Machine Gun Sentry is a Defensive Stratagem in Helldivers 2. See the code and stats, as well as how to use and unlock the Machine Gun Sentry, in this guide!

Machine Gun Sentry Code and Overview

Machine Gun Sentry Information

Machine Gun Sentry Overview
An agile automated machine gun turret. Will fire at targets even if Helldivers will be caught in the crossfire.
Code
Category	Robotics Workshop	Type	Defensive
Unlock Level	3	Cost	1500 Requisition
Call-in Time	3 Seconds	Number of Uses	Unlimited
Cooldown	180 Seconds	Traits	• Hellpod • Sentry

Is the Machine Gun Sentry Worth It?

The Gatling Sentery Is Better

Tier Rating	C Tier

In terms of function, the Machine Gun Sentry is just about the same as the Gatling Sentry, except for its slower fire rate. Nonetheless, this is still an excellent defense stratagem you can keep on using until you reach level 5 when you can purchase the Gatling Sentry.

How to Unlock Machine Gun Sentry

Available after Reaching Level 3

Machine Gun Sentry can be unlocked for purchase after reaching level 3. You can buy this Stratagem for 1500 Requisition Slips in the Ship Management console located inside your ship.

How to Use Machine Gun Sentry

Throw to Set Up Location

The Machine Gun Sentry will set itself up at the location where you throw it after 3 Seconds of calling it in. Make sure to throw it in an advantageous location, as it will stay in that spot throughout its duration.

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 Machine Gun Sentry Stratagem:

1. Synthetic Supplementation
2. Advanced Construction
3. Dynamic Tracking
4. Shock Absorption Gel
5. High-Quality Lubricant

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