While guns, gear, and Stratagems can typically do the job in Helldivers 2, there’s certainly no reason not to get a little more help in spreading democracy across the galaxy. Boosters are passive buffs you can get and equip in Helldivers 2, and they’re worth the price.
Boosters can be unlocked in Helldivers 2 via the two Warbond unlock paths (basically, the game’s version of seasonal content). They’re not exactly cheap, with one showing up as an exclusive Premium unlock. But you should consider unlocking them as soon as you can, as they can be a great boon for you and your team. As mentioned, Boosters are passive buffs you can equip. Boosters range from increasing radar range to improving overall stamina and recovery.
Where to unlock Boosters in Helldivers 2
To get a Booster, open up your Acquisitions menu in Helldivers 2 and check your Warbond paths. The basic, free Warbond path includes six Boosters. The first Booster isn’t available until Page 3 of the Warbond, and it costs 15 Warbond Medals to unlock.
Here’s the initial list of Boosters, their cost, and what they do:
- Hellpod Space Optimization – 15 Warbond Medals
- Helldivers come out of the Hellpod fully stocked on Ammo, Grenades, and Stims
- Vitality Enhancement – 20 Warbond Medals
- Allows all Helldivers to resist injury
- UAV Recon Booster – 40 Warbond Medals
- Increases all Helldivers’ effective radar range
- Stamina Enhancement – 75 Warbond Medals
- Increases all Helldivers’ stamina capacity and recovery
- Muscle Enhancement – 70 Warbond Medals
- Allows Helldivers to traverse difficult terrain with ease
- Increased Reinforcement Budget – 150 Warbond Medals
- Increases the number of available reinforcements
- Flexible Reinforcement Budget – Premium Warbond, 75 Warbond Medals
- Reduces time until new reinforcements are granted once they’ve been depleted
How to equip Boosters, and are they consumable?
You equip Boosters in Helldivers 2 the same way you choose Stratagems ahead of a new mission. During the loadout phase before you drop onto the planet, you’ll get the option to choose four Stratagems. The yellow hexagon to the right of those Stratagem slots is where you equip a Booster. Highlight it and press the select button or key to show your list of unlocked Boosters. Pick the one you want and equip it. You’ll have to follow the same steps every match. To check on your list of Boosters, look for their tab in the Armory.
There are some rules to consider with Boosters:
- You can only equip one Booster at a time
- Boosters are applied to all Helldivers on a team and can’t be chosen more than once to stack effects
- Each member can equip a Booster, so work with your team to figure out what buffs are best suited for the mission
It seems to be a common misconception that Boosters are consumable items in Helldivers 2 — they are not. Boosters purchased in a Warbond are unlocked permanently and can be used as many times as you desire. Don’t be afraid to unlock them in your progression path. They’re worth the Medals.
