Helldivers 2 Expert Extraction Pilot booster, explained – how much faster are extractions?

The Democratic Detonation warbond is available now in Helldivers 2, and it comes with explosive weapons, armor, and a brand new booster for your loadout. The Expert Extraction Pilot booster is designed to speed up extractions, but by how much?

This guide aims to answer that question. Here is everything you need to know about the Expert Extraction Pilot booster in Helldivers 2.

Expert Extraction booster in Helldivers 2, explained

The in-game description of the Expert Extraction Pilot booster in Helldivers 2 is as follows: “Lowers the time it takes for the extraction shuttle to reach the extraction beacon.” In other words, your trusty helicopter will reach you and your squadmates faster after calling in the extraction.

How much faster are extractions with the Expert Extraction booster?

After experimenting with the Expert Extraction Pilot booster in Helldivers 2, I can say that it reduces the time it takes for the plane to reach you by around 15%.

This conclusion came to light after attempting a standard extraction, which is four minutes, without the booster equipped. Then I tried the same mission with the Expert Extraction Pilot booster equipped. The timer was three minutes and 24 seconds when the booster was equipped.

As for the missions with a standard extraction time of two minutes, using the Expert Extraction Pilot booster lowered it to one minute and 42 seconds. A quick use of the calculator will lead you to conclude that the booster reduces extraction time by 15%.

Is the Helldivers 2 Expert Extraction Pilot booster worth it?

The Expert Extraction Pilot booster is worth it only in certain situations. For example, it is extremely helpful in game modes with four-minute extractions and on higher difficulty levels. This is because the last 30 seconds of an extraction on higher difficulties (Extreme, Suicide, Helldive) can be absolutely brutal and are usually the time when most teammates end up dying.

Extracting quicker will increase your team’s chances of surviving the match in these situations. The more players who successfully extract, the more experience points you receive as a team, making the Expert Extraction Pilot booster invaluable.