In the arsenal of Helldivers 2, the Orbital Railcannon Strike stands out as a precision-targeted offensive stratagem. It delivers a high-velocity railcannon round from orbit, designed to automatically seek and destroy the largest enemy unit near the beacon’s location. This is one of the most powerful stratagems in Helldivers 2, capable of taking down a bile titan in a single shot. The value of this stratagem increases when playing on higher difficulties.
Usage and Functionality
- Call-In Method: This stratagem has an instantaneous call-in time of 0 seconds.
- Uses: It can be utilized an unlimited number of times throughout a mission, subject to cooldown constraints.
- Cooldown: The Railcannon Strike requires a 210-second cooldown period between uses.
Tactical Advantages
- Precision Targeting: The stratagem automatically targets the largest enemy, ensuring that the most significant threat is addressed.
- High-Velocity Impact: The speed and force of the railcannon round result in instant impact, eliminating the need for area saturation and minimizing collateral damage.
Operational Limitations
- Single-Target Focus: While highly effective against a primary target, this stratagem may not be the best choice for areas with numerous smaller threats.
- Targeting Restrictions: The automatic targeting system requires a clear line of sight to the largest enemy, potentially limiting its effectiveness in dense environments or against concealed targets.
Stratagem Traits
- Orbital: This characteristic implies that the Railcannon Strike is deployed from an orbital platform, demonstrating advanced space-to-ground offensive capabilities.
Strategic Deployment
The Orbital Railcannon Strike is particularly effective against high-value targets such as enemy armor or heavily shielded units. Its precision makes it a critical asset in operations requiring surgical strikes to disrupt enemy command structures or to eliminate singular, powerful adversaries on the battlefield.
