Helldivers 2 – How to Unlock Best Stratagems Early

In this guide, we’ll talk about the best Stratagems to get early and the top loadouts in Helldivers 2.

Overview

1. To make your ship even better, go to the “Ship Module” tab and find the “Hanger” section. There, unlock the “Liquid-Ventilated Cockpit” early on. It cuts down the cooldown time for all Eagle stratagems by half.

This means you can keep launching Eagle Airstrikes one after another. It’s a top choice because you can use it twice before it cools down, and it’s pretty quick to recharge.

2. After that, pick either the Recoilless Rifle or Autocannon. They’re both great for taking out armored targets. If you prefer, you can try the Expendable Anti-Tank launcher, but remember, you only get two shots before it takes a while to recharge. So, sticking with the Recoilless Rifle and hanging back with your team is a solid plan. It’s simple to handle.
3. Lastly, for your turrets, the Mortar Sentry is the way to go for dealing with enemies from afar, especially in defensive situations.
4. As for your final stratagem, it’s up to you, but I suggest focusing on more Eagle or orbital-based options, or defensive choices like the Shield Generator Relay. Or, if you’re feeling ambitious, save up for the mini nuke, the Eagle 500KG Bomb, once you reach level 15.

Best Stratagem Unlocks

• Recoilless Rifle: This is a reloadable rocket launcher effective against armored aliens. It becomes available at level 5. Tip: Aim for the legs of a charger first, then switch to your primary weapon to hit its exposed parts.
• Autocannon: A fully-automatic cannon designed for dealing with armored targets. Unlocks at level 10. Tip: It takes about 5 shots to take down a charger if you aim for the head.
• Eagle Airstrike: Unlocked at level 2, this involves a series of bombs dropped in succession, not specifically targeting enemies. Tip: It’s a versatile stratagem with a short cooldown.
• Mortar Sentry: This turret shoots shells and is particularly effective in long-range battles. Unlocks at level 8. Tip: Ideal for dealing with the Automaton faction; position it on elevated terrain to prevent enemies from destroying it easily.
• Eagle 110M Rocket Pods or Orbital Precision Strike (available from the start): The Rocket Pods release a small cluster of bombs targeting the largest enemy near the beacon. Alternatively, you can utilize the Orbital Precision Strike for similar effectiveness. The Rocket Pods unlock at level 10.

Other Useful Stratagems:

• Orbital EMS Strike: Unlocks at level 5, this stratagem is handy for crowd control as it slows down enemies, giving you an advantage in combat situations.
• Grenade Launcher: Effective against Terminids, especially for clearing their hives. This powerful weapon becomes available at level 5.
• Rocket Sentry: Unlocks at level 15, this automated turret is designed to take down heavily armored targets. It’s particularly effective against armored enemies.

Best Loadouts

Armor:

• Against Terminids, opt for light armor to increase sprint speed, facilitating easier evasion of swarms. Light armor boosts speed and stamina regeneration but sacrifices armor rating.
• Against Automatons, heavy armor is recommended for its increased armor rating, offering better protection against the tougher enemies. However, heavy armor decreases speed and stamina regeneration.

Weapons:

• Primary: Utilize the Breaker, a fully-automatic shotgun known as one of the best weapons in the game. It boasts a high rate of fire, making it excellent for crowd control, albeit requiring frequent reloading.
• Secondary: Equip the Redeemer, a fully-automatic pistol with an extremely high rate of fire, perfect for efficient crowd control.
• Grenade: Choose according to personal preference.