The Orbital Laser is a high-tech offensive stratagem available in Helldivers 2. This stratagem allows players to call down a powerful laser cannon from an orbiting Destroyer, which sweeps over a designated area and vaporizes all targets within its effective radius.
Usage and Functionality
- Call-In Method: The stratagem boasts an incredibly fast call-in time of just 1 second.
- Uses: It can be used three times during a mission.
- Cooldown: The Orbital Laser has a cooldown period of 300 seconds between uses.
Tactical Advantages
- Sweeping Destruction: The laser covers a wide area, ensuring destruction of enemy units and materiel in the affected zone.
- Immediate Impact: With its quick deployment, the laser can rapidly respond to emergent threats or opportunities on the battlefield.
Operational Limitations
- Limited Uses: Players have to make each of the three uses count due to the limited number.
- Friendly Fire Potential: The laser’s broad sweep means that any Helldivers or objectives within the radius are also at risk of being vaporized.
Stratagem Traits
- Orbital: This trait underscores that the source of this devastating firepower is from an asset positioned in orbit around the planet.
Strategic Deployment
The Orbital Laser is most effective when targeting large clusters of enemies or when a precise and powerful strike is needed to quickly alter the status of the battlefield. Its ability to deliver a sweeping laser attack makes it particularly useful in defense scenarios, where holding a line against waves of enemies is critical, or in assault operations to clear a path for advancing troops. Coordination with squad mates is essential to maximize the laser’s effectiveness and minimize the risk to friendly forces.
