Helldivers 2: Armor Passive Tier List

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• Armor Passive Tier List in Helldivers 2

Helldivers 2 categorizes armor into light, medium, and heavy types, each impacting mobility and defense. However, the real game-changer lies in the armor passives—powerful perks significantly affecting gameplay.

Navigating the diverse range of Helldivers 2's armor passives is crucial for survival and combat success. This updated tier list analyzes the best passives, guiding your selection for optimal mission performance. Don't rush into your next deployment!

All Armor Passives & What They Do in Helldivers 2

Currently, Helldivers 2 boasts 14 armor passives, each shaping your playstyle and combat effectiveness. From enhanced damage absorption to improved scouting, the right passive is key.

Remember, in Helldivers 2, passives are tied to body armor only; helmets and capes offer no additional bonuses.

The following table details each passive and its impact, enabling you to adapt to diverse mission challenges and optimize your loadouts. Whether prioritizing survival or maximizing utility, selecting the right passive is paramount.

Armor PassiveDescriptionAcclimated50% resistance to acid, electrical, fire, and gas damage.Advanced Filtration80% resistance to gas damage.Democracy Protects50% chance to survive lethal attacks (e.g., headshots); prevents chest injuries like internal bleeding.Electrical Conduit95% resistance to lightning arc damage.Engineering Kit+2 grenade capacity; 30% recoil reduction while crouching or prone.Extra Padding+50 armor rating.Fortified50% resistance to explosive damage; 30% recoil reduction while crouching or prone.Inflammable75% resistance to fire damage.Med-Kit+2 stim capacity; +2 seconds additional stim duration.Peak Physique100% increased melee damage; improved weapon handling (reduced weapon movement drag).Scout30% reduced enemy detection range; map markers generate radar scans.Servo-Assisted30% increased throwing range; 50% additional limb health.Siege-Ready30% increased primary weapon reload speed; 30% increased primary weapon ammo capacity.Unflinching95% reduced recoil flinching.

Armor Passive Tier List in Helldivers 2

This tier list reflects Helldivers 2 version 1.002.003, ranking passives based on overall value, utility, and effectiveness across various missions and enemy types.

TierArmor PassiveWhy?S TierEngineering KitExtra grenades are invaluable for sealing bug holes, destroying fabricators/warp ships, and maximizing offensive capabilities.Med-KitIncreased healing frequency significantly boosts survival, especially when combined with Experimental Infusion.Siege-ReadySignificantly improved ammo and reload speed make handling large enemy groups much easier, particularly with high-ammo weapons.A TierDemocracy ProtectsProvides a substantial defense boost, especially early-game, increasing survivability against lethal damage.Extra PaddingA reliable choice offering increased overall damage resistance.FortifiedExtremely useful generally, and crucial against Automatons; enhances survivability against explosive attacks from Devastators, Hulks, and Tanks.Servo-AssistedHighly effective against Terminids; increased throwing range allows for safe stratagem deployment and grenade use, while additional limb health mitigates claw attacks.B TierPeak PhysiqueWhile useful for reduced weapon drag, melee combat is generally avoided, limiting its overall impact.InflammableIdeal for fire-based builds and situations with fire-based hazards, particularly effective against Terminids and the Illuminate.ScoutUseful for revealing enemy positions, but its value is limited by its lack of highlighting points of interest or objectives.C TierAcclimatedProvides limited benefit as you rarely face all four elemental damage types simultaneously.Advanced FiltrationOnly beneficial for gas-focused builds, offering limited overall advantage.Electrical ConduitPrimarily useful against the Illuminate, but other options often prove superior.UnflinchingMinimal impact on combat effectiveness due to the small reduction in camera shake and recoil.