Helldiver 2features a wide variety of powerful stratagems that shape the combat.

Picking various stratagems, guns, boosters, grenades, and armor changes the entire Build.

Get out there and handle these enemies, champion!

A support build player standing near glass screen of Destroyer in Helldivers 2

The goal of a Support Build diver in the game is to increase the survivability of all teammates.

Support Builds go beyond just healing squadmates with Stims; refilling their ammo and distracting enemies away also counts.

This guide breaks down the entire gear setup that creates the best Support Build character in the game.

The enemies of our democracy in Helldivers 2 featuring the Terminds and the Automatons

Without this,you cannot offer the extra ammoyour teammates require on the field.

Besides refilling the ammunition needs of your three squadmates,you could also use the ammo supply for yourself.

The correct input will allow the diver to grab the ammo from the B-1 Supply Pack.

B-1 Supply Pack stratagem in Helldivers 2

Thisincreases the survivability of your Support Build character, which eventually helps the entire team.

TheB-1 Supply Pack is also an excellent stratagem for playing soloor staying alive if you are away from squadmates.

RS-422 Railgun

The Railgun isone of the best weaponsin the game under the Support stratagem category.

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Reaching level 20 unlocks this gun.

It also requires completing Operations at various difficulty levels, and accumulating the necessary XP over time.

TheRS-422 Railgunis the best Support Build weaponin the game becauseit can one-shot or two-shot any target.

RS-422 Railgun weapon showcase in Helldivers 2

No weapon in the game comes close to the effectiveness of this gun.

Aiming between the eyes of Bile Titan with a fully charged Railgun can instantly kill this behemoth.

Similarly, onthe Automaton factionside, enemies likeHulk and Devastator stand no chance against the might of Railgun.

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Alternatively, a low-level Support Build character should still carry a higher firepower weapon likean AC-8 Autocannon.

This gives you the liberty to call for help from your Destroyer whenever and wherever your teammates need help.

Thearc fired from this tool connects multiple targetsthat come in its range,killing most of the foesinstantly.

Orbital Smoke Strike showcased in the Stratagems list

With this team’s positioning in mind, having a mid- to long-range primary weapon complements the overall build.

AR-23P Liberator Penetratoris the perfect weapon to run and gun Terminids and Automatons while remaining near an aggressive squadmate.

Holding the Reload button of the AR-23P Liberator Penetrator reveals two firing modes: Semi and Single firing mode.

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you might unlock this gun by progressing the first few pages of Helldiver Mobilize Warbond.

Thanks to its zero-second fuse time, the G-16 is the top choice for the Support Build.

Best Armor: CM-09 Bonesnapper

TheCM-09 Bonesnapperis thebest armorin the game for a Support Build role.

Tesla Tower defensive Stratagem purchase screen in Helldivers 2

Thearmor’s passive, called “Med-Kit,” increases the stim’s capacity by two more charges.

You and your teammates also recover the lost stamina at a much faster rate.

you could regenerate the stamina of your diver faster by going prone instead of walking slowly or crouching.

AR-23P Liberator Penetrator Assault Rifle showcase in Armory of Helldivers 2

As a Support Build character,always run with a group or near an aggressive player.

You should never assault alone.

Ideally, the diver with heavy armor should always stay in front and take aggro.

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The DPS comes after, and this character deals damage.

The Support character helps eliminate the weak targets or gives ammo, stims, and grenade refills.

You mustalways refill your B-1 Supply Pack.

P-19 Redeemer Secondary weapon showcase in Helldivers 2

Every timeyou give teammates the ammo they need, it depletes your reserves.

It is also visible by vanishing ammo pouches in the Supply Pack at your character’s back.

Call in the stratagem as soon as it becomes available from the cooldown.

G-16 Impact Special Grenade in Armory of Helldivers 2

Get this temporary fix and bypass the long Helldivers 2 queue.

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CM-09 Bonesnapper Armor stats showcase in Helldivers 2

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Stamina Enhcanement stamina in Booster section of Armory in Helldivers 2

A support build character carrying Supply Pack in Helldivers 2

A diver doing arms emote and embracing others to join in Helldivers 2

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