On October 20, the Ministry of Defense will authorize deployment of the Scope of Authority Premium Warbond, which the article calls “the next leap forward in long-range and clandestine combat solutions” for Helldivers. The warbond focuses on precision: new weapons, a stratagem, and armor built around sniping, close-range support, and concealment.

The centerpiece is the R-40 Sightliner bolt-action sniper rifle. After “extensive research and trials in the Ministry of Defense,” the developers aimed to balance stability and power, and the Sightliner delivers powerful armor piercing rounds along with long-range precision. For moments when enemies close in, the P-44 Mist is a one-handed machine pistol designed for compact carry, offering the steadiness of a sniper primary with the speed and versatility of a pistol.

Larger threats get the AMW-20 Apex, described as a more powerful and armor-penetrating, backpack-fed, colossal anti-materiel rifle with assisted reload. The article says it is “far from subtle,” but adds that “there is not much in the galaxy that could survive an assault from it.” The LAS-44 Nova joins the LAS series of energy weapons for advanced tech-focused teams. It has infinite ammo and fires a high-precision non-explosive thermal projectile after a short charge cycle. A new optimization routine improves cooldown performance, so the rifle keeps firing longer after all targets have been eliminated.

The stratagem in this set is the G-11 Caltrops. When thrown, it scatters a wide field of proximity-detonated submunitions that slow and stun foes, making them easier to target.

The armor is designed for long-range play. The SS-33 Mimetic Marshal light armor takes inspiration from old-fashioned ghillie suits while keeping modern tactical polish. It uses state-of-the-art light-diffusing netting and adaptive fiber technology, and it pairs with the Mimetic Mesh cape and a player card. Players who favor forward movement over camping in the bushes can choose the SS-15 Focal Point medium armor, which includes integrated adaptive camouflage and cutting-edge optics in a stylish asymmetrical visor. It is designed to pair with the Boundary Banner cape and a player card.

Both armors share the Stationary Shroud passive. It reduces weapon sway and detection range by mimicking foliage concealment while the Helldiver is crouched or prone. The warbond also includes the Manual Ballistic Projection emote and the Longshot title for distance shooters.

Key Features at a Glance

• R-40 Sightliner: Bolt-action sniper rifle with armor piercing rounds and long-range precision – a primary built to balance stability and power.
• P-44 Mist: One-handed machine pistol for compact carry – a fast secondary that keeps pace with a sniper primary.
• AMW-20 Apex: Backpack-fed anti-materiel rifle with assisted reload – more power and armor penetration for heavily armored foes.
• LAS-44 Nova: Energy rifle with infinite ammo and a non-explosive thermal projectile after a short charge cycle – a new cooldown optimization keeps it firing longer.
• G-11 Caltrops: Thrown stratagem that scatters proximity-detonated submunitions – slows and stuns foes so they are easier to hit.
• SS-33 Mimetic Marshal and SS-15 Focal Point: Light and medium armors with camouflage and optics – one for blending into terrain, one for mobile tactical play.
• Stationary Shroud: Passive on both armors reducing weapon sway and detection range while crouched or prone – cover that works through concealment.

Availability

The Scope of Authority Premium Warbond launches October 20. It requires the base game, Super Credits, and game progression to unlock. The article does not list a price beyond those requirements.