All Stratagems in Helldivers 2 & How to Unlock Them

Master all of Helldivers 2's essential combat support stratagems, from orbital strikes to turrets, and how to unlock each devastating ability.

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All Stratagems in Helldivers 2 & How to Unlock Them
All Stratagems in Helldivers 2 & How to Unlock Them

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

Patriotic Administration Center

    
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
Stratagem Description How to Unlock

Orbital Cannons

    
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
Stratagem Description How to Unlock

Hangar

    
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
Stratagem Description How to Unlock

Bridge

    
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
Stratagem Description How to Unlock

Engineering Bay

    
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
Stratagem Description How to Unlock

Robotics Workshop

    
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

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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