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 that significantly enhance 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 choices for optimal mission performance. Don't rush into your next deployment; read on!

All Armor Passives & What They Do in Helldivers 2

Currently, Helldivers 2 boasts 14 armor passives. Each profoundly shapes your playstyle, strategy, and battlefield effectiveness. From boosted damage absorption to enhanced scouting, the right passive is key.

Important Note: In Helldivers 2, only body armor offers passive abilities. Helmets and capes provide no additional bonuses.

The following table details each passive and its impact. Understanding these passives ensures adaptability to diverse challenges and mission objectives, whether prioritizing survival or maximizing utility. Smart passive selection is vital for effective loadouts and builds.

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 revealing nearby enemies.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. Passives are ranked by overall value, utility, and effectiveness across various missions and enemy types.

TierArmor PassiveWhy?S TierEngineering KitExtra grenades are invaluable. Seal more bug holes, destroy more fabricators and warp ships, and enhance offensive capabilities.Med-KitIncreased healing frequency dramatically improves survival, especially when combined with the Experimental Infusion booster.Siege-ReadySignificantly improved ammo count and reload speed make handling large enemy groups much easier, particularly with ammo-intensive weapons.A TierDemocracy ProtectsProvides a substantial defensive boost, especially early-game, mitigating lethal damage.Extra PaddingIncreased armor rating offers broad damage resistance.FortifiedHighly useful overall, especially against Automatons. Crucial for surviving heavy weaponry while enhancing damage output.Servo-AssistedExtremely effective against Terminids. Increased throwing range allows safe stratagem deployment and reduces injury risk.B TierPeak PhysiqueMelee combat is generally avoided; while the reduced drag is helpful, alternative strategies often prove more effective.InflammableIdeal for fire-based builds, particularly useful in environments with fire hazards.ScoutThe radar effect is useful for enemy detection, but could be improved by highlighting objectives.C TierAcclimatedElemental resistances are situationally relevant; rarely will all four damage types be present in a single mission.Advanced FiltrationOnly beneficial for gas-focused builds, and the overall impact is limited.Electrical ConduitPrimarily useful against the Illuminate, but other options often prove superior.UnflinchingThe reduction in camera shake and recoil barely affects combat effectiveness.