Helldivers 2 doesn’t just throw you into random battles—it gives you purpose through its unique order system. Whether you’re a fresh recruit or a battle-hardened veteran, knowing the difference between Major Orders and Personal Orders can mean the difference between efficient medal-earning and wasting precious time shooting at the wrong enemies.
These orders aren’t just arbitrary missions; they’re Arrowhead’s clever way of directing the flow of the galactic war while giving individual players goals to chase. Let’s break down what each order type means for your helldivin’ career and how to balance them for maximum democratic efficiency.
Helldivers 2 Major Order explained
Major Orders in Helldivers 2 are essentially Super Earth’s call to arms—community-wide objectives that require the collective effort of all active Helldivers. These aren’t solo missions you can knock out in an afternoon; they’re massive campaigns that shape the entire narrative of the Galactic War.
Behind these orders is the mysterious J.O.E.L, essentially the game’s dungeon master, who watches player actions and adjusts the galactic war accordingly. Think of Major Orders as Joel’s way of herding thousands of trigger-happy Helldivers toward a common goal.
Major Orders typically include objectives like:
- Liberating strategic planets from enemy control.
- Defending key Super Earth territories until reinforcements arrive.
- Exterminating specific numbers of enemy forces across sectors.
- Successfully defending multiple planets simultaneously.
- Gathering critical research samples from hostile environments.
- Reclaiming more planets than are lost to a specific enemy faction.
Helldivers 2 Personal Order explained
While Major Orders focus on the collective, Personal Orders are all about you, soldier! These daily challenges refresh every 24 hours and provide immediate rewards upon completion.
Personal Orders are perfect for players who want structured goals during their play sessions. They’re also an excellent way to push yourself outside your comfort zone by encouraging you to try different weapons or tackle specific enemies you might otherwise avoid.
Common Personal Orders include:
- Successfully extracting with 15 rare samples.
- Eliminating 60 Automaton Devastators.
- Killing X enemies with Y weapon.
- Completing three missions on difficulty level 7 or higher.
Personal Order vs Major Order: Which one should you prioritize in Helldivers 2
High Command would certainly expect you to put Super Earth’s needs above your own selfish desires for medals. But let’s be realistic—those Personal Orders expire in 24 hours, while Major Orders typically run for days.
The smart Helldiver looks for overlap. For example, if the current Major Order is liberating a planet from Automaton control, and your Personal Order requires Devastator kills, you’ve got perfect alignment! Grab your favorite anti-tank weapon and contribute to both causes simultaneously.
Unfortunately, the stars don’t always align so neatly. When your Personal Order sends you bug-hunting while the Major Order focuses on bot-stomping, you’re faced with a true democratic dilemma. The most efficient approach is to knock out your Personal Order first (they’re quicker), then dedicate your remaining playtime to the greater good.
What’s your approach to balancing these orders? Do you prioritize personal glory or the collective war effort? Share your strategies in the comments below!
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