Boosters in Helldivers 2 are extremely powerful. They can be used to apply special buffs to all members of your party.
How Can I Get Boosters in Helldivers 2?
You can get boosters in Helldivers 2 by purchasing them through Helldivers Mobilize! Warbond Battle Pass in the Acquisitions Center. Boosters can be bought by exchanging a specific number of Medals.
Helldivers 2 currently offers 7 boosters, and all of them are exclusive to the battle passes. You will not be able to unlock boosters by simply completing the missions or exploring the map.
Follow these steps to unlock new boosters in Helldivers 2:
- Ensure you are on your ship.
- Hold down the Square button (for PS5) or select ‘Acquisitions Center’.
- Scroll through the pages to find Boosters.
- When you find the desired booster, ensure you have enough Medals to purchase it.
- Hit ‘Purchase’.
You can currently unlock the following Boosters in Helldivers 2:
| Booster Name | Page No. | Cost | Benefit |
| Hellpod Space Optimization | 3 | 15 Medals | Every player starts the match with a full stock of ammunition, granades, and stims. |
| Vitality Enhancement | 4 | 20 Medals | Increases the injury resistance for all players. |
| UAV Recon Booster | 6 | 40 Medals | Increases the effectiveness of all radars. |
| Stamina Enhancement | 7 | 75 Medals | Increases the amount of stamina and decreases recovery time for all players. |
| Muscle Enhancement | 9 | 70 Medals | Increases speed of mobility and makes traversing across difficult terrain easy. |
| Increased Reinforcement Budget | 10 | 150 Medals | Increases the number of reinforcements player starts with. |
| Flexible Reinforcement Budget | 3 (in Steeled Veterans Battle Pass) | 75 Medals | All reinforcements spawn quicker (decreased reinforcement respawn time). |
How Can I Use Boosters in Helldivers 2?
Simply follow these steps to equip and use Boosters in Helldivers 2:
- Unlock the desired booster.
- Go to the Loadout menu.
- The Loadout menu can be accessed when you enter the pod to descend onto a planet to begin a new mission.
- Equip the desired booster in your loadout by choosing the Hexagonal slot.
- Launch the mission.
- You do not need to take any action in-game; the booster’s benefits will be automatically added to your current mission.
Alternatively, you can also equip a booster in Helldivers 2 at the Armory and outside of the War Room on the Destroyer.
All players in your party should be equipped with different boosters to maximize the number of buffs your party receives. Remember, only one booster can be used by each player, so make sure you coordinate with your party members and diversify the boosters among you.
