Stratagems are one of the key features of the entire combat loop in Helldivers 2. Here is a list of all the Stratagems in the game and how to unlock all of them.
Helldivers 2: All Stratagems and how to unlock them
There are six kinds of Stratagems available in Helldivers 2. Initially, you will unlock only two of these Stratagems. However, while leveling up in Helldivers 2, you will gradually keep unlocking the other Stratagems. But, keep in mind that you can only equip five Stratagems at a time. Here is a list of all the Stratagems of Helldivers 2 and how to unlock them.
Public Service Administration Stratagems
| Stratagem Name | Stratagem Traits | Uses | Call-In Time | Cooldown Time | How to Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machine Gun | Support Weapon, Hellpod | Unlimited | 3 sec | 480 sec | Default |
| Anti-Material Rifle | Support Weapon, Hellpod | Unlimited | 3 sec | 480 sec | 5000 Requisition Slips |
| Stalwart | Support Weapon, Hellpod | Unlimited | 3 sec | 480 sec | 3500 Requisition Slips |
| Expendable Anti-Tank | Support Weapon, Hellpod, Explosive | Unlimited | 2 sec | 70 sec | Level 3 |
| Recoilless Rifle | Support Weapon, Hellpod, Explosive | Unlimited | 3 sec | 480 sec | Level 5 |
| Flamethrower | Support Weapon, Hellpod | Unlimited | 3 sec | 480 sec | Level 10 |
| Autocannon | Support Weapon, Hellpod, Incendiary | Unlimited | 3 sec | 480 sec | Level 10 |
| Railgun | Support Weapon, Hellpod, Incendiary | Unlimited | 3 sec | 480 sec | Level 20 |
| Spear | Support Weapon, Hellpod | Unlimited | 3 sec | 480 sec | Level 20 |
Orbital Cannons Stratagems
| Stratagem Name | Stratagem Traits | Uses | Call-In Time | Cooldown Time | How to Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orbital Gatling Barrage | Orbital, Explosive | 3 | 2 sec | 210 sec | 1500 Requisition Slips |
| Orbital Airburst Strike | Orbital, Explosive | Unlimited | 2 sec | 120 sec | Level 5 |
| Orbital 120MM He Barrage | Orbital, Explosive | Unlimited | 5 sec | 240 sec | Level 5 |
| Orbital 380MM He Barrage | Orbital, Explosive | Unlimited | 6 sec | 240 sec | Level 8 |
| Orbital Walking Barrage | Orbital, Explosive | Unlimited | 3 sec | 240 sec | Level 10 |
| Orbital Laser | Orbital | 3 | 2 sec | 300 sec | Level 15 |
| Orbital Railcannon Strike | Orbital | Unlimited | 1 sec | 210 sec | Level 20 |
Hangar Stratagems
| Stratagem Name | Stratagem Traits | Uses | Call-In Time | Cooldown Time | How to Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Strafing Run | Eagle | 3 | 0 sec | 15 sec | 1500 Requisition Slips |
| Eagle Airstrike | Eagle, Explosive | 2 | 0 sec | 15 sec | 4000 Requisition Slips |
| Eagle Cluster Bomb | Eagle, Explosive | 4 | 0 sec | 15 sec | Level 3 |
| Eagle Napalm Airstrike | Eagle, Explosive | 2 | 0 sec | 15 sec | Level 5 |
| Jump Pack | Hellpod, Backpack | Unlimited | 5 sec | 480 sec | Level 8 |
| Eagle Smoke Strike | Eagle, Explosive | 2 | 0 sec | 15 sec | Level 8 |
| Eagle 110MM Rocket Pods | Eagle, Explosive | 2 | 0 sec | 15 sec | Level 10 |
| Eagle 500KG Bomb | Eagle, Explosive | 1 | 0 sec | N/A | Level 15 |
Bridge Stratagems
| Stratagem Name | Stratagem Traits | Uses | Call-In Time | Cooldown Time | How to Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orbital Precision Strike | Orbital, Explosive | Unlimited | 4 sec | 100 sec | Default |
| Orbital Gas Strike | Orbital, Explosive | Unlimited | 2 sec | 75 sec | 4000 Requisition Slips |
| Orbital EMS Strike | Orbital | Unlimited | 2 sec | 75 sec | Level 5 |
| Orbital Smoke Strike | Orbital, Explosive | Unlimited | 2 sec | 100 sec | Level 8 |
| HMG Emplacement | Hellpod | Unlimited | 3 sec | 180 sec | Level 10 |
| Shield Generator Relat | Hellpod | Unlimited | 0 sec | 90 sec | Level 10 |
| Tesla Tower | Hellpod, Sentry | Unlimited | 3 sec | 150 sec | Level 15 |
Engineering Bay Stratagems
| Stratagem Name | Stratagem Traits | Uses | Call-In Time | Cooldown Time | How to Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Personnel Minefield | Hellpod, Explosive | Unlimited | 3 sec | 180 sec | 1500 Requisition Slips |
| Supply Pack | Hellpod, Backpack | Unlimited | 5 sec | 480 sec | 4000 Requisition Slips |
| Grenade Launcher | Hellpod, Explosive, Support Weapon | Unlimited | 3 sec | 480 sec | Level 5 |
| Laser Cannon | Hellpod, Support Weapon | Unlimited | 3 sec | 480 sec | Level 5 |
| Incendiary Mines | Hellpod, Explosive | Unlimited | 3 sec | 180 sec | Level 8 |
| “Guard Dog” Rover | Hellpod, Backpack | Unlimited | 5 sec | 480 sec | Level 10 |
| Ballistic Shield Backpack | Hellpod, Backpack | Unlimited | 5 sec | 300 sec | Level 12 |
| ARC Thrower | Hellpod, Support Weapon | Unlimited | 3 sec | 480 sec | Level 15 |
| Shield Generator Pack | Hellpod, Backpack | Unlimited | 5 sec | 480 sec | Level 20 |
Robotics Workshop Stratagems
| Stratagem Name | Stratagem Traits | Uses | Call-In Time | Cooldown Time | How to Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machine Gun Sentry | Hellpod, Sentry | Unlimited | 3 sec | 180 sec | 1500 Requisition Slips |
| Gatling Sentry | Hellpod, Sentry | Unlimited | 3 sec | 180 sec | Level 5 |
| Mortal Sentry | Hellpod, Sentry, Explosive | Unlimited | 3 sec | 180 sec | Level 8 |
| “Guard Dog” | Hellpod, Backpack | Unlimited | 5 sec | 480 sec | Level 10 |
| Autocannon Sentry | Hellpod, Sentry | Unlimited | 3 sec | 180 sec | Level 13 |
| Rocket Sentry | Hellpod, Sentry, Explosive | Unlimited | 3 sec | 180 sec | Level 15 |
| EMS Mortar Sentry | Hellpod, Sentry, Explosive | Unlimited | 3 sec | 180 sec | Level 20 |
How to use Stratagems in Helldivers 2
Using the Stratagems is a very easy process, but it might be a tough job to do while going against a large wave of enemies. To activate these Stratagems, you will need to press certain key patterns. Pressing all the correct keys in a sequence might take some time, so make sure to practice the combos before heading into a battle.
When you need to activate any Stratagem in Helldivers 2, hold CTRL on your keyboard and a bunch of combos will pop up on the left corner of your screen. Now, enter the key combo of the Stratagem that you want to activate. Once you have entered the combo, you can throw a beacon on the ground, and a care package will drop the Stratagem for you.
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