There are plenty of Stratagem codes in Helldivers 2 and keeping track of every single one can be overwhelming. So, here’s every activation code in one place to help you keep track.
One of the most vital aspects of combat in Helldivers 2 is Stratagems, powerful and extremely helpful abilities you can call down from your Destroyer ship that can be either offensive or support-based.
They are divided into six categories and every Stratagem requires a unique code, which can be difficult to remember, so we’ve got a rundown of all the codes in the game right here to help you overcome enemies and achieve success in the game‘s various missions.
General Stratagem codes in Helldivers 2
The game offers players 3 general Stratagems that do not require unlocking or a slot, as they don’t need to be equipped.
| Stratagem | Code (buttons on D-Pad) |
|---|---|
| Reinforce | Up, Down, Right, Left, Up |
| SOS Beacon | Up, Down, Right, Up |
| Resupply | Down, Down, Up, Right |
Patriotic Administration Center Stratagem codes
| Stratagem | Code (buttons on D-Pad) | Unlock Criteria | Traits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machine Gun | Down, Left, Down, Up, Right | Reach level 1 | Support Weapon, Hellpod |
| Anti-Material Rifle | Down, Left, Right, Up, Down | Reach level 2 & spend 5000 Credits | Support Weapon, Hellpod |
| Stalwart | Down, Left, Down, Up, Up, Left | Reach level 2 & spend 3500 Credits | Support Weapon, Hellpod |
| Expendable Anti-Tank | Down, Down, Left, Up, Right | Reach level 3 & spend 3000 Credits | Support Weapon, Hellpod, Explosive |
| Recoilless Rifle | Down, Left, Right, Right, Left | Reach level 5 & spend 6000 Credits | Support Weapon, Hellpod, Explosive |
| Flamethrower | Down, Left, Up, Down, Up | Reach level 10 | Support Weapon, Hellpod, Incendiary |
| Autocannon | Down, Right, Left, Down, Down, Up, Up, Right | Reach level 10 | Support Weapon, Hellpod |
| Heavy Machine Gun | Down, Left, Up, Down, Down | Reach Level 12 & spend 6000 Requisition Slips | Support Weapon, Hellpod |
| RL-77 Airburst Rocket Launcher | Down, Up, Up, Left, Right | Reach Level 15 & spend 8000 Requisition Slips | Support Weapon, Hellpod |
| Railgun | Down, Right, Left, Down, Down, Up, Left, Down, Right | Reach level 20 | Support Weapon, Hellpod |
| Spear | Down, Down, Up, Down, Down | Reach level 20 | Support Weapon, Hellpod |
Orbital Cannons Stratagem codes in Helldivers 2
| Stratagem | Code (buttons on D-Pad) | Unlock Criteria | Traits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orbital Gatling Barrage | Right, Down, Left, Up, Up | Reach level 2 & spend 1500 Credits | Explosive, Orbital |
| Orbital Airburst Strike | Right, Right, Right | Reach level 5 & spend 4000 Credits | Explosive, Orbital |
| Orbital 120MM HE Barrage | Right, Down, Down, Left, Down, Right, Down, Down | Reach level 5 & spend 4000 Credits | Explosive, Orbital |
| Orbital 380MM HE Barrage | Right, Down, Down, Up, Up, Left, Down, Down, Down | Reach level 8 & spend 3000 Credits | Explosive, Orbital |
| Orbital Walking Barrage | Right, Down, Right, Down, Right, Down | Reach level 10 & spend 6000 Credits | Explosive, Orbital |
| Orbital Laser | Right, Up, Left, Up, Right, Left | Reach level 15 | Orbital |
| Orbital Railcannon Strike | Right, Down, Up, Down, Left | Reach level 20 | Orbital |
Hangar Stratagem codes
| Stratagem | Code (buttons on D-Pad) | Unlock Criteria | Traits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Strafing Run | Up, Right, Right | Reach level 2 & spend 1500 Credits | Eagle |
| Eagle Airstrike | Up, Right, Down, Right | Reach level 2 & spend 4000 Credits | Explosive, Eagle |
| Eagle Cluster Bomb | Up, Right, Down, Down, Right, Down | Reach level 3 & spend 4000 Credits | Explosive, Eagle |
| Eagle Napalm Airstrike | Up, Right, Down, Up | Reach level 5 & spend 5000 Credits | Explosive, Eagle |
