Helldivers 2’s Ship Modules are a fantastic way to bolster your bug-busting and robot wrecking. Here’s a list of all the Helldivers 2 Ship Modules and what you’ll need to unlock them.
Helldivers 2‘s frantic co-op gameplay has captured the attention of hundreds of thousands of players making it one of 2024’s surprise hits. So much so that the game’s servers have been unable to keep up with the demand, until recently that is.
The thrill of bringing glorious democracy to the galaxy by mowing down hordes of Termanids and Automatons is just too alluring. Of course, if you want to be the best Helldiver you can be, you’ll need the right support.
Helldivers 2’s Ship Modules are the best way to get that because they do things like buff your character and their Strategems. We’ve compiled a list of every Ship Module in Helldivers 2 to help plan your progression.
Contents:
- Patriotic Administration Center Ship Modules
- Orbital Cannon Ship Modules
- Hangar Ship Modules
- Bridge Ship Modules
- Engineer Bay Ship Modules
- Robotics Workshop Ship Modules
You’ll want buffs from Ship Modules to help with Helldivers 2’s tougher enemies.
Every Ship Module in Helldivers 2
Patriotic Administration Center Ship Modules
| Ship Module | Effect | Stratagems impacted | Unlock Requirements |
| Donation Access Liscense | Each support weapon gets more magazines. | StalwartRailgunLaser CannonGrenade LauncherMachine GunFlamethrowerAnti-Materiel Rifle | 60 Common Samples (Green) |
| Streamlined Request Process | Support Weapons have a 10% decreased cooldown on Stratagems. | StalwartAutocannonRailgunLaser CannonArc ThrowerSpearGrenade LauncherMachine GunFlamethrowerRecoilless RifleAnti-Materiel RifleExpendable Anti-Tank | Donation Access License Ship Module80 Common Samples (Green)40 Rare Samples (Orange) |
| Hand Carts | All Backpack stratagems have a cooldown of 10%. | Shield Generator PackGuard DogBallistic Shield BackpackSupply PackGuard Dog RoverJump Pack | Streamlined Request Process Ship Module80 Common Samples (Green)60 Rare Samples (Orange)5 Super Samples (Pink) |
Orbital Cannon Ship Modules
| Ship Module | Effect | Stratagems impacted | Unlock Requirements |
| Exploding Schrapnel | Damage falloff from orbital Stratagems explosions reduces damage. | Orbital Walking BarrageOrbital Railcannon StrikeOrbital Airburst StrikeOrbital Precision StrikeOrbital 380MM HE BarrageOrbital 120MM HE Barrage | 100 Common Samples (Green) |
| More Guns | Barrage orbitals can fire one additional salvo per barrage. | Orbital Gatling BarrageOrbital Walking BarrageOrbital 380MM HE BarrageOrbital 120MM HE Barrage | Exploding Shrapnel Ship Module |
| Zero-G Breech Loading | Orbital stratagems have a 10% reduced cooldown. | Orbital Gatling BarrageOrbital Walking BarrageOrbital EMS StrikeOrbital Gas StrikeOrbital Railcannon StrikeOrbital Smoke StrikeOrbital Airbust StrikeOrbital LaserOrbital Precision StrikeOrbital 380MM HE BarrageOrbital 120MM HE Barrage | More Guns Ship Module |
Hangar Ship Modules
| Ship Module | Effect | Stratagems impacted | Unlock Requirements |
| Liquid-Ventilated Cockpit | The cooldown time for Eagle stratagems is reduced by 50%. | Eagle 500KG BombEagle AirstrikeEagle Strafing RunEagle Smoke StrikeEagle Cluster BombEagle Napalm AirstrikeEagle 110MM Rocket Pods | 80 Common Samples (Green) |
| Pit Crew Hazard Pay | Eagle Rearm time is reduced by 20%. | Eagle 500KG BombEagle AirstrikeEagle Strafing RunEagle Smoke StrikeEagle Cluster BombEagle Napalm AirstrikeEagle 110MM Rocket Pods | Liquid-Ventilated Cockpit Ship Module80 Common Samples (Green)40 Rare Samples (Orange) |
| Expanded Weapons Bay | The number of Eagle Stratagem uses is increased by 1 per Rearm. | Eagle 500KG BombEagle AirstrikeEagle Strafing RunEagle Smoke StrikeEagle Cluster BombEagle Napalm AirstrikeEagle 110MM Rocket Pods | Pit Crew Hazard Pay Ship Module80 Common Samples (Green)80 Rare Samples (Orange)10 Super Samples (Pink) |
Eagle Stratagems are some of the most devastating in the game.
