Best armor in Helldivers 2 ranked – all armor sets and stats list

With new armor options being dropped via Warbonds, it can be difficult to keep track of the best armor in Helldivers 2. If you’re looking to improve your odds of survival, you’re going to need the best armor for the job. We’ve ranked our top picks and covered how to get every single armor set in the game.

Best armors ranked

While armor tends to slot into Light, Medium, and Heavy categories, each of them has unique perks. These let you tackle goals more effectively, from being harder to detect to carrying more stims or grenades. A good armor is often an important part of your Helldivers 2 loadout. Based on our time with the game, here’s our list of the best armor pieces.

1. FS-38 Eradicator

• Cost: 250 Super Credits
• Speed: 544
• Stamina Regen: 122
• Armor Rating: 56

While its lower health might seem like a cause for concern, the boost in movement speed and the lower recoil are vital on higher difficulties. Its resistance to explosive damage will certainly serve you well on your managed democracy runs on Automaton planets. Rushing bug nests is a viable strategy with this set too, especially if you have a Jump Pack stratagem. Thanks to its look and stats, it’s our top armor pick in Helldivers 2.

2. FS-61 Dreadnought

Cost	Speed	Stamina Regen	Armor Rating
250 Super Credits	456	56	144

If you just want to hole up and blow bugs and automatons to smithereens, this heavy armor is for you. With enhanced armor at the cost of movement, remember to keep track of your position at all times. But with bonus limb health, you’ll be injured less often. And your throwing range boost will let you call in stratagems without endangering the lives of your fellow Helldivers.

4. FS-11 Executioner

Cost	Speed	Stamina Regen	Armor Rating
150 Super Credits	456	56	144

Now that armor rating has been fixed, this Executioner armor is among the best in the game. Thanks to its sleek looks and tough shell, you’ll be able to handle enemy hordes without dying in seconds. And with its enhanced recoil, while crouching or going prone, you can wield larger supply weapons with greater accuracy. You also get a sweet 50% resistance to explosive damage.

5. CM-09 Bonesnapper

Cost	Speed	Stamina Regen	Armor Rating
15 Medals	500	100	100

In addition to being a balanced pick, the Bonesnapper lets you play medic in the game. With an increased stim capacity, you can carry two more stims so keep an eye out for friendly Resupply drops. Your stim effects also last two seconds longer, letting you tank more damage when being healed and gain infinite stamina for longer. It’s a solid pick against both Automaton and Terminid forces.

6. SC-30 Trailblazer Scout

Cost	Speed	Stamina Regen	Armor Rating
50 Medals	550	125	50

Trailblazer is one of the most popular armors in the game. This Light armor offers enhanced movement and stamina at the cost of health. From my experience, even heavily armored allies can be knocked out once foes crowd in on them. But where this armor excels is in supporting your team coordination. In addition to being harder to spot, you can scan the area for with radar every two seconds by placing markers down – perfect for hanging in the back, finding supplies and helping out your team from the rear.

