How to get and use Boosters in Helldivers 2

Objective: Boost your fellow Helldivers.

A booster in Helldivers 2
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Boosters in Helldivers 2 give you and your team an extra edge when you face off against hordes of hostile alien life (or machinery). Here’s everything you need to know about Boosters, including how to get and use them.

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How to unlock Boosters in Helldivers 2

Boosters in Helldivers 2 are unique buffs you can bring into every deployment, and their effects work on all party members. Boosters aren’t easy to come by, though. The only way to pick one of these up is to unlock it in one of the multiple available Warbonds. Open the Acquisitions Center when on your Super Destroyer, select one of the Warbonds, and scroll through the pages to find Boosters.

There are 11 Boosters in Helldivers 2, and you need a ton of Medals just to reach the page with the Booster you want. Here’s the list of all available Boosters, their effects, and where you can get them:

BoosterSourcePriceEffect
Hellpod Space OptimisationHelldivers Mobilise! Warbond15 MedalsHelldivers have full stock on ammunition, grenades, and stims.
Vitality EnhancementHelldivers Mobilise! Warbond20 MedalsInjury resistance for all Helldivers.
UAV Recon BoosterHelldivers Mobilise! Warbond40 MedalsIncreases radar effectiveness.
Stamina EnhancementHelldivers Mobilise! Warbond75 MedalsIncreases stamina amount and recovery time for all Helldivers.
Muscle EnhancementHelldivers Mobilise! Warbond70 MedalsEasier mobility to traverse across terrain.
Increased Reinforcement BudgetHelldivers Mobilise! Warbond150 MedalsIncreases number of reinforcements.
Flexible Reinforcement BudgetSteeled Veterans Warbond75 MedalsReduces reinforcement cooldown once they are depleted.
Localization ConfusionCutting Edge Warbond18 MedalsIncreases time between enemy spawns.
Expert Extraction PilotDemocratic Detonation Warbond55 MedalsLowers the extraction timer.
Motivational ShocksPolar Patriots Warbond15 MedalsFaster recovery after getting slowed by an attack. Doesn’t mitigate AoE effects like EMS strikes.
Experimental InfusionViper Commandos Warbond80 MedalsStims boost movement and reduce incoming damage for a short time.

How to use Boosters in Helldivers 2

You can equip a Booster when selecting Stratagems and equipment for the mission. Select the yellow hexagon to the right of Stratagem slots and choose your Booster based on what you own from the Warbond battle pass.

There is a strategy behind Boosters in Helldivers 2. You should designate teammates to specific Boosters and make sure you don’t bring two or more of the same, as their effects don’t stack and apply to the entire squad. This also allows you to get as much support as possible during the mission.

Some of the best general Boosters to use are Hellpod Space Optimisation, Vitality Enhancement, Muscle Enhancement, and Increased Reinforcement Budget. Hellpod Space Optimisation is especially good as you dive in with full supplies and don’t have to waste time scavenging or calling down the resupply.

Discuss with the team which Boosters each of you is taking, or pick the one most effective for you if you’re riding solo. Remember, you are limited to only one Booster at a time, and this choice cannot be changed when you land on a planet.

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