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Context: Post-September Update (Into the Unjust & Dust Devils Warbond)
To ground the guide properly, let’s clarify the timeline:
- The Into the Unjust update launched September 2, 2025. It introduced new content—such as underground zones, varied mission types, and fresh enemy variants—that can influence medal strategies.
- The Dust Devils Warbond followed on September 4, 2025, expanding reward paths that require Medals to progress.
- Additionally, the Obedient Democracy Support Troopers Warbond (Halo/ODST-themed) had recently been released, offering new gear unlocked through Medals.
Given these updates, players are more motivated than ever to fast-track Medal collection to unlock Warbond tiers and gear.
1. Complete Your Daily Personal Order — A Consistent Source of Medals
One of the most overlooked but absolutely reliable ways to earn Medals is through Daily Personal Orders. These are small, individual objectives that refresh every day and can usually be completed in under fifteen minutes.
The tasks themselves are not complicated. They often involve objectives like:
- Killing a set number of Automatons, Terminids, or other enemy types.
- Completing a specific type of mission (such as “Eradicate” or “Destroy Illegal Broadcast”).
- Collecting resources or completing secondary objectives during missions.
Because these tasks are tied to your account and refresh daily, they serve as a guaranteed income source that doesn’t depend on difficulty level or squad coordination. Whether you’re a solo player logging in for a short session or someone preparing for a long grind, starting with your Daily Personal Order ensures that you pocket ~15 Medals right away.
The beauty of this system is that it acts like a “sign-in bonus.” Even if you don’t have time for longer farming loops, you can still log in, knock out the daily objective, and walk away with progress toward your Warbond unlocks. Over the course of a week, this adds up to more than 100 Medals just for showing up and doing a small amount of work.
2. Contribute to Major Orders — Big Rewards Through Teamwork
If Daily Orders are your personal allowance, then Major Orders are like the community paycheck. These large-scale objectives are set for the entire player base, typically running for a week or more. They might involve liberating a series of planets, defeating a certain number of enemies across the galaxy, or holding strategic locations.
The prizes for finishing Major Orders are much bigger than the daily tasks. When the whole community works together and completes the goal, every Helldiver gets 45–55 Medals. This is about three to four times more than what you earn from a Daily Personal Order. Many players also look for faster ways to grow their count and even choose to buy Helldivers 2 medals to unlock gear more quickly.
The best part is that your contribution doesn’t have to be enormous to qualify. You simply need to participate in missions on the relevant planets or perform actions that push the global counter forward. Whether you run one mission or fifty, as long as you’ve helped, you’ll receive the reward once the goal is achieved.
This makes Major Orders perfect for players who like to feel part of the larger Helldivers community. You don’t have to grind endlessly—you just play normally on the targeted objectives, and the medals will arrive as a lump sum once the order is completed. Because these missions are coordinated across the entire player base, they also tend to be busy, which makes finding squads faster and missions more dynamic.
3. Blitz Missions on the Highest Difficulty You Can Handle — Speed Farming at Its Best
When it comes to sheer efficiency, few methods compare to Blitz Missions (sometimes referred to as Search & Destroy or short-timer missions). These are designed to be quick, aggressive scenarios where you destroy specific objectives, clear out enemy structures, or eliminate nests.
The reason Blitz Missions shine is their short duration. A well-coordinated squad—or even an experienced solo player—can complete one in as little as 5 minutes. On lower difficulties, the medal payout is modest, but once you push into higher settings like Super Helldive difficulty, the reward per mission jumps to 9 Medals. If you can chain multiple Blitz Missions back-to-back, that translates into over 100 Medals per hour.
Many players adopt a “rush strategy” here. The idea is to ignore non-essential combat, sprint directly to the objectives, use heavy Stratagems like Orbital Strikes or 500kg Bombs to clear targets, and then immediately extract. Some even take this further with a high-risk tactic: rushing the objective, completing it, and then deliberately letting themselves die to force a fast mission reset, so they can repeat the process without downtime.
This method isn’t for everyone—it can be stressful, and it requires familiarity with enemy behavior and map layouts—but for those who want the fastest possible return on their time, Blitz Missions at high difficulty are the gold standard. It’s especially effective for squads of two or three players who can coordinate their drops and cover each other while sprinting to objectives.
4. Chain Operations — Building Momentum Across Missions
While single missions can be rewarding, the Operation system is designed to give increasing payouts as you complete consecutive missions on the same planet. An Operation typically consists of two or three linked missions, and each stage grants more Medals than the last.
