Stratagems

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The following stratagems are found in Helldivers 2. The player can select up to four different stratagems when defining their loadout for a Mission.

Current Stratagems

Department	Icon	Stratagem	Stratagem Codes	Cooldown	Cost	Unlock Level	Description
Patriotic Administration Center		MG-43 Machine Gun		480 sec	Free	1	A machine gun designed for stationary use. Trades higher power for increased recoil and reduced accuracy.
		APW-1 Anti-Materiel Rifle		480 sec	5,000	1	A high-caliber sniper rifle effective over long distances against light vehicle armor. This rifle must be aimed downscope.
		M-105 Stalwart		480 sec	3,500	1	A compact, low caliber machine gun. Trades power for ease of use, with faster reloading than heavier machine guns.
		EAT-17 Expendable Anti-Tank		70 sec	3,000	3	A single-use weapon specialized for damaging vehicle armor. Discarded after every use.
		GR-8 Recoilless Rifle		480 sec	6,000	5	A recoilless rifle effective against vehicle armor. Includes support backpack required for reloading.
		FLAM-40 Flamethrower		480 sec	6,000	10	An incendiary weapon for close range. Will ignite targets, terrain, and any flammable teammates.
		AC-8 Autocannon		480 sec	7,000	10	A fully-automatic cannon effective against light vehicle armor. Includes support backpack required for reloading.
		MG-206 Heavy Machine Gun		480 sec	6,000	12	A very powerful but difficult-to-wield machine gun with intense recoil.
		RL-77 Airburst Rocket Launcher		480 sec	8,000	15	Fires a rocket that detonates within proximity of a target, and deploys a cluster of explosive bomblets.
		MLS-4X Commando		120 sec	8,000	15	An expendable missile launcher equipped with four laser-guided missiles.
		RS-422 Railgun		480 sec	10,000	20	An experimental weapon which prioritizes armor penetration. Must be charged between shots - choose targets carefully.
		FAF-14 Spear		480 sec	9,000	20	An anti-tank homing missile which must lock onto its target before launch. Effective against large and armored enemies.
		StA-X3 W.A.S.P. Launcher		480 sec	12,000	20	A versatile missile launcher loaded with seven lock-on homing missiles. These can either be fired from the launcher directly or as an airburst. Includes support backpack required for reloading. Produced by Stål Arms.
Orbital Cannons		Orbital Gatling Barrage		70 sec	1,500	1	A barrage of high explosive rounds, fired from the Destroyer's high speed rotary autocannons.
		Orbital Airburst Strike		100 sec	4,000	5	A projectile which explodes while airborne, creating a deadly rain of shrapnel. Not effective against heavy armor.
		Orbital 120mm HE Barrage		180 sec	4,000	5	A precision artillery salvo over a small area, perfect for taking out concentrated enemy units.
		Orbital 380mm HE Barrage		240 sec	7,500	8	A prolonged barrage, wreaking extended destruction over a large area. Communication with teammates is advised.
		Orbital Walking Barrage		240 sec	7,500	10	A linear artillery barrage which moves at intervals, driving the enemy out from cover while allowing an advance.
		Orbital Laser		300 sec	10,000	15	The Destroyer's laser cannon will sweep over the designated area, vaporizing all targets within the effective radius.
		Orbital Napalm Barrage		240 sec	10,000	18	Launches a prolonged barrage of napalm shells over a wide area, setting a swath of land ablaze in mere moments.
		Orbital Railcannon Strike		180 sec	10,000	20	A high-velocity railcannon round fired at the largest target in close proximity to the beacon. Targeting is automatic.
Hangar		Eagle Strafing Run		8 sec	1,500	1	A strafing run of the battlefield to clear small targets, delivered almost instantly. When called, the strike will start from the beacon and go away from the direction you were facing when thrown.
		Eagle Airstrike		8 sec	4,000	1	A barrage of bombs creating a non-targeted carpet of explosions. When called, the strike will be perpendicular from the direction you were facing when thrown.
