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.

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Helldivers 2: All Stratagems and how to unlock them

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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 NameStratagem TraitsUsesCall-In TimeCooldown TimeHow to UnlockMachine GunSupport Weapon,
HellpodUnlimited3 sec480 secDefaultAnti-Material RifleSupport Weapon,
HellpodUnlimited3 sec480 sec5000 Requisition SlipsStalwartSupport Weapon,
HellpodUnlimited3 sec480 sec3500 Requisition SlipsExpendable Anti-TankSupport Weapon,
Hellpod,
ExplosiveUnlimited2 sec70 secLevel 3Recoilless RifleSupport Weapon,
Hellpod,
ExplosiveUnlimited3 sec480 secLevel 5FlamethrowerSupport Weapon,
HellpodUnlimited3 sec480 secLevel 10AutocannonSupport Weapon,
Hellpod,
IncendiaryUnlimited3 sec480 secLevel 10RailgunSupport Weapon,
Hellpod,
IncendiaryUnlimited3 sec480 secLevel 20SpearSupport Weapon,
HellpodUnlimited3 sec480 secLevel 20

Orbital Cannons Stratagems

Stratagem NameStratagem TraitsUsesCall-In TimeCooldown TimeHow to UnlockOrbital Gatling BarrageOrbital,
Explosive
32 sec210 sec1500 Requisition SlipsOrbital Airburst StrikeOrbital,
ExplosiveUnlimited2 sec120 secLevel 5Orbital 120MM He BarrageOrbital,
ExplosiveUnlimited5 sec240 secLevel 5Orbital 380MM He BarrageOrbital,
ExplosiveUnlimited6 sec240 secLevel 8Orbital Walking BarrageOrbital,
ExplosiveUnlimited3 sec240 secLevel 10Orbital LaserOrbital32 sec300 secLevel 15Orbital Railcannon StrikeOrbitalUnlimited1 sec210 secLevel 20

Hangar Stratagems

Stratagem NameStratagem TraitsUsesCall-In TimeCooldown TimeHow to UnlockEagle Strafing RunEagle30 sec15 sec1500 Requisition SlipsEagle AirstrikeEagle,
Explosive20 sec15 sec4000 Requisition SlipsEagle Cluster BombEagle,
Explosive40 sec15 secLevel 3Eagle Napalm AirstrikeEagle,
Explosive20 sec15 secLevel 5Jump PackHellpod,
BackpackUnlimited5 sec480 secLevel 8Eagle Smoke StrikeEagle,
Explosive20 sec15 secLevel 8Eagle 110MM Rocket PodsEagle,
Explosive20 sec15 secLevel 10Eagle 500KG BombEagle,
Explosive10 secN/ALevel 15

Bridge Stratagems

Stratagem NameStratagem TraitsUsesCall-In TimeCooldown TimeHow to UnlockOrbital Precision StrikeOrbital,
ExplosiveUnlimited4 sec100 secDefaultOrbital Gas StrikeOrbital,
ExplosiveUnlimited2 sec 75 sec4000 Requisition SlipsOrbital EMS StrikeOrbitalUnlimited2 sec75 secLevel 5Orbital Smoke StrikeOrbital,
ExplosiveUnlimited2 sec100 secLevel 8HMG EmplacementHellpodUnlimited3 sec180 secLevel 10Shield Generator RelatHellpodUnlimited0 sec90 secLevel 10Tesla TowerHellpod,
SentryUnlimited3 sec150 secLevel 15

Engineering Bay Stratagems

Stratagem NameStratagem TraitsUsesCall-In TimeCooldown TimeHow to UnlockAnti-Personnel MinefieldHellpod,
ExplosiveUnlimited3 sec180 sec1500 Requisition SlipsSupply PackHellpod,
BackpackUnlimited5 sec480 sec4000 Requisition SlipsGrenade LauncherHellpod,
Explosive,
Support WeaponUnlimited3 sec480 secLevel 5Laser CannonHellpod,
Support WeaponUnlimited3 sec480 secLevel 5Incendiary MinesHellpod,
ExplosiveUnlimited3 sec180 secLevel 8“Guard Dog” RoverHellpod,
BackpackUnlimited5 sec480 secLevel 10Ballistic Shield BackpackHellpod,
BackpackUnlimited5 sec300 secLevel 12ARC ThrowerHellpod,
Support WeaponUnlimited3 sec480 secLevel 15Shield Generator PackHellpod,
BackpackUnlimited5 sec480 secLevel 20

Robotics Workshop Stratagems

Stratagem NameStratagem TraitsUsesCall-In TimeCooldown TimeHow to UnlockMachine Gun SentryHellpod,
SentryUnlimited3 sec180 sec1500 Requisition SlipsGatling SentryHellpod,
SentryUnlimited3 sec180 secLevel 5Mortal SentryHellpod,
Sentry,
ExplosiveUnlimited3 sec180 secLevel 8“Guard Dog”Hellpod,
BackpackUnlimited5 sec480 secLevel 10Autocannon SentryHellpod,
SentryUnlimited3 sec180 secLevel 13Rocket SentryHellpod,
Sentry,
ExplosiveUnlimited3 sec180 secLevel 15EMS Mortar SentryHellpod,
Sentry,
ExplosiveUnlimited3 sec180 secLevel 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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