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Stratagem inHelldivers 2is the meat of combat that turns a calm moment into utter chaos. you’re able to call in various tools ranging from offensive, defensive, and support to manned and unmanned sentry guns.
Equipping thebest Stratagemsin the game will help you wipe out bugs and bots faster and survive longer. Each Stratagem you call comes with a unique input code, and memorizing your favorite or most used ones will help you call them faster. This guide breaks down all Stratagem types, their input codes, and a short description of each one in the game.
All Patriotic Administration Center Stratagem Inputs
Patriotic Administration Center Stratagems include support weaponsyou can call in on the planet and unleash chaos on theTerminid factionorAutomaton enemiesin the game. Here is the complete list of Stratagem codes you’re able to find in this section:
High RPM but low reload speed MG.
High RPM and fast rate of fire MG.
Anti-Tank
Down, Down, Left, Up, Right
Calls in two RPGs that can be used one time before being discarded.
Recoilless Rifle
Down, Left, Right, Right, Left
A very high-damage RPG with a slow reload speed that comes with the weapon and a backpack.
Flamethrower
Down, Left, Up, Down, Up
A flamethrowing weapon that is destructive against bugs in close quarters.
Autocannon
Down, Left, Down, Up, Up, Right
High damage and fast reload speed shoulder cannon effective against light, medium, and heavy vehicles.
Railgun
Down, Right, Left, Down, Up, Left, Right
A very high-damage gun that charges a powerful beam to penetrate the thickest of vehicle armor.
Spear
Down, Down, Up, Down, Down
A homing RPG that is much more powerful than a Recoilless Rifle but equally slow to reload.
All Orbital Cannon Stratagem Inputs
Orbital Stratagems are the most offensive tools of destructionfired from the Destroyer ship down to the targets. Here is a full list of Orbital Stratagems, along with their input codes in the game:
Orbital Airburst Strike
Right, Right Right
The Destroyer fires more lethal shrapnel rounds that are useful for AoE damage.
Orbital Walking Barrage
Right, Right, Down, Left, Right, Down
Heavy salvo that continues to forward at the front where you throw the Stratagem.
Orbital Laser
Right, Down, Up, Right, Down
A high-powered laser fired from the Destroyer and used best for AoE or melting bigger targets.
Orbital Railcannon Strike
Right, Up, Down, Down, Right
The Destroyer fires one Railcannon and annihilates the largest target in the area.
All Hangar Stratagem Button Prompts
Hangar Stratagems include offensive payloads that eagle fighters rain down on targetswherever you signal. These are much more powerful than Orbitals and hit targets faster.
Eagle Cluster Bomb
Up, Right, Down, Down, Right
Fires small cluster bombs to wipe out small and medium targets.
Eagle Napalm Airstrike
Up, Right, Down, Up
Covers the ground with horizontal fire and stops enemies from crossing it.
Jump Pack
Down, Up, Up, Down, Up
Utility tool to jump at hard-to-reach areas without taking fall damage.
A very high-damage bomb that can even one-shot aBile Titan.
All Bridge Stratagem Inputs
Bridge Stratagem includes a mix of offensive Orbitals and Defensive Stratagems. Here is a complete list of all the Bridge Stratagems along with button inputs.
Orbital Smoke Strike
Right, Right, Down, Up
Breaks the enemy line of sight by engulfing the area in smoke.
HMG Emplacement
Down, Up, Left, Right, Right, Left
A manned turret that is effective against light and medium armored vehicles.
A stationary tower that releases arc in a close radius.
All Engineering Bay Stratagem Codes
Engineering Bay Stratagem gives you powerful support weapons, minesto create choke points,and utility backpacksto survive longer in the field. Here is a complete list of Engineering Bay Stratagems in the game:
Laser Cannon
Down, Left, Down, Up, Left
Long-range Laser Cannon that heats if used for a long time.
A drone that fires a laser and follows the diver.
A backpack that creates a shield bubble over the diver.
All Robotic Workshop Stratagem Button Prompts
TheRobotic Workshop Stratagem section contains some of the best defensive and passive tools you can utilize, such as six Sentry types, while fighting the Galactic War. Here is the full list of Robotic Workshop Stratagem list, along with input codes:
Machine Gun Sentry
Down, Up, Right, Right, Up
A slow-firing turret that can kill small to medium targets easily.
Gatling Sentry
Down, Up, Right, Left
A high RPM turret that kills targets at a faster rate.
Autocannon Sentry
Down, Up, Right, Up, Left, Up
This turret fires anti-tank rounds, which are highly effective against medium to heavy armored vehicles.
A mortar turret that fires EMS shells that stun enemies.
Mission Stratagems
A fewMission Stratagems only become available in key locations, and here are the input codes for each one of these in the game:
SOS Beacon
Up, Down, Left, Up
Calls a beacon that helps in filling a four-man squad in your team.
Calls in a Hellbomb explosive device to destroy rogue stations.
How To Change Keybinds For Stratagem Inputs On PC
By default, theW, A, S, and D keys on the PC are the directional input buttons you can use to call Stratagems. However, you can always map these inputs with any other on the keyboard.
Changing the default inputs to direction keys on the keyboard will allow you to control the movement of your diver using W, A, S, and D while still inputting the codes using the directional keys.
