The Eagle Smoke Strike is a tactical stratagem in Helldivers 2 that deploys a barrage of smoke grenades to obscure the battlefield. This non-lethal option creates a thick smoke screen, effectively blocking the enemy’s line of sight and providing Helldivers with a strategic advantage for maneuvers or retreats.
Usage and Functionality
- Call-In Method: Instantaneous deployment with a 0-second call-in time allows for quick reaction to shifting combat situations.
- Uses: It can be called in twice before entering a cooldown.
- Cooldown: The stratagem has a very short cooldown of 8 seconds, enabling frequent re-use during engagements.
Tactical Advantages
- Visual Cover: The smoke screen can conceal Helldivers’ movements, allowing for stealthy advances or safe withdrawals under cover.
- Enemy Disorientation: Enemies are less accurate and more vulnerable when their vision is impaired by the smoke.
Operational Limitations
- No Direct Damage: This stratagem does not inflict damage; instead, it serves purely for concealment and misdirection.
- Limited Duration: The smoke screen has a finite duration, so Helldivers must act swiftly while the cover lasts.
Stratagem Traits
- Explosive: Despite being non-lethal, this trait is applied due to the deployment method of the smoke canisters.
- Eagle: Denotes the precision and speed characteristic of Eagle series stratagems.
Strategic Deployment
The Eagle Smoke Strike is most effective in open areas where Helldivers need to create a temporary visual barrier. It can be strategically used to cover revives, objective completion, or to provide a distraction. Its quick deployment and low cooldown make it an essential tool for adaptive tactics on the field.