		Eagle Cluster Bomb		8 sec	4,000	3	A targeted air strike unable to destroy buildings, but efficient at clearing smaller targets. When called, the strike will be perpendicular from the direction you were facing when thrown.
		Eagle Napalm Airstrike		8 sec	5,000	5	A barrage of napalm bombs, creating a wall of fire which will stop the enemy in their tracks. When called, the strike will be perpendicular from the direction you were facing when thrown.
		LIFT-850 Jump Pack		480 sec	6,000	8	Enables the user to jump higher than 'gravity' and 'safety' would normally allow. Must be charged before use.
		Eagle Smoke Strike		8 sec	4,000	8	A barrage of smoke grenades, creating a thick smoke screen to block enemies' line of sight. When called the strike will be Perpendicular from the direction you were facing when thrown.
		Eagle 110mm Rocket Pods		8 sec	7,500	10	A barrage of rocket pods, which the Eagle pilot will release on the largest target near the stratagem beacon.
		Eagle 500kg Bomb		8 sec	10,000	15	A large bomb obliterating almost any target close to impact. Make sure to clear the area.
		M-102 Fast Recon Vehicle		480 sec	25,000	25	A lightly-armored reconnaissance vehicle mounted with a heavy machinegun.
Bridge		Orbital Precision Strike		90 sec	Free	1	A single precision shot from the Destroyer's 'ATLAS' cannon.
		Orbital Gas Strike		75 sec	4,000	1	A projectile which releases a cloud of corrosive gas, harmful to both organic and robotic lifeforms.
		Orbital EMS Strike		75 sec	6,000	5	A "compliance weapon" to modify enemy behavior. The projectile temporarily stuns all targets within the strike radius.
		Orbital Smoke Strike		100 sec	4,000	8	Creates a large, thick smoke screen to block targets' line of sight.
		E/MG-101 HMG Emplacement		180 sec	10,000	10	A manned fortification offering superior firepower against lightly armored targets. Slow to turn, so place it wisely.
		FX-12 Shield Generator Relay		90 sec	9,000	10	A stationary energy shield which provides cover against projectiles. Has a limited lifetime once deployed.
		A/ARC-3 Tesla Tower		120 sec	8,000	15	A turret which fires electrical charges at targets in close range. To avoid friendly fire, remain prone.
		E/GL-21 Grenadier Battlement		120 sec	10,000	15	A stationary ballistic cover with a mounted grenade launcher. Can protect multiple Helldivers from small arms fire.
Engineering Bay		MD-6 Anti-Personnel Minefield		120 sec	1,500	1	Deploys a defensive anti-personnel minefield, to halt enemy advance.
		B-1 Supply Pack		480 sec	4,000	1	Supply boxes containing ammunition, with a backpack that allows the user to distribute boxes to fellow Helldivers.
		GL-21 Grenade Launcher		480 sec	6,000	5	A grenade launcher effective against armored infantry. Not intended for use against vehicle armor or fortified buildings.
		LAS-98 Laser Cannon		480 sec	4,000	5	A laser weapon firing a continuous beam. Doesn't require ammunition, but will need heat sink replaced if it overheats.
		MD-I4 Incendiary Mines		120 sec	4,000	8	Deploys a defensive incendiary minefield, which will set both terrain and targets alight when triggered.
		AX/LAS-5 "Guard Dog" Rover		480 sec	7,500	10	An autonomous drone equipped with a laser rifle, providing 360° cover. Returns to backpack to cool down.
		SH-20 Ballistic Shield Backpack		300 sec	6,000	12	A backpack which can be wielded as a one-handed ballistic shield, protecting against small arms fire.
		ARC-3 Arc Thrower		480 sec	7,000	15	Projects an arc of lightning at close range. Charges up to project bolts, and may discharge through multiple targets.
