You begin with simple armor and can get better types as you level up and win medals. You can choose between light, medium, or heavy armor. We made a list of the different sets you can get in the game when it starts, along with their special abilities and basic stats. This Helldivers 2 Armor Guide lists all of the different armor sets and capes you can find in the game along with listing some of the best ones for different gameplay stages.
Armor Guide – Helldivers 2
Below, you will find all of the armor sets based on their types in separate categories. You can find and equip Light Armor, Medium Armor, and Heavy Armor in the game while there is a separate slot for Capes.
Light Armor Sets
This section of the guide lists all of the Light Armor Sets in Helldiver 2.
SC-34 Infiltrator
SC-34 Infiltrator Helmet
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 100 | 100 | Standard issue – no bonus. | Unlocked as part of the Helldivers Mobilize Warbonds progression in the Acquisitions menu. Costs 2 Medals. |
SC-34 Infiltrator Armor
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
075 | 525 | 113 | § Scout. When you place a marker, a radar scan will appear every 2 seconds. This also stops the range at which enemies will detect you by 30%. | Unlocked as part of the Helldivers Mobilize Warbonds progression in the Acquisitions menu. Costs 3 Medals. |
SC-37 Legionnaire
SC-37 Legionnaire Helmet
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 100 | 100 | Standard issue – no bonus. | Can be purchased in the Superstore in the Acquisition Centre for 75 Credits. |
SC-37 Legionnaire Armor
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
056 | 544 | 122 | § Servo-Assisted. Throwing range is increased by 30% and provides limb health for +50%. | Can be purchased in the Superstore in the Acquisition Centre for 150 Super Credits. |
CE-74 Breaker
CE-74 Breaker Helmet
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 100 | 100 | Standard issue – no bonus. | Can be purchased in the Superstore in the Acquisition Centre for 125 Credits. |
CE-74 Breaker Armor
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
056 | 544 | 122 | § Engineering Kit. Recoil is reduced by 30% when prone or crouching. Inventory and capacity of grenades is increased by +2. | Can be purchased in the Superstore in the Acquisition Centre for 250 Super Credits |
Medium Armor Sets
This section of the guide lists all of the Medium Armor Sets that you can find and equip in Helldivers 2.
TR-9 Cavalier of Democracy
TR-9 Cavalier of Democracy Helmet
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock | |
100 | 100 | 100 | Standard issue – no bonus. | As part of a pre-order bonus for Helldivers 2 |
TR-9 Cavalier of Democracy Armor
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 500 | 100 | Democracy Protects. When you take lethal damage, there’s a 50% chance you won’t die. All stops all damage from chest wounds. | As part of a pre-order bonus for Helldivers 2. |
TR-7 Ambassador of the Brand
TR-7 Ambassador of the Brand Helmet
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock | |
100 | 100 | 100 | Standard issue – no bonus. | Unlocked as part of a pre-order bonus for Helldivers 2. |
TR-7 Ambassador of the Brand Armor Set
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 500 | 100 | Extra Padding. With this, your armor will be buffed and you’ll receive a higher armor rating. | Unlocked as part of a pre-order bonus for Helldivers 2. |
DP-53 Saviour of the Free
DP-53 Saviour of the Free Helmet
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 100 | 100 | Standard issue – no bonus. | As part of a pre-order bonus for Helldivers 2 Super Citizen Edition |
DP-53 Saviour of the Free Armor
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 500 | 100 | Democracy Protects. When you take lethal damage, there’s a 50% chance you won’t die. All stops all damage from chest wounds. | As part of a pre-order bonus for Helldivers 2 Super Citizen Edition |
B-01 Tactical
B-01 Tactical Helmet
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 100 | 100 | Standard issue – no bonus. | Automatically unlocked as standard issue. |
B-01 Tactical Armor
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 500 | 100 | Extra Padding. With this, your armor will be buffed and you’ll receive a higher armor rating. | Automatically unlocked as standard issue. |
CE-35 Trench Engineer
CE-35 Trench Engineer Helmet
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 100 | 100 | Standard issue – no bonus. | Unlocked as part of the Helldivers Mobilize Warbonds progression in the Acquisitions menu. Costs 7 Medals |
CE-35 Trench Engineer Armor
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 500 | 100 | Engineering Kit. Recoil is reduced by 30% when prone or crouching. Inventory and capacity of grenades is increased by +2. | Unlocked as part of the Helldivers Mobilize Warbonds progression in the Acquisitions menu. Costs 10 Medals. |
CM-09 Bonesnapper
CM-09 Bonesnapper Helmet
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 100 | 100 | Standard issue – no bonus. | Unlocked as part of the Helldivers Mobilize Warbonds progression in the Acquisitions menu. Costs 12 Medals. |
CM-09 Bonesnapper Armor
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 500 | 100 | Med-Kit. Increases the number of Stims you can carry by 2. Also increases the duration of Stims by 2 seconds. | Unlocked as part of the Helldivers Mobilize Warbonds progression in the Acquisitions menu. Costs 15 Medals. |
