The summary of ‘The BEST Stratagems & Weapons To Unlock FIRST | Helldivers 2 Advanced Levelling Guide’

00:00:00

In this segment of the video, the speaker addresses the lack of mid-game guides for players who have moved past beginner content but haven’t yet reached the end game in a particular game. They introduce a comprehensive breakdown of the best strategies, ship modules, weapons, and armor to unlock while leveling up. The focus is on helping players use their resources efficiently to ensure they are well-prepared for the end game.

Key points include:

– For the Patriotic Administration Center, the top three strategems to unlock are the recoilless rifle, the autocannon, and the rail gun.
– The recoilless rifle is powerful but slow to reload unless assisted by a friend.
– The autocannon is nearly as powerful, holds more bullets, and reloads faster, but struggles against heavily armored enemies like chargers.
– Upon reaching level 20, it’s recommended to purchase the rail gun immediately for its high power and efficiency against armored targets.
– Two additional recommendations are the expendable anti-tank weapon unlocked at level 3 and the spear, although both have specific limitations.

00:03:00

In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the drawbacks and limited effectiveness of a particular handheld weapon in a game, despite its high power. The weapon can oneshot tanks and is technically the most powerful handheld weapon, but its slow reload time, limited ammunition (only four total), inability to lock onto smaller targets, and ineffective use of scattered ammo make it less practical. Instead, the rail gun is recommended as it penetrates armor and is more versatile without needing a backpack. The speaker then shifts focus to top orbital cannon strategies, recommending the airburst strike for its consistent performance and effectiveness at lower levels. Honorable mentions are given to other orbital cannons, but their inconsistency makes them less favorable compared to the airburst strike and the orbital laser, the latter being highly effective once unlocked at higher levels.

00:06:00

In this part of the video, the host discusses the effectiveness and efficiency of different strategies and weapons in the game. The primary focus is on a particularly cost-efficient strategy that can cause significant damage over a long period, capable of taking out a bile Titan and other threats. The rail Cannon strike is highlighted as a highly powerful weapon that can one-shot almost every enemy when used correctly, although it may occasionally be inconsistent with bile Titans. As the video transitions to hanger strategies, the host emphasizes the importance of the base Eagle air strike, recommending it for its armor-piercing rockets capable of killing high-threat enemies like Chargers and Devastators. The segment also mentions the rocket pods and the 500 kg bomb, noting that while rocket pods can be inconsistent, they can effectively strip armor from large threats when they function correctly.

00:09:00

In this part of the video, the speaker discusses various weapons and strategies. He highlights the rocket pods’ versatility and effectiveness against high-level enemies and clusters of smaller foes. The 500 kg bomb is also mentioned for its high damage potential, but requires precise targeting. The speaker suggests using the bomb at enemy spawn points like bot drops or bug breaches for maximum effect. Moving on to the bridge category, the Tesla Tower is described as powerful but risky due to its potential to harm allies and its fragility. Instead, he recommends the gas strike and shield generator relay. The gas strike, although covering a small area, deals significant damage over time and has a short cooldown, making it more effective than napalm.

00:12:00

In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses powerful strategies and recommendations for various categories. They emphasize using certain items and avoiding others based on their effectiveness. Firstly, they suggest using the Shield generator relay at level 10 but acknowledge that it requires a buff to improve its durability. Moving on to the engineering category, the speaker advises against purchasing the ark thrower due to its inconsistent damage and tendency to harm teammates. Instead, they recommend the supply pack for its incredible utility in tripling supply uses, crucial for teams with heavy ammo and equipment needs. They also endorse the grenade launcher for its exceptional crowd control capabilities, though it pairs well with the supply pack to manage its high ammo consumption. Lastly, they mention the shield generator pack, which provides a nearly powerful shield similar to the relay.

00:15:00

In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the effectiveness of the shield generator, highlighting its ability to greatly enhance defensive capabilities by nearly nullifying damage from powerful attacks such as rail gun blasts and charges. The guard dog Rover with a laser, unlike its assault rifle variant, is praised for its high uptime on enemies, even on hot planets where lasers usually overheat. This Rover significantly increases kill rates in missions, making it an essential mid-game item. The segment also points out the superiority of the Gatling Sentry over the machine gun Sentry and criticizes the rocket Sentry for its poor performance, recommending the autocannon instead for its effectiveness and endless ammo, especially with ship module upgrades.

00:18:00

In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the potency of the mortar and EMS mortar strategems, particularly in defense missions, where they can reliably achieve success. They caution, however, that the mortar can be hazardous on the field, often causing friendly fire. The speaker advises viewers to upgrade all modules to level one as these upgrades provide invaluable bonuses early on and are easily achievable through common samples. They also recommend prioritizing high-quality lubricant and shock absorption gel for sentries, which dramatically enhance their performance. Lastly, they suggest hanger upgrades for those who favor using Eagles.

00:21:00

In this part of the video, the speaker emphasizes using Eagles more frequently than orbital weapons due to their quicker rearm times and multiple uses before needing to rearm. The expanded weapons bay upgrade doubles the uses of your 500 kg bomb, enhancing efficiency. Pairing this with the pit crew hazard pay reduces rearm time even further, making Eagles an advantageous choice compared to rail cannons or orbital lasers, which have longer rearm times.

The speaker then discusses top weapon recommendations from the regular Helldivers Mobilized Pass, accessible to all players without needing the premium pass. The recommended weapons are:

1. **SMG 37 Defender** (Page 3) – The most powerful one-handed weapon with higher damage output than most assault rifles, useful for missions requiring item carrying.
2. **SG 225 Breaker** (Page 4) – Considered one of the best guns, it’s a high damage, fully automatic weapon effective for clearing waves of enemies.

00:24:00

In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses two weapon recommendations for handling different enemies. Firstly, the “S g8s Slugger,” found on page 8 of a pass, is highlighted for its capability to penetrate medium armor despite being labeled as a light armor-penetrating weapon. It’s effective against foes like Hive guards and certain Bots, using ammo efficiently with the requirement of accurate shots.

The discussion then shifts to armor. Although the current game mechanics render armor ratings non-functional, the speaker anticipates a future fix and analyzes armor efficiency based on speed and stamina regeneration, using medium armor as a benchmark. Medium armor is presented as the most balanced choice, offering efficient trade-offs between armor rating, speed, and stamina regeneration. Light armor provides higher speed but lower stamina regeneration and armor rating, while heavier armors have proportional reductions in these attributes when armor rating increases.

00:27:00

In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the efficiency of light and medium armor in relation to stamina regeneration and survival in combat. They advise that medium armor offers more efficient stats overall but acknowledge that some players may prefer the speed of light armor. The speaker highlights two recommended armor passives: “Democracy Protects,” which offers a 50% chance to avoid death from lethal damage and prevents bleeding, and “Servo Assisted,” which increases throwing range and limb health. The Legionnaire set, a light armor available in the superstore, is praised for its stealth and effectiveness in solo operations due to its servo-assisted passive. The speaker concludes by encouraging viewers to save their credits for the recommended items and ultimately aim to acquire everything available.