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When jumping into any Helldivers 2 mission, especially at higher difficulties, you really need all the help you can get to take down the Automatons and Terminids, which is why your loadout is so important. Another important aspect that shouldn’t be overlooked is the Boosters, which give your team perks such as spawning with max ammo, stims, and grenades, or increasing your radar radius. The ones you choose will all come down to personal preference, but as with any game there is a meta that the majority of players follow, and there is usually a reason why.
In a post on Reddit, U/BlueSky3lue gave a list of the three Boosters that your team should be choosing when jumping into any Helldivers 2 mission. These Boosters are,
- “Vitality Enhancement – Increases HP and allows use of lighter armor without worrying about dying instantly.
- Hellpod Space Optimization – Come out of the hellpod fully stocked with ammo and grenades. Won’t have to worry about scavenging for supplies as much.
- Stamina Enhancement – Run further before taking breaks and recover faster. Excellent for being chased by Bile Titans or Berserkers.”
I would largely agree with these picks, but there are also some other great choices that you should consider, especially as a fourth if you’re playing with a full team. The main one I would suggest is Motivational Shocks. This Booster was added in the recent Polar Patriots Warbond and helps players recover fast from slowdown effects and stuns from enemies such as when the Terminids use acid.
When being swarmed by enemies, slowdown is one of the worst things that can happen as you are completely vulnerable to attacks and will likely be killed. This can help give you more chance at surviving and escaping to safety. Unfortunately, it doesn’t negate any environment slowdown effects such as EMS, but those also affect enemies.
If you choose these Boosters then you should have an easier time playing, but you also need the rest of your loadout to be optimized too. To do this, we highly recommend checking out our Helldivers 2 best weapons guide and best armor guide so you and your team can serve Liber-tea to the Automatons and Terminids.
