Helldivers 2: Armor Passive Tier List

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• All Armor Passives & What They Do in Helldivers 2

• 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 power lies in the armor passives—powerful perks significantly altering gameplay.

Choosing the right passive is crucial for survival and combat effectiveness. Our updated tier list analyzes Helldivers 2's armor passives, guiding you to optimal selections for any mission.

All Armor Passives & What They Do in Helldivers 2

Currently, Helldivers 2 boasts 14 armor passives. Each defines your playstyle and combat effectiveness, from damage absorption to enhanced scouting. The right passive is key to adapting to diverse mission challenges. Note that in Helldivers 2, passives are tied to body armor only; helmets and capes offer no additional bonuses.

Here's a complete list of Helldivers 2 armor passives and their effects:

Armor PassiveDescriptionAcclimated50% resistance to acid, electrical, fire, and gas damage.Advanced Filtration80% resistance to gas damage.Democracy Protects50% chance to survive lethal attacks (like headshots); prevents chest injuries (e.g., 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 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, ranking passives based on overall value, utility, and effectiveness across missions and enemy types.

TierArmor PassiveWhy?S TierEngineering KitExtra grenades are invaluable for closing bug holes, destroying fabricators, and more.Med-KitIncreased healing frequency significantly improves survival, especially with Experimental Infusion.Siege-ReadyImproved ammo and reload speed are game-changing, particularly against large enemy groups.A TierDemocracy ProtectsSolid early-game defense, increasing survival against lethal damage.Extra PaddingIncreased armor rating provides broad damage resistance.FortifiedExcellent against Automatons, mitigating explosive damage and enhancing weapon effectiveness.Servo-AssistedHighly effective against Terminids, allowing for safer stratagem deployment and reducing injury risk.B TierPeak PhysiqueUseful for reduced weapon drag but generally outweighed by other options.InflammableSituational, but strong for fire-based builds, especially against fire-vulnerable enemies.ScoutUseful for revealing enemy positions, but lacks additional benefits.C TierAcclimatedLimited effectiveness due to rarely encountering all four damage types simultaneously.Advanced FiltrationOnly beneficial for gas-focused builds.Electrical ConduitMainly useful against the Illuminate, but other options often prove superior.UnflinchingMinimal impact on combat effectiveness.