The Best Stratagems in Helldivers 2 (+ input codes)

The Best Stratagems in Helldivers 2 (+ input codes)

Welcome to my guide on the best Helldivers 2 stratagems. Why would you need such a list, you might ask. Simple: there are 50+ stratagems and only 4 stratagem slots (if you’re lucky) for every mission. So, you have to adapt and choose the right ones to avoid killing your fellow Helldivers and complete as many objectives as possible. 

While 100+ hours might not sound like a lot to most of you, for me that’s practically part-time employment! I’m almost level 60 and while I haven’t tried every single stratagem (some sound like an awful time), I have tried to identify the best ones.

Helldivers 2 stratagems tier list

Here’s my TL;DR tier list of the best Helldivers 2 stratagems. Explanations for the choices are provided below. Use this template to share your own tier list and link it in the comments below. I’d love to see what your favorites are. 

Best Helldivers 2 stratagems tier liest

S-tier stratagems

In my opinion, S-tiers are all-around great stratagems that either one-shot titan-type enemies or lend themselves incredibly well to multiple play styles.

S-tier helldivers 2 stratagems

 

  • Autocannon Helldivers 2 stratagem AC-8 Autocannon: S-tier against automatons. Can’t pierce heavy armor.
  • Flamethrower Helldivers 2 stratagem FLAM-40 Flamethrower: S-tier against terminids. Sucks against automatons. 
  • Shield generator pack Helldivers 2 SH-32 Shield Generator Pack: reliable protection against both enemy types, especially if you don’t like using medium or heavy armor. 
  • Eagle 500KG bomb Helldivers 2 stratagem Eagle 500kg Bomb: a bit of a personal choice, although it’s probably an A or B tier. The reason for giving it an S-tier, is the huge damage, 2 charges, and very low cooldown. 
  • Orbital railcannon strike Orbital Rail Cannon Strike: excellent for quickly taking down larger enemies like Chargers, Hulks, or tanks.
  • Orbital laser stratagem Orbital laser: best offensive stratagem for wiping out automaton bases, swarms, and nests.

A-tier stratagems:

These types of Helldivers 2 stratagems are powerful, or very useful, but may come with drawbacks like limited charges, long cooldowns, or lower effectiveness against certain enemy types, etc.

A-tier helldivers 2 stratagems

 

  • Anti-material riffle Helldivers 2 stratagem APW-1 Anti-Materiel Rifle: the best early-game weapon for taking down large enemies. Great for shooting through a heavy bot’s eyes.  
  • Arc thrower stratagem ARC-3 Arc Thrower: Infinite ammo, shots chain between mobs, and has the ability to take down heavy enemies in 6-10 shots.
  • Expandable antitank stratagem EAT-17 Expendable Anti-tank: excellent anti-heavy armor weapon with super low cooldown. Dosent use a backpack sloth and you get 2 per drop.
  • Grenade launcher Helldivers 2 stratagem GL-21 Grenade Launcher: great for plugging holes, clearing groups, and dealing with bile spewers.
  • Quasar canon Helldivers Quasar cannon: the best weapon for taking down automaton ships and blasting big terminid enemies, infinite ammo, doesn’t require a backpack. Wolf stopped me from giving it S-tier 🙂 
  • Recoilless Riffle Helldivers 2 stratagem GR-8 Recoilless Rifle: couldn’t put it down when I unlocked it. Incredibly powerful against large enemies, but reload time is punishing.  
  • EMS mortar sentry stratagem A/M-23 EMS Mortar Sentry: a much better option to the orbital/eagle EMS strike. Keeps enemies stunned and in place.
  • Mortar sentry Helldivers 2 stratagem A/M-12 Mortar Sentry: hands-down the most powerful sentry in the game. Doesn’t require line of sight, but will kill your teammates without hesitating. 
  • Autocannon sentry stratagem A/AC-8 Autocannon Sentry: great for short eradicate or defense missions. Good for taking down bigger targets like bile titans.
  • Eagle airstrike offensive stratagem Eagle airstrike: available right from the start and incredibly versatile. 
  • Eagle cluster bomb Helldivers 2 stratagem Eagle cluster bomb: love it because it has 5 recharges and good damage.
  • Napalm strike stratagem Eagle Napalm Airstrikeblows up everything and burns after impact, making it excellent against bugs.
  • Orbital airburst strike Orbital Airburst Strike: great against bug breaches. Strikes 3 times in a circle.

