Choosing the Right Boosters for Your Squad

Choose the best Helldivers 2 Boosters for your squad. Learn about Stimulus, Supply Stress Resistance, Hellpod Steering, and more for tactical advantages.

Boosters are powerful consumables that provide temporary, squad-wide buffs, significantly enhancing your Helldivers' capabilities. Choosing the right booster for your squad's needs can dramatically improve your chances of success on any mission.

What are Boosters?

Boosters are special items that can be equipped in your loadout before a mission. Once deployed, they provide a persistent buff to all members of your squad for the duration of that mission. They are unlocked through Warbonds and can be a game-changer when used strategically.

Key Boosters and Their Effects

Booster Name	Description	Primary Benefit	Ideal For
Stimulus	Increases the duration of your Stim usage and reduces its cooldown.	More frequent healing and faster recovery from damage.	Missions with high incoming damage, survivability focus.
Supply Stress Resistance Booster	Reduces the amount of ammo consumed by your weapons.	More sustained firepower, less frequent need for resupply.	Long missions, high ammo consumption weapons, defense objectives.
Hellpod Steering	Allows you to control the direction of your Hellpod during deployment.	More precise initial drops, ability to reach advantageous positions or avoid hazards.	Missions requiring specific landing zones, rapid deployment to objectives.
Increased Pacing Booster	Increases the movement speed of all Helldivers.	Faster traversal of the map, quicker objective completion, better evasion.	Large maps, time-sensitive objectives, general mobility enhancement.
Flexible Reinforcement Budget	Reduces the cooldown of the Reinforce Stratagem.	Faster squad recovery after casualties, maintaining squad strength.	High-difficulty missions, squads prone to casualties, objective defense.
Combat Drone	Deploys a small combat drone that follows you and attacks nearby enemies.	Additional offensive support, distraction for enemies.	Offensive missions, clearing smaller threats, adding firepower.

Choosing the Right Booster for Your Squad

The best booster depends on the mission, the enemy type, and your squad's playstyle:

• Against Heavy Firepower: If you anticipate taking a lot of damage, the Stimulus or Supply Stress Resistance Booster can be invaluable for maintaining your squad's combat effectiveness.
• For Objective-Focused Missions: If speed is critical, the Increased Pacing Booster or Hellpod Steering can help you reach objectives faster and complete them more efficiently.
• When Facing Overwhelming Numbers: The Flexible Reinforcement Budget is crucial for ensuring your squad can recover quickly from losses, especially on higher difficulties where casualties are common.
• For Offensive Pushes: The Combat Drone can provide a small but useful boost to your squad's offensive capabilities.

Synergy with Loadouts and Stratagems

Consider how a booster complements your chosen weapons and Stratagems. For example, if your squad relies heavily on ammo-intensive weapons, the Supply Stress Resistance Booster is a natural fit. If you're constantly calling in Reinforces, the Flexible Reinforcement Budget makes that strategy even more potent.

Communication and Coordination

Discuss with your squad which booster would be most beneficial for the upcoming mission. Having a shared understanding of the booster's effect ensures everyone can leverage its benefits effectively.

By carefully selecting and using the appropriate Boosters, your squad can gain a significant tactical advantage, making the fight for Super Earth a more manageable and ultimately victorious endeavor.