on every Booster in Helldivers 2.
Boosters can only be acquired through the Helldivers 2 Battle Passes at this stage.
How Boosters work in Helldivers 2
Boosters function just as the name implies, by boosting you and sometimes even your squad with unique benefits. In some cases, this might be with extra ammo, in others, perhaps you’d rather be more durable.
Each player can equip just one booster, and while some apply to the full team, others are specific to one individual players.
How to get Boosters in Helldivers 2
Boosters can be acquired through the Warbond Battle Passes in Helldivers 2, which includes both the free Helldivers Mobilise track, and the premium Steeled Veterans track.
Like everything else, these cost a set amount of Medals to unlock, but once acquired, they’re yours to keep forever. No one-time use items here, what you pay for in Helldivers 2 is yours permanently.
Currently, this is the only way to acquire Boosters in Helldivers 2, though that may change down the line as new content updates arrive. We’ll be sure to update you here should any new methods open up.
All Boosters in Helldivers 2
Below is the full list of Boosters currently available in Helldivers 2:
- Flexible Reinforcement Budget: Makes reinforcements spawn faster
- Hellpod Space Optimization: Ensures that each player on the team starts each mission with full ammo, grenades, and stims.
- Increased Reinforcement Budget: Gives you more reinforcements
- Muscle Enhancement: Makes it easier to traverse across terrain
- Stamina Enhancement: Boosts everyone’s max stamina and how quickly it recovers
- UAV Recon Booster: Increase your radar effective range
- Vitality Enhancement: All players gain an increased resistance to injury
So that’s all there is to know about Boosters in Helldivers 2. With the right approach from your squad, you can be gaining a huge leg up in any mission without even trying.