Helldivers 2 re-introduces the much-beloved stratagems - combat support abilities deployed from orbit offering diverse strategic utility. Across six categories, players can unlock these essential powers either through gaining experience levels or spending hard-earned Requisition currency. In this article, you will find all the information on all the stratagems in Helldivers 2 and how to unlock them.
Helldivers 2: All Straragems and How to Unlock
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| Stratagem | Description | How to Unlock |
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Patriotic Administration Center |
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| Machine Gun | Heavy machine gun | Level 1 |
| Anti-Material Rifle | Powerful sniper rifle vs armor | Level 2, 5000R |
| Stalwart | Easy-to-use machine gun | Level 2, 3500R |
| Expendable Anti-Tank | Single-use rocket launcher | Level 3, 3000R |
| Recoilless Rifle | Reloadable rocket launcher | Level 5 |
| Flamethrower | Short-range fire weapon | Level 10 |
| Autocannon | Fully automatic cannon | Level 10 |
| Railgun | Charged anti-armor weapon | Level 20 |
| Spear | Homing missile vs vehicles | Level 20 |
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| Stratagem | Description | How to Unlock |
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Orbital Cannons |
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| Orbital Gatling Barrage | Explosives barrage | Level 2, 1500R |
| Orbital Airburst Strike | Wide area shrapnel blast | Level 5 |
| Orbital 120MM HE Barrage | Small missile blast | Level 5 |
| Orbital 380MM HE Barrage | Widespread missile barrage | Level 8 |
| Orbital Walking Barrage | Moving artillery barrage | Level 10 |
| Orbital Laser | Laser-targeting enemies | Level 15 |
| Orbital Railcannon Strike | Strike on priority target | Level 20 |
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| Stratagem | Description | How to Unlock |
|---|---|---|
Hangar |
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| Eagle Strafing Run | Fast aircraft guns run on ground targets | Level 2, 1500R |
| Eagle Airstrike | Series of uncontrolled bomb detonations | Level 2, 4000R |
| Eagle Cluster Bomb | Small precise airburst targeting group | Level 3, 4000R |
| Eagle Napalm Airstrike | Wall of fire from napalm airburst | Level 5 |
| Jump Pack | Rocket jump assistance for mobility | Level 8 |
| Eagle Smoke Strike | Aerial smoke screen for concealment | Level 8 |
| Eagle 110MM Rocket Pods | Air-to-ground missile barrage | Level 10 |
| Eagle 500KG Bomb | Single ultra-heavy blast radius explosive | Level 15 |
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| Stratagem | Description | How to Unlock |
|---|---|---|
Bridge |
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| Orbital Precision Strike | Precision orbital shot | Level 1 |
| Orbital Gas Strike | Corrosive gas projectile | Level 3, 4000R |
| Orbital EMS Strike | Electrical stunning blast | Level 5 |
| Orbital Smoke Strike | Aerial smoke screen | Level 8 |
| HMG Emplacement | Heavy machine gun turret | Level 10 |
| Shield Generator Relay | Energy shield deployment | Level 10 |
| Tesla Tower | Shock-emitting electrical tower | Level 15 |
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| Stratagem | Description | How to Unlock |
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Engineering Bay |
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| Anti-Personnel Mines | Proximity explosive mines | Level 2, 1500R |
| Supply Pack | Ammo backpack for teammates | Level 3, 4000R |
| Grenade Launcher | Grenadeprojection weapon | Level 5 |
| Laser Cannon | Heat beam weapon | Level 5 |
| Incendiary Mines | Fire-based mines | Level 8 |
| Guard Dog Rover | Laser-armed combat drone | Level 10 |
| Ballistic Shield Pack | Personal directional shield | Level 12 |
| Arc Thrower | Short-range electrical attack | Level 15 |
| Shield Generator Pack | Projectile blocking energy shield | Level 20 |
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| Stratagem | Description | How to Unlock |
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Robotics Workshop |
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| Machine Gun Sentry | Automated machine gun turret | Level 3, 1500R |
| Gatling Sentry | High rate of fire turret | Level 5 |
| Mortar Sentry | Long-range explosive turret | Level 8 |
| Guard Dog | Combat drone with a rifle | Level 10 |
| Autocannon Sentry | Rapid fire anti-armor turret | Level 13 |
| Rocket Sentry | Anti-vehicle automated turret | Level 15 |
| EMS Mortar Sentry | Shock mortar turret | Level 20 |
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Reaching experience milestones through completed campaigns opens basic capabilities, but truly advanced options require Requisition credits. Budget these rare earnings from especially challenging operations wisely.
While unlock criteria vary, one universal rule governs all Helldivers 2- leverage every single stratagem available liberally in battle. Any tactic or equipment not on cooldown should deploy immediately when a favorable opportunity arises. The fate of humanity hangs in the balance.
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