		MD-17 Anti-Tank Mines		120 sec	7,000	15	Scatters powerful anti-tank mines that deal heavy, armor-penetrating damage. Minefield is less densely packed relative to smaller mines.
		LAS-99 Quasar Cannon		480 sec	7,500	18	Charges up to fire a powerful, explosive energy burst. Has a long cooldown period after firing.
		SH-32 Shield Generator Pack		480 sec	10,000	20	Encloses the wearer in a spherical shield which blocks high-speed projectiles. Has a limited lifetime once deployed.
		MD-8 Gas Mines		120 sec	12,000	20	Deploys mines that release gas on activation, temporarily blinding and slowing most enemies.
Robotics Workshop		A/MG-43 Machine Gun Sentry		90 sec	1,500	1	An agile automated machine gun turret. Will fire at targets even if Helldivers will be caught in the crossfire.
		A/G-16 Gatling Sentry		150 sec	4,000	5	An automated turret with an extremely high rate of fire. Caution: does not check if friendly units are in line of fire.
		A/M-12 Mortar Sentry		180 sec	7,000	8	A turret firing powerful shells in a high arc. Effective at long ranges, and able to strike at targets behind cover.
		AX/AR-23 "Guard Dog"		480 sec	7,500	10	An autonomous drone equipped with a Liberator Penetrator assault rifle, providing 360° cover. Returns to backpack to rearm.
		A/AC-8 Autocannon Sentry		150 sec	6,000	13	An automated cannon turret firing anti-tank ammunition over long ranges. Sacrifices agility for range and power.
		A/MLS-4X Rocket Sentry		150 sec	7,500	15	A powerful automated turret, effective against armored targets. The turret will primarily aim at larger enemies.
		A/M-23 EMS Mortar Sentry		180 sec	8,000	20	A turret firing static field generators that slow the advance of enemies.
		EXO-45 Patriot Exosuit		600 sec	20,000	25	The EXO-45 Patriot Exosuit is a heavily armored walking exosuit, equipped with fourteen rockets and a mini-gun preloaded with 1000 ammo.
		EXO-49 Emancipator Exosuit		600 sec	20,000	25	The EXO-49 Emancipator Exosuit is a heavily armored walking exosuit, equipped with dual autocannons preloaded with 100 rounds each.
Warbonds		TX-41 Sterilizer		480 sec	85	None	Atomizes caustic chemicals into a fine mist that liquifies sensitive electronics and tissues. Blinds and slows most enemies.
		AX/TX-13 "Guard Dog" Dog Breath		480 sec	110	None	A drone that defends its user by firing caustic gas at nearby enemies. Returns to backpack to refill.
		SH-51 Directional Shield		300 sec	75	None	A one-handed device that deploys a wide energy barrier in front of the user. The barrier is semipermeable and blocks high-speed projectiles from the outside only, leaving the user free to shoot through it.
		E/AT-12 Anti-Tank Emplacement		180 sec	110	None	A powerful manned gun emplacement, capable of taking out armored targets at long ranges.
		A/FLAM-40 Flame Sentry		100 sec	85	None	An automated flamethrower turret. Warning: fuel canister prone to explosion when ruptured.
		B-100 Portable Hellbomb		300 sec	110	None	A backpack-mounted Hellbomb that can be armed by the wearer or an ally, starting a countdown. Users are recommended to remove the backpack before the countdown reaches zero.
		LIFT-860 Hover Pack		480 sec	110	None	Offers its user brief fixed-height flight, stable enough for pinpoint marksmanship.
		CQC-1 One True Flag		480 sec	110	None	The eternal colors of Super Earth can never be tainted. Only quenched, by the blood of its enemies.
		GL-52 De-Escalator		480 sec	85	None	A humane grenade launcher firing high-powered arc grenades.
		AX/ARC-3 "Guard Dog" K-9		480 sec	110	None	A humane, autonomous drone equipped with a modified Arc Thrower. Capable of projecting arcs of lightning through multiple targets. Does not need to recharge between shots.
