Helldivers 2 Boosting

June is fast approaching to end, yet Helldivers 2 & Warhammer 40K Legendary Warbond, announced over a month ago, still lacks a confirmed release date. Fortunately, information regarding some of the included items appears to have leaked!

Helldivers 2 Warbonds typically feature weapons, armor, capes, and various cosmetic items; the recent leaks focus primarily on weapons and armor. However, their final forms won't be confirmed until the new Warbond actually launches.

Below, we introduce the leaked content and speculate on what the full Warhammer 40K Legendary Warbond might look like.

New armor sets

The three leaked armor sets maintain the full-body coverage characteristic of Helldivers 2 armor and feature a light brownish-gray color palette. This likely brings to mind the new biome introduced in 6.3.0 update released on June 17.

That biome features an autumn forest theme, characterized by an overall brown color scheme. Consequently, the new armor from Warhammer 40K Warbond will probably prove highly effective in this environment.

Based on this, the design of the first armor set's torso appears inspired by motorsport, resembling Formula 1 racing gear more than traditional space marine armor. This suggests the set might prioritize mobility bonuses over raw defensive capabilities.

The second armor set resembles motocross gear. While it looks bulkier and sturdier than the first set, the styling of the torso and helmet seems somewhat mismatched, hinting that the helmet might offer a unique or indispensable function.

The final set is arguably the most soldier-like of the three new Helldivers 2 armor options. Interestingly, its helmet (possibly named KDM-500 Outrider) evokes Fallout aesthetics due to the small gas ventilation unit on the front.

Overall, while their color schemes confirm that these three armor sets belong to the same Helldivers 2 Legendary Warbond, each possesses distinct characteristics, suggesting they will probably serve different roles in the future.

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New boosters

In Helldivers 2, boosters are items that can be added to your loadout to provide extra benefits; the right combination of boosters can significantly enhance your gear's performance.

Among the boosters expected to arrive with the new Warbond, the first is Integrated Extinguisher. This system integrates with your armor to provide an automatic, rapid-response fire suppression capability that hugs your body.

It drastically reduces the time needed to self-extinguish flames, eliminating the need for that frantic drop and roll maneuver.

According to leaks, the second booster is likely called Kinetic Displacement Mitigation. It offers 50% resistance to fire damage, a 50% chance to avoid severe limb injury, and a 30% reduction in damage taken from collision impacts.

New weapons

The first new Helldivers 2 weapon to debut is LA-22 Shear. This is a high-torque laser rifle; its beam can penetrate enemy light armor and deal thermal damage.

The second is P-41 Ombudsman pistol, which appears to be a modified version of Senator revolver. It is a one-handed weapon featuring a round-by-round reloading mechanism and the ability to penetrate heavy armor.

The third leaked piece of gear is R-4 Hyena. This is a heavy, large-caliber marksman rifle. It balances accuracy and stopping power while offering medium armor penetration, and it utilizes highly lethal incendiary rounds.

Moving on from firearms, let's look at special consumables like G-8 Emulation. This is an incendiary device that shatters upon impact, creating a localized, persistent burning zone.

You'll notice that the new boosters and weapons primarily focus on dealing or resisting fire damage, making this the clear central theme of the new Warbond.

When will the new Warbond launch?

Helldivers 2 previously indicated that a new Warbond might arrive via update 6.3.0, so we predict Warhammer 40K Legendary Warbond will launch alongside that update. However, that turned out not to be the case.

Fortunately, most of the other promised features were implemented in update 6.3.0; unfortunately, the new Warbond seems as distant as ever.

Yet, considering it has been nearly two months since the last Warbond launched, perhaps a new Helldivers 2 Warbond is just around the corner?

Update 6.3.0 was released last Tuesday, so Helldivers 2 might well reveal more information about the new Warbond this Tuesday.

It is worth noting, however, that the leaked armor and weapons do not display obvious Warhammer 40,000 characteristics. This raises the possibility that a new Warbond is indeed imminent, but it might not be the crossover-style one we were expecting.

To be honest, Warhammer 40K Warbond was first announced back in May. Although officials stated it would arrive later this year, excessive delays risk eroding both anticipation and patience.

We hope Helldivers 2 releases this Warbond soon and avoids further pointless teasing, as that could easily backfire.

Does a new Warbond actually improve the gameplay experience?

Honestly, the value of a new Warbond depends on your personal needs and whether Helldivers 2 introduces content or changes designed to highlight the utility of the new gear.

Generally speaking, however, new weapons and armor tend to hold a competitive edge upon release and certainly offer a fresh experience. If your budget allows, it is usually best to unlock the new Warbond as soon as it launches.

That covers the details we have for now. As official information is released, you may need to adjust your strategies accordingly. Good luck, Helldiver!

