The Machine Gun Sentry Reigns as One of the Best Stratagems in Helldivers 2 Because of a Simple Yet Effective Reason

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The Machine Gun Sentry Reigns as One of the Best Stratagems in Helldivers 2 Because of a Simple Yet Effective Reason

In the high-stakes, chaotic world of Helldivers 2, players constantly find themselves in a battle for survival against overwhelming odds. As they strive to spread democracy all across the galaxy, death is present around every corner even with capable teammates, and the pressure to stay alive is ever-present.

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One stratagem has become the player’s favorite. | Image Credit: Arrowhead Game Studios

To help players in their mission, Super Earth provides its elite members with powerful tools, that can turn the tide of battle when used effectively. Recently, among the wide range of variety in stratagems, one has emerged as a favorite in the community: the Machine Gun Sentry.

Machine Gun Sentry has a game-changing advantage in Helldivers 2

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MG sentry with its low-cooldown allows players to strategies around it. | Image Credit: Arrowhead Game Studios

In Helldivers 2, timing is everything. Players more often than not have to fight their way through swarms of enemies. All while juggling various objectives, maintaining their positioning, and dodging all the constant danger.

While many stratagems are powerful and help clear the waves of enemies, they come with long cooldowns, forcing players to wait and plan their next move carefully. This is where the Machine Gun Sentry stands out, it can be deployed more frequently than most other stratagems.

With all the upgrades, this sentry has an effective cooldown of around 77 seconds which is great (without upgrades, it’s a 90-second cooldown). Unlike other heavy-hitting tools that require extended waiting periods, this sentry can be placed at multiple points during a mission.

For this simple yet effective reason, this stratagem has caught the attention of players across the community, enabling players to adapt quickly to changing situations. They can’t get enough of this stratagem.

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The thread is filled with players praising the stratagem for its short cooldown, reliability, offensive capabilities, and lower ammo consumption. This has made one thing clear: MG sentry has become a go-to stratagem for players of all skill levels.

What makes MG Sentry a strategic powerhouse?

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The MG sentry provides more value, even if it’s not the best at damage. | Image Credit: Arrowhead Game Studios

While there are lots of sentries present in the game, each with its distinct features and pros, the Machine Gun Sentry excels both at defense and suppression as its utility goes beyond just holding the line.

The most effective feature is not just its shorter cooldown but also its ability to consume less ammunition. This means players don’t have to wait for refills, and the sentry is less likely to cause friendly fire, making it an invaluable asset in intense environments where success often hinges on quick decisions.

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Sure, players can make a valid argument that there are other sentries, like Gatling Gun, which does better damage and somewhat ok-ish/manageable cooldown of 150 seconds with slightly simpler code for deployment.

But the Gatling Gun sentry also consumes higher ammo and has a high chance of getting friendly fire as it does not check if friendly units are in the line of fire, potentially making the battlefield condition worse for the players.

Regardless of the stratagems players prefer, another thing about the game is clear it offers something for every kind of player, maintaining diversity in gameplay.

In the end, as the battle for democracy continues, players can rest assured that the Machine Gun Sentry will be there, ready to reign supreme as a staple in any Helldiver’s strategic playbook.

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