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

Mortar Sentry Code and Overview

Mortar Sentry Information

Mortar Sentry Overview
A turret firing powerful shells in a high arc. Effective at long ranges, and able to strike at targets behind cover.
Code
Category	Robotics Workshop	Type	Defensive
Unlock Level	8	Cost	7000 Requisition
Call-in Time	3 Seconds	Number of Uses	Unlimited
Cooldown	180 Seconds	Traits	• Hellpod • Explosive • Sentry

Is the Mortar Sentry Worth It?

Replaceable with Offensive Stratagems

Tier Rating	B Tier

The Mortar Sentry is better used for long-range attacks. It can be placed before you reach a bot or bug outpost to lay waste before you engage. It is easily replaced by offensive stratagems in terms of damage output on a larger scale.

How to Unlock Mortar Sentry

Available after Reaching Level 8

Mortar Sentry can be unlocked for purchase after reaching level 8. You can buy this Stratagem for 7000 Requisition Slips in the Ship Management console located inside your ship.

How to Use Mortar Sentry

Throw to Set Up Location

The Mortar 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 Mortar Sentry Stratagem:

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

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