Helldivers 2 Best Endgame Build and Loadout

Here is a guide for the best endgame build and loadout for Helldivers 2, including some tips and tricks for efficiency.

Helldivers 2 Best Endgame Build and Loadout
Here’s a build guide for endgame content in Helldivers 2. (Image via Sony)

Knowing the best build and loadout for endgame in Helldivers 2 is crucial. This is where your knowledge of the game will be put to the test. It’s also where you unlock all the in-game content so you can freely build your loadout. 

However, not everyone is aware of how they can prepare for end-game content. It can be overwhelming at first, especially if you don’t know which weapons, strategems, or armor combinations to use. Many players attempt to dive blindly. However, they often find themselves struggling against tougher enemies and higher difficulties. 

With that said, here is a guide on the best endgame build and loadout for Helldivers 2.

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Helldivers 2 Endgame Build Guide

Helldivers 2 Endgame Build Guide
This build is focused on the LAS-5 Scythe weapon. (Image via Sony)

Here is a quick rundown of the endgame build in Heldivers 2:

TypeWeaponWhere to Get
PrimaryLAS-5 ScytheWarbond: Helldivers Mobilize! – Page 5
SidearmLAS – 98 Laser CannonPatriotic Administration Center – Level 5
SupportMG-43 Machine GunPatriotic Administration Center – Level 1
SupportM-105 StalwartPatriotic Administration Center – Level 2
SupportMG-206 Heavy Machine GunPatriotic Administration Center – Level 12
StratagemGatling SentryPatriotic Administration Center – Level 5
StratagemEagle 500 kg BombPatriotic Administration Center – Level 15
StratagemOrbital Precision StrikePatriotic Administration Center – Level 1

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Primary Weapon: LAS-5 Scythe

Arguably, the LAS-5 Scythe is one of the most versatile weapons in Helldivers 2. This weapon fires a continuous beam that burns enemy targets. It can easily melt down hordes of enemies, whether they are Automatons, Terminids, or Illuminates. Add a High-Capacity Heat Sink, and you get 50% more firing time before it overheats. It’s a massive upgrade, so you can keep firing at enemies with less downtime. If you want near infinite shooting, you can pair it with the Laser Cannon.

Secondary Weapon (Sidearm): Laser Cannon

For the sidearm, we are sticking to a laser-focused build with the Laser Cannon. This weapon is good at finishing Hulks, missile tanks, gunships, tripods, and anything armored. The best part is that you can pull off an infinite beam uptime with this combo. Simply fire the Scythe until near its overheat threshold and switch to the Laser Cannon while waiting for it to cool off. It’s a simple combo, but it can be a bit tricky as you need to monitor your weapon’s heat level.

Support Weapon

Here are some recommended support weapons you can pair with your infinite laser beam build:

  • MG43 – Perfect for shredding elites down.
  • Stalwart – A weapon that offers good mobility and quick reload speed. Good choice if you prefer running around the battlefield.
  • MG206 – Best against harvesters and stingrays.
  • Gatling Sentry – For constant, on-point suppression on the battlefield. Good as cover fire and keeps swarms from overwhelming you. However, proper placement is important.
  • Eagle 500 kg Bomb – This stratagem is good for both anti-swarm and anti-elite. Great for breaking bile titans and impalers when overloaded.
  • Orbital Precision Strike – Low cooldown precision damage. Good for wiping out bile titans or clearing clustered threats. Requires you to be good at well-placed shots to be efficient.

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Tips and Tricks for Helldivers 2 Endgame Build

Tips and Tricks for Helldivers 2 Endgame Build
Learn the right timing, and you can keep shooting laser beams. (Image via Sony)
  • Learn the weapon rotations: Start with Laser Cannon and fire until near overheat. Afterward, switch to the Scythe and fire until it overheats. Switch back to your Laser Cannon. Rinse and repeat. 
  • Practice Beam Timing: Keeping an eye on your heat gauge is very important for this build. Monitor cooldown timings so you are switching weapons at optimal moments to maintain pressure with little to no downtime.
  • Know your priorities: Based on your active weapon, choose your targets. Laser Cannons are good against giant threats with heavy armor. Meanwhile, the Scythe can easily burn down hordes of lesser enemies. 
  • Properly positioning for Sentries: Do not place your sentries where they can snap at you. Try and position it safely from a distance without compromising its effectiveness. 
  • Use your 500 kg Bomb wisely: Do not spam this stratagem. Only use it against enemies like the bile titans, impaler, or compact swarms. It has a wide AoE damage but a very high cooldown.
  • Adapt Primary Choice If Needed: While the Scythe-Laser combo is supreme, some scenarios may warrant switching to high-RPM machine guns like the MG43, Stalwart, or MG206 for faster reloads or different armor pen characteristics. Don’t rely too much on the infinite laser beam trick. 

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