All Helldivers 2 Ship Modules: Unlock requirements, effects, more

Ethan Dean
Helldivers 2 Ship Modules

Helldivers 2’s Ship Modules are a fantastic way to bolster your bug-busting and robot wrecking. Here’s a list of all the Helldivers 2 Ship Modules and what you’ll need to unlock them.

Helldivers 2’s frantic co-op gameplay has captured the attention of hundreds of thousands of players making it one of 2024’s surprise hits. So much so that the game’s servers have been unable to keep up with the demand, until recently that is.

The thrill of bringing glorious democracy to the galaxy by mowing down hordes of Termanids and Automatons is just too alluring. Of course, if you want to be the best Helldiver you can be, you’ll need the right support.

Helldivers 2’s Ship Modules are the best way to get that because they do things like buff your character and their Strategems. We’ve compiled a list of every Ship Module in Helldivers 2 to help plan your progression.

Contents:

An image of a Bile Titan in Helldivers 2 gameplay.
You’ll want buffs from Ship Modules to help with Helldivers 2’s tougher enemies.

Every Ship Module in Helldivers 2

Patriotic Administration Center Ship Modules

Ship ModuleEffectStratagems impactedUnlock Requirements
Donation Access LiscenseEach support weapon gets more magazines.Stalwart
Railgun
Laser Cannon
Grenade Launcher
Machine Gun
Flamethrower
Anti-Materiel Rifle
60 Common Samples (Green)
Streamlined Request ProcessSupport Weapons have a 10% decreased cooldown on Stratagems.Stalwart
Autocannon
Railgun
Laser Cannon
Arc Thrower
Spear
Grenade Launcher
Machine Gun
Flamethrower
Recoilless Rifle
Anti-Materiel Rifle
Expendable Anti-Tank
Donation Access License Ship Module

80 Common Samples (Green)

40 Rare Samples (Orange)
Hand CartsAll Backpack stratagems have a cooldown of 10%.Shield Generator Pack
Guard Dog
Ballistic Shield Backpack
Supply Pack
Guard Dog Rover
Jump Pack
Streamlined Request Process Ship Module

80 Common Samples (Green)

60 Rare Samples (Orange)

5 Super Samples (Pink)

Orbital Cannon Ship Modules

Ship ModuleEffectStratagems impactedUnlock Requirements
Exploding SchrapnelDamage falloff from orbital Stratagems explosions reduces damage.Orbital Walking Barrage
Orbital Railcannon Strike
Orbital Airburst Strike
Orbital Precision Strike
Orbital 380MM HE Barrage
Orbital 120MM HE Barrage
100 Common Samples (Green)
More GunsBarrage orbitals can fire one additional salvo per barrage.Orbital Gatling Barrage
Orbital Walking Barrage
Orbital 380MM HE Barrage
Orbital 120MM HE Barrage
Exploding Shrapnel Ship Module
Zero-G Breech LoadingOrbital stratagems have a 10% reduced cooldown.Orbital Gatling Barrage
Orbital Walking Barrage
Orbital EMS Strike
Orbital Gas Strike
Orbital Railcannon Strike
Orbital Smoke Strike
Orbital Airbust Strike
Orbital Laser
Orbital Precision Strike
Orbital 380MM HE Barrage
Orbital 120MM HE Barrage
More Guns Ship Module

Hangar Ship Modules

Ship ModuleEffectStratagems impactedUnlock Requirements
Liquid-Ventilated CockpitThe cooldown time for Eagle stratagems is reduced by 50%.Eagle 500KG Bomb
Eagle Airstrike
Eagle Strafing Run
Eagle Smoke Strike
Eagle Cluster Bomb
Eagle Napalm Airstrike
Eagle 110MM Rocket Pods
80 Common Samples (Green)
Pit Crew Hazard PayEagle Rearm time is reduced by 20%.Eagle 500KG Bomb
Eagle Airstrike
Eagle Strafing Run
Eagle Smoke Strike
Eagle Cluster Bomb
Eagle Napalm Airstrike
Eagle 110MM Rocket Pods
Liquid-Ventilated Cockpit Ship Module

80 Common Samples (Green)

40 Rare Samples (Orange)
Expanded Weapons BayThe number of Eagle Stratagem uses is increased by 1 per Rearm.Eagle 500KG Bomb
Eagle Airstrike
Eagle Strafing Run
Eagle Smoke Strike
Eagle Cluster Bomb
Eagle Napalm Airstrike
Eagle 110MM Rocket Pods
Pit Crew Hazard Pay Ship Module

80 Common Samples (Green)

80 Rare Samples (Orange)

10 Super Samples (Pink)
A screenshot from the game Helldivers 2
Eagle Stratagems are some of the most devastating in the game.

