AR-23 Liberator

Helldivers 2

Helldivers 1

Last updated: 1.003.000
Current patch: 1.003.001

Weapons

Primary Weapons

Assault Rifles

AR-23 Liberator

“

The SEAF standard assault rifle, balancing power, fire rate, and weight for a reliable weapon against smaller targets.

— Armory description

The Liberator is a Primary Weapon Assault Rifle in Helldivers 2.

Procurement

The Liberator is available at the start of the game to all players.

Weapon Statistics

AR-23 Liberator
Fire Rate	640 rpm
Recoil	15
Capacity	45
Reload Time	3 s
Tactical Reload	2 s
Spare Magazines	8
Starting Magazines	6
Mags from Supply	8
Mags from Ammo Box	4
Attacks
Rifle 5.5x50mm Full Metal Jacket	Projectile

Rifle 5.5x50mm Full Metal Jacket
Projectile
Caliber	5.5 mm
Mass	4.5 g
Initial Velocity	900 m/s
Drag Factor	30%
Gravity Factor	100%
Penetration Slowdown	25%
Damage
Standard	80
vs. Durable	15
Penetration
Direct	Light
Slight Angle	Light
Large Angle	Light
Extreme Angle	Unarmored I
Special Effects
Demolition Force	10
Stagger Force	15
Push Force	10

Attachments

Attachment Name	Category	Unlock Level	Unlock Cost	Effect	Notes
Laser Sight Angled Foregrip	Underbarrel	Weapon Level 23	ENTER COST	ERGONOMICS 8, VERTICAL RECOIL 5
Iron Sight	Optics	Weapon Level 18	ENTER COST	ERGONOMICS 8
Reflex Sight	Optics	Weapon Level 4	ENTER COST	ERGONOMICS 3
No Underbarrel	Underbarrel	Weapon Level Missing data	ENTER COST	ERGONOMICS 5
Reflex Sight Mk2	Optics	Weapon Level 11	ENTER COST	ERGONOMICS 3
4x Combat Scope	Optics	Weapon Level 21	ENTER COST	ERGONOMICS -3
Drum Magazine	Magazine	Weapon Level 24	ENTER COST	ERGONOMICS -15, CAPACITY 15, RELOAD TIME 1, MAGAZINES -2
Muzzle Brake	Muzzle	Weapon Level 12	ENTER COST	ERGONOMICS -5, HORIZONTAL RECOIL 3
Flashlight Vertical Foregrip	Underbarrel	Weapon Level 16	ENTER COST	ERGONOMICS -2, VERTICAL RECOIL -5
Extended Magazine	Magazine	Weapon Level Missing data	ENTER COST
Laser Sight W/ Flashlight	Underbarrel	Weapon Level Missing data	ENTER COST
2x Tube Red Dot	Optics	Weapon Level Missing data	ENTER COST
Holographic Sight	Optics	Weapon Level 8	ENTER COST	ERGONOMICS 3
Flash Hider	Muzzle	Weapon Level 3	ENTER COST	ERGONOMICS -3, HORIZONTAL RECOIL 2, VERTICAL RECOIL 2
No Attachment	Muzzle	Weapon Level Missing data	ENTER COST
Vertical Foregrip	Underbarrel	Weapon Level 2	ENTER COST	VERTICAL RECOIL -5
Short Magazine	Magazine	Weapon Level 14	ENTER COST	ERGONOMICS 10, CAPACITY -15, RELOAD TIME -1, MAGAZINES 4
Angled Foregrip	Underbarrel	Weapon Level 6	ENTER COST	ERGONOMICS 10, VERTICAL RECOIL 5
Compensator	Muzzle	Weapon Level 22	ENTER COST	ERGONOMICS -5

Tactical Information

• As the starter assault rifle, the Liberator is capable of engaging Democracy's enemies on any field of battle.
• The scope can be adjusted to fight at close to medium range, with options at 25m, 50m and 100m. Allowing the Helldiver to place rounds precisely where needed.
• Its fire rate can be adjusted between Semi-/Fully-Automatic or Three-Round Burst. At short ranges, full-auto can quickly and easily overwhelm enemies with a storm of bullets, while at longer ranges burst or semi-auto firing can be used to precisely land rounds on distant enemies' weak spots.
• An underbarrel flashlight can be adjusted based on visibility conditions. In Auto mode, the flashlight turns on only when the weapon is aimed. It can be turned always on or off.
• A laser pointer is activated when ADS, pointing to where rounds will land. It is also visible to teammates. A helpful feature aiding in hitting targets and warning teammates if they would walk across your line of (friendly) fire.
• Beware that the weapon can only penetrate  Light armor, meaning it will have difficulty engaging armored enemies such as Hive Guards and Devastators. These enemies can be dispatched by targeting their unarmored body parts (the legs and thorax on Hive Guards, or the abdomen, pelvis and head on Devastators). Be sure to pick a proper secondary or support weapon to account for the Liberator's weak armor penetration.

