The Scope of Authority Premium Warbond launches in Helldivers 2 on October 20. Arrowhead Game Studios revealed the drop on the PlayStation Blog on October 13, adding four weapons, the G-11 Caltrops stratagem, two armor sets, a passive, an emote, and a title. The Warbond is built around long-range rifles and stealth, headlined by a dedicated bolt-action sniper primary.
Updated: October 13, 2026.
Scope of Authority contents
| Item | What it does |
|---|---|
| R-40 Sightliner | Primary bolt-action sniper rifle with armor-piercing rounds and long-range precision |
| P-44 Mist | One-handed machine pistol built for compact carry |
| AMW-20 Apex | Backpack-fed anti-materiel rifle with assisted reload |
| LAS-44 Nova | LAS energy rifle with infinite ammo and a thermal projectile after a short charge |
| G-11 Caltrops | Thrown stratagem scattering proximity-detonated submunitions that slow and stun |
The four weapons and the stratagem form one long-range loadout. Pick a target with the Sightliner, keep enemies off you with the Mist, and switch to the Apex or the Nova for heavier targets.
The weapons in detail
The R-40 Sightliner is the loadout’s centerpiece, a bolt-action primary built to balance stability and power for long-range shots. The P-44 Mist covers the close-quarters gap when enemies close in. For the biggest targets, the AMW-20 Apex is a backpack-fed anti-materiel rifle with assisted reload; Arrowhead calls it far from subtle, and few enemies survive an assault from it.
Energy-weapon players get the LAS-44 Nova, the newest entry in the LAS series. It has infinite ammo like other LAS weapons and fires a high-precision, non-explosive thermal projectile after a short charge cycle, and a new optimization routine improves cooldown so it keeps firing longer. The G-11 Caltrops stratagem scatters proximity-detonated submunitions that slow and stun groups, setting up the long-range follow-up for whichever rifle you bring.
Armor sets and the Stationary Shroud passive
The SS-33 Mimetic Marshal light armor borrows from old ghillie suits, using light-diffusing netting and adaptive fiber so players can blend into cover. It pairs with the Mimetic Mesh cape and player card. The SS-15 Focal Point medium armor adds integrated adaptive camouflage and optics behind an asymmetrical visor, and pairs with the Boundary Banner cape and player card.
Both armors carry the Stationary Shroud passive, which reduces weapon sway and detection range by mimicking foliage concealment while crouched or prone, so marksmen can hold position without being spotted. The Marshal suits players who camp one vantage point, while the Focal Point fits squads that keep moving between shots.
Emote, title, and how to unlock
The Warbond also adds the Manual Ballistic Projection emote and the Longshot title. As a Premium Warbond, it requires the base game, Super Credits, and game progression to unlock. Owning the base game alone does not automatically unlock this Premium Warbond. That follows Helldivers 2’s established Premium Warbond structure, so the drop is paid; once purchased, everything inside is earned through the Warbond’s progression track.
Arrowhead’s announcement is published on the PlayStation Blog. Scope of Authority follows the Ironclad Democracy Warbond and the Devoid of Liberty update.
