Orbital Gas Strike

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Last updated: 1.001.100
Current patch: 1.005.002

ExplosiveOrbitalCaustic

Stratagems
Bridge
Offensive
Orbital
Orbital Gas Strike
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A projectile which releases a cloud of corrosive gas, harmful to both organic and robotic lifeforms.

— Ship Management Terminal

The Orbital Gas Strike is an offensive orbital Stratagem that disperses lingering gas and applies a confusion effect over a large area.

Stratagem Statistics

General
Call-in Time Standard 4.45 seconds
Upgraded 3.45 seconds
Uses Unlimited
Cooldown Standard 75 seconds
With Morale Augmentation 71.25 seconds
With Zero-G Breech Loading 67.5 seconds
With All Upgrades 64.125 seconds


Detailed Weapon Statistics

Orbital Gas Strike
Cooldown 75 sec
Call-in Time 2 s
Attacks
Orbital Gas Projectile
Orbital Gas Explosion
Orbital Gas
Projectile
Caliber 84 mm
Mass 5 kg
Initial Velocity 400 m/s
Drag Factor 0%
Gravity Factor 100%
Penetration Slowdown 25%
Damage
Standard Damage Ballistic Icon.svg300 Damage
vs. Durable Damage Ballistic Icon.svg300 Damage
Penetration
Direct Armor AP7 Icon.png Anti-Tank III
Slight Angle Armor AP7 Icon.png Anti-Tank III
Large Angle Armor AP6 Icon.png Anti-Tank II
Extreme Angle Armor AP6 Icon.png Anti-Tank II
Special Effects
Demolition Force 50
Stagger Force 60
Push Force 15
Orbital Gas
Area of Effect
Inner Radius 1 m
Outer Radius 15 m
Shockwave Radius 20 m
Damage
Damage Element Gas
Inner Radius Damage Gas Icon.svg0 Gas
Inner Durable Damage Gas Icon.svg0 Gas
Penetration
Direct Armor AP6 Icon.png Anti-Tank II
AoE Effect
Status Gas
Status Gas
Status Strength 100
Second Status Gas Confusion
Status Strength 100
Demolition Force 50
Stagger Force 10
Push Force 40
DPS Gas
Damage
Element Gas
Standard Damage Gas Icon.svg25 Gas
vs. Durable Damage Gas Icon.svg25 Gas
Penetration
Direct Armor AP6 Icon.png Anti-Tank II
Slight Angle Armor AP6 Icon.png Anti-Tank II
Large Angle Armor AP6 Icon.png Anti-Tank II
Extreme Angle Armor AP0 Icon.png Unarmored I
Special Effects
Demolition Force 0
Stagger Force 0
Push Force 0

Tactical Information

  • Confused enemies will wander around aimlessly and attack each other.
    • Helldivers caught in the gas will constantly cough and have their vision obscured by the gas effect and the gas cloud.
    • However, by using heavy Advanced Filtration armor, and the Vitality Enhancement booster together, Helldivers are rendered COMPLETELY immune to the gas effect, allowing them to remain inside the gas cloud for as long as they wish, or until the cloud disperses.
  • The gas released lingers for about 15 seconds before dissipating, during which time all smaller enemies will likely die, and medium enemies will either die or be severely damaged. Larger enemies will take damage, but their health pools are great enough that they are unlikely to perish outright.
    • Reinforcement call-ins from Bug Breaches, Bot Drops, or Warp Ships can be hampered with the Gas Strike if it is thrown where they are deployed.
    • Visually, the gas lingers for 20 seconds; it is only after 15 seconds that it no longer deals damage.
  • The Gas Strike can be placed in advance of a horde to damage them and hinder their advance.
    • Risky Helldivers can throw the Stratagem at their feet to escape from a pursuing horde.
  • The Gas Strike can synergize with the Orbital EMS Strike, as well as other stunning and slowing effects, to significantly hinder enemies.
  • The green gas cloud may become less distinguishable from the surrounding environment, due to certain weather conditions, and/or the fog created by a Spore Spewer.
  • The projectile itself can be used to destroy Bug Holes, Automaton Fabricators, and Bulk Fabricators, though this requires the beacon to be thrown directly onto the structure.

Applicable Ship Modules

The following Ship Modules affect the Orbital Gas Strike:

Department Ship Module Effect
Orbital
Cannons 		Zero-G Breech Loading Orbital stratagem cooldown time reduced by 10%.
Bridge Targeting Software Upgrade 1-second reduction in call-in time for all Orbital Stratagems.
Morale Augmentation Reduces cooldown time for all Stratagems by 5%.

Media

Tutorial Video Demonstrating Use of the Orbital Gas Strike

Change History

Patch
Description

1.001.100
2024-09-17

Change

  • The gas effect has been reworked to cause blindness and confuse enemies and Helldivers alike at the expense of reduced damage over time.
    • Gas damage over time reduced from 50 DPS to 25 DPS.

1.000.302
2024-05-07

Fix

  • Damage-over-time effects now apply consistently when not the network session owner.


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