Stratagems are a critical tool for success in the intense cooperative battles of Helldivers 2. These powerful support abilities are called in using unique input codes. This guide will provide all the known Helldivers 2 Stratagems codes for both keyboard and PS5 controller inputs.
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An Overview of Helldivers 2 Stratagems
Stratagems allow players to request aid from their orbiting ship during missions. These can provide offensive strikes, defensive structures, equipment drops, and more.
Stratagems are categorized into six types:
- Patriotic Administration Center - Powerful weapons
- Orbital Cannons - Devastating orbital strikes
- Hangar - Aerial attacks and transports
- Bridge - Precision strikes and smokescreens
- Engineering Bay - Defensive structures and equipment
- Robotics Workshop - Automated turrets and drones
Each Stratagem has a unique input code that must be entered to activate it. Codes use the directional inputs on a controller or keyboard. Players can equip Stratagems with usage limited by cooldowns.
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How to Use Stratagems and Input Codes in Helldivers 2
To activate a Stratagem, open the list by holding L1 on a PS5 controller or the left Ctrl key on a PC. Input the specific code using the D-pad on a controller or WASD keys on the keyboard. For example, for a Strafing Run:
- PS5: Hold L1, then input ↑→→
- PC: Hold left Ctrl, then input W, D, D
This will initiate the Strafing Run at the current location. Make sure you know the codes for your equipped Stratagems before the battle.
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All Helldivers 2 Stratagems Codes
The following tables list all currently known Stratagems and their input codes:
Patriotic Administration Center
| Stratagem | PS5 Code | PC Code |
|---|---|---|
| Machine Gun | ↓←↓↑→ | S, A, S, W, D |
| Anti-Material Rifle | ↓←→↑↓ | S, A, D, W, S |
| Stalwart | ↓←↓↑↑← | S, A, S, W, W, A |
| Expendable Anti-Tank | ↓↓←↑→ | S, S, A, W, D |
| Recoilless Rifle | ↓←→→← | S, A, D, D, A |
| Flamethrower | ↓←↑↓↑ | S, A, W, S, W |
| Autocannon | ↓→←↓↓↑↑→ | S, D, A, S, S, W, W, D |
| Railgun | ↓→←↓↓↑←↓→ | S, D, A, S, S, W, A, S, D |
| Spear | - | - |
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Orbital Cannons
| Stratagem | PS5 Code | PC Code |
|---|---|---|
| Orbital Gatling Barrage | →↓←↑↑ | D, S, A, W, W |
| Orbital Airburst Strike | - | - |
| Orbital 120MM HE Barrage | →↓↓←↓→↓↓ | D, S, S, A, S, D, S, S |
| Orbital 380MM HE Barrage | →↓↓↑↑←↓↓↓ | D, S, S, W, W, A, S, S, S |
| Orbital Walking Barrage | - | - |
| Orbital Laser Strike | - | - |
| Orbital Railcannon Strike | - | - |
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Hangar
| Stratagem | PS5 Code | PC Code |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle Strafing Run | ↑→→ | W, D, D |
| Eagle Airstrike | ↑→↓→ | W, D, S, D |
| Eagle Cluster Bomb | ↑→↓↓→↓ | W, D, S, S, D, S |
| Eagle Napalm Airstrike | ↑→↓↑ | W, D, S, W |
| Jump Pack | ↓↑↑↓↑ | S, W, W, S, W |
| Eagle Smoke Strike | ↑→↑↓ | W, D, W, S |
| Eagle 110MM Rocket Pods | ↑→↑← | W, D, W, A |
| Eagle 500KG Bomb | ↑→↓↓↓ | W, D, S, S, S |
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Bridge
| Stratagem | PS5 Code | PC Code |
|---|---|---|
| Orbital Precision Strike | ←←↑ | A, A, W |
| Orbital Gas Strike | - | - |
| Orbital EMS Strike | - | - |
| Orbital Smoke Strike | - | - |
| HMG Emplacement | - | - |
| Shield Generator Relay | ↓↑←→←↓ | S, W, A, D, A, S |
| Tesla Tower | - | - |
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Engineering Bay
| Stratagem | PS5 Code | PC Code |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Personnel Minefield | ↓←↓↑→ | S, A, S, W, D |
| Supply Pack | ↓←↓↑↑↓ | S, A, S, W, W, S |
| Grenade Launcher | ↓←↓↑←↓↓ | S, A, S, W, A, S, S |
| Laser Cannon | ↓←↓↑← | S, A, S, W, A |
| Incendiary Mines | ↓←←↓ | S, A, A, S |
| "Guard Dog" Rover | ↓←↓↑←↓↓ | S, A, S, W, A, S, S |
| Ballistic Shield Backpack | ↓←↑↑→ | S, A, W, W, D |
| Arc Thrower | ↓→↑←↓ | S, D, W, A, S |
| Shield Generator Pack | ↓↑←↓→→ | S, W, A, S, D, D |
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Robotics Workshop
| Stratagem | PS5 Code | PC Code |
|---|---|---|
| Machine Gun Sentry | ↓↑→↓→↓↑ | S, W, D, S, D, S, W |
| Gatling Sentry | ↓↑→←↓ | S, W, D, A, S |
| Mortar Sentry | ↓↑→→↓ | S, W, D, D, S |
| "Guard Dog" | ↓↑←↓↑→↓ | S, W, A, S, W, D, S |
| Autocannon Sentry | - | - |
| Rocket Sentry | - | - |
| EMS Mortar Sentry | ↓↓↑↑← | S, S, W, W, A |
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With this comprehensive reference for all known Helldivers 2 Stratagems codes on both PC and PS5, you can now memorize your favorite abilities and maximize your strategic options in every intense mission. Master these Stratagems to lead your squads to victory against the endless alien threats. The fate of humanity rests on your shoulders, soldier!
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