Super Credits & Premium Warbonds

Understand Helldivers 2 Super Credits & Premium Warbonds. Learn how to earn them, their value, and how to spend them on weapons, armor, and cosmetics.

Super Credits are the premium currency in Helldivers 2, essential for acquiring the most desirable Warbonds and cosmetic items. Understanding how to earn them and their value is key to customizing your Helldiver and enhancing your progression. This guide explains Super Credits and the Premium Warbonds.

What are Super Credits?

Super Credits are the in-game premium currency of Helldivers 2. They are primarily used to purchase:

• Warbonds: These are battle pass-like progression systems that unlock new weapons, armor sets, capes, emotes, and other cosmetic items. The 'Cutting Edge' and 'Polar Patriots' Warbonds are examples.
• Cosmetic Items: Specific armor sets, capes, and emotes can sometimes be purchased directly with Super Credits from the in-game store.

How to Earn Super Credits

While Super Credits can be purchased with real money, they can also be earned through gameplay:

1. Finding Them in Missions: Super Credits are occasionally found in hidden caches or Points of Interest (POIs) on planets. Keep an eye out for their distinct icon on your minimap. These are rare but valuable finds.
2. Completing Warbonds: Each Warbond contains a set amount of Super Credits that you can earn by progressing through its tiers. By completing missions and earning Medals, you unlock these tiers and claim the Super Credits within.
3. Purchasing with Real Money: For those who wish to accelerate their acquisition of premium items, Super Credits can be bought in various packs from the in-game store or platform storefronts (e.g., Steam, PlayStation Store).

Understanding Warbonds

Warbonds are the primary way to spend Super Credits. They function as seasonal progression systems:

• Free Warbonds: Some Warbonds may be offered for free, allowing all players to access their content.
• Premium Warbonds: These require an upfront purchase of Super Credits. They offer a significantly larger and more diverse selection of rewards, including unique armor sets, powerful weapons, and exclusive cosmetics.
• Progression: Warbonds are progressed by earning Medals. Medals are awarded for completing missions, daily orders, and other in-game activities.
• Tiers/Pages: Warbonds are divided into pages or tiers. You must unlock earlier tiers to access later ones. Each tier contains a set of rewards.

Value and Strategic Spending

Super Credits are a finite resource earned through gameplay, so spending them wisely is important:

• Prioritize Warbonds: If you're interested in the weapons and armor within a specific Warbond, purchasing it is usually the most cost-effective way to get a large collection of items.
• Consider Your Playstyle: Look at the weapons and armor offered in a Warbond. Do they complement your preferred playstyle? For example, if you prefer heavy weapons, look for Warbonds that offer powerful anti-armor options.
• Cosmetics vs. Utility: While cosmetic items are purely for appearance, the weapons and armor unlocked through Warbonds can offer genuine gameplay advantages. Balance your desire for unique looks with the need for effective gear.
• Don't Hoard Indefinitely: While it's good to be strategic, don't be afraid to spend your earned Super Credits on a Warbond that genuinely excites you. The game is designed for ongoing engagement.

Example: Acquiring the 'Polar Patriots' Warbond

Let's say you've earned 1000 Super Credits through gameplay and finding them on missions. You decide to purchase the 'Polar Patriots' Premium Warbond, which costs 1000 Super Credits.

1. You access the Warbond in the game's menu.
2. You begin playing missions and earning Medals.
3. As you spend Medals to unlock tiers, you gain access to new armor sets (like the Arctic Ranger armor), new weapons (such as the AR-61 Tenderizer), capes, and emotes.
4. You also find that the Warbond contains an additional 250 Super Credits within its tiers, which you can save for the next Warbond or spend on other items.

Super Credits are a valuable reward for your service to Super Earth. Use them wisely to enhance your Helldiver's arsenal and style, and continue to spread Managed Democracy across the galaxy!