Introduction
This overview provides insights into the general and Best Orbital and Eagle stratagems for use in Hell Divers 2. They form a fundamental part of the gameplay, combining intense button-pressing combos with high-pressure situations, ensuring that each mission tests not only cognitive abilities but also foresight and strategy.
Building on the solid base established by the original game, “Helldivers 2” expands the array of available stratagems, offering numerous options for personal preference. Players can now fine-tune their loadouts with greater accuracy, selecting from defensive setups, offensive firepower, or support-oriented stratagems to free every planet in the system. This customization level encourages players to think outside the box, crafting unique strategies for each battle.
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THE META BUILD – Meta Builds in HellDivers 2
Best Stratagems: Air Support Orbital & Eagle
Orbital stratagems are generally powerful and impactful. However, some may verge on the less useful side.
Focusing on the “Must-Haves” will provide a solution for every situation. This guide does not consider ship upgrades.
Best Stratagems:Orbital Laser
MUST HAVE
Pro’s:
- Very high Damage
- Short Call in Time 2 Sec
- Can be dodged by teammates
Con’s:
- Randomized Sweep
Best Stratagems:Orbital Railcannon Strike
MUST HAVE
Pro’s:
- Instantaneous kill
- Very short call in time 1 Sec
- Won’t kill Teammates
Con’s:
- Hits only 1 target
- Requires close proximity to the target
Stratagems:Orbital EMS Strike
Pro’s:
- Effective crowd control
- Short call in time 2 sec
- Brief cooldown of 75 sec
- Ideal for coordinating with teammates
Con’s:
- No Damage
Stratagems:Orbital Precision Strike
MUST HAVE
Pro’s:
- High Damage
- Good area coverage
Con’s:
- long call in time 4 sec
- will kill unaware Teammates
- Targets move out of the Area, 4 sec call in time
Stratagems:Orbital Walking Barrage
Pro’s:
- Predictable Path
- Unlikely to kill Teammates
- Moderate Damage
Con’s:
- Randomized Impacts
- Ineffective against heavy armor
Stratagems:Orbital 380mm HE Barrage
Pro’s:
- High Damage
Con’s:
- Long call in time 6 sec
- Can kill you due to Area
- Can kill Teammates du to area and call in time 6 sec
- Will miss Targets due to area
Stratagems:Orbital 120mm HE Barrage
Pro’s:
- High Damage
Con’s:
- Long call in time 5 sec
- Can kill you due to Area
- Can kill Teammates due to area and call in time 5 sec
Stratagems:Orbital Airburst Strike
DON’T USE
Pro’s:
- Moderate Damage
- Short call in time 2 sec
Con’s:
- Small Area
- No effects on heavy Armor
Stratagems:Orbital Gas Strike
DON’T USE
Pro’s:
- Moderate Area
- Short call in time 2 Sec
Con’s:
- Low Damage
Stratagems:Orbital Smoke Strike
DON’T USE
Pro’s:
- Cut’s line of sight
- Short call in time 2 sec
- Large area
- Can save you & teammates
Con’s:
- No damage
- Situational
Best Stratagems: Air Support Eagle
Eagle Strike are quickly delivered and have a good punch in them. Multiple uses allow the player more impact on the battlefield until the major “rearm” Cooldown kicks in. So don’t use them wisely; just use them. Everything here is not taking the shipupgrades into consideration.
Here as well, pick the “Must Haves” and you are good to go.
Best Stratagems:Eagle 500KG Bomb
MUST HAVE
Pro’s:
- Insane high Damage
- Best call in time 0 sec
- Short cooldown in relation to output
Con’s:
- High Damage fall off from center
- Instant Call in, no time for evasion
Best Stratagems:Eagle Airstrike
MUST HAVE
Pro’s:
- High Damage
- Short call in time 2 sec
- Multiple uses until major cooldown
Con’s:
- Well placement needed
- Randomized due to fly path
Stratagems:Eagle 110mm Rocket Pod’s
Pro’s:
- High Damage
- Short call in time 0 sec
- Multiple uses until major cooldown
- Priority Target’s
Con’s:
- Small proximity area
- Only 1 Rocket can hit moving target due to salvo
Stratagems:Eagle Napalm Airstrike
Pro’s:
- Good opener
- Short call in time 0 sec
- Multiple uses until major cooldown
- Areal effects due to burning
Con’s:
- Low Damage
Stratagems:Eagle Cluster Bomb
Pro’s:
- Short call in time 0 sec
- Multiple uses until major cooldown
Con’s:
- Low damage
- No effects on heavy Armor
Stratagems:Eagle Strafing Run
DON’T USE
Pro’s:
- Short call in time 0 sec
- Multiple uses until major cooldown
Con’s:
- Low damage
- Small area
- No effects on heavy Armor
Stratagems:Eagle Smoke Strike
DON’T USE
Pro’s:
- Short call in time 0 sec
- Larger area
- Multiple uses until major cooldown
Con’s:
- No Damage
- Situational
Conclusion
Stratagems in Hell Divers 2 are essential, especially at higher difficulties. Not all are equally useful, and their effectiveness can also depend on whether you’re playing with a pre-made group or random players. With the “Must-Have” stratagems, you should be well-prepared!
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