		PLAS-45 Epoch		480 sec	75	None	A powerful plasma weapon that fires one blast at a time, each blast exploding on impact. Must be charged to fire. Warning: do not overcharge.
		A/LAS-98 Laser Sentry		150 sec	85	None	A turret firing powerful and precise laser beams. Warning: overloading heat sink may cause adverse effects.
		LIFT-182 Warp Pack		480 sec	110	None	A Dark Fluid-powered backpack that generates a portable micro-wormhole. This safe and well-understood technology allows the wearer to warp short distances. Warning: do not use while pack is overloaded.
		S-11 Speargun		480 sec	85	None	A speargun firing heavy-duty projectiles. These projectiles release a cloud of gas on impact, and must be carefully loaded one at a time.
		EAT-700 Expendable Napalm		140 sec	85	None	A single-use weapon that fires a missile containing napalm cluster bombs that release upon impact.
		MS-11 Solo Silo		180 sec	110	None	A silo that fit one single, powerful missile. Comes with a handheld targeting remote.
		M-1000 Maxigun		480 sec	110	None	A belt-fed minigun with an exceptional ammo capacity. Cannot be reloaded with standard non-belted munitions.
		CQC-9 Defoliation Tool		480 sec	85	None	A useful field-clearing tool for removing trees, obstacles, and unlucky foes.
		AX/FLAM-75 "Guard Dog" Hot Dog		480 sec	75	None	An autonomous drone equipped with a flamethrower. Returns to pack to refill fuel canisters.
	File:B/MD C4 Pack Stratagem Icon.png	B/MD C4 Pack	UNKNOWN	480 sec	??	None	A backpack with six adhesive C4 charges and a wireless detonator set up for either individual or simultaneous detonation.

Mission Stratagems

When calling in a Stratagem with a terminal, the terminal will always be opposite from where the Helldiver faced the beacon at the time of throwing.

Type	Stratagem	Description
Common	Reinforce	Used to call in a Helldiver if they have perished.
	SoS Beacon	Used to get priority on the mission select screen to increase the chances of Helldivers joining and sets the lobby's visibility to public for the rest of the dive. Only usable by the host if there are 3 or less Helldivers present in the dive.
	Resupply	Used to call in a Resupply.
	Eagle Rearm	Used to send Eagle 1 back to the Super Destroyer Ship to resupply. Disabled if Eagle 1 has no expended any payloads or if no eagle stratagems were selected
Objectives	SSSD Delivery	Used to deliver the SSSD Hard Drive.
	Prospecting Drill	Used to start the Main Objective of the Conduct Geological Survey Mission.
	Super Earth Flag	Used to start the Main Objective: Raise Super Earth Flag Mission.
	Hellbomb	Used to call in a Hellbomb.
	Upload Data	Used to start the Side Objective: Upload Escape Pod Data.
	Seismic Probe	Used to start the Side Objective: Conduct Geological Survey.
	Orbital Illumination Flare	Only found in the Stratagem Hero Game onboard the Super Destroyer.
	SEAF Artillery	Unlocked after completing the SEAF Artillery Side Objective. Used to call in an Artillery Strike. Damage and Effect of the strike depends on which Shells were loaded during the Side Objective.
	Dark Fluid Vessel	Event-exclusive stratagem for the Deploy Dark Fluid mission. Deploys a backpack full of Dark Fluid that acts as a more powerful Jump Pack when worn. Must be inserted into the Tectonic Drill.
	Tectonic Drill	Event-exclusive stratagem for the Deploy Dark Fluid mission. Deploys a drill to the surface which must be loaded with a Dark Fluid Vessel and then defended.
	Hive Breaker Drill	Used to start the Main Objective of the Nuke Nursery Mission.
	Cargo Container	Used to contain Fusion Batteries and High-Grade Platinum in the Confiscate Assets and Rapid Acquisition Missions.