Game Mechanics
This comprehensive page offers detailed insights to the game mechanics of Helldivers 2.
Universal Mechanics
These mechanics apply broadly to the game and are not tied to specific missions:
Achievements
A guide to unlocking Achievements in the game.
Ranks
An overview of the Ranks system and progression in Helldivers 2.
Difficulty
Understand the different levels of Difficulty and how they affect gameplay.
The Galactic War
Dive into the overarching Second Galactic War Mechanics and the impact of your actions on the galaxy.
Mission-Related Mechanics
These mechanics are specific to missions and gameplay scenarios:
Stealth
The Stealth Mechanics page will help you better understand the detection mechanics in the game and how stealthing missions changes your gameplay priorities.
Enemies
The Enemies page provides details about the adversaries you'll face in the field.
Combat
Learn how to master Combat in Helldivers 2, from weaponry to tactics.
Extraction
Understand the intricacies of mission Extraction and how to leave a planet safely.
Damage
Helldivers 2 has a very complicated damage system, most of which is summarized on the Damage page.
Spawn Mechanics
The Spawn Mechanics page will help you understand the spawning mechanics of all the enemies.
Effects
Discover the variety of Effects that can change gameplay dynamics.
Environmental Hazards
Hazards that spawn on specific planets. Environmental Hazards
Status Effects
View Status Effects from combat here.