Learn how to quickly deploy Eagle Stratagems in Helldivers 2. Get fast and furious air support to dominate the battlefield and complete your missions with these essential tips.
Alright Helldiver, let's talk about the Eagle Stratagems. These are your go-to for some serious, fast-acting firepower from above. Think of them as your rapid response team for when things get hairy, or when you just want to carpet-bomb a whole area into oblivion. Getting them out quickly is key to maximizing their impact, so let's dive into how to make that happen.
What are Eagle Stratagems?
Eagle Stratagems are powerful offensive abilities you can call down from your ship. They range from devastating airstrikes that can clear out hordes of enemies to bombs that can wreck heavily armored targets. The 'Fast & Furious' part comes from how quickly you can deploy them once you've unlocked them and how rapidly they can turn the tide of a battle.
Unlocking and Equipping
First off, you'll need to make sure you've unlocked the specific Eagle Stratagems you want to use. You do this by progressing through the game and spending Warbond Medals. Once unlocked, you equip them in your ship's loadout screen before heading into a mission. You can typically equip a limited number of Stratagems, so choose wisely based on the mission type and expected enemy threats.
Deploying Them Quickly
The core of 'Fast & Furious' air support is in the deployment. Here’s the drill:
- Know Your Hotkeys: On PC, you'll use the '5' key to bring up the Stratagem selection and then input the directional codes. On PlayStation, it's the L1 button plus the directional inputs. The faster you can input these codes, the faster the support arrives. Practice them until they're muscle memory!
- Aiming is Crucial: When you call in an Eagle Stratagem, you'll need to aim it. This usually involves holding down the Stratagem key/button and using the mouse or right analog stick to aim. Don't just spam it randomly; take a second to line up your shot. A well-placed airstrike can wipe out an entire objective or a dangerous patrol.
- Understand the Cooldowns: Each Stratagem has a cooldown period after use. Some are quick, others longer. The Eagle Stratagems often have a cooldown that starts *after* the strike has finished. This means you can't just chain them endlessly. Plan your attacks around these cooldowns.
- Upgrade for Faster Deployment: As you progress, you can unlock ship upgrades that reduce Stratagem cooldowns or even increase the number of uses for certain Stratagems. Prioritize these upgrades if you find yourself constantly waiting for your air support.
When to Use Them
These aren't for taking out a single Grunt. Eagle Stratagems shine when:
- You're facing a large, concentrated group of enemies.
- You need to destroy an objective like a Bug Breach or an Automaton Fabricator quickly.
- You're pinned down and need to break enemy lines.
- You want to soften up a heavily fortified position before your team pushes.
Pro-Tip: Don't be afraid to use them early in a mission if you see a big threat. It's better to call in support and neutralize a problem than to wait too long and get overwhelmed. Remember, Helldivers are expendable, but the mission isn't!
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