DP-40 Hero of the Federation
DP-40 Hero of the Federation Helmet
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 100 | 100 | Standard issue – no bonus. | Unlocked as part of the Helldivers Mobilize Warbonds progression in the Acquisitions menu. Costs 20 Medals. |
DP-40 Hero of the Federation Armor
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 500 | 100 | Democracy Protects. When you take lethal damage, there’s a 50% chance you won’t die. All stops all damage from chest wounds. | Unlocked as part of the Helldivers Mobilize Warbonds progression in the Acquisitions menu. Costs 25 Medals. |
FS-23 Battle Master
FS-23 Battle Master Helmet
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 100 | 100 | Standard issue – no bonus. | Unlocked as part of the Helldivers Mobilize Warbonds progression in the Acquisitions menu. Costs 25 Medals. |
FS-23 Battle Master Armor
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
144 | 456 | 056 | Fortified. Recoil is reduced by 30% more when crouching or prone. Also provides resistance to explosive damage by 50%. | Unlocked as part of the Helldivers Mobilize Warbonds progression in the Acquisitions menu. Costs 35 Medals. |
SC-30 Trailblazer Scout
SC-30 Trailblazer Scout Helmet
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 100 | 100 | Standard issue – no bonus. | Unlocked as part of the Helldivers Mobilize Warbonds progression in the Acquisitions menu. Costs 35 Medals. |
SC-30 Trailblazer Scout Armor
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
144 | 456 | 056 | Scout. When you place a marker, a radar scan will appear every 2 seconds. This also stops the range at which enemies will detect you by 30%. | Unlocked as part of the Helldivers Mobilize Warbonds progression in the Acquisitions menu. Costs 50 Medals. |
SA-04 Combat Technician
SA-04 Combat Technician Helmet
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 100 | 100 | Standard issue – no bonus. | Unlocked as part of the Helldivers Mobilize Warbonds progression in the Acquisitions menu. Costs 40 Medals |
SA-04 Combat Technician Armor
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 500 | 100 | Scout. When you place a marker, a radar scan will appear every 2 seconds. This also stops the range at which enemies will detect you by 30%. | Unlocked as part of the Helldivers Mobilize Warbonds progression in the Acquisitions menu. Costs 60 Medals. |
CM-14 Physician
CM-14 Physician Helmet
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 100 | 100 | Standard issue – no bonus. | Unlocked as part of the Helldivers Mobilize Warbonds progression in the Acquisitions menu. Costs 50 Medals. |
CM-14 Physician Armor
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 500 | 100 | Med-Kit. Increases the number of Stims you can carry by 2. Also increases the duration of Stims by 2 seconds. | Unlocked as part of the Helldivers Mobilize Warbonds progression in the Acquisitions menu. Costs 70 Medals. |
DP-11 Champion of the People
DP-11 Champion of the People Helmet
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 100 | 100 | Standard issue – no bonus. | Unlocked as part of the Helldivers Mobilize Warbonds progression in the Acquisitions menu. Costs 75 Medals. |
DP-11 Champion of the People Armor
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 500 | 100 | Democracy Protects. When you take lethal damage, there’s a 50% chance you won’t die. All stops all damage from chest wounds. | Unlocked as part of the Helldivers Mobilize Warbonds progression in the Acquisitions menu. Costs 100 Medals. |
B-24 Enforcer
B-24 Enforcer Helmet
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 100 | 100 | Standard issue – no bonus. | Can be purchased in the Superstore in the Acquisition Centre for 75 Super Credits. |
B-24 Enforcer Armor
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
125 | 475 | 075 | Fortified. Recoil is reduced by 30% more when crouching or prone. Also provides resistance to explosive damage by 50%. | Can be purchased in the Superstore in the Acquisition Centre for 150 Super Credits. |
B-27 Fortified Commando Armor Set
B-27 Fortified Commando Helmet
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 100 | 100 | Standard issue – no bonus. | Can be purchased in the Superstore in the Acquisition Centre for 200 Credits. |
B-27 Fortified Commando Armor
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
144 | 456 | 056 | Extra Padding. With this, your armor will be buffed and you’ll receive a higher armor rating. | Can be purchased in the Superstore in the Acquisition Centre for 400 Super Credits. |
FS-38 Eradicator Armor Set
FS-38 Eradicator Helmet
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 100 | 100 | Standard issue – no bonus. | Can be purchased in the Superstore in the Acquisition Centre for 125 Credits. |
FS-38 Eradicator Armor
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
056 | 544 | 122 | Fortified. Recoil is reduced by 30% when prone or crouching. Also gives 50% resistance to explosives. | Can be purchased in the Superstore in the Acquisition Centre for 250 Super Credits. |
B-08 Light Gunner
B-08 Light Gunner Helmet
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 100 | 100 | Standard issue – no bonus. | Can be purchased in the Superstore in the Acquisition Centre for 75 Credits. |