- First mission: Generally pays out around 10–12 Medals.
- Second mission: Increases to about 15–18 Medals.
- Final mission: Can yield 20–25 Medals, plus any bonus medals from loot and objectives.
By the end of a three-mission chain, you may have earned 45–55 Medals in one run, which rivals or even surpasses the reward from a Major Order. The key is that you must complete the missions consecutively without failing; otherwise, the chain breaks, and the reward scaling resets.
Why Operations are efficient:
- They encourage full team coordination—everyone stays together and works toward the same string of goals.
- They combine multiple medal sources: base mission rewards, Points of Interest (POIs), and possible Daily Order overlaps.
- They keep you on the same planet, so you avoid downtime from switching maps or mission types.
If you’re playing with friends or a steady squad, Operations are one of the best ways to farm large amounts of Medals in a structured, rewarding format. Think of them as “medal marathons”—a bit longer than quick Blitz Missions, but with a bigger payday at the end.
5. Loot All Points of Interest (POIs) — The Hidden Treasure Troves
Many Helldivers underestimate just how important Points of Interest are for medal farming. These scattered markers on the map include supply caches, bunkers, crashed pods, and sometimes hidden vaults. They aren’t always part of your mission objective, but ignoring them can mean leaving dozens of Medals behind.
Types of POIs that can drop Medals:
- Supply containers: Typically give 1–3 Medals.
- Bunkers: Can reward up to 6–9 Medals, especially if multiple players interact with them at the same time.
- Crashed escape pods or drop ships: Often yield 2–4 Medals alongside extra supplies.
- Rare vaults: Occasionally provide large bursts of Medals plus crafting resources.
The real secret here is consistency. Picking up even a handful of POIs during every mission can boost your medal gains by 20–30% over time. If you’re already rushing objectives in Blitz Missions, it might feel counterintuitive to slow down, but balancing quick runs with opportunistic looting dramatically improves your long-term efficiency.
Tips for maximizing POI looting:
- Equip a jetpack or mobility-focused armor to reach distant icons quickly.
- Assign one squad member as the “scout” who peels off briefly to check nearby POIs while others tackle objectives.
- Always watch for glowing beams or diamond icons on your minimap—easy indicators of medal-rich spots.
Think of POIs as bonus chests scattered across the battlefield. Each one might not seem significant, but together they can double your medal income across an evening of play.
For players who want even faster progress, grabbing POIs is just one piece of the puzzle. Another simple way to move ahead is to buy Helldivers 2 Super Credits, which lets you unlock gear and upgrades without waiting for long farming sessions.
6. Quick Solo Farming: “Terminate Illegal Broadcast” Missions
Not every player has a squad available at all times. That’s where Terminate Illegal Broadcast missions come in handy. These are short, low-difficulty tasks (usually appearing around difficulty 2) that can be completed solo in just a few minutes.
Why they’re great for solo farming:
- Fast completion: You can often finish in 2–4 minutes if you sprint directly to the broadcast tower.
- Predictable structure: The mission objective rarely changes—you locate the tower, fight off a small resistance, and destroy it.
- Repeatable loop: Because they spawn frequently, you can cycle through them continuously for steady medal gains.
The payout is smaller compared to high-difficulty Blitz or Operations, usually around 2 Medals per run, but the speed makes up for it. In the time it takes to complete one long Operation, a solo player could finish 8–10 broadcast runs, netting a similar number of Medals with less stress.
When to use this method:
- If you’re a new player without high-level gear.
- When you only have 20–30 minutes to play and want guaranteed progress.
- If you’re grinding late at night or off-peak hours when finding a squad is harder.
While not the most exciting or glamorous option, Broadcast missions are a reliable safety net. They ensure that even solo players can keep pace with Warbond unlocks without relying on squad availability or high-difficulty mastery.
7. Eradicate Missions — Large-Scale Enemy Clear Runs
Eradicate missions are one of the most straightforward yet rewarding medal farms in Helldivers 2. Unlike Blitz runs where you rush to destroy specific targets, these missions focus on wiping out waves of enemies across a set region.
Why they work well for Medals:
- The medal payout scales with difficulty, and even mid-tier runs can yield 6–8 Medals in about 5–10 minutes.
- They force heavy combat, meaning you naturally encounter plenty of Points of Interest (POIs) along the way.
- Because you’re required to eliminate every wave, there’s no need to split focus—your squad always knows what to do.
