The Helldivers 2 x Halo: ODST Legendary Warbond explained: MA5C, M7S, M90A, M6C/SOCOM, ODST armor, the Feet First passive, price and what's worth it.
Helldivers 2 Halo ODST Crossover — The Legendary Warbond, Fully Explained
The Helldivers 2 x Halo: ODST crossover ("Obedient Democracy Support Troopers") was the game's first Legendary Warbond: a 1,500 Super Credit bundle of four weapons, two armor sets, capes, titles and vehicle patterns that launched August 26, 2025 alongside the Xbox release, on every platform. Its centerpiece is the MA5C Assault Rifle (the first medium-penetration Halo weapon in the game) and the A-9 Helljumper armor with the new Feet First passive — and it set the template for every Legendary crossover Warbond that followed (Killzone in December 2025, Warhammer 40K's Castellan's Creed). This guide covers everything in the bundle, the full item list with medal costs, and the honest "is it worth it" verdict.
Official resources: Steam store page · PlayStation Blog — ODST Warbond announcement · Xbox Wire — Halo ODST crossover · TheGamer — full item breakdown
What Is the ODST Crossover?
Announced July 3, 2025 and launched August 26, 2025 (the same day Helldivers 2 hit Xbox Series X|S), the Halo: ODST crossover was Arrowhead's first Legendary Warbond — a new, more expensive Warbond tier priced at 1,500 Super Credits (up from the standard premium 1,000). The theme: the Orbital Drop Shock Troopers, rebranded as "Obedient Democracy Support Troopers" — the Helljumpers, complete with UNSC-flavored green armor and the "Feet First" motto.
Two structural facts matter for buyers:
- Legendary Warbonds cannot be purchased with Premium Warbond Tokens (the token system launched the same day, August 26, 2025). Super Credits only.
- Everything inside is unlocked with Medals after purchase — roughly 400 Medals for the weapons and armor, ~637 Medals for a completionist run of every item.
Official source: PlayStation Blog — Helldivers 2 x Halo: ODST Legendary Warbond arrives August 26 — "The Helldivers 2 x Halo: ODST Legendary Warbond lands in the Acquisitions Center for 1500 Super Credits – a step up from previous Warbond tiers, and packed with gear worthy of the legend."
Every Item in the Warbond (with Medal Costs)
Page 1 — the classic ODST loadout
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| MA5C Assault Rifle | 35 Medals | 80 damage, 32-round mag, 640 RPM, medium armor penetration; no optics (first-person ADS), built-in ammo counter + compass; the crossover's flagship |
| A-9 Helljumper Body Armor | 45 Medals | Medium (AR 100), Feet First passive |
| A-9 Helljumper Helmet | 30 Medals | Cosmetic |
| Honored Heirloom Cape | 8 Medals | ODST logo cape |
| Mean Green Hellpod Pattern | 20 Medals | Cosmetics |
| Honoured Heirloom Player Card | 2 Medals | Cosmetic |
Page 2 — the stealth loadout
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| M7S SMG | 50 Medals | 70 damage, 48-round mag, 872 RPM, light pen, one-handed, suppressed |
| A-35 Recon Body Armor | 55 Medals | Medium (AR 100), Feet First; Dare-style look |
| A-35 Recon Helmet | 45 Medals | Cosmetic |
| Eye of the Clandestine Cape | 25 Medals | Cosmetic |
| Mean Green Shuttle Pattern | 50 Medals | Cosmetic |
Page 3 — the heavy hitters
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| M90A Shotgun | 65 Medals | 605 damage, 6 rounds, rounds-reload pump; the Halo shotgun brought to life |
| M6C/SOCOM Pistol | 75 Medals | 100-125 damage, 12 rounds, 900 RPM, light pen, one-handed, suppressed — the game's first suppressed sidearm |
| Rookie Title | 20 Medals | Cosmetic |
| Mean Green Exosuit Pattern | 50 Medals | Cosmetic |
| Mean Green Vehicle (FRV) Pattern | 55 Medals | Cosmetic |
The Feet First passive (both armor sets): make 50% less noise when moving, +30% point-of-interest identification range, and immunity to leg injuries. It's a scouting/sneak passive — the A-35 Recon is the stealthier of the two, and the SOCOM pistol pairs with it for suppressed infiltration builds.
