How to Get Armor Piercing Rounds in Helldivers 2

Helldivers 2 is one of the few games that keeps players returning for more with each new update. Helldivers 2 has some of the best weapons, some of which do not get the attention they deserve, such as the AR-23C Liberator Concussive. However, players often struggle with getting armor-piercing rounds, especially when taking on armored enemy units.

There is no denying that Helldivers 2 severely lacks tutorials for new players to learn its features and mechanics, but some would argue that this is part of its charm. Whether this is the right approach is a separate debate. This guide will primarily focus on providing instructions regarding getting armor-piercing rounds in Helldivers 2, along with other useful information.

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Steps for Getting Armor Piercing Rounds in Helldivers 2

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Many players will be pleased to know they will not have to go out of their way to obtain armor-piercing rounds. In fact, all primary and secondary weapons in the game come with armor-piercing rounds, either Light or Medium Armor-Piercing Rounds. As you browse the Warbond Acquisition Center, you will encounter numerous weapons with the Light or Medium Armor Penetrating stat. The stats for each weapon can be found in the information tab.

While there are no primary or secondary weapons that come with a Heavy Armor Penetrating stat, there are some Supply Stratagems that can penetrate through heavy armor with ease, such as:

Autocannon
Spear
Railgun
Expendable Anti-Tank
Anti-Material Rifle
Grenade Launcher

Meanwhile, the following Orbital and Eagle Stratagems can also do tremendous damage against enemies with heavy armor:

What is the Point of Armor Piercing Rounds in Helldivers 2?

When you play at higher difficulties, you will face enemies with heavy armor, such as Chargers or Hulks. Normal weapons do little to no damage, which is why you will need to stick to weapons and Stratagems that can obliterate them within seconds before they can flank you and your team.