Helldivers 2 will require you to fight a large number of enemies in order to complete operations, so having the right equipment setup before you dive in will affect your chances of survival. The best Stratagems will allow you to call in assistance from your ship in order to give you the advantage on the battlefield. On this page, we’ll guide you through the necessary steps to unlocking all Stratagems.
There are 45 Stratagems available in Helldivers 2.
How to Unlock Stratagems in Helldivers 2¶
Before you can start unlocking more stratagems in Helldivers 2, you’ll need to complete a few operations to gain access to the ship management options, then when you interact with them you’ll see a list of the available stratagems. Here you’ll find everything you can possibly want to know about them such as Stats, Traits, and Unlock Requirements.
Best Stratagems in Helldivers 2¶
Unfortunately, Stratagems aren’t cheap and there’s a lot to choose from, so if you want to avoid wasting your hard earned money, check out the list below for our top five picks:
- “Guard Dog” Rover - This can be obtained via the Engineering Bay at Level 10, and it’ll provide you with a drone which will assist you with mowing down large groups of enemies quickly.
- Eagle Strafing Run - This can be obtained via the Hangar for 1500 R, and it’ll help you wipe all small targets within its vicinity almost instantly.
- Orbital 380MM HE Barrage - This can be obtained via the Orbital Cannons at Level 8 and it’s a good option for clearing out large areas due to its radius.
- Stalwart - This can be obtained via the Patriotic Administration Center for 3500 R, and it’ll allow you to easily deal with large groups of enemies without needing to worry about reloading.
- Shield Generator Relay - This can be obtained via the Bridge at Level 10, and it’ll provide you with a large shield that enemies can’t penetrate. It’s particularly good if you’re getting overwhelmed or need some time to heal up.
All Stratagems in Helldivers 2¶
There are 45 Stratagems that you can unlock in Helldivers 2 and these are split into six different categories: Patriotic Administration Center, Orbital Cannons Stratagems, Hangar Stratagems, Bridge Stratagems, Engineering Bay Stratagems, and Robotics Workshop. Check out the list below for an overview of all the stratagems.
(1 of 2) You can acquire weapons from Stratagems,
You can acquire weapons from Stratagems, (left), or you can use them to call down missiles. (right)
Patriotic Administration Center Stratagems¶
There are nine Patriotic Administration Center Stratagems.
| Name | Traits | Unlock Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Machine Gun | Support Weapon, Hellpod | Default |
| Anti-Material Rifle | Support Weapon, Hellpod | 5000 R |
| Stalwart | Support Weapon, Hellpod | 3500 R |
| Expendable Anti-Tank | Support Weapon, Hellpod, Explosive | 300 R |
| Recoilless Rifle | Support Weapon, Hellpod, Explosive | 6000 R |
| Flamethrower | Support Weapon, Hellpod, Incendiary | Level 10 |
| Autocannon | Support Weapon, Hellpod | Level 10 |
| Railgun | Support Weapon, Hellpod | Level 20 |
| Spear | Support Weapon, Hellpod | Level 20 |
Orbital Cannons Stratagems¶
There are seven Orbital Cannons Stratagems.
| Name | Traits | Unlock Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Orbital Gatling Barrage | Explosive, Orbital | 1500 R |
| Orbital Airburst Strike | Explosive, Orbital | 4000 R |
| Orbital 120MM HE Barrage | Explosive, Orbital | 4000 R |
| Orbital 380MM HE Barrage | Explosive, Orbital | Level 8 |
| Orbital Walking Barrage | Explosive, Orbital | Level 10 |
| Orbital Laser | Orbital | Level 15 |
| Orbital Railcannon Strike | Orbital | Level 20 |
Hangar Stratagems¶
There are eight Hangar Stratagems.
| Name | Traits | Unlock Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle Strafing Run | Eagle | 1500 R |
| Eagle Airstrike | Explosive, Eagle | 4000 R |
| Eagle Cluster Bomb | Explosive, Eagle | 4000 R |
| Eagle Napalm Airstrike | Explosive, Eagle | 5000 R |
| Jump Pack | Hellpod, Backpack | Level 8 |
| Eagle Smoke Strike | Explosive, Eagle | Level 8 |
| Eagle 110MM Rocket Pods | Explosive, Eagle | Level 10 |
| Eagle 500KG Bomb | Explosive, Eagle | Level 15 |
Bridge Stratagems¶
There are seven Bridge Stratagems.
| Name | Traits | Unlock Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Orbital Precision Strike | Explosive, Orbital | Default |
| Orbital Gas Strike | Explosive, Orbital | 4000 R |
| Orbital EMS Strike | Orbital | 6000 R |
| Orbital Smoke Strike | Explosive, Orbital | Level 8 |
| HMG Replacement | Hellpod | Level 10 |
| Shield Generator Relay | Hellpod | Level 10 |
| Tesla Tower | Hellpod, Sentry | Level 15 |
Engineering Bay Stratagems¶
There are nine Engineering Bay Stratagems.
| Name | Traits | Unlock Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Personnel Minefield | Hellpod, Explosive | 1500 R |
| Supply Pack | Hellpod, Backpack | 4000 R |
| Grenade Launcher | Support Weapon, Hellpod, Explosive | 6000 R |
| Laser Canon | Support Weapon, Hellpod | 4000 R |
| Incendiary Mines | Hellpod, Explosive | Level 8 |
| “Guard Dog” Rover | Hellpod, Backpack | Level 10 |
| Ballistic Shield Backpack | Hellpod, Backapck | Level 12 |
| Arc Thrower | Support Weapon, Hellpod | Level 15 |
| Shield Generator Pack | Hellpod, Backpack | Level 20 |
Robotics Workshop Stratagems¶
There are seven Robotics Workshop Stratagems.
| Name | Traits | Unlock Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Machine Gun Sentry | Hellpod, Sentry | 1500 R |
| Gatling Sentry | Hellpod, Sentry | 4000 R |
| Mortar Sentry | Hellpod, Explosive, Sentry | Level 8 |
| “Guard Dog” | Hellpod, Backpack | Level 10 |
| Autocannon Sentry | Hellpod, Sentry | Level 13 |
| Rocket Sentry | Hellpod, Explosive, Sentry | Level 15 |
| EMS Mortar Sentry | Hellpod, Explosive, Sentry | Level 20 |
More Helldivers 2 Guides¶
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