There are a few ways to farm medals efficiently in Helldivers 2, but they typically involve prioritizing speed over completion and may not be ideal for every player. Here are two methods:
Focus on Primary Objectives on Low Difficulty Missions
Pick a mission on Difficulty 2 (Recruit) with the "Terminate Illegal Broadcast" or "Eliminate Brood Commander" objective.
These objectives can be completed very quickly with weapons like the Autocannon or Grenade Launcher.
For "Terminate Illegal Broadcast," just land near the objective and destroy the radar tower.
For "Eliminate Brood Commander," find and eliminate the commander enemy.
Once you complete the objective, immediately call for extraction or head to the extraction zone.
Finding Medals in Points of Interest (POIs) on Low Difficulty
Pick a mission on Difficulty 1 (Basic) and look for a mission with clustered Points of Interest (POIs) shown on the mini-map as question marks(?).
POIs often contain medal pickups along with other resources.
Quickly travel between POIs, grabbing medals and abandoning the mission if the POIs are too spread out.
This method relies on some luck with POI generation.
Here are some additional things to consider:
Warbond and Daily Orders: Completing your daily personal mission and Warbond objectives are reliable ways to earn medals without needing to specifically farm.
Teamwork: While the methods above can be done solo, playing with a team can be more efficient, especially on higher difficulty missions.
Enjoyment: While farming medals can be a way to get credits or unlock items quickly, prioritizing fun and completing different mission types may provide a more well-rounded experience.