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Warbonds are similar to battle passes inHelldivers 2. They contain new weapons, armor, boosters, emotes, and other in-game items for players to add to their accounts. They also cost 1,000 Super Credits each, which can be eitherfarmed for freeor purchased with real-world currency. Either way, players need to know which premium Warbonds to get first inHelldivers 2because while some of them contain the best weapons in the game, others are pretty disappointing in terms of what they offer.
There are a couple of things to note before heading further. Firstly, the premium Warbonds have been mostly ranked according to the weapons they offer. Everything else, including armor (easy to get in the game), comes down to pure esthetics. Secondly,Helldivers Mobilizeis not included in the list below because it is a free Warbond players start with.
Polar Patriots
Released on July 22, 2025
Polar Patriots is the most recent and the most underwhelming Warbond to release forHelldivers 2.Every new weapon it offershas trouble outperforming or even matching the capabilities of weapons already available in the game. There is little to no reason to buy Polar Patriots when players already have better versions of the same weapons.
Both theAR-61 TenderizerandPLAS-101 Purifierare worse versions of the defaultAR-23 LiberatorandPLAS-1 Scorcherrespectively. The Tenderizer requires frequent reloading due to a small magazine size, leading to a loss of damage over time. The Purifier is a Sorcher with charging mechanics which not only zaps away the fun but also makes it frustrating to stand your ground against enemy hordes.
TheP-113 Verdictis not the Desert Eagle many players hoped for. It does not feature medium penetration and also does less damage compared to the Senator.
TheSMG-72 Pummeler,on the other hand, is an interesting pick because of its concussive rounds that stagger and stun-lock enemies. It isexcellent against Stalkersand its one-hand wielding gives players another option to pair with the Ballistic Shield. While the stun-lock mechanic is good, it will not help when facing hordes of enemies. Weapons that can kill faster will always triumph inHelldivers 2.
G-13 Incendiary Impact Grenadeworks okay against Terminids except that the burning shrapnel on the ground does not ignite enemies. Hence, losing a bit in terms of value. Pyromaniacs interested in aFlamethrower buildwill perhaps find a better use for this.
Lastly, the newMotivational Shocksbooster is not a necessary item to equip against the Terminids.Muscle Enhancementdoes the same jobby reducing the amount of slows from enemies.
Democratic Detonation
Released on July 18, 2025
Democratic Detonation makes for an interesting study case inHelldivers 2. It is the only Warbond that waswelcomed with open arms at debut. However, recent patches and nerfs have taken away a lot of power from its arsenal, dragging down the Warbond in popularity. It stands as one major buff away from becoming the best Warbond to get inHelldivers 2.
TheR-36 Eruptoris the only primary weapon with the ability to close bug holes and destroy bot fabricators, similar to the Autocannon. It was a game-changing weapon that destroyed armored enemies thanks to its high-damage explosive shots. Unfortunately, theremoval of its shrapnel effectstruck a major blow to the overall damage potential. If buffed in the future, the Eruptor is a good enough reason alone to get the Democratic Detonation Warbond.
TheBR-14 Adjudicator, as another explosive primary weapon, takes a bit of getting used to. It is not as bad as most players say. All the weapon requires is for players to manage recoil and ammo, and be able to accurately shootenemy weak points inHelldivers 2.
TheGP-31 Grenade Pistolis also a game-changing weapon, but only if the build calls for it. Being able to shoot grenades always comes in handy in higher-difficulty missions.
Lastly, theCB-9 Exploding Crossbow, which is perhaps the worst weapon to be added to the game so far. Despite receiving a little buff, the weapon refuses to budget into a favorable spot.
Cutting Edge
Released on July 03, 2025
Cutting Edge is the only technologically-themed Warbond available right now. It revolves around energy-based weapons and lightning-resistant armor, which are thought to be highly effective against therumored Illuminate faction inHelldivers 2.
Firstly, theLAS-16 Sickleis one reason alone to get Cutting Edge. It is an assault rifle with infinite ammo provided that players can manage its overheating mechanics. It also has a highly accurate scope that lets players target weak points, especially againstarmored enemies such as Devastators.
Then there is theG-23 StunGrenadewhich offers excellent crowd control. It does no damage but is highly useful in temporarily pinning down large enemies, including Bile Titans. Some of thebest builds inHelldivers 2use the Sickle and Stun Grenade, so spending Super Credits on the Cutting Edge Warbond will always be worth it.
TheARC-12 Blitzeris a miniature version of the Arc Thrower which fires arcs of electrical energy to fry multiple enemies, but at the expense of range. It is a bit of a difficult weapon to use, but viable nonetheless.
Not to forget that Cutting Edge adds theLocalization Confusionboosteras well, which reduces enemy reinforcements.
Steeled Veterans
Released alongside Helldivers 2 on June 23, 2025
Steel Veterans offers some of thebest primary weapons inHelldivers 2. While seen as a bit of a disappointment at launch, multiple patches and buffs since then have cemented its weapons in excellent tiers against both factions.
TheSG-225IE Breaker IncendiaryandJAR-5 Dominatorare both loadout-defining weapons for starters. The former is an excellent pick against Terminids to ignite (and burn) swarms. The latter, on the other hand, is an explosive damage-dealing semi-automatic that easily pierces the armor of the Automatons.
Lastly, theP-4 Senatoris the best sidearm to equip inHelldivers 2and an excellent alternative to the Redeemer machine pistol. It is also the only weapon in the game that has an idle gun-spinning animation, which adds some style points.
