Helldivers 2: How to Heal

Helldivers 2 is a thrilling third-person shooter set in a hostile world full of aliens and bugs. Playing as an elite soldier, or ‘Helldiver,’ your goal is to bring freedom to Super Earth which is threatened by evil aliens. The game stands out with its dark sense of humor, which adds a unique touch to its super intense gameplay.

Like most shooter games, Helldivers 2 is a multiplayer game where you can partner up with up to three friends and wreak havoc on the alien enemies. The game’s world is filled with tough enemies, so your health is bound to be depleted. Luckily, you can heal to restore your lost health and stay alive. For those who don’t know how to heal in Helldivers 2, here is how you can do it.

Updated March 6th, 2024 by Russ Boswell: As players make their way through the various difficulty tiers in Helldivers 2, enemies become more rampant and aggressive. Players may find themselves healing a lot more or needing to heal teammates more often. Thankfully, healing is pretty simple in Helldivers 2 but players will need to better understand how it works, how long it takes for the effect to activate, and how to gain more healing materials. To better showcase how to heal in Helldivers 2, the following guide has been updated with a companion video.

How to Heal in Helldivers 2

Healing in Helldivers 2 is pretty straightforward and easy. The primary method of healing is by stimming. All you have to do is press the up button on your D-pad. When you do so, your character will use an injection that will recover your health. In the game, players can carry up to four stims at a time. They instantly heal injuries and replenish your health, but they are available in a limited supply. Don’t worry though, as you can call for a resupply stratagem, but it’s better to use your stock sensibly.

How to Heal Other Players

The supply packs have limited stims, and if you are playing with your friends and sharing resources, the distribution among teammates will be restricted to two stims per player.

Given the nature of the game, it is quite possible for a teammate to run out of stims during a fight. The good news is that the game allows teammates to heal each other. So if one of your teammates has reached a critical health status, you can approach them and give them your stim. This can be done by pressing the “E” key if you’re playing on a PC or the X button if you are playing on a PS.

One helpful tip to make your stims last longer is to use them only when your health reaches a critical level. Hold off on healing for as long as possible, so your stims last longer without needing a restock. This ensures you have a stim when you really need it. That’s all you need to know about healing yourself or your teammates in Helldivers 2. Healing items are limited, so use them carefully.