Helldivers 2 Secondary Weapon tier list with the best pistols and melee weapons

This secondary weapon tier list highlights standout sidearms in Helldivers 2. The Grenade Pistol is among the most versatile: it fires a single grenade that excels at thinning groups and destroying bug nests, bot fabricators, and squid warp ships, though its ammo is very limited.

For heavy-hitting options, the Ultimatum is a small launcher that fires an incredibly powerful explosive capable of vaporizing many enemies and some structures, but it suffers from poor range, scarce ammo, and the need to aim upward to avoid self-damage. Revolver-style choices include the Senator, which offers heavy armor penetration at the cost of small capacity and slow reload, and the Talon, an energy counterpart with great accuracy and a heatsink that prevents spamming.

The Loyalist brings explosive plasma power similar to a pocket Purifier.

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