B-08 Light Gunner Armor
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
057 | 543 | 121 | Extra Padding. With this, your armor will be buffed and you’ll receive a higher armor rating. | Can be purchased in the Superstore in the Acquisition Centre for 150Super Credits. |
FS-61 Dreadnought
FS-61 Dreadnought Helmet
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 100 | 100 | Standard issue – no bonus. | Can be purchased in the Superstore in the Acquisition Centre for 125 Credits. |
FS-61 Dreadnought Armor
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
144 | 456 | 056 | Servo-Assisted. Throwing range is increased by 30% and provides limb health for +50%. | Can be purchased in the Superstore in the Acquisition Centre for 250 Super Credits. |
CE-81 Juggernaut
CE-81 Juggernaut Helmet
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 100 | 100 | Standard issue – no bonus. | Can be purchased in the Superstore in the Acquisition Centre for 125 Credits. |
CE-81 Juggernaut Armor
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 500 | 100 | Engineering Kit. Recoil is reduced by 30% when prone or crouching. Inventory and capacity of grenades is increased by +2. | Can be purchased in the Superstore in the Acquisition Centre for 250 Super Credits. |
FS-34 Exterminator
FS-34 Exterminator Helmet
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 100 | 100 | Standard issue – no bonus. | Can be purchased in the Superstore in the Acquisition Centre for 200 Credits. |
FS-34 Exterminator Armor
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 500 | 100 | Fortified. Recoil is reduced by 30% when prone or crouching. Also gives 50% resistance to explosives. | Can be purchased in the Superstore in the Acquisition Centre for 400 Super Credits. |
SC-15 Drone Master
SC-15 Drone Master Helmet
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 100 | 100 | Standard issue – no bonus. | Can be purchased in the Superstore in the Acquisition Centre for 125 Credits. |
SC-15 Drone Master Armor
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 500 | 100 | Engineering Kit. Recoil is reduced by 30% when prone or crouching. Inventory and capacity of grenades is increased by +2. | Can be purchased in the Superstore in the Acquisition Centre for 250 Super Credits. |
TR-117 Alpha Commander
TR-117 Alpha Commander Helmet
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 100 | 100 | Standard issue – no bonus. | Available to unlock from a Twitch drop |
TR-117 Alpha Commander Armor
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 500 | 100 | Med-Kit. Increases the number of Stims you can carry by 2. Also increases the duration of Stims by 2 seconds. | Available to unlock from a Twitch drop. |
SA-25 Steel Trooper
SA-25 Steel Trooper Helmet
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 100 | 100 | Standard issue – no bonus. | Can be unlocked from the Steeled Veterans Premium Warbond for 12 Medals. |
SA-25 Steel Trooper Armor
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 500 | 100 | Servo-Assisted. Throwing range is increased by 30% and provides limb health for +50%. | Can be unlocked from the Steeled Veterans Premium Warbond for 18 Medals. |
SA-12 Servo Assisted
SA-12 Servo Assisted Helmet
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 100 | 100 | Standard issue – no bonus. | Can be unlocked from the Steeled Veterans Premium Warbond for 35 Medals. |
SA-12 Servo Assisted Armor
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 500 | 100 | Servo-Assisted. Throwing range is increased by 30% and provides limb health for +50%. | Can be unlocked from the Steeled Veterans Premium Warbond for 45 Medals. |
SA-32 Dynamo
SA-32 Dynamo Helmet
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 100 | 100 | Standard issue – no bonus. | Can be unlocked from the Steeled Veterans Premium Warbond for 48 Medals. |
SA-32 Dynamo Armor
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
143 | 457 | 057 | Servo-Assisted. Throwing range is increased by 30% and provides limb health for +50%. | Can be unlocked from the Steeled Veterans Premium Warbond for 64 Medals. |
Heavy Armor Sets
This section of the guide lists all of the Heavy Armor Sets that you can find in Helldivers 2.
TR-62 Knight
TR-62 Knight Helmet
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 100 | 100 | Standard issue – no bonus. | Unlocked as part of a pre-order bonus for Helldivers 2. |
TR-62 Knight Armor
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
144 | 456 | 056 | Servo-Assisted. Throwing range is increased by 30% and limb health receives an additional 50%. | Unlocked as part of a pre-order bonus for Helldivers 2 |
FS-05 Marskman
FS-05 Marskman Helmet
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 100 | 100 | Standard issue – no bonus. | Unlocked as part of the Helldivers Mobilize Warbonds progression in the Acquisitions menu. Costs 5 Medals. |
FS-05 Marskman Armor
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
144 | 456 | 056 | Fortified. Recoil is reduced by 30% when prone or crouching. Also gives 50% resistance to explosives. | Unlocked as part of the Helldivers Mobilize Warbonds progression in the Acquisitions menu. Costs 6 Medals. |
Capes
This section of the guide lists all of the capes that you can find and equip in Helldivers 2.
