Orbital Airburst Strike is a Offensive Stratagem in Helldivers 2. See the code and stats, as well as how to use and unlock the Orbital Airburst Strike, in this guide!

Orbital Airburst Strike Code and Overview

Orbital Airburst Strike Information

Orbital Airburst Strike Overview
A projectile which explodes while airborne, creating a deadly rain of shrapnel. Not effective against heavy armor.
Code
Category	Orbital Cannons	Type	Offensive
Unlock Level	5	Cost	4000 Requisition
Call-in Time	2 Seconds	Number of Uses	Unlimited
Cooldown	120 Seconds	Traits	• Explosive • Orbital

Is the Orbital Airburst Strike Worth It?

Okay, But Could Be Better

Tier Rating	B Tier

Similar to the Gatling but ever so slightly stronger, the Orbital Airburst Strike fires in bursts staggering enemies not killed in the initial strike. There is still a possibility of enemies managing to survive after the strike.

How to Unlock Orbital Airburst Strike

Available after Reaching Level 5

Orbital Airburst Strike can be unlocked for purchase after reaching level 5. You can buy this Stratagem for 4000 Requisition Slips in the Ship Management console located inside your ship.

How to Use Orbital Airburst Strike

Throw on to Enemies

The Orbital Airburst Strike will bring down its devastating firepower at the location you signal it to after 2 Seconds of throwing it.

Note that although this type of Stratagem is easy to use, it is also quite easy to mess it up. Avoid throwing the signal close to you or any of your squad mates to prevent friendly fire.

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 Orbital Airburst Strike Stratagem:

1. Exploding Shrapnel
2. Zero G-Breech Loading

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