Helldivers 2 Support Weapon Tier List

Helldivers 2 took the world by storm when it first came out. While many players have since abandoned the game, the developer has continued to steadily release new content. Much of that content has been in the form of new weapons that players can use, expanding the player character’s arsenal.

From the ever-reliable Grenade Launcher to the situational Breaching Hammer, Helldivers 2 is filled with all sorts of weapons for players to use. But which weapons deserve to be called the best support weapons shall be determined through this tier list.

The Best Overall Support Weapon in Helldivers 2

The Expendable Anti-Tank, shortened to EAT, is considered the best support weapon because it doesn’t use a backpack slot. The player can call in two launchers per hellpod, fire them, toss them, and move on. The cooldown is short enough to chain call-ins on longer missions, and since it’s disposable, players can set it down for a bit to swap in a second support weapon before picking it back up.

Although the EAT is the best overall weapon, other weapons are better depending on the faction the player is playing into. The Grenade Launcher received heavy armor penetration in a recent update, pushing it to S-tier across all three factions. It can destroy bug nests, Automaton fabricators, and Illuminate Warp Ships.

S-Tier Support Weapons in Helldivers 2

The Helldivers 2 weapons in this tier are the absolute cream of the crop. They’re reliable in almost every situation, and having them in your possession can help you get out of extremely sticky situations.

Grenade Launcher

It has a high capacity and can destroy objectives like bug nests and fabricators. Not to mention, the Grenade Launcher now has heavy armor penetration, making it the most versatile pick in the game. Its biggest weakness is self-damage and friendly fire at close range.

Speargun

Although it looks like a simple impaling weapon, the gas clouds it releases on impact can confuse enemies, destroy hordes, and stay long enough to control sections of a map. The spears can destroy nest holes and Warp Ships, making it S-tier against Terminids and Automatons.

Quasar Cannon

It has infinite ammo, no backpack requirement, and enough anti-tank damage to kill most heavy enemies. It has a long cooldown between shots, but players will never need to resupply.

Cremator

It sacrifices the backpack slot for a large fuel capacity and continuous flame output with heavy armor penetration, making it more effective than the standard Flamethrower against larger bugs and armored Illuminates.

A-Tier and Situational Support Weapons in Helldivers 2

While the weapons in this tier aren’t exactly bad, there are better support weapons to use. Many of the items here are actually situational.

Commando

The Commando fires four laser-guided rockets and has a short cooldown because it’s expendable. It’s a great alternative to the EAT when the player wants more shots per call-in and can live with slightly lower per-rocket damage.

C4 Pack

Six sticky charges that detonate simultaneously. It’s great for stealth builds, and S-tier against Automatons since players can plant charges on fabricators without starting a fight.

Railgun

It rewards precision. It deals serious damage on a single pinpoint shot in unsafe mode, making it excellent against weak spots and headshots on Automaton heavies.

Breaching Hammer

A melee weapon that can destroy Automaton fabricators and Illuminate Warp Ships. Players should use it with a Jump Pack or a Shield Generator Pack to make the most use of it.

The Best Support Weapon Against Each Faction in Helldivers 2

Terminids

Grenade Launcher or Cremator. Bugs move in huge swarms, so having area denial and fire damage is an excellent way to deal with them.

Automatons

Railgun, EAT, Commando, or C4 Pack. Their heavy armor makes penetration the priority. The railgun rewards precision while the EAT and Commando provide reliable anti-tank damage without using up a backpack slot.

Illuminate

Grenade Launcher or Speargun. Voteless die easily to area damage, while the Speargun’s gas clouds excel at crowd control and the Grenade Launcher handles Warp Ships and tougher armored units.

Full Support Weapon Tier List in Helldivers 2

Picking the right support weapon is the fastest way to improve performance on greater difficulties. Arrowhead constantly adjusts weapons, so these ratings are for the current state of Helldivers 2.