Media

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  Weapon Wheel
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  Aiming, Third-Person
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  Ditto, First-Person (25 Meters)
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  First-Person (50 Meters)
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  First-Person (100 Meters)
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  Previous Reticle Design (25 Meters)
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  Previous Reticle Design (50 Meters)
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  Previous Reticle Design (100Meters)

Change History

Patch

Description

1.003.000
2025-05-13

Changes

• Spread decreased from 4 to 2

1.002.200
2025-03-18

Changes

• Damage increased from 70 to 80

1.001.104
2024-10-15

Changes

• Horizontal recoil reduced by 30%.

1.001.100
2024-09-17

Changes

• Damage is increased from 60 to 70.
• Durable damage increased from 14 to 17.
• Stagger force increased from 10 to 15.
• Max spare magazines increased from 7 to 8.
• Starting spare magazines increased from 5 to 6.

Undocumented Changes

Real durable damage value is 15 instead of 17.

1.000.400
2024-06-13

Changes

Increased projectile damage against durable body parts from 10% to 23%.

1.000.300
2024-04-29

Changes

Damage increased from 55 to 60.

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Weapons

Primaries

CB-9 Exploding Crossbow  •  JAR-5 Dominator  •  R-36 Eruptor  •  SG-8P Punisher Plasma  •  ARC-12 Blitzer  •  LAS-5 Scythe  •  LAS-16 Sickle  •  PLAS-1 Scorcher  •  PLAS-101 Purifier  •  AR-23P Liberator Penetrator  •  AR-23C Liberator Concussive  •  AR-23A Liberator Carbine  •  AR-61 Tenderizer  •  BR-14 Adjudicator  •  R-63 Diligence  •  R-63CS Diligence Counter Sniper  •  MP-98 Knight  •  SMG-37 Defender  •  SMG-72 Pummeler  •  SG-8 Punisher  •  SG-8S Slugger  •  SG-225 Breaker  •  SG-225SP Breaker Spray&Pray  •  SG-225IE Breaker Incendiary  •  SG-451 Cookout  •  FLAM-66 Torcher  •  R-2124 Constitution  •  SMG-32 Reprimand  •  SG-20 Halt  •  PLAS-39 Accelerator Rifle  •  StA-52 Assault Rifle  •  StA-11 SMG  •  AR-23 Liberator  •  LAS-17 Double-Edge Sickle  •  R-6 Deadeye  •  R-2 Amendment

Secondaries

P-19 Redeemer  •  GP-31 Grenade Pistol  •  LAS-7 Dagger  •  P-113 Verdict  •  P-4 Senator  •  SG-22 Bushwhacker  •  P-72 Crisper  •  P-11 Stim Pistol  •  PLAS-15 Loyalist  •  CQC-30 Stun Baton  •  CQC-19 Stun Lance  •  P-2 Peacemaker  •  GP-31 Ultimatum  •  CQC-5 Combat Hatchet  •  LAS-58 Talon  •  CQC-2 Saber

Support

MG-43 Machine Gun  •  APW-1 Anti-Materiel Rifle  •  M-105 Stalwart  •  EAT-17 Expendable Anti-Tank  •  GR-8 Recoilless Rifle  •  FLAM-40 Flamethrower  •  AC-8 Autocannon  •  MG-206 Heavy Machine Gun  •  RL-77 Airburst Rocket Launcher  •  RS-422 Railgun  •  FAF-14 Spear  •  GL-21 Grenade Launcher  •  LAS-98 Laser Cannon  •  ARC-3 Arc Thrower  •  LAS-99 Quasar Cannon  •  SG-88 Break-Action Shotgun  •  MLS-4X Commando  •  TX-41 Sterilizer  •  StA-X3 W.A.S.P. Launcher  •  Entrenchment Tool  •  CQC-1 One True Flag

Attachments

2x Tube Red Dot  •  Reflex Sight  •  Holographic Sight  •  4x Combat Scope  •  10x Sniper Scope  •  No Underbarrel  •  Laser Sight W/ Flashlight  •  Vertical Foregrip  •  Angled Foregrip  •  Flashlight Vertical Foregrip  •  Laser Sight Angled Foregrip  •  No Attachment  •  Muzzle Brake  •  Flash Hider  •  Compensator  •  Iron Sight  •  1.5x Tube Red Dot  •  No Choke  •  Reflex Sight Mk2  •  Full Choke  •  Half Choke  •  Extended Magazine  •  High Dissipation Heatsink  •  Duckbill  •  Standard Heatsink  •  High Capacity Heatsink  •  Drum Magazine  •  Short Magazine