AyakaMods - Helldivers 2 Modding Hub
AyakaMods is the community site where most Helldivers 2 mods live. After the October 2026 update added Easy Anti-Cheat and killed Lua mods, it became the place for workarounds - here is what still works and how people are modding now.
What happened in October 2026
The October Helldivers 2 update shipped Easy Anti-Cheat and removed the LuaJIT backend the entire mod scene was built on. Overnight, Lua-based mods - stat editors, HUD mods, gameplay overhauls - stopped working in the base game. Mod traffic consolidated on AyakaMods as the scene reorganized around two paths:
- Hellforge - an offline build of the game where Lua mods still run with full functionality. Mod pages now ship separate "Hellforge version" downloads.
- Base-game workarounds - offline patchers and EAC-bypass loaders that restore a subset of mod functionality. Several flagship mods ship a combined base-game package that bundles the patcher.
What the site carries
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Mod managers | Echelon Mod Manager, Quartermaster Mod Manager (auto-updates your mod list) |
| Shared loaders | Chef Shared Loader (side-by-side Lua mods + F9 options menu), PC Luna's Loader for EAC-bypass configs |
| Gameplay overhauls | Gameplay Reforged (multi-faction battles, bigger reinforcements, custom balance), JihadDivers |
| Tools & editors | SHODAN Stat Editor and its add-ons, reticle and HUD tweaks |
| Cosmetic | Weapon reskins, sound swaps, SEAF artillery recolors |
The Helldivers 2 section alone lists over 1,200 mods. Browse by the "eac bypass" tag if you're specifically after post-update workarounds.
Before you install anything
- EAC bypasses carry ban risk. Any loader that runs in the online base game is against the grain - the Hellforge offline build is the zero-risk path since it never touches live servers.
- Read each mod page's "post-EAC" notes. Many mods list what specifically broke (self-detonation, HUD elements) and which version still has it.
- Watch redistribution drama. Some uploads have been pulled after original authors objected - prefer the original author's page when two versions of a mod exist.
- Game updates reset everything. After a patch, Steam restores original files and most base-game mods need reinstalling.
FAQ
Is AyakaMods safe?
It's an established community site - but it hosts third-party files, so standard rules apply: grab the original author's upload, scan downloads, and treat EAC-bypass tools as inherently risky for your account.
Do Helldivers 2 mods still work after EAC?
In the live base game, mostly no - unless a mod ships its own workaround. In the Hellforge offline build, Lua mods work fully.
What is Hellforge?
An offline build of Helldivers 2 the community uses to keep mods alive post-EAC. Mod pages on AyakaMods offer separate Hellforge-version downloads.
Is AyakaMods only for Helldivers 2?
No - it hosts mods for multiple games, but Helldivers 2 is by far its largest section.