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Hellpods and etiquette? Who would have guessed there were any rules there, right? Well, seasoned Helldivers 2 players know that the hellpod you choose actually tells a lot about you, and if you want your team to like you, you need to follow one explicit rule of etiquette. Intrigued? Let’s dive right into it!
Which Hellpod do You Pick in Helldivers 2?
Think about it, everyone has a hellpod they prefer. You could easily get in any one of them, but for some unknown reason, one will be more appealing than the others. Naturally, Helldivers decided to explore that topic further.
One player, Consistent-Fudge4849, asked the community to share their preferred hellpod. They marked them from left to right (1 being the leftmost, 4 being the rightmost). The OP shared that they always went for hellpod 2.
It seems that the majority of players prefer hellpod 2. Truth be told, we also absent-mindedly go for 2. Funnily enough, no one seems to know what’s so appealing about this hellpod. Some choose it to “assert dominance”, others call it “a driver’s seat”.
One player, CombTop17, stated: “2. If you’re on my ship and steal my pod, I will stand disapprovingly over it until you get out and I have absolutely no idea why”. That’s absolutely hilarious, we’d love to be on that ship.
The second most popular hellpod is number 3. For some reason, this one is known as “cozy town”. Many players explained hellpod 3 was the first one they used, and they just continued using it, as it “just feels right”.
One noble Helldiver, Shirdis, noted: “2 & 3. I don’t want the late boarders to walk the extra step away from the hub, so I save them from taking that step”. Let’s be honest, that’s simply adorable and quite thoughtful.
Hellpod 4 seems to be the least popular among Helldivers. It’s usually reserved for latecomers, players who instantly go right, and those who don’t care about which hellpod they’ll occupy.
Great Players Follow Etiquette
So, what is the unspoken hellpod etiquette in Helldivers 2? You may have noticed that we haven’t mentioned hellpod 1 yet. Well, it seems that many Helldivers believe that this hellpod is reserved for the host.
Pupienus_Maximus stated: “1 is the property of the ship owner. From there it is a free for all”. LethalContagion added: “If it’s my ship, or I’m the highest level in the lobby, 1 or 4. If it’s someone else’s ship and I’m not the highest, 2 or 3”.
Of course, some Helldivers will say that hellpod 2 is for the host. Some hosts even noted they prefer a different hellpod. It all boils down to personal preference. However, players agreed that the host should get to pick first. Be a good teammate, and let your host pick first.
So, dear Helldiver, get to your hellpod! We’ve rested enough, now it’s time to spill some oil. The current Major Order is quite demanding, and the future is still uncertain. We’ll meet you on Zosma. For Liberty and Super Earth.