Twenty Top Tips for Effectively Spreading Democracy in Helldivers 2

Whether you’re battling flesh-ripping bugs or knee-deep in robotic chaos, Helldivers 2 can quickly become overwhelming. Fortunately, we have twenty invaluable tips to help keep you and your teammates alive as you spread democracy across the galaxy.

Resources Are Shared – No Need to Kill Your Teammates
All resources collected during a mission, like samples and war bonds, are shared with the entire team afterward. So, there’s no need to fight over them—everyone gets their share.
Share Your Stratagems
Stratagems are for everyone. If you have a support weapon on cooldown that you don’t need, consider calling it down for a teammate in need. Sharing is caring!
Pinging Helps Everyone
If you spot supplies or enemies that your teammates may have missed, ping them. More eyes on the battlefield mean fewer surprises.
Communicate Stratagem Deployments
Before deploying powerful stratagems like an Orbital 380MM HE Barrage, warn your teammates. It prevents accidental friendly fire and keeps everyone in the fight.
Maximize Your Mission Time
Don’t just rush to the main objective. Take time to complete secondary objectives, gather resources, and finish additional missions to enhance your loadout for future endeavors.
Always Bring an MG-43 Machine Gun
The MG-43 Machine Gun is essential. Summon it as soon as you land because it’s a powerful tool against both Terminids and Automatons.
Protect Your Teammates from Friendly Fire
Be mindful of where you’re shooting. Avoid hitting your teammates while focusing on the enemy to keep the team strong.
Solo Players Should Bring a Guard Dog
At level 10, invest in the AX/LAS-5 “Guard Dog” Rover defense stratagem. Paired with a defensive stratagem like a Gatling Sentry, it provides crucial support when playing solo.
Aim for Enemy Weak Spots
Target weak spots on bigger enemies like Terminid Chargers and Automatons to take them down faster. Call out these spots to your teammates to maximize damage.
Fortify Evacuation Zones
Use the two minutes during evacuation to fortify your position with mines, turrets, and other defenses to ensure a safe escape.
Reinforce Fallen Teammates Quickly
Revive fallen teammates as soon as possible to keep your team at full strength and increase your chances of survival.
Be Careful When Reloading
Helldivers 2 discards remaining ammo when you reload, so avoid the habit of reloading too often after just a few shots.
Dive Into Prone When Overwhelmed
When under heavy fire, diving into a prone position can provide temporary relief and give you time to reload or heal.
Adapt Your Loadout to Your Enemy
Tailor your loadout depending on whether you’re facing Terminids or Automatons. Use incendiary and explosive weapons against Terminids, and EMP and laser weapons against Automatons.
Synergize Stratagems and Hellpod Boosters
Coordinate with your team to bring unique stratagems and Hellpod boosters so that your group can handle any situation.
Avoid Fighting Every Enemy Patrol
It’s not always necessary to engage every enemy patrol. Doing so can attract reinforcements and waste valuable time. Only fight when necessary.
Target Areas with Area-of-Effect Stratagems
Deploy area-of-effect stratagems in locations rather than on individual enemies to maximize damage and avoid unintended consequences.
Change Stance and Perspective for Better Accuracy
Crouching or lying prone improves your accuracy. Also, switch to a first-person perspective when needed for precision shots.
Run and Gun in a Pinch
Running and gunning isn’t always the best strategy, but it can be useful for thinning out enemies while retreating to a safer position.
Complete Major and Personal Orders for Extra Rewards
Check your major and personal orders before starting a mission. Completing them can earn you extra medals, making your efforts even more rewarding.