Thanks to the ability to customize your weapons inHelldivers 2, you can now make your favorite weapon behave the way you want it to. Instead of grinding for Medals to buy new guns via the Warbonds, you can change certain guns to make them stronger than even the deadliest weapons in your arsenal.

In turn, the fights you get into against the Terminids, Automatons, and the Illuminate can be won more easily. Having a weapon that is almost one of a kind can get you immersed in the combat.

Player looking out of their ship in Helldivers 2. In the distance, there are other ships floating above a blue planet.

How To Level Up A Weapon

Altering your weapon is fairly streamlined in the game. Much like other shooters,you simply need to play Helldivers 2in order to level up your guns. However, to get the most out of this feature, there are a few things you need to go through.

First, this feature is only accessible toprimary weaponslike theLAS-17 Double-Edge Sickle. Next, you need toequip whichever weaponyou want to use; just take note that it is a primary gun.

Player shooting aliens in the distance in Helldivers 2. There is an orange light coming out from a substance infront of the player.

While customizing weapons works for the main firearm, you can’t change any special primary weapons you have. For example, if you own the StA-11 SMG or any other weapon from theKillzonecrossover event, those weapons cannot be modified. Meaning, the gun you use has to be from the main Helldivers 2 universe.

Once you’re all ready,you can head into any match against any faction.

Player looks onward at enemies as they approach him in Helldivers 2.

You should use the following methods to get the maximum amount of XP:

How To Customize A Weapon

Head to yourArmoryin the center of the ship. You’ll land on theloadout menuwhere you can change your entire kit before battle. In this menu, look for theWeaponry tab. It’ll be locatedat the top.

When you reach the Weaponry screen,it should already be in the Primary weapon section. If not, then navigateto the top left and select the Primary tab. From here, you can see all the modifiable weapons.

At the Armory menue with the primary weapon selected in Helldivers 2.

When you press theCustomize optionon the weapon you want, you’ll be taken to a new page showing every available attachment. If you’re starting,most will be locked behind levelsyou need to reach first.

However, even if you’re at the appropriate level for the attachment you want, you may need to spendRequisition Slipsto purchase the modification.

The AR-23P selected in the primary weapon section in Helldivers 2.

Once that’s done, you can freely swap in and out attachments you have, provided they are for the gun you’re using.

Additionally,cosmetic Patternsare also earned this way. They’ll be in theirrespective sectionfor the weapon you’re changing.

You’ll be able to have up to three configurations on the same weapon. It’s recommended you experiment with each attachment you get and save the ones you like in each loadout.

As mentioned, these attachmentswill change how the weapons behave. An underbarrel may alterhow much recoilthe weapon has, or a scope can change the speedat how fast you aim down sights. So, it’s important to look at those numbers when adding attachments.

Finally, not every weapon will offer thesame number of modifications. Some may onlyallow you to change the skin, while others might give youone or two options to change. Keep this crucial detail in mind as you customize your weapons.