In Helldivers 2, everyone begins at the Trivial level, aiming to progress to the toughest difficulty tiers for optimal rewards. However, selecting the desired challenge isn’t as straightforward, and I’ll detail how it operates in this guide.
How do Difficulty Levels Work in Helldivers 2?
Helldivers 2 offers nine difficulty levels on the Galactic War table, categorized into three tiers. Each tier varies in enemy difficulty and sample availability. From Trivial to Medium, only common samples are found across the map.
Playing solo beyond medium difficulty is highly challenging due to the game’s emphasis on squad gameplay. Utilizing Quickplay or forming a squad is strongly recommended, especially for accessing higher-tier samples.
All Difficulty Levels in Helldivers 2
- Trivial – Tier 1
- Easy
- Medium
- Challenging – Tier 2
- Hard
- Extreme
- Suicide Mission – Tier 3
- Impossible
- Helldive
While missions remain consistent across difficulties, objective density and rewards increase, allowing continued play on lower difficulties in the Galactic War.
How to Unlock Difficulties in Helldivers 2
To unlock higher difficulties, complete a Galactic War mission at your current highest difficulty. For instance, completing a mission on Easy unlocks the Medium option, progressing up to the final Helldive setting.
Higher challenges offer the opportunity for more Warbond Medals, enhancing the gameplay experience.
