HellForge — Helldivers 2 Mod Platform
HellForge is the community mod platform for Helldivers 2: a local launcher that lets you change weapons, transmog armor and even field custom stratagems — all client-side. What it does and how to set it up.
Short version: HellForge is a local mod manager/launcher for Helldivers 2 — download it from the official hf-mod.com only. Mods apply client-side; everyone sees your base stats, but you see your modded weapons and armor visuals.
What it does
Weapon mods
Swap weapon models, stats and effects locally — retune your loadout the way you want it to feel.
Armor transmog
Wear any armor's stats with another armor's look — helmet and cape swaps included.
Custom stratagems
Community-made stratagem variants beyond the official list.
Mod manager
One launcher installs, toggles and updates mods instead of hand-editing game files.
Before you install
- 1Download from hf-mod.com only
The official domain — avoid reposted builds on random sites.
- 2Know it's unofficial
HellForge is a community tool, not endorsed by Arrowhead. Client-side mods are generally tolerated, but any tool that modifies gameplay carries risk — don't mod in public lobbies where it affects others' experience.
- 3Expect breakage on patches
Game updates routinely break mods until the platform updates — check compatibility after every patch.
- 4Keep a clean backup
Note your file state or be ready to verify game files via Steam if something breaks.
FAQ
Is HellForge safe / will I get banned?
It's an unofficial client-side tool — Arrowhead hasn't sanctioned it. Visual/transmog mods are low risk in practice; anything that changes gameplay against other players is where risk lives.
Do other players see my mods?
No — mods are local to your client. Teammates see vanilla behavior on their end.
Does HellForge work on PS5?
No — it's a PC tool for the Windows version of Helldivers 2.