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

Helldivers 2 Ship ModulesArrowhead Game Studios

Helldivers 2’s Ship Modules are a fantastic way to bolster your bug-busting and robot wrecking, but they all have a number of unlock requirements you’ll have to get past if you want to utilize their power.

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 were unable to keep up with the demand when it released.

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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.

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An image of a Bile Titan in Helldivers 2 gameplay.Arrowhead Game Studios
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.StalwartRailgunLaser CannonGrenade LauncherMachine GunFlamethrowerAnti-Materiel Rifle60 Common Samples (Green)
Streamlined Request ProcessSupport Weapons have a 10% decreased cooldown on Stratagems.StalwartAutocannonRailgunLaser CannonArc ThrowerSpearGrenade LauncherMachine GunFlamethrowerRecoilless RifleAnti-Materiel RifleExpendable Anti-TankDonation Access License Ship Module80 Common Samples (Green)40 Rare Samples (Orange)
Hand CartsAll Backpack stratagems have a cooldown of 10%.Shield Generator PackGuard DogBallistic Shield BackpackSupply PackGuard Dog RoverJump PackStreamlined Request Process Ship Module80 Common Samples (Green)60 Rare Samples (Orange)5 Super Samples (Pink)
Superior Packing MethodologyResupply Stratagem boxes refill Support Weapons with the maximum number of carriable magazines.ResupplyHand Carts Ship Module150 Common Samples (Green)150 Rare Samples (Orange)15 Super Samples (Pink)20,000 Requisition
Payroll Management SystemReduces reload time for all Support weapons by 10%.All Support weapons200 Common Samples (Green)200 Rare Samples (Orange)20 Super Samples (Pink)30,000 Requisition

Orbital Cannon Ship Modules

Ship ModuleEffectStratagems impactedUnlock Requirements
Exploding SchrapnelDamage falloff from orbital Stratagems explosions reduces damage.Orbital Walking BarrageOrbital Railcannon StrikeOrbital Airburst StrikeOrbital Precision StrikeOrbital 380MM HE BarrageOrbital 120MM HE Barrage100 Common Samples (Green)
More GunsBarrage orbitals can fire one additional salvo per barrage.Orbital Gatling BarrageOrbital Walking BarrageOrbital 380MM HE BarrageOrbital 120MM HE Barrage80 Common Samples (Green)60 Rare Samples (Orange)
Zero-G Breech LoadingOrbital stratagems have a 10% reduced cooldown.Orbital Gatling BarrageOrbital Walking BarrageOrbital EMS StrikeOrbital Gas StrikeOrbital Railcannon StrikeOrbital Smoke StrikeOrbital Airbust StrikeOrbital LaserOrbital Precision StrikeOrbital 380MM HE BarrageOrbital 120MM HE Barrage80 Common Samples (Green)80 Rare Samples (Orange)10 Super Samples (Pink)
Atmospheric MonitoringOrbital HE barrage spread reduced by 15%.Orbital 380 MM HE BarrageOrbital 120MM HE Barrage200 Common Samples (Green)150 Rare Samples (Orange)15 Super Samples (Pink)25,000 Requisition
High Density ExplosivesIncreases the damage radius on explosions caused by Orbital Stratagems by 10%.Orbital Walking BarrageOrbital Precision StrikeOrbital 380 MM HE BarrageOrbital 120MM HE Barrage250 Common Samples (Green)200 Rare Samples (Orange)20 Super Samples (Pink)35,000 Requisition

