But with so many tools to choose from, how do you know which will make the biggest impact?

Looking for a more subtle approach?

Here’s our favorite sniper rifle build.

A player using the Anti-Materiel Rifle for the sniper build in Helldivers 2

Well focus on primaries, secondaries, thrown, and support weapons for this list.

This secondary shoots out a single simple fragmentation grenade to take your enemies down in bulk.

The same is true for fabricators and Illuminate ships.

Helldivers 2 character fighting an Impaler.

However, its stopping power against big enemies is limited.

The Grenade Pistol only has six shots in it at max ammo.

Limit your shots for enemy structures or big groups of small enemies.

A tri-split image of the Eruptor, Ultimatum, and Seeker from Helldivers 2.

Your thermites need a target!

What better target than a sneaky Impaler?

Thermites shine best when stuck to a Hulk or Charger.

The Armory screen for the GP-31 Grenade Pistol in Helldivers 2.

Keep in mind that these have a delayed explosion!

Thermites arent as ideal for taking out structures.

They also arent exceptional against the Illuminate.

The loadout screen in Helldivers 2 showing the G-123 Thermite Grenade.

If you bring thermite grenades, consider bringing an explosive secondary or support weapon.

This weapon is ideal against bugs and bots, especially when it comes time to take out a nest.

Illuminates also are taken out easily by this weapon.

The stratagem screen for the GL-21 Grenade Launcher in Helldivers 2.

It also isnt the best tool for getting down a Harvesters shield.

The Grenade Launcher has rather limited ammo.

Consider taking a Supply Pack backpack stratagem to help offset this.

The CB-9 Exploding Crossbow’s information screen on Helldivers 2.

5CB-9 Explosive Crossbow

Theexplosive crossbowis a primary that takes some working around.

Its ideal for any situation, but it shines most against bugs where it can one-shot some enemies.

Need to add more explosives?

The R-36 Eruptor in the Helldivers 2 loadout screen.

Here are all the grenades and how to use them.

We love the explosive crossbow with a support weapon that makes up for its low rate of fire.

Consider pairing it with a Stalwart or HMG so that you still have some full-auto capabilities.

The G-50 Seeker Throwable in the loadout screen of Helldivers 2.

The Crossbow is one-handed!

4R-36 Eruptor

The Eruptor is another primary weapon that has a similar vibe to the Explosive Crossbow.

This weapon may be chosen over it for a greater range.

The Stratagem screen of the GR-8 Recoilless Rifle in Helldivers 2.

The explosion is about the same size and damage is comparable.

In trade-off, this weapon isnt two-handed.

It also has a much larger explosion radius than you expect.

The GP-31 Ultimatum in the loadout screen of Helldivers 2.

Because of that, we like this one for bots where you wont have as many melee situations.

The Eruptor can destroy structures!

Its a great choice if youre running Thermite grenades.

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3G-50 Seeker Grenade

The G-50 Seeker is a unique throwable item, aptly categorized under Special Throwable.

This grenade came to us in the Servants of Freedom warbond and quickly became a popular choice.

The Seeker is a homing grenade that chases after your pinged target.

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The G-50 Seeker is great defensively.

A downside is that its somewhat ammo-hungry.

But if youre choosing your shots well, every rocket is a kill on a high-priority target.

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You also can easily get more ammo on most maps, especially city maps.

If you have a friend with you, they can alsohelp you reload.

The Recoilless comes with a backpack!

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Dont grab a supply pack stratagem or youll have to choose which to wear.

The trade-off for this item is extremely limited ammo.

The safety is off on the Ultimatum, so keep your distance.

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