Tips for maximizing efficiency in Eradicate missions:
- Bring heavy area-of-effect Stratagems: Orbital Laser, Mortars, Eagle Cluster Bombs, and 500kg Bombs melt groups quickly.
- Use team synergy: Have one Helldiver kite enemies while others focus on dropping airstrikes or explosives.
- Stay mobile: Don’t bunker down too long—enemy reinforcements spawn endlessly, so movement is key to finishing fast.
For players who enjoy non-stop firefights and explosive mayhem, Eradicate missions offer both fun and efficient Medal farming. They’re especially satisfying when you have a squad geared for crowd control.
8. Explore Mid-Mission Extensively — Don’t Rush Past Free Medals
While the instinct in medal farming is often to rush objectives, a little exploration during missions can significantly boost your gains. Many hidden caches, vaults, and bonus areas are tucked away just off the main objective path, rewarding you with Medals, requisition slips, or rare resources.
Reasons to explore:
- You can stumble upon bonus medal caches that drop 3–6 Medals.
- Finishing certain optional objectives, like disabling extra enemy transmitters or securing bonus outposts, also grants Medals.
- Exploration synergizes with Operations, since staying on a planet longer gives you more chances to sweep the map.
How to explore efficiently without wasting time:
- As your squad completes objectives, designate one player to scan nearby areas for POIs.
- Use map awareness—look for diamond markers or unusual terrain features that often hide caches.
- Don’t overextend; a quick two-minute sweep per mission is usually enough to pick up meaningful bonuses.
This method won’t replace Blitz or Operation farming loops, but it’s the perfect “add-on” habit. Over an entire session, that extra 2–3 Medals per mission adds up to dozens more without feeling like a grind.
9. Mission-Type Optimization — Picking the Right Job for Your Playstyle
By this point, you’ve seen that different mission types reward Medals at different rates. The trick is learning which mission type suits your playstyle and session length:
- Short sessions (15–30 minutes): Blitz or Broadcast missions are best. They’re quick, efficient, and give instant gratification.
- Medium sessions (1–2 hours): Eradicate missions and shorter Operations offer balance—steady medal flow with satisfying combat.
- Long sessions (3+ hours): Full Operations with thorough POI looting give the highest total medal payout, especially if combined with Major Orders.
In other words, there’s no single “best” mission type—it depends on your goals. If you’re looking for raw efficiency, Blitz farming at high difficulty is king. But if you want a mix of fun, variety, and progression, rotating through different mission types while grabbing POIs will keep things fresh while still maximizing Medals.
10. Use Efficient Stratagems & Loadouts — Power Equals Speed
The difference between a slow grind and a fast medal farm often comes down to what gear you bring. A squad with optimized loadouts can cut mission times in half, doubling their medal income per hour.
Stratagems to prioritize for medal farming:
- Orbital Laser & Orbital Railcannon Strike: Instantly delete high-priority enemy structures.
- Eagle Cluster Bomb & Eagle Napalm Strike: Great for clearing waves quickly.
- 500kg Bomb: A classic choice for Eradicate or Blitz runs—one well-placed bomb can finish an entire objective.
Weapons & equipment to prioritize:
- Explosive or AoE weapons like the Grenade Launcher or Exploding Crossbow.
- High-mobility armor to move quickly between objectives and POIs.
- Secondary weapons with fast utility (like the Ultimatum Sidearm) for backup in emergencies.
Optimizing your kit isn’t just about survival—it’s about shaving minutes off mission time. And in medal farming, every minute saved equals more runs completed, which equals more Medals earned.
11. Combine Methods into a Smooth Farming Loop — 200+ Medals in a Few Hours
The final step is stringing everything together into a structured farming loop. By layering the methods, you maximize efficiency and keep things from getting repetitive.
Example Medal Farming Loop (~3 hours):
- Start with your Daily Personal Order for a quick 15 Medals.
- Join missions tied to the current Major Order for a 45–55 Medal payout once the goal is achieved.
- Run two full Operations with your squad, yielding ~90–120 Medals total.
- During every mission, loot POIs and optional objectives, adding an extra 30–40 Medals.
At the end of this loop, you’ll have banked 200–225 Medals, which is more than enough to unlock multiple tiers in a Warbond track. And because you’ve mixed short missions, long missions, POI hunting, and both personal and community orders, you won’t burn out on repetition.
This combined approach is what separates casual medal farming from serious progression. By treating your sessions as loops instead of one-off grinds, you’ll consistently earn big rewards and unlock new gear at a pace that keeps up with every Warbond release.
