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In Helldivers 2, players can equip different armor pieces at the Armory or in one of the Hellpods on the Bridge before deploying on missions.
Most armor sets can be acquired by buying them from the Superstore using Super Credits or unlocking them through Warbonds with Medals.
Body armors come with designated passive abilities and specific stats; they are categorized into light, medium, and heavy types.
Light armor enhances mobility with minimal protection.
Medium armor balances defense and agility.
Heavy armor provides superior protection, though it compromises mobility.
Designated as standard issue, helmets provide no additional bonuses; they have no practical effect despite being rated at 100 for armor, speed, and stamina. However, if the worn body's armor rating exceeds 100, the wearer takes reduced headshot damage as well.
Capes, like helmets, are effectively cosmetic. However, since they display stats in-game, they are categorized as armor.
Armors have three primary stats:
• Armor Rating : Represents the armor's ability to absorb damage. • Speed : Determines how quickly the Helldiver can move across the battlefield. • Stamina Regen: Affects the regeneration of stamina, which is used when sprinting and performing other strenuous actions.
Speed and Stamina Regen are calculated based on the raw Armor Rating stat (before factoring in Extra Padding) using the following formulas:
• Speed = 600 − Armor Rating • Stamina Regen = 200 − Armor Rating ▪ If Armor Rating ≥ 100 • Stamina Regen = 150 − Armor Rating ÷ 2 ▪ If Armor Rating < 100
1.001.104
2024-10-15
1.000.400
2024-06-13
Fixed a bug where the Helldivers armor could appear invisible for other players.
1.000.300
2024-04-29
Armors with armor rating above 100 now also reduce damage on headshots.
1.000.200
2024-04-02
10% less damage than before while wearing heavy and about 5% less when wearing medium armor. Fortified commando and light armor is unchanged.
1.000.100
2024-03-06
Fixed armor rating values not reducing damage as intended.
