Helldivers 2 best items to buy with Medals in Democratic Detonation Warbond

Best items in Helldivers 2 Democratic Detonation Warbond

With a focus on explosive oomph, the Democratic Detonation Warbond fulfills the blast-heavy power fantasy of Helldivers protecting Super Earth. While Cutting Edge brought electric warfare into the mix, it’s nice to see Arrowhead Game Studios bring more flavor into their arsenal. After spending some time with its items, here are our top picks that are worth your Medals.

1 – GP-31 Grenade Pistol

• Cost: 60 Medals on page 3

This secondary weapon is easily the highlight of the new Warbond. With a new method to close down bug holes or stun enemies, firing the Grenade Pistol while moving will always feel like you’re in an action movie. You can also use it to open shipping containers to get Super Credits. Just remember that you have to reload between shots and that a resupply only grants two grenades. Picking this item also opens up the possibility of bringing non-explosive grenades along.

2 – R-36 Eruptor Rifle

• Cost: 60 Medals on page 2

An explosive bolt-action rifle, the Eruptor is quickly winning players over in the war against armored opponents. That’s because its explosive shrapnel deals damage in an area around them. And yes, friendly fire is still on the menu. It’s miles ahead of the other rifle in the Democratic Detonation Warbond. You can knock down Chargers in two hits with the ‘mini Autocannon.’ It’s also handy for clearing bug holes and fabricators. Helldivers have taken to pairing this rifle with the Stalwart stratagem to compensate for the Eruptor’s poor rate of fire.

3 – CB-9 Exploding Crossbow

• Cost: 80 Medals on page 3

Exploding Crossbows are always fun to have in sci-fi settings. This explosive weapon is great at providing crowd control against weaker mobs. Its firing arc and reload can take a while to get used to, though. And for some bizarre reason, it currently doesn’t chew through bug holes or fabricators while the Eruptor rifle can. You’ll also have to be mindful of how you move as this can affect your weapon’s trajectory.

4 – G-123 Thermite 

• Cost: 15 Medals on page 1

In theory, a grenade that sticks to enemies and melts armor is great. Unfortunately, players report that its damage-over-time effect is inconsistent and reportedly only works for the host. Others also note that it isn’t as effective against armored targets as they had hoped. Expect a swift patch to make it more effective in combat. But until then, stick to the regular High Explosive grenade.

5 – CE-07 Demolition Specialist

• Cost: 45 Medals on page 2

While players were hoping for new armor passives, the CE-07 Demolition Special brings the old Engineering Kit passive, lowering recoil when crouched and offering two more grenades to your loadout. As a Light armor variant, its mobility is great while tacking objectives and scouting out enemy squads.

6 – CE-27 Ground Breaker

• Cost: 18 Medals on page 1

This Medium armor variant has the Servo-Assisted armor passive, boosting limb health and throwing range. While this lets you throw grenades farther, the Grenade Pistol might nullify this advantage. Limb health is great as it lowers the risk of suffering injuries that hurt your aim and reload speeds.

7 – BR-14 Adjudicator

• Cost: 20 Medals on page 1

While the Adjudicator does offer armor penetration, the new marksman rifle shares the flaws of its predecessors. Despite its decent fire rate, it doesn’t do enough damage to justify its low ammo count. Players have taken to Reddit in protest, comparing it to a balloon that has enemies ridiculing you.

Helldivers 2 best items in Democratic Detonation FAQs

Can you refund purchases in Helldivers 2 Warbonds?

No, you cannot refund these to get your Medals back.

Is the Democratic Detonation Warbond worth it in Helldivers 2?

Yes, its explosive weapons can help you fight armored targets.