In the chaos of spreading managed democracy across the galaxy, staying alive becomes a priority when samples and mission objectives are on the line. Helldivers 2 offers plenty of ways to turn aliens into liberty-loving corpses, but Arrowhead took a different approach with the P-11 Stim Pistol, introducing the game’s first dedicated healing weapon.
Unlike the typical arsenal of freedom-dispensing firearms, this revolver-style secondary weapon fires healing darts at your teammates instead of enemies. But in a game where every loadout choice matters, is giving up your backup gun for a healing tool actually worth it?
Should You Use the Stim Pistol in Helldivers 2?
Yes, the P-11 Stim Pistol absolutely deserves a spot in your Helldivers 2 arsenal—especially if you’re running high-difficulty missions with a coordinated squad. While it can’t deal damage, its ability to heal teammates from a distance creates opportunities that no other weapon in the game can match.
The Stim Pistol shines brightest when one player commits to a support role. Each dart restores roughly 33-40% of a teammate’s health, and multiple darts stack their effects rather than just refreshing the duration. This means you can rapidly boost a teammate’s health before they charge into a swarm of Terminids or get up close and personal with even the scariest Illuminate ambush.
What makes this weapon particularly valuable is its synergy with certain equipment. Pairing it with the Med-Kit passive and Experimental Infusion booster transforms it from a simple healing tool into a combat multiplier, granting teammates damage reduction and increased speed on top of the health regeneration.
The biggest challenge with the Stim Pistol isn’t deciding whether to use it, but mastering its quirks. The darts travel at 200 m/s—fast, but not instant—making it tricky to hit moving teammates at a distance. Your best opportunities come when allies are reloading, operating terminals, or recovering from a dive.
Communication makes all the difference here. A quick “stand still for healing” over voice chat prevents the awkward dance of trying to hit a teammate who thinks you’re attempting friendly fire. Remember, you’re not just healing—you’re enabling your squad to push harder objectives with confidence. And this is the kind of teamplay that the game needs more of, not less.
For Super Earth’s freedom to truly flourish, sometimes one Helldiver must sacrifice raw firepower for the greater good. After all, what’s more democratic than ensuring every citizen gets an equal chance at survival?
Have you tried the P-11 Stim Pistol in your loadout? Share your experiences and tactics in the comments below!
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