Helldivers 2: How to Level Up Fast

Helldivers 2, the sequel to the popular top-down shooter game, has captivated players with its intense cooperative gameplay and challenging missions. Initially, gaining levels might not seem that important, but as you delve deeper into the game, you'll notice many different stratagems are locked behind a level barrier. If you want to unlock them as quickly as possible, you'll need to grind for some much-needed XP. In this guide, we will teach you the best ways to level up fast in Helldivers 2.

How to Level Up Fast in Helldivers 2

While completing missions on the highest difficulty possible and fulfilling objectives will grant you more XP, you might be eager to unlock that Railgun or another useful stratagem as soon as possible. The method we're about to describe is the fastest way to gain XP, but it's also the most boring one.

The first method to level up quickly involves spamming Extermination missions, such as the "Eliminate Brood Commander" task, and setting the difficulty to either Trivial or Easy. Choosing Easy might slightly lengthen the mission duration, yet it offers a modest increase in XP gain.

Select a landing zone close to both your target and the extraction point. When attempting the mission on Trivial difficulty, your choice of equipment isn't crucial, though opting for the "Eagle Strategems" will facilitate a smoother mission run. The Strafing Run and Airstrike are notably effective, providing rapid deployment and frequent use thanks to short cooldown periods.

Upon landing, it's wise to call in a Resupply to immediately replenish your ammunition and grenades. Consult your map, head straight for your objective, and aim to eliminate the target as quickly as possible.

With some practice, you'll be able to complete the mission in just a few minutes. If you're not playing solo, you can split up to tackle different targets, with one player neutralizing one target while another goes for a different one. If there's a third Helldiver, they can wait at the extraction point.

Collect any samples you encounter along the way, but don't veer off course in search of them. Anything you stumble upon while pursuing the main objectives is a bonus. Although the XP from a single mission may seem minimal at first, you will earn around ~150 XP for every 5 minutes per mission. In contrast, undertaking a lengthy mission on harder difficulties and completing every objective can yield around ~500 XP for 35-40 minutes. The key is to complete as many missions as possible per hour to maximize XP gain.

If this method doesn't appeal to you, consider trying Defend the Area missions on harder difficulties. These also offer a substantial amount of XP without significantly extending your playtime, as their timers are set to 10 minutes.

This concludes our guide on how to level up fast in Helldivers 2. Although this method may not be the most enjoyable, it's the most efficient for maximizing your XP per hour. For more Helldivers 2 guides, check out the rest of our website.