    B-tier stratagems:

    These are strong, fun, and overall powerful stratagems that are quite situational, or need a more complicated setup for maximum impact.

     

    • Guard dog laser Helldivers 2 stratagem AX/LAS-5 “Guard Dog” Rover: S-tier when it’s not shooting you in the head. Only recommended against terminids. 
    • Ballistich shield pack SH-20 Ballistic Shield Backpack: very good against automatons, especially destroyers. Requires a specific setup for maximum impact.
    • Supply pack stratagem B-1 Supply Pack: useful when playing in four-man parties or paired with machine guns and grenade launchers. 
    • exosuit helldivers 2 stratagems EXO-45 Patriot Exosuit: I strongly recommend this for eradicate, search & destroy, or egg missions (terminids). Not a good choice against automatons.
    • Jump pack Helldivers 2 LIFT-850 Jump Pack: I use it often in my playstyle because it’s fun, and because it gives me higher mobility while fighting bugs. 
    • Laser canon LAS-98 Laser Cannon: for me, it has lost its purpose since the quasar cannon came out. It also requires you to mostly stay still, which we all know is hard to do in Helldivers. 
    • Stalwart stratagem M-105 Stalwart: the lighter version of the machine gun, with better load time. Combos well with the supply pack.
    • Tesla tower Helldivers 2 stratagem A/ARC-3 Tesla Tower: incredibly powerful against terminids, but can easily kill allies. 
    • Shield generator relay stratagem FX-12 Shield Generator Relay: good protection, lends itself well to automaton extermination and personnel rescue missions. Useless against bugs.
    • Eagle smoke strike stratagem Eagle Smoke Strike: excellent for stealth play.
    • Orbital smoke strike Orbital Smoke Strike: another option for stealth play. Better against Robots because it breaks line of sight.
    • Orbital gas strike Orbital Gas Strike: very powerful against terminids. Not good against robots.
    • Orbital walking barrage Orbital Walking Barrage: similar to the 380mm but throws salvos in front of you. Powerful if positioned correctly.

    C-tier stratagems:

    C-tier stratagems are a MEH at best for me. I rarely ever use them, simply because there are better options in the game:

    C-tier Helldivers 2 stratagems

     

    • Machine gun Helldivers 2 stratagem MG-43 Machine Gun: Stalwart is a much better choice because it’s faster to aim and move with. Standing still is not really an option in this game.
    • Mg206 stratagem MG-206 Machine Gunquite powerful and combos well with the supply back. Doesn’t have a crosshair in third-person.
    • Guard dog machine gun AX/AR-23 “Guard Dog”: the AX/LAS-5 “Guard Dog” Rover is simply better. This one has less ammo, so it needs to recharge. It’s also more adapt at killing teammates. 
    • Railgun Helldivers RS-422 Railgun: this was one of the best weapons before the nerf. Now it’s a jack of all trades, master of none.
    • Spear Helldivers 2 stratagem FAF-14 SPEAR Launcher: probably gonna be A- or S-tier when they fix targeting. For now avoid it.
    • Anti-personel mines MD-6 Anti-Personnel Minefield: I have a theory that enemies are programmed to avoid these mines as soon as you place them down and your buddies are programmed to step on them.
    • Incendiary mines MD-I4 Incendiary Mines: same as anti-personnel minefield. 
    • Gattling sentry A/G-16 Gatling Sentry: better than the machine gun sentry. Not effective against armored enemies. Unreliable and ends up shooting allies chaotically.
    • Rocket sentry Helldivers 2 stratagem A/MLS-4X Rocket Sentry: I like this sentry but it’s very unreliable and usually ends up killing your teammates. 
    • Eagle staffing run stratagem Eagle Strafing Run: Pops intently and has a predictable path. Not that destructive though.
    • Eagle 110mm rocket pods Eagle 110MM Rocket Pods: a decent quick-fire eagle strike available at lower levels. There are more powerful options available later.
    • Orbital EMS strike Helldivers 2 stratagem Orbital EMS Strike: this is a very underrated stratagem, but the fact that it requires comboing and coordination is the reason I gave it a C-tier. Works like a charm when you pair it with a 500KG. Suitable for hit-and-run tactics.
    • Orbital gattling barrage Orbital Gatling Barrage: the only reason this isn’t a D-tier is because it unlocks at level 2.

