Helldivers 2 has caught many players off-guard as this live service co-op shooter has become a massive success. Many are praising the developers for their approach to handling live service content as more and more players are picking up Helldivers 2.
Given the popularity and success, you might find yourself wondering which are the best guns in Helldivers 2? Rest assured, we have got you covered as we will be ranking the best weapons you can use in Helldivers 2.
Keep in mind that this tier list might change should the devs implement balance changes to the weapons, but this tier list should serve as a general guide for new players.
We will be going through several tiers based on the weapon's damage output and versatility given the many different enemies you can face in Helldivers 2.
Helldivers 2: S-Tier Guns
These guns are simply the best in-game option as the damage, ammo pool and overall performance makes them incredible in helping you deal with the many enemies in Helldivers 2.
SG-225 Breaker Shotgun
Arrowhead Game Studios
Damage
Ammo
Recoil
Fire Rate
Traits
Cost
330
016
030
300
Light Armor Penetrating
20 Medals
Helldivers 2: A-Tier Guns
This tier consists of great weapons as well, and although they might lack the extra needed oomph, you can still get your money's worth.
AR-23 Liberator Assault Rifle
Arrowhead Game Studios
Damage
Ammo
Recoil
Fire Rate
Traits
055
045
015
640
Light Armor Penetrating
P-19 Redeemer Pistol
Arrowhead Game Studios
Damage
Ammo
Recoil
Fire Rate
Traits
Cost
060
031
011
1100
Light Armor Penetrating
One-Handed
5 Medals
SMG-37 Defender Submachine Gun
Arrowhead Game Studios
Damage
Ammo
Recoil
Fire Rate
Traits
Cost
070
045
010
520
Light Armor Penetrating
One-Handed
15 Medals
AR-23E Liberator Explosive Assault Rifle
Arrowhead Game Studios
Damage
Ammo
Recoil
Fire Rate
Traits
Cost
055
030
029
320
Light Armor Penetrating
Explosive
20 Medals
MP-98 Submachine Gun
Arrowhead Game Studios
Damage
Ammo
Recoil
Fire Rate
Traits
050
050
020
1380
Light Armor Penetrating
One-Handed
Helldivers 2: B-Tier Guns
These guns although can be reliable, suffer from either having not enough damage or their ammo pool is too limiting to help you effectively deal with enemies.
P-2 Peacemaker Pistol
Arrowhead Game Studios
Damage
Ammo
Recoil
Fire Rate
Traits
060
015
023
900
Light Armor Penetrating
One-Handed
R-63 Diligence Marksman Rifle
Arrowhead Game Studios
Damage
Ammo
Recoil
Fire Rate
Traits
Cost
112
020
035
350
Light Armor Penetrating
8 Medals
R-63CS Diligence Counter Sniper Marksman Rifle
Arrowhead Game Studios
Damage
Ammo
Recoil
Fire Rate
Traits
Cost
128
015
053
350
Light Armor Penetrating
40 Medals
AR-23P Liberator Penetrator Assault Rifle
Arrowhead Game Studios
Damage
Ammo
Recoil
Fire Rate
Traits
Cost
045
030
019
640
Medium Armor Penetrating
40 Medals
P-4 Senator Pistol
Arrowhead Game Studios
Damage
Ammo
Recoil
Fire Rate
Traits
Cost
150
006
043
200
Light Armor Penetrating
One-Handed
15 Medals
Jar-5 Dominator Explosive
Arrowhead Game Studios
Damage
Ammo
Recoil
Fire Rate
Traits
Cost
200
015
075
250
Medium Armor Penetrating
80 Medals
SG-8s Slugger Shotgun
Arrowhead Game Studios
Damage
Ammo
Recoil
Fire Rate
Traits
Cost
280
016
110
080
Light Armor Penetrating
60 Medals
SG-8 Punisher Shotgun
Arrowhead Game Studios
Damage
Ammo
Recoil
Fire Rate
Traits
Cost
360
016
110
080
Light Armor Penetrating
4 Medals
SG-2251E Breaker Incendiary Shotgun
Arrowhead Game Studios
Damage
Ammo
Recoil
Fire Rate
Traits
Cost
180
025
029
300
Light Armor Penetrating
Incendiary
60 Medals
Helldivers 2: C-Tier Guns
These weapons are sub-optimal and although they might have their use in niche situations, overall, you are better off with the weapons higher up the tier list.
Las-5 Scythe Energy Based Gun
Arrowhead Game Studios
Damage
Ammo
Recoil
Stun Time
Traits
Cost
300
008
001
0 Seconds
Light Armor Penetrating
Beam|Heat
30 Medals
SG-225SP Breaker Spray&Pray Shotgun
Arrowhead Game Studios
Damage
Ammo
Recoil
Fire Rate
Traits
Cost
144
032
045
300
Light Armor Penetrating
60 Medals
Tier List Summary
Arrowhead Game Studios
And that concludes our Best Guns Tier List. We have included a neat table below so you can get a closer look at all of the tiers and weapons in Helldivers 2.
Of course, every players has their own playstyle and preferred weapon so make sure to have fun while playing this new co-op shooter with your friends!