To all Helldivers fighting on the front lines, Super Earth has delivered a substantial wave of reinforcements. Ministry of Science has once again dispatched a fresh batch of advanced weaponry and vehicles to the theater, and it is hoped that you will put them to good use in the cause of galactic liberation.

Let us focus first on the two new vehicles introduced in Update 6.3, both of which are veritable beasts on the battlefield. They offer not only formidable firepower but also critical support capabilities. In any case, they move far faster than you can on foot, which makes them invaluable for escaping the indiscriminate barrages that sometimes rain down from your own squadmates. So, what exactly sets these two new rides apart? Let us break down their respective strengths.

M-104 Incinerator FRV

M-104 Incinerator FRV is armored to the teeth. Protection extends across its sides, front, rear, and even over its tires. Notably, those tires are exceptionally durable, capable of absorbing a remarkable amount of punishment before they finally blow out.

Armor

To begin with, the entire hull is completely immune to weapons with Light Armor Penetration. Light-penetrating rounds simply ricochet off the doors, and occasionally stray shots will bounce back - if an enemy happens to be close enough, they might even be struck by the deflected bullet. This resilience is not limited to the doors; the undercarriage handles light attacks with equal ease, performing impressively.

The tires, however, tell a different story. On the original FRV, the tires would burst almost instantly after about five hits. For Incinerator FRV, though, it took nearly an entire magazine from a Light Armor Penetrating weapon just to damage the tires to roughly three-quarters of their capacity. Comparing the two, the durability advantage of Incinerator FRV is immediately obvious.

When testing with a Medium Armor Penetrating weapon, about five rounds are sufficient to punch through and destroy the door in a matter of seconds. This indicates that the front and side doors only offer medium-grade protection, while the rear section actually falls into the heavy armor category.

As for the front windshield of M-104 Incinerator FRV, it also provides medium protection, but there is a notable weak point: if a bullet happens to pass through the small observation slit at the front, it can directly injure the occupants inside - this is the only way to deal damage through that window. Additionally, the front bumper shares the same medium armor rating.

The rear of the vehicle, especially the tailgate area, is clad in heavy armor. Neither Light Armor Penetrating nor Medium Armor Penetrating weapons can inflict any damage there.

Flamethrower Turret

The flamethrower turret on M-104 Incinerator FRV behaves quite uniquely. At close range, the flames appear to pass right through enemies, and while they do deal damage, the process is painfully slow. Even when engaging a fleshy target at point-blank range, it takes a long time to bring them down - hardly an effective performance.

In contrast, attacking from a distance changes everything. From range, you can completely destroy the same target in only about five to seven seconds. Therefore, for rapid elimination, keeping your distance is the optimal strategy when using this turret.

In fact, Incinerator FRV's turret eliminates enemies faster than EXO-51 Lumberer Exosuit. Lumberer Exosuit requires 50 Medals to unlock, whereas Incinerator FRV is far easier to acquire, making it a much more cost-effective option. That said, this might tilt the balance a little too far, and Super Earth may well dial back the turret's damage in a future patch.

M-103 Supply FRV

M-103 Supply FRV features a supply backpack mounted at the rear, which is its defining characteristic. In terms of design, Supply FRV closely resembles the original FRV - apart from the rear structure, the body shape is nearly identical. It accommodates one driver and up to three passengers.

The doors are a perfect match as well. Upon closer inspection, you will notice minor differences, such as updated tail lights, redesigned headlamps, and an extra fuel canister on the right side of the supply variant - none of which appear on the standard model. All in all, aside from a few cosmetic tweaks, the base chassis remains largely the same. The biggest distinction is that you can retrieve eight supply packs from the rear, a feature that has been confirmed.

Armor

The entire body of Supply FRV is only light-armor protected, so it can be destroyed much more quickly than Incinerator FRV. Nevertheless, the base health of its standard FRV armor has been increased to 2400, so it is not so fragile that it falls apart at the first hit.

This is the fundamental trade-off between the two: Incinerator FRV is a heavy tank designed for close-range scorching, while Supply FRV is a pure support vehicle. Of course, it still retains some self-defense capability, with a roof-mounted Liberator machine-gun turret similar to the one found on supply pod accelerators.

You can resupply Supply FRV, but each refill consumes one supply block, and ammunition depletes at a rapid rate. It is worth noting that this automatic turret suffers from a similar issue as certain sentry models: it keeps firing at the spot where an enemy fell, wasting a great deal of ammunition. Until that problem is addressed, it is best not to feed it too much ammo.

Incinerator FRV is indeed a very powerful offensive vehicle, while Supply FRV offers more flexibility. Its resupply function is invaluable in high-intensity combat or long-range raids, especially suitable for solo players. Of course, you can test drive both vehicles to see which one better suits your needs.

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