    D-tier stratagems:

    These are the stratagems that I would never choose unless someone pointed a gun at my head because they simply suck. 

    D-tier Helldivers 2 stratagems

     

    • HMG emplacement stratagem E/MG-101 HMG Emplacement: yes, it’s powerful & fun, but who’s going to stand still? 
    • Machine gun sentry Helldivers 2 A/MG-43 Machine Gun Sentryobjectively the weakest sentry.
    • Orbital 120mm barrage Orbital 120mm HE Barrage: just no.
    • Orbital 380 HE barrage Orbital 380 HE barrage: I’ve never seen someone fire this without killing a teammate. Super slow and hits completely randomly.
    • Orbital precision strike Helldivers 2 stratagem Orbital Precision Strike: most unreliable Helldivers 2 stratagem.

    Helldivers 2 stratagems codes (cheat sheet)

    Stratagems are a major part of how you play. They’ll eventually become like second nature. Until then, use this cheat sheet. I’ve organized the codes into four major sections:

      • Offensive stratagems: enable the use of heavy ordnance, firebombs, and airstrikes.
      • Defensive stratagems: provide turrets, towers, shields, and mines to defend against enemies.
      • Supply stratagems: deliver defensive drones, utility packs, ammo, and heavy weapons.
      • Mission stratagems: become available while you are close to a relevant objective.

    Here are the input codes and most important details for all the Helldivers 2 stratagems:

    Since mission stratagems are very situational, I’ll just list them in a separate table:

    These are all the Helldivers 2 stratagem codes. If new stratagems become available, they will be added to the tables and highlighted for quick access.  

    Orbital strikes | Offensive
    Orbital strikes | Offensive
    Orbital strikes | Offensive
    Orbital strikes | Offensive
    Stratagem
    Input code
    Cooldown
    Uses

    Orbital Gatling Barrage
    → ↓ ← ↑ ↑
    80s
    Unlimited

    Orbital Airburst Strike
    → → →
    120s
    Unlimited

    Orbital 120MM HE Barrage
    → → ↓ ← → ↓
    240s
    Unlimited

    Orbital 380MM HE Barrage
    → ↓ ↑ ↑ ← ↓ ↓
    240s
    Unlimited

    Orbital Walking Barrage
    → ↓ → ↓ → ↓
    240s
    Unlimited

    Orbital Laser
    → ↓ ↑ → ↓
    240s
    3

    Orbital Rail Cannon Strike
    → ↑ ↓ ↓ →
    300s
    Unlimited

    Orbital Precision Strike
    → → ↑
    210s
    Unlimited

    Orbital Gas Strike
    → → ↓ →
    100s
    Unlimited
    Orbital EMS Strike
    → → ← ↓
    75s
    Unlimited
    Orbital Smoke Strike
    → → ↓ ↑
    75s
    Unlimited
    Eagle strikes | Offensive
    Eagle strikes | Offensive
    Eagle strikes | Offensive
    Eagle strikes | Offensive
    Stratagem
    Input code
    Cooldown
    Uses

    Eagle Strafing Run
    ↑ → →
    8s
    3

    Eagle Airstrike
    ↑ → ↓ →
    8s
    2

    Eagle Cluster Bomb
    ↑ → ↓ ↓ →
    8s
    4

    Eagle Napalm Airstrike
    ↑ → ↓ ↑
    8s
    2

    Eagle Smoke Strike
    ↑ → ↑ ↓
    8s
    2
    Eagle 110MM Rocket Pods
    ↑ → ↑ ←
    8s
    2
    Eagle 500kg Bomb
    ↑ → ↓ ↓ ↓
    8s
    1
    Backpacks | Supply Stratagems
    Backpacks | Supply Stratagems
    Backpacks | Supply Stratagems
    Backpacks | Supply Stratagems
    Stratagem
    Input code
    Cooldown
    Uses