Will of the People
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 100 | 100 | Standard issue – no bonus. | Pre-order bonus for Helldivers 2 Super Citizen Edition. |
Foesmasher Cape
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 100 | 100 | Standard issue – no bonus. | Automatically unlocked as standard issue. |
Independence Bringer Cape
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 100 | 100 | Standard issue – no bonus. | Unlocked as part of the Helldivers Mobilize Warbonds progression in the Acquisitions menu. Costs 2 Medals. |
Liberty’s Herald Cape
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 100 | 100 | Standard issue – no bonus. | Unlocked as part of the Helldivers Mobilize Warbonds progression in the Acquisitions menu. Costs 3 Medals. |
Tideturner Cape
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 100 | 100 | Standard issue – no bonus. | Unlocked as part of the Helldivers Mobilize Warbonds progression in the Acquisitions menu. Costs 5 Medals. |
The Cape of Stars and Suffrage
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 100 | 100 | Standard issue – no bonus. | Unlocked as part of the Helldivers Mobilize Warbonds progression in the Acquisitions menu. Costs 8 Medals. |
Unblemished Allegiance Cape
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 100 | 100 | Standard issue – no bonus. | Unlocked as part of the Helldivers Mobilize Warbonds progression in the Acquisitions menu. Costs 12 Medals. |
Judgement Day Cape
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 100 | 100 | Standard issue – no bonus. | Unlocked as part of the Helldivers Mobilize Warbonds progression in the Acquisitions menu. Costs 15 Medals. |
Cresting Honour Cape
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 100 | 100 | Standard issue – no bonus. | Unlocked as part of the Helldivers Mobilize Warbonds progression in the Acquisitions menu. Costs 15 Medals. |
Mantle of True Citizenship Cape
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 100 | 100 | Standard issue – no bonus. | Unlocked as part of the Helldivers Mobilize Warbonds progression in the Acquisitions menu. Costs 25 Medals. |
Blazing Samaritan Cape
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 100 | 100 | Standard issue – no bonus. | Unlocked as part of the Helldivers Mobilize Warbonds progression in the Acquisitions menu. Costs 30 Medals. |
Light of Eternal Liberty Cape
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 100 | 100 | Standard issue – no bonus. | Unlocked as part of the Helldivers Mobilize Warbonds progression in the Acquisitions menu. Costs 40 Medals. |
Tyrant Hunter Cape
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 100 | 100 | Standard issue – no bonus. | Can be unlocked from the Steeled Veterans Premium Warbond for 8 Medals. |
Bastion of Integrity Cape
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 100 | 100 | Standard issue – no bonus. | Can be unlocked from the Steeled Veterans Premium Warbond for 20 Medals. |
Bastion of Integrity Cape 2
Armor Rating | Speed | Stamina Regen | Armor Passive | How to Unlock |
100 | 100 | 100 | Standard issue – no bonus. | Can be unlocked from the Steeled Veterans Premium Warbond for 16 Medals. |
Best Armor List
Now we are going to go over to our picks for the best armor sets based on their stats and when they will be the most beneficial in the game.
Best Early Game Armor
At the beginning of the game, it’s best to pick items with traits like Democracy Protects or Med-Kit. With Democracy Protects, you have a 50% chance of surviving lethal damage.
If you bought Helldivers 2 before it was released, you get special armor at the start with enhanced abilities. There were three types of armor for all early buyers:
- TR-9 Cavalier of Democracy
- TR-7 Ambassador of the Brand
- TR-62 Knight
If you get the Super Citizen edition, you also get the DP-53 Saviour of the Free armor. Among these collections, TR-9 Cavalier of Democracy and DP-53 Saviour of the Free stand out for promoting democracy protection.
Best Armor Against Automatons
We suggest finding armor with Extra Padding or Fortified perks. The starting armor, B-01 Tactical, has Extra Padding which boosts the Armor rating for more protection against bots. For fighting Automatons, use heavy armor with a Fortified perk to reduce gun recoil when crouching or prone and resist explosives better, up to 50%.
Best Armor Against Terminids
We recommend using armor with the Engineering Kit perk when fighting Terminids. This perk boosts grenade capacity by 2 and cuts gun recoil by 30%. The CE-35 Trench Engineer suit, which has this perk, can be obtained for free on page 3 of the Warbonds progression or by spending 10 Medals.
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