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

Ballistic Shield Backpack Code and Overview

Ballistic Shield Backpack Information

Ballistic Shield Backpack Overview
A backpack which can be wielded as a one-handed ballistic shield, protecting against small arms fire.
Code
Category	Engineering Bay	Type	Supply
Unlock Level	12	Cost	6000 Requisition
Call-in Time	5 Seconds	Number of Uses	Unlimited
Cooldown	300 Seconds	Traits	• Hellpod • Backpack

Is the Ballistic Shield Backpack Worth It?

Limits Your Firepower

Tier Rating	B Tier

The Ballistic Shield Backpack, while on paper sounds good because it provides you with added protection, it does have a big downside: using the shield forces you to use your secondary weapon. Secondary weapons are not nearly strong enough to hold of enemies as it only has a limited amount of clips.

How to Unlock Ballistic Shield Backpack

Available after Reaching Level 12

Ballistic Shield Backpack can be unlocked for purchase after reaching level 12. You can buy this Stratagem for 6000 Requisition Slips in the Ship Management console located inside your ship.

How to Use Ballistic Shield Backpack

Throw and Equip

The Ballistic Shield Backpack 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 Ballistic Shield Backpack.

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 Ballistic Shield Backpack Stratagem:

1. Hand Carts

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