Mastering the use of Stratagems is vital for victory in Helldivers 2, though memorizing their activation codes can be daunting. Fear not, as we provide a comprehensive list of Stratagem codes and their uses.
Arrowhead Game Studios’ Helldivers 2 transitions the series into a third-person shooter realm, emphasizing co-op gameplay. Staying equipped and utilizing the right Stratagems are crucial for defeating enemies and succeeding across the game‘s several missions.
One of the most vital aspects of combat in Helldivers 2 is Stratagems. These are powerful air drops that can be either offensive or support-based. Whether it’s taking out an entire mod of bugs with an Orbitital Precision Strike or simply calling in a supply drop, they’re extremely useful.
All Engineering Bay Stratagem codes
| STRATAGEM | CODE (BUTTONS ON D-PAD) | UNLOCK CRITERIA | TRAITS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Personnel Minefield | Down, Left, Down, Up, Right | Reach level 2 & spend 1500 Credits | Hellpod, Explosive |
| Supply Pack | Down, Left, Down, Up, Up, Down | Reach level 3 & spend 4000 Credits | Hellpod, Backpack |
| Grenade Launcher | Down, Left, Down, Up, Left, Down, Down | Reach level 5 & spend 6000 Credits | Support Weapon, Hellpod, Explosive |
| Laser Cannon | Down, Left, Down, Up, Left | Reach level 5 & spend 4000 Credits | Support Weapon, Hellpod |
| Incendiary Mines | Down, Left, Left, Down | Reach level 8 | Support Weapon, Hellpod |
| “Guard Dog” Rover | Down, Left, Down, Up, Left, Down, Down | Reach level 10 | Support Weapon, Hellpod, Incendiary |
| Ballistic Shield Backpack | Down, Left, Up, Up, Right | Reach level 12 | Support Weapon, Hellpod |
| Arc Thrower | Down, Right, Up, Left, Down | Reach level 15 | Support Weapon, Hellpod |
| Shield Generator Pack | Down, Up, Left, Down, Right, Right | Reach level 20 | Hellpod, Backpack |

