Although the war against the invaders is best fought with friends, it is still possible to attempt solo operations in Arrowhead Game Studios' Helldivers 2. The caveat is that players will no longer be able to count on others to complement their build, and survivability becomes an even more important aspect of your loadout. Thankfully, there are quite a few good options in the arsenal to consider.
While it will be easier to go up against cannon fodder, the idea is to be able to take down more threatening enemies like the Hulk, tanks, or the Bile Titan by your lonesome. For those hoping to do just that and still come out on top, this guide on the best solo build in Helldivers 2 will be very handy.
Helldivers 2: All Sentries and When to Use Them
Make the most out of the Sentries in Helldivers 2 and let them do the heavy lifting.
Best Solo Build Helldivers 2
The idea of attempting a mission on your own will require a change in approach. The priority will no longer be on clearing all the objectives on a map like nests and the like, but rather, to pick your battles wisely and know when to retreat. There will still be opportunities to take down critical targets as you travel across the map, but knowing when not to engage will be the wise choice.
This build will fulfill all of those conditions, but as it will require several pieces of late-game gear, there is still much XP farming and resource gathering that needs to be done to unlock the requisite equipment. Here's the suggested build for the best solo experience in Helldivers 2:
- Primary Weapon:
R-63CS Diligence Counter Sniper/
SG-225 Breaker - Secondary Weapon:
P-19 Redeemer - Armor: Light Armor
- Stratagems:
AX/LAS-5 "Guard Dog" Rover, 
RS-422 Railgun, 
Eagle Cluster Bomb, 
A/AC-8 Autocannon Sentry
Both of the primary weapons here boast high damage but require some finesse in use. Always keep an eye out on your ammo reserves, and never go into a battle unprepared. In desperate times, the Redeemer Pistol can certainly buy players more time to escape. The light armor is designed for more stamina and speed, which is what players will need to make a quick escape and set up traps for enemies.
At the same time, the automated robot companion will take care of the smaller enemies for you, whereas the Eagle Cluster Bomb can be used against crowds. The Railgun and Autocannon Sentry will then be used for larger targets that require sustained damage to bring down.
Other options to consider will be more Sentries to help out with defending, while the Guard Dog rover could be switched out for a personal ballistics shield for more survivability. Weapons can also be tweaked to your liking, although the Breaker is undoubtedly one of the best options for players both in teams and alone.
