Looking to stay alive while making your enemies regret showing up?

The Directional Shield is a Stratagem inHelldivers 2that blends protection with firepower.

These squids wanted a war; were serving it extra crispy.

A photo of the directional shield in Helldivers 2.

But how do you get it, and more importantly, how do you use it to maximum effect?

This guide has you covered with everything you should probably dominate the battlefield while staying in one piece.

Lets dive in and unlock the full potential of this gear.

A photo of an Illuminate ship in Helldivers 2.

What Is The Directional Shield?

The Directional Shield is aStratagemfor bothoffenseanddefensein battle.

The shield aligns with your line of sight, providing front-facing protection no matter where you look.

A photo of a Helldivers 2 player getting the directional shield stratagem.

It has unlimited uses, meaning you’re able to call it into action as often as needed.

However, it comes with a standard cooldown of 300 seconds.

On the road again!

A photo of a Helldivers 2 player looking at the Directional Shield in the warbond.

A photo of a Helldivers 2 player using the Directional Shield.

A photo of a vehicle in Helldivers 2.

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