All Helldivers 2 players end up finding their favorite Stratagems, either because of their usefulness or because they are simply spectacular to look at. Some of the most popular are the Orbital Laser, Orbital Precision Strike, Autocannon, Watchdog Rover, Railgun, Shield Generating Backpack and more recently the Quasar Cannon.
Deciding to leave my comfort zone during the current conflict against the Automata, days ago I decided to try other Stratagems which I don’t usually choose and I have discovered (like others before) a gem that has saved my life more times than I would like to admit.
The Ballistic Shield Backpack is not a popular Stratagem among newbie (and not-so-newbie) players and the reason is very simple: who wants a ballistic shield when you can have a Shield Generating Backpack, a Railgun or a 500KG Eagle Bomb? After all, it’s just a hunk of metal with no “active abilities,” so to speak.
I fell in love with its enormous potential when I saw a clip from Call of Duty: Warzone on TikTok that recalled the time when many players carried the Ballistic Shield on their backs to protect themselves. I wondered if the shield Helldivers 2
However, it has two drawbacks: it doesn’t cover your legs and it falls out of your hands when you get a push or are blown away by an explosion. The ideal is always carry it on your back
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