While Helldivers 2 has sparked discussion over its weapons, especially with variants available in the Premium War Bond, the Stratagems and their usage will lead to success. Given the rate at which they’re unlocked and their relative cost versus the amount of Requisition Slips earned, choosing the best options can be tough.
Fortunately, the choices are more straightforward than one would think. Here are our picks for the best Stratagems and how to unlock them.
Best Stratagems and How to Get Them
| Stratagem | Requirements | Recommended for |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Materiel Rifle | Available at Level 2, Costs 5000 R | Good against Automatons, particularly the Scout Striders and Berserker. It’s also good against the Hulk and Tank if you can hit their weak spots. |
| Expendable Anti-Tank | Available at Level 3, Costs 3000 R | It only fires one shot, but the short cooldown and effectiveness make it good against armored enemies. |
| Autocannon | Available at Level 10, Costs 7000 R | This is an excellent option for clearing groups of enemies and slaying armored enemies. You can also reload it quickly while solo, unlike the Recoilless Rifle. |
| Railgun | Available at Level 20 | The Railgun is the best option against every armored enemy in the game. Get it quick and never look back. |
| Orbital Laser | Available at Level 15, Costs 10,000 R | It’s a good option for cutting through Terminids and dealing significant damage to tougher foes. |
| Eagle Airstrike | Available at Level 2, Costs 4000 R | Quick and easy, the Eagle Airstrike is suited for crowds of enemies and even sufficiently damages armored foes. |
| Eagle 110MM Rocket Pods | Available at Level 10, Costs 7500 R | Do you want a singular target, like a Bile Titan, dead? This is the Stratagem for you. |
| Eagle 500KG Bomb | Available at Level 15, Costs 10,000 R | Call this in to wipe an entire area off the map. Whether against armored enemies or hordes, the 500KG Bomb is king. Get the relevant Ship Module for one extra use. |
| Grenade Launcher | Available at Level 5, Costs 6000 R | Ideal for clearing hordes and dealing sufficient damage to tougher foes. Be careful when firing up close since shots can bounce back and kill you. |
| Gatling Sentry | Available at Level 5, Costs 4000 R | It’s better than the Machine Gun Sentry due to its rate of fire and best suited against the Terminids. |
| Mortar Sentry | Available at Level 8, Costs 7000 R | Easily the best turret, it rains death down upon your foes, though be warned of friendly fire. |