Bridge Ship Modules

Ship ModuleEffectStratagems impactedUnlock Requirements
Targeting Software UpgradeDeployment time for Orbital Stratagems is reduced by one second.Orbital Gatling Barrage
Orbital Walking Barrage
Orbital EMS Strike
Orbital Gas Strike
Orbital Railcannon Strike
Orbital Smoke Strike
Orbital Airburst Strike
Orbital Laser
Orbital Precision Strike
Orbital 380MM HE Barrage
Orbital 120MM HE Barrage
60 Common Samples (Green)
Nuclear RadarEnemy ping radius is increased by 50 meters on the minimap.N/ATargeting Software Upgrade Ship Module

80 Common Samples (Green)

40 Rare Samples (Orange)
Power SteeringSteering during Hellpod deployment is improved.N/ANuclear Radar Ship Module

80 Common Samples (Green)

80 Rare Samples (Orange)

10 Super Samples (Pink)

Engineer Bay Ship Modules

Ship ModuleEffectStratagems impactedUnlock Requirements
Synthetic SupplementationCooldown for Sentry, Emplacement, and Resupply Stratagems are reduced by 10%.Shield Generator Relay
EMS Mortar Relay
Rocket Sentry
Gatling Sentry
Tesla Tower
Mortar Sentry
Anti-Personnel Minefield
Machine Gun Sentry
Autocannon Sentry
Incendiary Mines
HMG Emplacement
60 Common Samples (Green)

10 Rare Samples (Orange)
Advanced ConstructionIncreases the health of Sentry Stratagems by 50%EMS Mortar Sentry
Rocket Sentry
Gaitling Sentry
Tesla Tower
Mortar Sentry
Machine Gun Sentry
Autocannon Sentry
Synthetic Supplementation Ship Module

80 Common Samples (Green)

60 Rare Samples (Orange)

5 Super Samples (Pink)
Rapid Launch SystemDeployment time for Emplacement Stratagems is removed.Shield Generator Relay
Tesla Tower
Anti-Personnel Minefield
Incendiary Mines
HMG Emplacement
Advance Construction Ship Module

80 Common Samples (Green)

80 Rare Samples (Orange)

10 Super Samples (Pink)

Robotics Workshop Ship Modules

Ship ModuleEffectStratagems impactedUnlock Requirements
Dynamic TrackingDeployment time for all Sentry Stratagems is reduced.EMS Mortar Sentry
Rocket Sentry
Gatling Sentry
Mortar Sentry
Machine Gun Sentry
Autocannon Sentry
60 Common Samples (Green)

20 Rare Samples (Orange)
Shock Absorption GelAmmo for all Sentry Stratagems is increased by 50%.EMS Mortar Sentry
Rocket Sentry

Gatling Sentry
Mortar Sentry
Machine Gun Sentry
Autocannon Sentry
Dynamic Tracking Ship Module

80 Common Samples (Green)

40 Rare Samples (Orange)

5 Super Samples (Pink)
High-Quality LubricantSentries will rotate toward newer targets quickly.EMS Mortar Sentry
Rocket Sentry
Gatling Sentry
Mortar Sentry
Machine Gun Sentry
Autocannon Sentry
Shock Absorption Gel Ship Module

80 Common Samples (Green)

80 Rare Samples (Orange)

10 Super Samples (Pink)
An image of Helldivers 2 gameplay.
These Ship Modules should make Automatons a little less traumatizing.

Hopefully, these Ship Modules will help in your efforts to spread glorious democracy throughout the galaxy. Please remember to report any seditious statements to the contrary to your local Democracy Officer.

For all the stalwart champions of Super Earth who don’t have treason in their hearts, check out our Helldivers 2 guides to make sure you do your part to the fullest.

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About The Author

Ethan Dean is a Staff Writer on the Australian Dexerto team. He graduated from RMIT with a Bachelors Degree in Journalism and has been freelance writing in the gaming space ever since. His favorite game is the third-person, open world flavor of the month and when he doesn't have a controller in his hands, there's a paintbrush in them. He's a self-described Warhammer nerd and a casual DnD player too. You can contact Ethan at ethan.dean@dexerto.com