Bridge Ship Modules
| Ship Module | Effect | Stratagems impacted | Unlock Requirements |
| Targeting Software Upgrade | Deployment time for Orbital Stratagems is reduced by one second. | Orbital Gatling BarrageOrbital Walking BarrageOrbital EMS StrikeOrbital Gas StrikeOrbital Railcannon StrikeOrbital Smoke StrikeOrbital Airburst StrikeOrbital LaserOrbital Precision StrikeOrbital 380MM HE BarrageOrbital 120MM HE Barrage | 60 Common Samples (Green) |
| Nuclear Radar | Enemy ping radius is increased by 50 meters on the minimap. | N/A | Targeting Software Upgrade Ship Module80 Common Samples (Green)40 Rare Samples (Orange) |
| Power Steering | Steering during Hellpod deployment is improved. | N/A | Nuclear Radar Ship Module80 Common Samples (Green)80 Rare Samples (Orange)10 Super Samples (Pink) |
Engineer Bay Ship Modules
| Ship Module | Effect | Stratagems impacted | Unlock Requirements |
| Synthetic Supplementation | Cooldown for Sentry, Emplacement, and Resupply Stratagems are reduced by 10%. | Shield Generator RelayEMS Mortar RelayRocket SentryGatling SentryTesla TowerMortar SentryAnti-Personnel MinefieldMachine Gun SentryAutocannon SentryIncendiary MinesHMG Emplacement | 60 Common Samples (Green)10 Rare Samples (Orange) |
| Advanced Construction | Increases the health of Sentry Stratagems by 50% | EMS Mortar SentryRocket SentryGaitling SentryTesla TowerMortar SentryMachine Gun SentryAutocannon Sentry | Synthetic Supplementation Ship Module80 Common Samples (Green)60 Rare Samples (Orange)5 Super Samples (Pink) |
| Rapid Launch System | Deployment time for Emplacement Stratagems is removed. | Shield Generator RelayTesla TowerAnti-Personnel MinefieldIncendiary MinesHMG Emplacement | Advance Construction Ship Module80 Common Samples (Green)80 Rare Samples (Orange)10 Super Samples (Pink) |
Robotics Workshop Ship Modules
| Ship Module | Effect | Stratagems impacted | Unlock Requirements |
| Dynamic Tracking | Deployment time for all Sentry Stratagems is reduced. | EMS Mortar SentryRocket SentryGatling SentryMortar SentryMachine Gun SentryAutocannon Sentry | 60 Common Samples (Green)20 Rare Samples (Orange) |
| Shock Absorption Gel | Ammo for all Sentry Stratagems is increased by 50%. | EMS Mortar SentryRocket SentryGatling SentryMortar SentryMachine Gun SentryAutocannon Sentry | Dynamic Tracking Ship Module80 Common Samples (Green)40 Rare Samples (Orange)5 Super Samples (Pink) |
| High-Quality Lubricant | Sentries will rotate toward newer targets quickly. | EMS Mortar SentryRocket SentryGatling SentryMortar SentryMachine Gun SentryAutocannon Sentry | Shock Absorption Gel Ship Module80 Common Samples (Green)80 Rare Samples (Orange)10 Super Samples (Pink) |
These Ship Modules should make Automatons a little less traumatizing.
Hopefully, these Ship Modules will help in your efforts to spread glorious democracy throughout the galaxy. Please remember to report any seditious statements to the contrary to your local Democracy Officer.