Armor is a purely cosmetic appearance option typically consisting of a helmet, body armor and cape. Most armors are unlocked when the player reaches certain Ranks, while some are awarded for participation in Galactic Campaigns and others are made available immediately after purchase of the relevant DLC.
Tactical
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The standard issue Helldiver outfit, available to all players regardless of rank.
Three alternate cape designs (Combat, Drop School and Operator) are also available at any rank.
Desert
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Unlocked when the player reaches rank 3.
Woodland
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Unlocked when the player reaches rank 6.
Arctic
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Unlocked when the player reaches rank 9.
Black Ops
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The body armor and helmet are unlocked when the player reaches rank 20; the cape is unlocked at rank 23.
Veteran
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Awarded to players who have participated in an unsuccessful Galactic Campaign or reached rank 25.
Volcanic
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Unlocked when the player reaches rank 27.
Heroic
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The body armor, helmet and cape are unlocked when the player reaches ranks 28, 29 and 30 respectively.
Admiral
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Unlocked when the player reaches rank 50.
Ceremonial
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Awarded to players who have participated in a successful Galactic Campaign.
Faction Specific Capes
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The Bug Ecologist, Cyborg Peacekeeper and Illuminate Negotiator capes are awarded to players upon completion of a "Helldive" (level 12 difficulty) planet against their respective enemy faction.
Assault
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Made available to all players, for free on 3rd March 2016, to mark the one year anniversary of Helldivers' release.
Liberty Cape
Made available to all players, for free on 26th October 2016, to celebrate Liberty Day.
Community Cape
Given as a reward to outstanding individuals who have participated in - or helped out - the Helldivers community in various ways. Whether that be reporting bugs, guiding new recruits, winning competitions or actively participating and engaging in forum discussions, these individuals can now be distinguished from other recruits.
Ranger
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Available as part of the Ranger Pack DLC.
Commando
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Available as part of the Commando Pack or Reinforcement Pack DLC.
Defender
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Available as part of the Defender Pack or Reinforcement Pack DLC.
Support
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Available as part of the Support Pack or Reinforcement Pack DLC.
Demolitionist
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Available as part of the Demolitionist Pack or Reinforcement Pack 2 DLC.
Hazard Ops
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Available as part of the Hazard Ops Pack or Reinforcement Pack 2 DLC.
Pilot
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Available as part of the Pilot Pack or Reinforcement Pack 2 DLC.
Specialist
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Available as part of the Specialist Pack DLC.
All-Terrain
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Available as part of the Terrain Specialist Pack DLC.
Precision Expert
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Available as part of the Precision Expert Pack DLC.