The MA5C is a medium-penetration assault rifle (80 damage, 32 rounds) that plays like a harder-hitting Liberator Penetrator with a smaller mag and no scope. It can't take attachments — crossover weapons are excluded from the weapon customization system — which is why it sits at B-tier in the 2026 tier lists despite its iconic status.
How the ODST Crossover Compares to Killzone
The Halo crossover was the second big collab, and its structure directly answered the Killzone controversy from December 2024. The Killzone items originally launched as individually priced Superstore items (the first wave totaled 1,975 Super Credits — nearly two full Warbonds), which sparked a review-storm until Arrowhead gave the second wave away free and apologized. By contrast, the ODST bundle shipped as a single 1,500-SC Warbond with everything included — the format fans had asked for. Killzone items later returned in December 2025 as the "Righteous Revenants" Legendary Warbond (1,500 SC, with the StA-52, StA-11, PLAS-39 Accelerator Rifle and the AC-1/AC-2 Dutiful/Obedient armors with the Acclimated passive: 50% resistance to fire/gas/acid/electrical). The pattern is now established: crossover content comes as Legendary Warbonds.
Is the ODST Warbond Worth It?
The honest split:
- For gameplay: mostly no. The MA5C is a solid B-tier rifle, the M90A is fun but light-pen, the M7S is outclassed by the Stoker and other SMGs. u.gg and GamesRadar+ both rank the crossover weapons below the meta picks, largely because they can't take attachments. Your 1,500 SC buys more raw power in a standard Warbond like Polar Patriots or Democratic Detonation.
- For the fantasy: absolutely yes. The A-9 Helljumper set is one of the best-looking armors in the game, the M6C/SOCOM is the first suppressed sidearm in Helldivers 2 — a genuinely unique stealth tool that still has no non-crossover equivalent — and the Feet First passive enables a real infiltration playstyle.
- The verdict most players land on: if you love Halo, buy it — it's the best-value crossover package Arrowhead has shipped. If you're purely chasing meta, spend the 1,500 SC elsewhere. The suppressed SOCOM is the one item that holds gameplay value beyond the cosplay.
All crossover weapons (ODST and Killzone) are locked out of the attachments system — sights, muzzles and grips are unavailable. That's the single biggest reason they trend lower in tier lists. Buy them for the look and the unique tools (suppressors), not for peak DPS.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is in the Helldivers 2 Halo ODST crossover?
Four weapons (MA5C Assault Rifle, M7S SMG, M90A Shotgun, M6C/SOCOM Pistol), two armor sets (A-9 Helljumper, A-35 Recon) with the Feet First passive, two capes, two player cards, the Rookie title, and four Mean Green vehicle patterns — spread across three Warbond pages.
How much does the Halo ODST Warbond cost?
1,500 Super Credits to unlock the Legendary Warbond (Super Credits only — Premium Warbond Tokens don't work on Legendary tiers), plus roughly 400 Medals to claim the weapons and armor.
Is the ODST Warbond worth buying?
For Halo fans, yes — it's the best crossover package Arrowhead has made, and the M6C/SOCOM is the game's only suppressed sidearm. For pure meta players, no — the weapons are B-tier or below because crossover guns can't take attachments.
What does the Feet First passive do?
Makes you 50% quieter when moving, increases point-of-interest identification range by 30%, and makes you immune to leg injuries. It's a scouting and stealth passive on both ODST armor sets.
Can you use Premium Warbond Tokens on the ODST Warbond?
No. Legendary Warbonds (ODST, Killzone's Righteous Revenants, Warhammer 40K's Castellan's Creed) require 1,500 Super Credits and explicitly don't accept the Premium Warbond Tokens that launched alongside the ODST drop.
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