Helldivers 2 Legendary Warbond Aug 12: Astra Gear

Helldivers 2 is getting its next themed content drop from the Warhammer 40K universe. Arrowhead Studios will release a Legendary Warbond on August 12 featuring Astra Militarum-inspired gear, including two new armor sets and a lineup of 40K weapons such as the Meltagun and Bolt Pistol.

Key takeaways

The next Legendary Warbond for Helldivers 2 launches on August 12.
Astra Militarum is the focus, with two armor sets: Demo Trooper (heavy) and Sharpshooter (medium).
Both armor sets include the True Grit passive, improving Stratagem weapon ergonomics and reload speed.
The Warbond adds 40K weapons including a Meltagun support weapon, Meltamines, a Bolt Pistol secondary, and a Lasgun Marksman Rifle primary.
The showcase trailer highlights the Hot Shot Marksman rifle hitting multiple enemies and the Meltagun/Meltamine options proving strong against vehicles and heavily armored targets.

Legendary Warbond arrives with Astra Militarum armor

The Warhammer 40K crossover will bring Astra Militarum-themed equipment to Helldivers 2 with two new armor sets arriving as part of the Legendary Warbond. The Demo Trooper set is built as heavy armor, while the Sharpshooter set is medium armor.

Regardless of armor weight, both sets share the True Grit passive. True Grit is designed to make Stratagem weapons easier to handle by boosting ergonomics and speeding up reload times.

New 40K weapons include Meltagun, Bolt Pistol, and Lasgun Marksman Rifle

Alongside the armor, the Warbond includes multiple Warhammer 40K weapons and gear choices. The listed arsenal features a Meltagun support weapon, Meltamines, a Bolt Pistol secondary, and a Lasgun Marksman Rifle primary.

In the reveal trailer, the Hot Shot Marksman rifle is shown firing through multiple enemies in a single sequence. The Meltagun and Meltamine gear are also demonstrated as effective tools for dealing with vehicles and heavily armored foes.

While the crossover is part of Warhammer 40K’s broader “grimdark” setting, the weapon selection avoids several of the franchise’s most recognizable staples. The Warbond does not include bolters or chainswords, and it also contains no melee weapons at all.