    LIFT-850 Jump Pack
    ↓ ↑ ↑ ↓ ↑
    480s
    Unlimited

    B-1 Supply Pack
    ↓ ← ↓ ↑ ↑ ↓
    480s
    Unlimited

    AX/LAS-5 "Guard Dog" Rover
    ↓ ↑ ← ↑ → →
    480s
    Unlimited

    SH-20 Ballistic Shield Backpack
    ↓ ← ↓ ↓ ↑ ←
    300s
    Unlimited
    SH-32 Shield Generator Pack
    ↓ ↑ ← → ← →
    480s
    Unlimited
    AX/AR-23 "Guard Dog"
    ↓ ↑ ← ↑ → ↓
    300s
    Unlimited
    Weapons | Supply Stratagems
    Weapons | Supply Stratagems
    Weapons | Supply Stratagems
    Weapons | Supply Stratagems
    Stratagem
    Input code
    Cooldown
    Uses

    MG-43 Machine Gun
    ↓ ← ↓ ↑ →
    480s
    Unlimited

    APW-1 Anti-Materiel Rifle
    ↓ ← → ↑ ↓
    480s
    Unlimited

    M-105 Stalwart
    ↓ ← ↓ ↑ ↑ ←
    480s
    Unlimited

    EAT-17 Expendable Anti-tank
    ↓ ↓ ← ↑ →
    70s
    Unlimited

    GR-8 Recoilless Rifle
    ↓ ← → → ←
    480s
    Unlimited

    FLAM-40 Flamethrower
    ↓ ← ↑ ↓ ↑
    480s
    Unlimited

    AC-8 Autocannon
    ↓ ← ↓ ↑ ↑ →
    480s
    Unlimited

    MG-206 Heavy Machine Gun
    ↓ ← ↓ ↓
    480s
    Unlimited

    RS-422 Railgun
    ↓ → ← ↓ ↑ ← →
    480s
    Unlimited

    FAF-14 SPEAR Launcher
    ↓ ↓ ↑ ↓ ↓
    480s
    Unlimited

    GL-21 Grenade Launcher
    ↓ ← ↑ ← ↓
    480s
    Unlimited

    LAS-98 Laser Cannon
    ↓ ← ↓ ↑ ←
    480s
    Unlimited

    ARC-3 Arc Thrower
    ↓ → ↓ ↑ ← ←
    480s
    Unlimited
    LAS-99 Quasar Cannon
    ↓ ↑ ↑ ← ↓ →
    480s
    Unlimited
    EXO-45 Patriot Exosuit
    ← ↓ → ↑ ← ↓ ↓
    600s
    2
    Defensive stratagems
    Defensive stratagems
    Defensive stratagems
    Defensive stratagems
    Stratagem
    Input code
    Cooldown
    Uses

    E/MG-101 HMG Emplacement
    ↓ ↑ ← → → ←
    180s
    Unlimited

    FX-12 Shield Generator Relay
    ↓ ↓ ← → ← →
    90s
    Unlimited

    A/ARC-3 Tesla Tower
    ↓ ↑ → ↑ ← →
    150s
    Unlimited

    MD-6 Anti-Personnel Minefield
    ↓ ← ↑ →
    180s
    Unlimited

    MD-I4 Incendiary Mines
    ↓ ← ← ↓
    180s
    Unlimited

    A/MG-43 Machine Gun Sentry
    ↓ ↑ → → ↑
    180s
    Unlimited

    A/G-16 Gatling Sentry
    ↓ ↑ → ←
    180s
    Unlimited

    A/M-12 Mortar Sentry
    ↓ ↑ → → ↓
    180s
    Unlimited

    A/AC-8 Autocannon Sentry
    ↓ ↑ → ↑ ← ↑
    180s
    Unlimited
    A/MLS-4X Rocket Sentry
    ↓ ↑ → → ←
    180s
    Unlimited
    A/M-23 EMS Mortar Sentry
    ↓ ↑ → ↓ →
    180s
    Unlimited
    Mission stratagems
    Mission stratagems
    Mission stratagems
    Stratagem
    Input code
    Cooldown
    Reinforce
    ↓ ↑ → ← ↑
    120s
    SOS Beacon
    ↓ ↑ → ↑
    N/A
    Resupply
    ↓ ↓ ↑ →
    160s
    Hellbomb
    ↓ ↑ ← ↓ ↑ → ↓ ↑
    N/A
    SSD Delivery
    ↓ ↓ ↓ ↑ ↑
    N/A
    Seismic Probe
    ↑ ↑ ← → ↓ ↓
    N/A
    Upload Data
    ← → ↑ ↑ ↑
    N/A
    Eagle Rearm
    ↑ ↑ ← ↑ →
    120s
    SEAF Artillery
    → ↑ ↑ ↓
    N/A
    Super Earth Flag
    ↓ ↑ ↓ ↑
    N/A

    Wrapping up

    Thanks for sticking through this rundown of the best Helldivers 2 stratagems. As with any article of this type, these are my PERSONAL opinions. If you don’t agree with them, feel free to let me know in the comments. Also, I hope you find the stratagems useful. I was using cheat sheets a lot when the game was still buggy and my UI kept disappearing completely. 

