Helldivers 2: All titles and how to get them

You don't want to be a Cadet forever, right?

Helldiver putting on his helmet in Helldivers 2 opening PSA
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If you’re looking to prove your worth as a Helldiver and reach ranks far higher than Cadet, then here is everything you need to know about all titles in Helldivers 2.

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How to get titles in Helldivers 2

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There are 23 titles in Helldivers 2. You and everyone else playing Helldivers 2 for the first time will start with their Helldiver career as a Cadet. Your title coexists with your current level, where a new title is given to you by Command as a result of your bravery and commitment to the cause. As you level up, titles will be rewarded after passing every five levels until you reach level 50. Since Update 1.000.200, max level has increased to 150, giving players 10 more titles, unlocked every 10 levels.

Whether you live or die, you will always level up in Helldivers 2 so long as the mission objective is fulfilled. Here are all titles and how to unlock them in Helldivers 2:

  • Super Citizen: Exclusive to Helldiver 2 Super Citizen Edition
  • Viper Commando: Exclusive to Viper Commandos Warbond
  • Cadet: Default title when you start Helldivers 2
  • Space Cadet: Unlocks at level five
  • Sergeant: Unlocks at level 10
  • Master Sergeant: Unlocks at level 15
  • Chief: Unlocks at level 20
  • Space Chief Prime: Unlocks at level 25
  • Death Captain: Unlocks at level 30
  • Marshall: Unlocks at level 35
  • Star Marshall: Unlocks at level 40
  • Admiral: Unlocks at level 45
  • Skull Admiral: Unlocks at level 50
  • Fleet Admiral: Unlocks at level 60
  • Admirable Admiral: Unlocks at level 70
  • Commander: Unlocks at level 80
  • Galactic Commander: Unlocks at level 90
  • Hell Commander: Unlocks at level 100
  • General: Unlocks at level 110
  • 5-Star General: Unlocks at level 120
  • 10-Star General: Unlocks at level 130
  • Private: Unlocks at level 140
  • Super Private: Unlocks at level 150

Regardless of your leveling-up method, you will naturally surpass your old rank by frequently completing missions. With the max level increased to 150, those who want to unlock every Stratagem and title should complete as many missions as they can on the hardest difficulty they can manage.

Titles are similar to ranks in Lethal Company. They specifically show other players what level you are. As you level up and unlock each title, you can easily switch between your new titles whenever you fancy a change.

How to change titles in Helldivers 2

Title tab in Helldivers 2 Armory
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For those who fancy a change or want to show off their newly received rank, simply head over to the Armory inside your Super Destroyer. Go to the Character tab, scroll, and click on Title. All of your accumulated titles by flying through the Helldivers 2 levels will show here. Click equip on your new title.

Your new title won’t immediately show unless you manually change it in the Armory. When you achieve Skull Admiral, there is nothing stopping you from switching to another title if you prefer one over the other. Remember that titles are simply used for cosmetic purposes and do absolutely nothing for you (aside from showing off your dedication to the Super Earth).

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