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Helldivers 2

Stalwart Code and How to Unlock

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★ Check out our Beginner's Guide!
☆ How to Beat All Enemies: Automatons | Terminids
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Best Weapons | Best Armor | Best Stratagems
☆ Upgrades: Ship Modules | Boosters

Stalwart is a Supply Stratagem in Helldivers 2. See the code and stats, as well as how to use and unlock the Stalwart, in this guide!

Stalwart Code and Overview

Stalwart Information

Stalwart Overview
Helldivers 2 - Stalwart
A compact, low caliber machine gun. Trades power for ease of use, with faster reloading than heavier machine guns.
Code
Down Left Down Up Up Left
Category Patriotic Administration Center Type Supply
Unlock Level 2 Cost
Requisition 3500
Requisition
Call-in Time 3 Seconds Number of Uses Unlimited
Cooldown 480 Seconds Traits • Support Weapon
• Hellpod

Is the Stalwart Worth It?

An Upgrade from the Machine Gun

Tier Rating A Tier A Tier

While the Machine Gun was a decent starting support weapon, the Stalwart is definitely an upgrade in terms of ease of use. Though it has less damage than the Machine Gun, you'll be able to land more precise shots with the Stalwart.

How to Unlock Stalwart

Available after Reaching Level 2

Stalwart can be unlocked for purchase after reaching level 2. You can buy this Stratagem for 3500 Requisition Slips in the Ship Management console located inside your ship.

How to Use Stalwart

Throw and Equip

The Stalwart can be called in the form of a supply drop. Throw the Stratagem in a location where you can pick up the supply—preferably close to you. Once the supply drops, interact with it to obtain and equip the Stalwart.

Use Ship Module Upgrades

Use Ship Modules to further increase the effectiveness of Stratagems on the field. Listed below are the following Ship Modules that augment and enhance the Stalwart Stratagem:

  1. Donation Access License
  2. Streamlined Request Process

Helldivers 2 Related Guides

Helldivers 2 - Stratagems Partial
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