    If you have any feedback or an insanely powerful combo you’d like to share, I’d love to know about it. I love the fact that Helldivers keeps every mission fresh by giving players so many tools for diversifying their game style. 

    I strongly advise you to try out all the Helldivers stratagems, pair them with different armors and weapons, and tailor your loadout to match every mission scenario.

    All Diablo 4 Druid Armor Sets [Outfit transmogs]

    All Diablo 4 Druid Armor Sets [Outfit transmogs]

    This article showcases all the Diablo 4 Druid armor sets you can find in the world. This is the third article like this I’m typing out. So I have no other good intro. You are not here for my intros anyway, go check these Druid sets out and have a nice day.

    Don’t forget to dismantle the random world drops at your local blacksmith to unlock the appearances.

    Before you start, a few disclaimers:

    • There are some armor pieces that are not part of sets, so I won’t include them.
    • After 200 hours of gameplay we still have 2 Wardrobe slots locked so I’m not sure if those are upcoming rogue armors or they are some sort of legendary drop that is impossible to get. Keep that in mind.

    Related articles:

    1. ADVENTURER SET

    Adventurer Diablo 4 druid armor set

    2. ARCHON SET

    Archon Diablo 4 druid armor set

    3. BONEWEAVE SET

    Bonweave Diablo 4 druid armor set

    4. COVEN SET

    Coven Diablo 4 druid armor set

    5. DOOM SET

    Doom Diablo 4 druid armor set

    6. ETCHED SET

    Etched Diablo 4 druid armor set

    7. EXCEPTIONAL SET

    Exceptional Diablo 4 druid armor set

    8. FUR-LINED SET

    Fur-lined Diablo 4 druid armor set

    9. GLORIOUS SET

    Glorious Diablo 4 druid armor set

    10. HEAVY SET

    Heavy Diablo 4 druid armor set

    11. HIGHLAND SET

    Highland Diablo 4 druid armor set

    12. PRIMAL SET

    Primal Diablo 4 druid armor set

    13. RUNIC SET

    Runic Diablo 4 druid armor set

    14. SAND-WORN SET

    Sand-worn Diablo 4 druid armor set

    15. SOVEREIGN SET

    Sovereign Diablo 4 druid armor set

    16. STRIDER SET

    Strider Diablo 4 druid armor set

    17. STURDY SET

    Sturdy Diablo 4 druid armor set

    18. WARLORD SET

    Warlord Diablo 4 druid armor set

    19. WEATHERED SET

    Weathered Diablo 4 druid armor set

    20. HIDE SET

    Hide Diablo 4 druid armor set

    You’re probably noticing a pattern by know. All the classes in Diablo 4 have similar armor sets. What is your favorite Diablo 4 druid armor set? Mine are the Runic and Doom sets. There are still a few locked slots left, so I’m assuming they are planning to release more rare stuff in the future.

    I don’t plan on reinstalling Diablo 4 anytime soon, but if anything knew pops up, I’ll definitely be updating this showcase article. Until then, stay safe, and loot hard.

    Elden Ring: All Larval tear locations (with screenshots)

    Elden Ring: All Larval tear locations (with screenshots)

    This guide lists all 18 larval tear locations and tips to obtain them. The larval tear is an item that you can give to Rennala to respec your character stats, after defeating her in Raya Lucaria Academy.

    We will provide you with a short description, a relevant screenshot and a link to a map location to make your trip as smooth as possible.

    LARVAL TEAR LORE DESCRIPTION:

    Core of a creature of mimicry known as a silver tear. As much as a substance as it is a living organism.
    Material required by the amber egg cradled by Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon, to birth people anew.
    Being born anew allows the reallocation of attributes boosted by leveling up.

    Larval tear locations: 6 drop from disguised ambushers

    There are 6 larval tears that drop from mobs that watched too many ninja movies when they were young. They are roaming around disguised as someone else and after you kill them they will reveal their true form.

