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The following stratagems are found in Helldivers 2. When choosing Stratagems for a mission, you can also select one of various different Boosters.

Please note that, as of March 2024, the "Call-in Time" displayed in game for all Stratagems is inaccurate. They all take several seconds longer than the descriptions say they do. This wiki replicates the displayed call-in time, but also includes the actual in-game time it takes for the Stratagem to arrive.

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	5000	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	3500	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	3000	3	A single-use weapon specialized for damaging vehicle armor. Discarded after every use.
		GR-8 Recoilless Rifle		480 sec	6000	5	A recoilless rifle effective against vehicle armor. Includes support backpack required for reloading.
		FLAM-40 Flamethrower		480 sec	6000	10	An incendiary weapon for close range. Will ignite targets, terrain, and any flammable teammates.
		AC-8 Autocannon		480 sec	7000	10	A fully-automatic cannon effective against light vehicle armor. Includes support backpack required for reloading.
		MG-206 Heavy Machine Gun		480 sec	6000	12	A very powerful but difficult-to-wield machine gun with intense recoil.
		RL-77 Airburst Rocket Launcher		480 sec	8000	15	Fires a rocket that detonates within proximity of a target, and deploys a cluster of explosive bomblets.
		RS-422 Railgun		480 sec	10000	20	An experimental weapon which prioritizes armor penetration. Must be charged between shots - choose targets carefully.
		FAF-14 Spear		480 sec	9000	20	An anti-tank homing missile which must lock onto its target before launch. Effective against large and armored enemies.
Orbital Cannons		Orbital Gatling Barrage		80 sec	1500	1	A barrage of high explosive rounds, fired from the Destroyer's high speed rotary autocannons.
		Orbital Airburst Strike		120 sec	4000	5	A projectile which explodes while airborne, creating a deadly rain of shrapnel. Not effective against heavy armor.
		Orbital 120mm HE Barrage		240 sec	4000	5	A precision artillery salvo over a small area, perfect for taking out concentrated enemy units.
		Orbital 380mm HE Barrage		240 sec	7500	8	A prolonged barrage, wreaking extended destruction over a large area. Communication with teammates is advised.
		Orbital Walking Barrage		240 sec	7500	10	A linear artillery barrage which moves at intervals, driving the enemy out from cover while allowing an advance.
		Orbital Laser		300 sec	10000	15	The Destroyer's laser cannon will sweep over the designated area, vaporizing all targets within the effective radius.
		Orbital Railcannon Strike		210 sec	10000	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	1500	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	4000	2	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	4000	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	5000	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	6000	8	Enables the user to jump higher than 'gravity' and 'safety' would normally allow. Must be charged before use.
		Eagle Smoke Strike		8 sec	4000	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	7500	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	10000	15	A large bomb obliterating almost any target close to impact. Make sure to clear the area.
Bridge		Orbital Precision Strike		100 sec	Free	1	A single precision shot from the Destroyer's 'ATLAS' cannon.
		Orbital Gas Strike		75 sec	4000	1	A projectile which releases a cloud of corrosive gas, harmful to both organic and robotic lifeforms.
		Orbital EMS Strike		75 sec	6000	5	A "compliance weapon" to modify enemy behavior. The projectile temporarily stuns all targets within the strike radius.
		Orbital Smoke Strike		100 sec	4000	8	Creates a large, thick smoke screen to block targets' line of sight.
		E/MG-101 HMG Emplacement		180 sec	10000	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	9000	10	A stationary energy shield which provides cover against projectiles. Has a limited lifetime once deployed.
		A/ARC-3 Tesla Tower		150 sec	8000	15	A turret which fires electrical charges at targets in close range. To avoid friendly fire, remain prone.
Engineering Bay		MD-6 Anti-Personnel Minefield		180 sec	1500	2	Deploys a defensive anti-personnel minefield, to halt enemy advance.
		B-1 Supply Pack		480 sec	4000	1	Supply boxes containing ammunition, with a backpack that allows the user to distribute boxes to fellow Helldivers.
		GL-21 Grenade Launcher		480 sec	6000	5	A grenade launcher effective against armored infantry. Not intended for use against vehicle armor or fortified buildings.
		LAS-98 Laser Cannon		480 sec	4000	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		180 sec	4000	8	Deploys a defensive incendiary minefield, which will set both terrain and targets alight when triggered.
		AX/LAS-5 "Guard Dog" Rover		480 sec	7500	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	6000	12	A backpack which can be wielded as a one-handed ballistic shield, protecting against small arms fire.
		ARC-3 Arc Thrower		480 sec	7000	15	Projects an arc of lightning at close range. Charges up to project bolts, and may discharge through multiple targets.
		LAS-99 Quasar Cannon		480 sec	7500	18	Charges up to fire a powerful, explosive energy burst. Has a long cooldown period after firing.
		SH-32 Shield Generator Pack		480 sec	10000	20	Encloses the wearer in a spherical shield which blocks high-speed projectiles. Has a limited lifetime once deployed.
Robotics Workshop		A/MG-43 Machine Gun Sentry		180 sec	1500	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		180 sec	4000	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	7000	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"		300 sec	7500	10	An autonomous drone equipped with a Liberator assault rifle, providing 360° cover. Returns to backpack to rearm.
		A/AC-8 Autocannon Sentry		180 sec	6000	13	An automated cannon turret firing anti-tank ammunition over long ranges. Sacrifices agility for range and power.
		A/MLS-4X Rocket Sentry		180 sec	7500	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	8000	20	A turret firing static field generators that slow the advance of enemies.
		EXO-45 Patriot Exosuit		600 sec	20000	25	The EXO-45 Patriot Exosuit is a heavily armored walking exosuit, equipped with fourteen rockets and a mini-gun preloaded with 1000 ammo.

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	Icon	Stratagem	Stratagem Codes	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.
		Resupply		Used to call in a Resupply.
		Eagle Rearm		Used to send the Eagle back to the Super Destroyer Ship to resupply.
		SSSD Delivery		Used to deliver the SSSD Hard Drive.
		Prospecting Drill		Used to start the Main Objective of the Conduct Geological Survey Mission
Side Objectives		Super Earth Flag		Used to start the Main Objective of the Raise Super Earth Flag Mission.
		Hellbomb		Used to call in a Hellbomb.
		Upload Data		Used to start the Side Objective: 'Side_Objective_Name'.
		Seismic Probe		Used to start the Side Objective: 'Side_Objective_Name'.
		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.