Effects and Modifiers

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There are multiple gameplay altering conditions, known as effects and modifiers respectively, that occur in Helldivers 2. While they range in scope and effect, they can significantly alter your experience between different planets and difficulties.

Effects are mission modifiers that introduce changes to regular gameplay. Several types of effects may be present (including multiple at a time) dependent on the planet's biome, faction, and your operation difficulty.

Physical Conditions

Physical conditions are temporary effects that a Helldiver might experience in combat, such as broken limbs, slowness, or bleeding. For further information, see physical conditions.

Environmental Conditions

Environmental Conditions are a type of planetary effect that alter environments during operations on a planet. Typically consisting of meteorological events, planetary effects correspond with the geography and climate of the planet your operation is on.

- Acid Storms: Violent acid storms reduce visibility.
- Blizzards: Intense snowstorms reduce visibility.
- Extreme Cold: Icy temperatures reduce rate of fire and delay heat buildup in weapons.
- Fire Tornados: Planet is ravaged by deadly fire tornados.
- Intense Heat: High temperatures increase stamina drain and speed up heat buildup in weapons.
- Ion Storms: Ion storms intermittently disable Stratagems.
- Meteor Storms: Meteors impact the surface causing massive damage.
- Rainstorms: Torrential rainstorms reduce visibility.
- Sandstorms: Dense sandstorms reduce visibility.
- Thick Fog: Dense fog reduces visibility.
- Tremors: Frequent earthquakes stun players and enemies alike.
- Volcanic Activity: Volcanos throw burning rocks around this planet.

Operation Modifiers

Operation modifiers are a type of effect that apply a debuff past certain difficulties. With one modifier introduced at difficulty 5, and an additional modifier added at difficulty 8, they can drastically increase the difficulty of your operation.