Samples & Ship Module Upgrades

Collect Helldivers 2 Samples to upgrade your Super Destroyer. Learn about Common, Rare, and Super Samples and how they unlock crucial ship module bonuses.

Samples are the vital resources you'll collect on the battlefield, and their primary purpose is to upgrade your Super Destroyer's modules. Investing wisely in these ship upgrades provides significant passive bonuses that enhance your squad's combat effectiveness and survivability.

What are Samples?

Samples are rare materials found on the surfaces of planets across the galaxy. They come in three rarities: Common, Rare, and Super Samples. You can find them scattered throughout mission areas, often in destructible containers, hidden behind environmental obstacles, or guarded by tougher enemies.

Where to Find Samples

• Mission Areas: Always keep an eye out during your missions. Samples are often placed in less-traveled areas, off the main path, or near points of interest.
• Destructible Objects: Many containers, rocks, or debris can be destroyed to reveal hidden Samples.
• Environmental Features: Look for caves, crevices, or elevated platforms where Samples might be stashed.
• Enemy Patrols: Sometimes, tougher enemy patrols will guard areas containing valuable Samples.

Sample Rarities and Their Sificance

Rarity	Appearance	Location	Upgrade Use
Common Samples	Greenish-yellow, crystalline structures.	Found on all planets, most abundant.	Used for lower-tier ship module upgrades.
Rare Samples	Bluish, more complex crystalline structures.	Found on higher difficulty planets (typically 4+), less common.	Used for mid-tier ship module upgrades.
Super Samples	Golden, highly intricate crystalline structures.	Found on the highest difficulty planets (typically 7+), very rare.	Used for the highest-tier ship module upgrades.

Ship Module Upgrades: The Investment

Your Super Destroyer has several modules that can be upgraded using Samples. Each upgrade provides passive benefits that apply to your entire squad:

• Bridge: Enhances Stratagem effectiveness and reduces cooldowns (e.g., faster Orbital Barrages, increased Eagle deployment range).
• Engineering Bay: Improves Support Stratagems and defensive structures (e.g., longer Sentry duration, improved Shield Generator recharge).
• Armory: Boosts weapon handling and effectiveness (e.g., faster reload, increased magazine size).
• Comms: Affects utility and recon Stratagems (e.g., increased Radar Scan range, faster Hellpod deployment).
• Fabrication Unit: Enhances supply and reinforcement Stratagems (e.g., more ammo from resupply, faster Reinforce cooldown).

Prioritizing Ship Upgrades

The order in which you upgrade your ship modules can significantly impact your gameplay. Generally:

• Early Game: Focus on modules that provide immediate survivability and resource benefits, such as the Fabrication Unit for more ammo and the Engineering Bay for better support stratagems.
• Mid to Late Game: Prioritize the Bridge module to unlock more powerful offensive Stratagems and reduce their cooldowns, allowing for more aggressive plays and better handling of heavy threats.
• Specific Needs: If your squad consistently struggles with enemy detection, invest in the Comms module. If weapon efficiency is an issue, the Armory is a good choice.

Maximizing Sample Collection

• Explore Thoroughly: Make it a habit to explore every nook and cranny of the mission area.
• Prioritize Higher Difficulties: Rare and Super Samples are only found on higher difficulties. If your squad is capable, tackle these missions.
• Communicate: Call out Sample locations to your squad.
• Protect Sample Carriers: If a Helldiver is carrying a large amount of Samples, ensure they are well-protected.

By diligently collecting Samples and strategically investing them in your Super Destroyer's modules, you significantly enhance your squad's overall combat effectiveness, making the fight for Super Earth a more manageable and rewarding endeavor.