Summary
Helldivers 2is an incredible cooperative third-person shooter that allows players to customize theircharacter’s load-outwith an assortment of weaponry, stratagems, and armor to give themselves the best chances of winning in the missions they have selected.
While it may be important to look at what traits each piece of armor has inHelldivers 2, players can’t deny how cool some of the gear looks and may be tempted to purchase certain body armor due to their appearance. With this in mind, these armor sets are by far the coolest in the game, with some of them even being a great choice due to their stats as well.
Updated on June 16, 2025, by Megan Smith:With plenty of new Premium Warbonds being added, the best-looking armor in Helldivers 2 is always expanding with options. Each category of armor, from light to heavy, has had some new fits for the player to not only admire but also flaunt in battle alongside their fellow Helldivers. Some of the coolest armor in Helldivers 2 isn’t always the ones with the best passives, and therefore, these armors are some of the best for those who are willing to risk their own survival even against the new foes of the Illuminates to instead wear their Sunday best into battle.
11EX-16 Prototype 16
Some Commanding Shoulders
Many of the best-looking armor can be found in the two premium Warbonds that are available to be purchased for 1000 Super Credits. Once the Warbond has been bought, players can then unlock theEX-16 Prototype 16 Armorarmor once they have reached the second page.
Thisrobotic-themedarmor in military green color is perfect for players who want to blend in with their surroundings while also having some impressive shoulders.
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Electric Conduit- Provides 95% resistance to arc damage
10SA-32 Dynamo
A Completely White Armor, Even If It Won’t Last Long
Before the Cutting Edge Premium Warbond was available, players were originally only able to buy the Steeled Veterans Warbond. On the third page of this Warbond,themed around explosives, it is the cleanest suit of heavy armor any player has ever seen.
Completely white pieces of armor pop out against the fabric, making the entire set look clean when put together. However, players should be warned they aren’t likely to stay so white.
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Armor Passive
Servo-Assisted- Increases the throwing range by 30% and provides a 50% boost to limb health
9SA-04 Combat Technician
A Simple But Effective Design
Players who haven’t earned enough Super Credits for either Premium Warbond do not need to worry about missing out on the cool armor, as the free Warbond that is available to every player has plenty of interesting armor choices.
TheSA-04 Combat Technician Armoris unlocked later as the player progresses through the Warbond, but it’s likely a set they’ll want to purchase fully. Although simple in design, the pop of brown on the trousers is sure to make the player stand out against their other Helldivers.
Scout- markers placed on the map generate a radar scan every 2 seconds. It also reduces the range in which players can detect the wearer by 30%
8SC-37 Legionnaire
Pops Of Color Rival The Rest
InHelldivers 2, some of the nicest-looking armor cannot be found in any three of the Warbonds but instead is purchased from the Superstore. This is a store that requires Super Credits instead of medals to purchase the armor that can be found within it.
The store tends to rotate through various sets, with one of the best of the bunch being the SC-37Legionnaire light armor. Even if simplistic at a glance, the pops of orange from the knee, elbow, and shoulder pads really make the outfit one to rival.
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Servo-Assisted- Increases the throwing range by 30% and provides a 50% increase to limb health
7DP-11 Champion Of The People
An Off-White Medium Armor
The Dynamo armor from the Steeled Veterans Warbond isn’t the only white armor set that players can get their hands on. Even those who only have access to the Free Warbond on the tenth page can purchase theDP-11 Champion Of The People Armormedium armor that will dress them in a perfectly white set.
The red outlines of the shoulders and coat add the spark of color the armor needs while not taking away from the sleek design of the rest of the gear. Thankfully, sticking out in such a way will not cause the player to be shot more.
Democracy protects- 50% chance to not die when experiencing lethal damage. Prevents all damage from bleeding if chest hemorrhages
6AF-02 Haz-Master
Protected From Toxins In Style
WithHelldivers 2adding plenty more premium Warbonds, the passives of these armors are not the only things that have improved, as the fashion ofHelldivers 2has also expanded. AF-02 Haz-Master is a perfect example of an armor that looks like it fits its purpose while also being great for any Helldiver looking to slay in style.
This medium armor combines the use of a hazmat suit with armor elements to keep out not only the physical injuries caused by the enemies of Super Earth but also any gas attacks made by those enemies. Players that have been looking for brighter armor sets should also be happy.
Advanced Filtration- Provides 80% to Gas damage and effects of it.
5SC-30 Trailblazer Scout
Perfect For Any Scout
Although players may be put off by the lower armor ranking of light armor, the Trailblazer Scout set makes up for it in style. This is the only set of light armor that truly feels like it was made for a fan who has wanted toplay as a scout.
The long coat, matched with the helmet that can also be purchased on the seventh page of the free Warbond, may remind players of the hunter class fromDestiny.
Scout- Markers placed on the map will generate a radar scan every 2 seconds. It also reduces the range of enemies detecting the player by 30%.
4UF-16 Inspector
An Outfit For Refined Helldivers
Although there are already two white armor mentioned in this article about the coolest armor inHelldivers 2, a player can never get enough white armor that will quickly be covered in the blood of both fellow Helldivers and the enemies of Super Earth.
Found within the Truth Enforcers Warbond, the UF-16 Inspector light armor may not be as protective as many other armors available, but it makes up for this in style with a singular red line along the arm and a stylish collar. Not to mention, Unflinching is a powerful passive.
3CM-14 Physician
The Perfect Look For A Medic
While players can’t play a predominant support character inHelldivers 2, they can still dress like one. TheCM-14 Physician Armorset is a perfect medium armor for players who want to dress as if their role is to heal those who have been under intense fire from Terminids and Automatons alike.
With the increased number of stims, meaning if fellow Helldivers have run out of their own stims, the player can heal them instead.
Med-Kit- Increases the inventory space of stims by 2. It also increases the stim duration by 2 seconds
2PH-9 Predator
A Look That Dropped Out Of The Movies
Players who are fans of action films are sure to enjoy the appearance of thePH-9 Predator Armorthat oozes with classic action film vibes. From the name of the armor reminding players of Predator to the description reading as if the commando armor was based on Rambo, this armor with the open sleeves is sure to pique someone’s interest.
Even as a light armor option, this only adds to how epic the PH-9 Predator armor is, as it will likely rally the wearer to charge headfirst into battle, knife in hand, ready to dish out justice for Super Earth.
Peak Physique- Melee damage is increased by 100% and improves the player’s weapon handling.
