Helldivers 2 best ship names – How to change your ship name

Want the best ship names in Helldivers 2? The Destroyer is a helpful ally in Helldivers 2, dropping stratagems when needed and dishing out some serious damage. Here’s how you can rename it in the game and our recommendations for what you should name it.

For more on the game, check out our Helldivers 2 weapon tier list and best armor.

Best ship names in Helldivers 2

Helldivers 2 lets you mix and match two columns of words to name your Destroyer spaceship. While this might sound like a constraint, players have been able to create some incredible names this way. Some of them also pay homage to iconic sci-fi franchises. Here are our best ship names in Helldivers 2:

• Hammer of Dawn (from the Gears of War games)
• Founding Father of Audacity
• Hammer of War (from the Warhammer 40K novels)
• Emperor of Steel
• Star of War (referring to Star Wars)
• Dawn of the Constitution
• Princess of Twilight (from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess videogame)
• Precursor of Mercy
• Wings of Liberty (from the StarCraft 2 videogame)
• Defender of Humankind
• Knight of Honor (from the Knights of Honor videogame)
• Mother of Mercy
• Citizen of the Stars (from the Star Citizen videogame)
• Bringer of Destruction
• Prophet of Truth (from Halo)
• Banner of Dawn
• Sword of Destiny (from The Witcher books)
• Whisper of the State
• Dawn of War (from the Warhammer 40K game)
• Citizen of Starlight

How to rename your ship in Helldivers 2

Head over to the Ship Management terminal on your ship and press the ‘Change Ship Name’ option to change your ship name in Helldivers 2. This is applicable for both PS5 and PC players. You can find this right after you defrost and enter your ship. Use any of the four adjacent monitors to access this menu. Press ‘Apply Name’ once you’re done and your ship will get a new title etched on its hull. You can see this whenever the game starts and when you drop towards planets in a Hellpod.

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Customize your ship with a new name to distinguish it from ally ships

Since you’ll always end up in the squad leader’s ship, there’s no harm in changing its name once in a while to surprise guests.

While this naming interface does mean that there’s a chance that other ships can share the same name, it does offer some neat combinations. If you spot a Precursor of Mercy, feel free to high-five the Helldiver within.

That covers how to change your ship name in the game. If you want to get better at bug-slaying, check out our Helldivers 2 tips and tricks as well as our how to level up fast guide. The Cutting Edge Warbond just dropped so get back to your ship and serve some democracy.

Helldivers 2 change ship name FAQs

Is there any limit on how often you can change ship names in Helldivers 2?

No, you can change it an unlimited number of times.

Can you use any name for your ship in Helldivers 2?

No, you can only form it from predetermined words.