Hangar Ship Modules

Ship ModuleEffectStratagems impactedUnlock Requirements
Liquid-Ventilated CockpitThe cooldown time for Eagle stratagems is reduced by 50%.Eagle 500KG BombEagle AirstrikeEagle Strafing RunEagle Smoke StrikeEagle Cluster BombEagle Napalm AirstrikeEagle 110MM Rocket Pods80 Common Samples (Green)
Pit Crew Hazard PayEagle Rearm time is reduced by 20%.Eagle 500KG BombEagle AirstrikeEagle Strafing RunEagle Smoke StrikeEagle Cluster BombEagle Napalm AirstrikeEagle 110MM Rocket Pods80 Common Samples (Green)40 Rare Samples (Orange)
Expanded Weapons BayThe number of Eagle Stratagem uses is increased by 1 per Rearm.Eagle 500KG BombEagle AirstrikeEagle Strafing RunEagle Smoke StrikeEagle Cluster BombEagle Napalm AirstrikeEagle 110MM Rocket Pods80 Common Samples (Green)80 Rare Samples (Orange)10 Super Samples (Pink)
XXL Weapons BayEagle Stratagems that drop multiple bombs will drop 1 additional bomb.Eagle AirstrikeEagle Smoke StrikeEagle Cluster BombEagle Napalm Airstrike150 Common Samples (Green)150 Rare Samples (Orange)15 Super Samples (Pink)25,000 Requisition
Advanced Crew TrainingEagle Rearm cooldown further reduced by 10% if called in while Eagle uses still remain.Eagle 500KG BombEagle AirstrikeEagle Strafing RunEagle Smoke StrikeEagle Cluster BombEagle Napalm AirstrikeEagle 110MM Rocket Pods200 Common Samples (Green)250 Rare Samples (Orange)25 Super Samples (Pink)30,000 Requisition
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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 BarrageOrbital Walking BarrageOrbital EMS StrikeOrbital Gas StrikeOrbital Railcannon StrikeOrbital Smoke StrikeOrbital Airburst StrikeOrbital LaserOrbital Precision StrikeOrbital 380MM HE BarrageOrbital 120MM HE Barrage60 Common Samples (Green)
Nuclear RadarEnemy ping radius is increased by 50 meters on the minimap.N/A80 Common Samples (Green)40 Rare Samples (Orange)
Power SteeringSteering during Hellpod deployment is improved.N/A80 Common Samples (Green)80 Rare Samples (Orange)10 Super Samples (Pink)
Enhanced CombustionFire damage from Stratagems increased by 25%FlamethrowerEagle Napalm AirstrikeIncendiary Mines200 Common Samples (Green)150 Rare Samples (Orange)15 Super Samples (Pink)25,000 Requisition
Morale AugmentationReduces cooldown time for all Stratagems by 5%All Stratagems250 Common Samples (Green)200 Rare Samples (Orange)20 Super Samples (Pink)35,000 Requisitions

Engineer Bay Ship Modules

Ship ModuleEffectStratagems impactedUnlock Requirements
Synthetic SupplementationCooldown for Sentry, Emplacement, and Resupply Stratagems are reduced by 10%.Shield Generator RelayEMS Mortar RelayRocket SentryGatling SentryTesla TowerMortar SentryAnti-Personnel MinefieldMachine Gun SentryAutocannon SentryIncendiary MinesHMG Emplacement60 Common Samples (Green)10 Rare Samples (Orange)
Advanced ConstructionIncreases the health of Sentry Stratagems by 50%EMS Mortar SentryRocket SentryGaitling SentryTesla TowerMortar SentryMachine Gun SentryAutocannon Sentry80 Common Samples (Green)60 Rare Samples (Orange)5 Super Samples (Pink)
Rapid Launch SystemDeployment time for Emplacement Stratagems is removed.Shield Generator RelayTesla TowerAnti-Personnel MinefieldIncendiary MinesHMG Emplacement80 Common Samples (Green)80 Rare Samples (Orange)10 Super Samples (Pink)
Circuit ExpansionLightning Arcs, fired from weapons and turrets, jump to one additional enemy.Arc ThrowerTesla Tower200 Common Samples (Green)150 Rare Samples (Orange)20 Super Samples (Pink)20,000 Requisition
Streamlined Launch ProcessAll Support Weapon Stratagems launch immediately once called in, reducing overall deployment time.All Support Weapons250 Common Samples (Green)200 Rare Samples (Orange)25 Super Samples (Pink)30,000 Requisition

Robotics Workshop Ship Modules

Ship ModuleEffectStratagems impactedUnlock Requirements
Dynamic TrackingDeployment time for all Sentry Stratagems is reduced.EMS Mortar SentryRocket SentryGatling SentryMortar SentryMachine Gun SentryAutocannon Sentry60 Common Samples (Green)20 Rare Samples (Orange)
Shock Absorption GelAmmo for all Sentry Stratagems is increased by 50%.EMS Mortar SentryRocket SentryGatling SentryMortar SentryMachine Gun SentryAutocannon Sentry80 Common Samples (Green)40 Rare Samples (Orange)5 Super Samples (Pink)
High-Quality LubricantSentries will rotate toward newer targets quickly.EMS Mortar SentryRocket SentryGatling SentryMortar SentryMachine Gun SentryAutocannon Sentry80 Common Samples (Green)80 Rare Samples (Orange)10 Super Samples (Pink)
Blast AbsorptionSentries take 50% less damage from explosions.EMS Mortar SentryRocket SentryGatling SentryMortar SentryMachine Gun SentryAutocannon SentryTesla Tower150 Common Samples (Green)150 Rare Samples (Orange)20 Super Samples (Pink)25,000 Requisition
Cross-platform CompatibilityMortar Sentries prioritize fire at marked targets.EMS Mortal SentryMortar Sentry250 Common Samples (Green)200 Rare Samples (Orange)30 Super Samples (Pink)35,000 Requisition
An image of Helldivers 2 gameplay.Arrowhead Game Studios
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.

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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