| Jump Pack | Down, Up, Up, Down, Up | Reach level 8 | Hellpod, Backpack |
| Eagle Smoke Strike | Up, Right, Up, Down | Reach level 8 | Explosive, Eagle |
| Eagle 110MM Rocket Pods | Up, Down, Up, Left | Reach level 10 | Explosive, Eagle |
| Eagle 500KG Bomb | Up, Left, Down, Down, Down | Reach level 15 | Explosive, Eagle |
Engineering Bay Stratagem codes in Helldivers 2
| 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 |
| Quasar Cannon | Down, Down, Up, Left, Right | Reach level 18 & spend 7500 Requisition Slips | Support Weapon, Hellpod |
| Shield Generator Pack | Down, Up, Left, Down, Right, Right | Reach level 20 | Hellpod, Backpack |
Bridge Stratagem codes
| Stratagem | Code (buttons on D-Pad) | Unlock Criteria | Traits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orbital Precision Strike | Right, Right, Up | Reach level 1 | Explosive, Orbital |
| Orbital Gas Strike | Right, Right, Down, Right | Reach level 3 & spend 4000 Credits | Explosive, Orbital |
| Orbital EMS Strike | Right, Right, Left, Down | Reach level 5 | Orbital |
| Orbital Smoke Strike | Right, Right, Down, Up | Reach level 8 | Explosive, Orbital |
| HMG Emplacement | Up, Down, Left, Right, Right, Left | Reach level 10 | Hellpod |
| Shield Generator Relay | Down, Up, Left, Right, Left, Down | Reach level 10 | Hellpod |
| Tesla Tower | Down, Up, Right, Up, Left, Right | Reach level 15 | Hellpod, Sentry |
Robotics Workshop Stratagem codes in Helldivers 2
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| Stratagem | Code (buttons on D-Pad) | Unlock Criteria | Traits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machine Gun Sentry | Down, Up, Right, Down, Right, Down, Up | Reach level 3 & spend 1500 Credits | Hellpod, Sentry |
| Gatling Sentry | Down, Up, Right, Left, Down | Reach level 5 & spend 4000 Credits | Hellpod, Sentry |
| Mortar Sentry | Down, Up, Right, Right, Down | Reach level 8 & spend 3500 Credits | Hellpod, Explosive, Sentry |
| “Guard Dog” | Down, Up, Left, Down, Up, Right, Down | Reach level 10 & spend 3000 Credits | Hellpod, Backpack |
| Autocannon Sentry | Down, Up, Right, Up, Left, Up | Reach level 13 & spend 6000 Credits | Hellpod, Sentry |
| Rocket Sentry | Down, Up, Right, Right, Left | Reach level 15 | Hellpod, Explosive, Sentry |
| EMS Mortar Sentry | Down, Down, Up, Up, Left | Reach level 20 | Hellpod, Explosive, Sentry |
| Patriot Exosuit | Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Down | Reach level 25 & spend 20000 Requisition Slips | Explosive, Vehicle |
Stratagems explained
Stratagems are special abilities you can call down from your Destroyer ship while completing missions in Helldivers 2. Depending on which ones you use, they can provide you with automated defenses, equipment, weapons, and every material that comes in handy during wars.
You can find all the Stratagems in the Ship Management section, and they are divided into six types:
- Patriotic Administration Center
- Orbital Cannons
- Hangar
- Bridge
- Engineering Bay
- Robotics Workshop
How to use Stratagem codes in Helldivers 2
Players can use Stratagems by inputting their unique codes using the D-Pad or Keyboard – depending on the platform they are playing.
Even though you can see all your Stratagems in the Ship Management, the only way to activate them during combat is to use the codes, so you must memorize them or keep your favorite ones written down and close to you while you play.
Best Stratagems to use
The most useful Stratagems in Helldivers 2 are:
- Orbital Laser
- LAS-99 Quasar Cannon
- Eagle Airstrike
- Shield Generator Pack
If none of those suit you, check out our Stratagem tier list for more options.
That’s all there is to know about Stratagem codes in Helldivers 2. If you want to dig deeper into the game, take a look at how to change weapon fire rate in Helldivers 2 and how to get all the medals fast.