Body Armor	Unlock Cost	Passive	Armor rating	Speed	Stamina regeneration
B-01 Tactical (variation one)	Default armor	High armor rating (Extra Padding)	100	500	100
B-01 Tactical (variation two)	Default armor	High armor rating (Extra Padding)	100	500	100
B-01 Tactical (variation three)	Default armor	High armor rating (Extra Padding)	100	500	100
B-01 Tactical (variation four)	Default armor	High armor rating (Extra Padding)	100	500	100
TR-62 Knight	Pre-order Bonus	Increases throwing range by 30%. Provides +50% limb health.	144	456	56
TR-37 Ambassador of the Brand	Pre-order Bonus	High armor rating (Extra Padding)	100	500	100
TR-9 Cavalier of Democracy	Pre-order Bonus	50% chance to not die when taking lethal damage. Prevents all damage from bleeding if chest haemorrhages.	100	500	100
DP-53 Saviour of the Free	Super Citizen Edition	50% chance to not die after lethal damage. Prevents bleeding damage due to chest haemorrhages from attacks.	100	500	100
TR-117 Alpha Commander	Twitch Drop	Increases initial inventory and holding capacity of stims by +2. Increases stim effect duration by 2.0s.	100	500	100
SC-34 Infiltrator	3 Medals (Helldivers Mobilize!)	Minimap markers create a radar scan every two seconds. This lets you find secondary objectives and support weapons. Reduces enemy detection range by 30%.	75	525	113
FS-05 Marksman	6 Medals (Helldivers Mobilize!)	30% reduced weapon recoil while crouched or prone. 50% extra explosive damage resistance.	144	456	56
CE-Trench Engineer	10 Medals (Helldivers Mobilize!)	30% reduced weapon recoil while crouched or prone. Enhanced inventory on a drop. Bonus two grenade capacity.	100	500	100
CM-09 Bonesnapper	15 Medals (Helldivers Mobilize!)	Increased stim capacity by two slots. Enhanced stim effect duration by two seconds.	100	500	100
DP-40 Hero of the Federation	25 Medals (Helldivers Mobilize!)	50% chance to not die after lethal damage. Prevents bleeding damage due to chest haemorrhages from attacks.	100	500	100
FS-23 Battle Master	35 Medals (Helldivers Mobilize!)	30% reduced weapon recoil while crouched or prone. 50% more explosive damage resistance.	144	456	56
SC-30 Trailblazer Scout	50 Medals (Helldivers Mobilize!)	Minimap markers create a radar scan every two seconds. Reduces enemy detection range by 30%.	56	544	122
SA-04 Combat Technician	60 Medals (Helldivers Mobilize!)	Minimap markers create a radar scan every two seconds. Reduces enemy detection range by 30%.	100	500	100
CM-14 Physician	70 Medals (Helldivers Mobilize!)	Increased stim capacity by two slots. Improves stim effect duration by two seconds.	100	500	100
DP-11 Champion of the People	100 Medals (Helldivers Mobilize!)	50% chance to not die after taking fatal damage. Prevents bleeding damage due to chest haemorrhages.	100	500	100
SA-25 Steel Trooper	18 Medals (Helldivers Mobilize!)	Extra 50% limb health (less chance of breaking limbs). 30% increase in throwing range.	100	500	100
SA-12 Servo Assisted	45 Medals (Helldivers Mobilize!)	Extra 50% limb health (less chance of breaking limbs). 30% increase in throwing range.	100	500	100
SA-32 Dynamo	64 Medals (Helldivers Mobilize!)	Extra 50% limb health (less chance of breaking limbs). 30% increase in throwing range.	143	457	57
EX-03 Prototype 3	18 Medals (Cutting Edge)	95% arc damage resistance.	100	500	100
EX-16 Prototype 16	45 Medals (Cutting Edge)	95% arc damage resistance.	100	500	100
EX-00 Prototype X	64 Medals (Cutting Edge)	95% arc damage resistance.	50	550	125
CE-27 Ground Breaker	18 Medals (Democratic Detonation)	The throwing range is increased by 30% and improves limb health by +50%.	100	500	100
CE-07 Demolition Specialist	45 Medals (Democratic Detonation)	Recoil is reduced by 30% when prone or crouching. Inventory and capacity of grenades is increased by +2.	64	536	118
FS-55 Devastator	64 Medals (Democratic Detonation)	30% lower weapon recoil while crouched or prone. 50% more explosive damage resistance.	150	450	50
PH-9 Predator	40 Medals (Viper Commandos)	Increases melee damage by 50%. Improves weapons handling with less drag on weapon movement.	50	550	125
PH-202 Twigsnapper	45 Medals (Viper Commandos)	Increases melee damage by 50%. Improves weapons handling with less drag on weapon movement.	150	450	50
I-09 Heatseeker	18 Medals (Freedom’s Flame)	Provides 75% damage resistance to fire, allowing bearer to rest assured in their inflammability.	50	550	125
I-102 Draconaught	45 Medals (Freedom’s Flame)	Provides 75% damage resistance to fire, allowing bearer to rest assured in their inflammability.	100	500	100
AF-50 Noxious Ranger	40 Medals (Chemical Agents)	Provides 80% resistance to gas damage and effects.	50	550	125
AF-02 Haz-Master	45 Medals (Chemical Agents)	Provides 80% resistance to gas damage and effects.	100	500	100
UF-50 Bloodhound	45 Medals (Truth Enforcers)	Helps prevent Helldivers from flinching when hit.	100	500	100
UF-16 Inspector	65 Medals (Truth Enforcers)	Helps prevent Helldivers from flinching when hit.	50	550	125
B-08 Light Gunner	150 Super Credits	High armor rating (Extra Padding)	57	543	121
FS-61 Dreadnought	250 Super Credits	The throwing range is increased by 30% and improves limb health by +50%.	144	456	56
SC-37 Legionnaire	150 Super Credits	The throwing range is increased by 30% and improves limb health by +50%.	56	544	122
SC-15 Drone Master	250 Super Credits	Recoil is reduced by 30% when prone or crouching. Inventory and capacity of grenades is increased by +2.	100	500	100
B-24 Enforcer	150 Super Credits	30% lower weapon recoil while crouched or prone. 50% more explosive damage resistance.	125	475	75
CE-74 Breaker	250 Super Credits	30% lower weapon recoil while crouched or prone. Extra inventory on drop with bonus two grenade capacity.	56	544	122
FS-38 Eradicator	250 Super Credits	Recoil is reduced by 30% when prone or crouching. Also gives 50% resistance to explosives.	56	544	122
B-27 Fortified Commando	400 Super Credits	High armor rating (Extra Padding)	200	450	50
CM-21 Trench Paramedic	250 Super Credits	Increases initial inventory and holding capacity of stims by +2. Increases stim effect duration by 2.0s.	69	531	116
FS-11 Executioner	150 Super Credits	Further reduces recoil when crouching or prone by 30%. Provides 50% resistance to explosive damage.	144	456	56
FS-34 Exterminator	400 Super Credits	Recoil is reduced by 30% when prone or crouching. Also gives 50% resistance to explosives.	100	500	100
CE-81 Juggernaut	250 Super Credits	Recoil is reduced by 30% when prone or crouching. Inventory and capacity of grenades is increased by +2.	100	500	100
AF-91 Field Chemist	250 Super Credits	Provides 80% resistance to gas damage and effects.	100	500	100
AF-52 Lockdown	400 Super Credits	Provides 80% resistance to gas damage and effects.	150	450	50
DP-00 Tactical	Liberty Day reward	High armor rating (Extra Padding)	100	500	100
UF-84 Doubt Killer	400 Super Credits	Helps prevent Helldivers from flinching when hit.	100	500	100

✓ Pro tip

Focus on body armor upgrades over helmets and capes

This is because your stats are only affected by your body armor choices outside of two minor helmet bonuses.

Use the right equipment alongside your team for the best results, and that goes for armor as well as weapons. For instance, a Heavy armor wearer can protect weaker allies as they take foes down. A Light-armored Helldiver can find new resources and serve as a scout in your squad to call down long-range stratagems. Bonuses like extra stims and grenades will help you sustain injuries and close down enemy structures so keep an eye out for them.