Ship modules in Helldivers 2 gate stratagems, armor, and weapons behind sample costs. Farming efficiently saves hours.
Sample types
- Common — drop from most mission types on lower difficulties.
- Rare — more common on Helldive and certain biomes.
- Super samples — tied to specific high-difficulty objectives and boss encounters.
Mission selection
Escort, Retrieve, and Exterminate missions on difficulty 6–7 balance speed and sample yield. Avoid missions with long travel segments unless they match your daily order bonus.
Squad composition
Run stratagems that speed clears — Eagle strikes, sentry packs, and fast mobility. Solo players should lower difficulty one step for better samples-per-hour.
When to buy instead of grind
If you need multiple modules at once, buying a max samples package often costs less time than 30+ repetitive runs.