Screenshot: PC Invasion

Helldivers 2 Stratagems tier list

I'll still use the 380mm every time.

Leo Gillick

Published: Feb 14, 2024 02:57 pm

With such a vast array of Stratagems to choose from, it’s hard to decide which are the ones to use in Helldivers 2. Of course, different situations call for different tools, but for me, some Stratagems shine, while others definitely don’t.

Stratagems tier list

Not all stratagems are created equal. However, where I think they rank may surprise you.

S-Tier Stratagems

These bad boys should be featured in any Liberty-loving Helldivers loadouts. These are mostly endgame Stratagems made for attempting to survive the harder levels. However, ‘Good Boy’ gets a mention for being the Helldiver’s best friend.

Eagle 500KG Bomb
Guard Dog ‘Rover’
Railgun
Orbital Railcannon Strike
Shield Generator Pack

A-Tier Stratagems

A lot of these jostled for the S-tier but, for one reason or another, just missed the spot. Some of them, like the Orbital Laser, are held back by their long cooldown times. Other Helldivers 2 Stratagems only made it to A-Tier because of their limited availability.

How to get rid of fog in Helldivers 2 — Screenshot by PC Invasion

Orbital Laser
Sheild Generator Relay
Rocket Sentry
Autocannon Sentry
Orbital EMS Strike
Eagle 110MM Rocket Pods
Spear
Tesla Tower

B-Tier Stratagems

This is a controversial Helldivers tier. I feel that a lot of these would quite easily be A- or S-tier as long as they are used properly. However, they are dropped down simply for their lack of accuracy or difficulty to use. Some of them are just mid.

Gattling Sentry
Orbital Walking Barrage
Autocannon
Recoilless Rifle
Expendable Anti-Tank
Eagle Napalm Strike
HMG Emplacement
Incendiary & Anti Personel Minefield
Grenade Launcher
Orbital Gas Strike

C-Tier Stratagems

C-Tier Stratagems are almost useless once you pass medium-level difficulty in Helldivers due to their lack of damage or uncanny ability to kill more friendlies than enemies. I’m looking at you, 380MM HE Barrage.

Helldivers 2 Featured — Screenshot: PC Invasion

Machine Gun Sentry
Eagle Smoke Strike
Eagle Cluster Bomb
EMS Mortar Sentry
Guard Dog
Mortar Sentry
Ballistic Sheild Backpack
Laser Cannon
Orbital Airburst Strike
Machine Gun
Anti Material Rifle
380MM HE Barrage

D-Tier Stratagems

Many of you may disagree with a number of these Stratagems’ placement in this Helldivers 2 tier list, but I just don’t find myself ever using them. They are either underpowered, redundant, like the supply pack, or boring, like the smoke strike.

Helldiver machine gun — Screenshot: PC Invasion

Gattling Barrage
Eagle Smoke Strike
Eagle Airstrike
Orbital 120MM Barrage
Flamethrower
Stalwart
Eagle Strafing Run
Orbital Precicion Strike
Supply Pack

F-Tier Stratagems

Chuck these in a bug nest and never look at them again. Arc Thrower needs to be tried for war crimes against fighters for liberty.

Jump Pack
Arc Thrower

Arrowhead Games

Helldivers 2

PC Invasion is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy

Author

Leo Gillick

Leo is a Freelance Writer for PC Invasion. He has a degree in English Literature and Film Studies and more hours buried into videogames than he cares to admit. He has worked extensively in the Videogame and Travel writing industry but, as they say, get a job doing something you love and you'll never work a day in your life. He uses his writing as a means to support indefinite global travel with the current five year plan seeing him through Latin America.