Recording summary · February 2024
Helldivers 2 - The BEST Stratagems For Solo Players (High Difficulty Tips)
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Overview
Daniel recommends a solo high-difficulty loadout featuring the Rail Cannon Strike, Orbital Laser, Jump Pack, 500 kg bomb, and light armor such as Scout or Legionnaire, while avoiding support weapons in favor of airstrikes and the Breaker shotgun.
During an Impossible difficulty level 8 solo mission on an icy planet, Daniel uses high-ground positioning with the Jump Pack and various stratagems against enemies, facing environmental hazards, heavy fog, and shortages of ammunition and stims.
Themes
Preferred solo stratagems including the Rail Cannon Strike, Orbital Laser, Jump Pack, and 500 kg bomb.
Armor choices and stealth strategies, specifically Scout Armor and Legionnaire Light Armor.
The rationale for omitting support weapons in favor of the Breaker shotgun and airstrikes.
Level 8 solo gameplay execution, survival tactics, and resource depletion on an icy planet.
Developments
Daniel launches into a difficulty level 8 solo mission on an icy planet.
Daniel uses a 500 kg bomb from an elevated platform to eliminate an Armored Crusher.
Daniel activates an Orbital Laser against enemies trying to jump up toward the high ground.
Daniel fires a Rail Cannon Strike, killing an Armored Crusher in one shot.
Daniel throws a 500 kg Eagle Bomb onto a mushroom structure.
Daniel steps on an explosive plant after exhausting shotgun ammunition and discovering an absence of stims.
Uncertainties & gaps
Daniel is uncertain whether the mission duration was only 10 minutes.
Daniel is unable to locate bug holes because of heavy fog across the map.
Daniel is confused about having no remaining stims without recalling using them.