When the time comes to deliver democracy to the galaxy, no one does it quite like the people of Super Earth. Whether it is the crawling Terminids or the relentless moving force that is the Automatons inHelldivers 2, no one is running away from the gift of salvation at the point of a bullet or the explosiveness of an orbital Stratagem.
That said, some new recruits may be finding it hard to deal with the various threats to freedom, especially when there can be some many helpful tools and strategies to choose from. This guide will give you an idea of some of thebest early game Stratagems to unlock firstinHelldivers 2to begin your quest in earnest.
Best Early Game Stratagems in Helldivers 2
As you continue to level up, more and more Stratagems will become available to you andyour teammatesin combat. Here are some that will always be useful to have in the upcoming fights:
Machine Gun
As a support weapon, the Machine Gun can handle most of the squishy bug threats you will come across. When the primary weapons just don’t cut it, bring out this big boy and let it go to work. you’re able to evenadjust it to fire even more quicklyforfast and sustained damage. Just note that ittakes a while to reload, and armored enemies are still quite resistant to its charm.
Expendable Anti-Tank
This is where theEAT-17 Expendable Anti-Tanksupport weapon comes in. Asingle-fire weapon, it is best used totake down bigger threatsthat can shrug off small-arms fire. The caveat is that players will have to make it count, as after a single use, it will be discarded, and the cooldown to call down another can be a long wait. Best to have acouple of theseas backup if the threats ahead are stronger than usual.
Orbital Gatling Barrage
In need of some quick help to clear numbers on the battlefield? Invest in theOrbital Gatling Barrageand you will be well covered. Not only does it have agenerous cooldown, its impact is quite immediate. Anytime you spot a big group of enemies converging on your location, count on this Stratagem to make short work of them withsustained firewhile you find a safer spot.
Anti-Personnel Minefield
When it comes todefending a positionorcreating a killing zone, theMD-6 Anti-Personnel Minefieldis close to perfect. As long as other players steer clear of the activation area, this Stratagem will unleash alarge number of explosive minesin the designated spot, keeping it safe while your attention can be diverted somewhere else.
Gatling Sentry
Similarly, having aA/G-16 Gatling Sentryto watch your back is always a good option to have. It hasfaster firing than the base sentry,hits harder, and can be quite a sight to behold in action. However, it does little to differentiate friend from foe, so it’s best to hit the deck if you happen to be in its line of fire.
“Guard Dog”
Having protection while being on the moveis something that shouldn’t be overlooked, and theAX/LAS-5 “Guard Dog” RoverStratagem does just that, equipping players with a personal friend that eithershoots bullets or lasers. This can be alifesaver if you are trying to reload and enemies are approaching, but do note that stealthy approaches will be quite impossible with this friend along for the ride.
