What I Wish I Knew Before Playing Helldivers 2!

Summary

This video offers essential tips, tricks, and fun facts for mastering *Helldivers 2*. It covers everything from effective combat strategies and weapon tips to navigating challenging environments. Players learn how to optimize healing, manage stamina, and make the most of various strategems. The guide also reveals hidden mechanics, such as secret weapon animations and environmental interactions. Key survival tactics include utilizing stealth, managing grenades, and understanding enemy behavior. Whether you're facing tough bugs or navigating tricky terrain, these insights will help you become a more efficient diver and enhance your gameplay experience.

Takeaways

• 😀 Use the side mouse button to switch your 3D aiming perspective to the other shoulder while playing on PC.
• 😀 When you need to heal, run until your stamina is fully depleted, then use a stem to heal, making it twice as effective.
• 😀 To reach higher ground without a jump pack, you can use ledges or call in a pod to climb on for a boost.
• 😀 When manually calling an extraction, stay near the pod, but the shuttle will automatically arrive when the timer ends.
• 😀 Speed up sea artillery shell transport by sprinting and spamming the interact button, juggling them faster than carrying them.
• 😀 Avoid reloading autocannon rounds fully; reload in fives or when one round is left to skip the full animation.
• 😀 Use melee attacks to stagger enemies that are about to swing at you for better positioning in combat.
• 😀 You can use the Stim Pistol to not only heal but also boost speed and damage resistance when combined with the Experimentation Infusion booster.
• 😀 Orbital bombardments have a 50m range of safety—stay beyond this to avoid being hit by the blast.
• 😀 To improve your stealth, crouch or prone, especially in poor weather conditions like fog or snow, and use the Scout armor to remain undetected.

Q & A

How can I switch my aiming perspective in *Hell Divers 2* while playing on PC?

You can change your 3D perspective to the opposite shoulder by pressing the side mouse button while aiming down sights.

What is the most effective way to heal after taking damage and needing to run a long distance?

Rather than healing immediately, run until your stamina is depleted, then use a stem to heal and refresh your stamina. This makes the stem more effective.

Is it possible to climb taller rocks without a jump pack?

Yes, you can climb some taller rocks or ledges by using nearby structures, such as calling in a pod as a stepping stone to reach higher ground.

What is the difference between manual extraction and automatic evacuation?

When you manually call for extraction, you must be near the extraction point for the countdown to start. However, if the mission timer expires, the extraction shuttle will automatically arrive, regardless of your position.

How can I collect sea artillery shells more efficiently?

Instead of carrying them slowly, sprint and spam the interact button to juggle the shells, making the process faster. It's also helpful to collect all shells before interacting with the console to avoid drawing enemy attention.

What is a good strategy for reloading the autocannon without triggering the full animation?

Try to reload the autocannon when there is only one round left or in increments of five rounds to avoid the long reload animation when it's fully empty.

How can I identify and prepare for the presence of Stalkers in *Hell Divers 2*?

Stalkers make a distinctive directional snarling sound, allowing you to prepare for their approach before seeing them.

What should I do when dealing with a Brood Commander or Charger charging toward me?

Instead of running away, try moving sideways and backing up toward the direction it came from. This will stop the enemy's charge and prevent it from chasing you.

What is a good tactic for dealing with automatic sentries when you're in their line of fire?

You can either prone under the sentries or stand on top of them to avoid blocking your view while still being protected. However, be cautious with motor sentries, as this strategy doesn't work with them.

How can I use terrain to my advantage when fighting against melee enemies like Chargers?

Lead melee enemies like Chargers into terrain that stuns them, such as frost plants. These plants will incapacitate them temporarily, giving you time to react.

Can I use grenades to close bug holes, and if so, how?

Yes, you can throw grenades into bug holes to close them as a last resort. Blue Beacon strategems can also be used to close bug holes when you're out of grenades or ammo.

How do Blue and Red Beacon strategems differ in *Hell Divers 2*?

Blue Beacon strategems will always land on the beacon, even if it moves, while Red Beacon strategems only land where they were originally called. Be cautious, as Blue Beacons can sometimes land on your personal shield, causing instant death.