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Helldivers 2gives elite soldiers of Super Earth a wide variety of weapons and stratagems to support their assault against bugs and bots. Most of these tools help in offense against the Terminids and Automatons to liberate the planet. However, the jump pack is a support stratagem used to explore the field faster and to escape a chasingChargeror a ragingHulk.
The Lift-850 Jump is a support stratagem that comes with unlimited uses after you call it down from the Hellpod. This guide breaks down how to use the jump pack in the game and get an edge in every dire situation.
How To Use The Jump Pack
You canuse the jump pack by holding the “Climb Button"in the game.
This action key, by default, is taken by theSpacebar key on the keyboardandX on the PlayStationorA on the Xbox Controller.
Every time you use the jump pack, the charge is consumed and goes into cooldown after the diver lands. The charging mechanic of the jump pack is visible by theglowing red light on the left and right sides of the jump pack. You can also see the charging icon at the bottom left of the screen near the ammo count icon.
Once thejump pack charge is ready for use, thered gauge turns yellow. The icon near the ammo count turns from red to white.
you may mistakenly use the charge if the jump pack is equipped. To avoid this issue from occurring, changing the key bind from the Keyboard and Mouse settings will help significantly.
Tips For When To Use The Jump Pack
When bugs or bots chase you during the heat of battle,holding the Climb Button key helps you climb certain terrains faster. You canuse the jump pack to escape a rushing chargeror a chasing Automaton Hulk trying to burn you.
Additionally, most maps offer vertical platforms that, if climbed, will give the diver a higher ground to shoot targets. This can only be achieved if you have the jump pack with you.
You candraw enemy aggro towards you while staying above the ground. Then, a well-thrownOrbital Strike or SEAF Artillery stratagem will immediately wipe all enemiesstanding below you, making the best use of the jump pack.
How To Get The Jump Pack
you may unlock thejump pack in the game after reaching Level Eightand purchase the stratagem for6000 Requisition Slips from the Ship Management module.