    After you see through their trickery and defeat them in their true form can you claim your prize so be ready for a fight tarnished.

    1. Lesser Rune Bear

    Where: Map Location

    Lesser Rune Bear Larval Tear

    This beast will take the form of a simple wandering noble zombie. Find him east of Agheel Lake South site of grace and kill him.

    2. Troll

    Where: Map Location

    Troll Larval Tear Location

    Disguised as a Wandering noble zombie in Caelid. He is squating by the stone coffins on the cliff south of the Caelid Highway South site of grace.

    3. Grafted Scion

    Where: Map Location

    Grafted Scion Larval Tear Locations

    Disguised as a Giant Crayfish this one is patrolling around, while 3 of his “brothers” are sleeping. Reach him by riding northwest from Boilprawn Shack site of grace.

    4. Lion Guardian

    Where: Map Location

    Lion Guardian Larval Tear Locations

    Disguised as an wandering noble zombie in Altus Plateau, found cowering in a corner in the unnamed ruins on the clifftops, most easily reached by going north from the Ramparthside Path  site of grace.

    5. Wormface

    Where: Map Location

    Wormface larval tear location (1)

    Disguised as a flaming putrid zombie, east of the Road of Inquiry site of grace. The enemy is by the first fire in the ruined camp.

    6. Lesser Rune Bear

    Where: Map Location
    Larval Tear Locations

    Another Bear taking the form of a wandering noble zombie. Find him east of Inner Consecrated Snowfield site of grace.

    Larval tear locations: 4 drop from silver spheres

    There are 4 larval tears that drop when you kill the Silver Spheres or as I like to call them rolly pollies of death.  We will also include 2 larval tears that drop from a mimic tear boss, because mimic tears are silver and silver spheres are silver, so this makes some logical sense to me (don’t ask me why).

    7. First Silver Sphere

    Where: Map Location

    First SIlver Sphere Elden Ring

    Found at the middle of the church with 2 nox priestesses around it in Night’s Sacred Ground. Reached by jumping the rooftops from Siofra River Bank site of grace.

    8. Second Silver Sphere

    Where: Map Location

    Second SIlver Sphere Elden Ring

    Found on the bridge in Nokstella, Eternal City.  Reached by climbing the stairs up from Nokstella Eternal City site of grace.

    9. Third Silver Sphere

    Where: Map Location

    Third Silver Sphere Elden Ring

    Dropped by a Silver Sphere after the bridge and up the stairs, in the temple right after reaching the top, in Nokstella, Eternal City. Silver Sphere is hanging on the ceiling.

    Make sure you kill it after it drops to the ground otherwise you won’t be able to collect the tear. Reached by climbing the stairs up from Nokstella Eternal City site of grace.

    10. Fourth Silver Sphere

    Where: Map Location

    Fourth SIlver Sphere Elden Ring

    Dropped by a Silver Sphere hanging on the ceiling in the northeast temple, after the bridge in Nokstella, Eternal City. Silver Sphere is hanging on the ceiling.

    Make sure you kill it after it drops to the ground otherwise you won’t be able to collect the tear. Reached by climbing the stairs up from Nokstella Eternal City site of grace.

    11 & 12. Mimic Tear larval tear locations

    Where: Map Location

    Mimic tear larval tear locations

    After defeating the boss he will drop two Larval Tears.
    Closest site of grace before it is defeated is Nokron, Eternal City.

    Other larval tear locations: graveyards, merchants, and corpses

    You don’t have to worry about fighting anyone to get your drops. These last 6 Larval Tears are found on corpses and in graveyards.

    13. Albinauric Graveyard

    Where: Map Location
    13. Albinauric Graveyard Larval Tear Locations

    Found in the graveyard at the Village of the Albinaurics.  Best reached by riding Torrent from Scenic Isle assuming you don’t already have a Village of the Albinaurics site of grace.

    If you do that one is the closest.

    14. Caria Manor Graveyard

    Where: Map Location

    Caria Manor Graveyard Larval Tear Locations

    Found in the graveyard east of Caria Manor. The item is found by touching a ghost sitting on a chair.

    You have to pick up the Resurrection Painting first before you can see the ghost, found in the shack here (Map Location). The ghost disappears as soon as you touch it and drops the Tear and a Juvenile Scholar Set.

    Closest site of grace is Behind Caria Manor.

    15. Pidia the Merchant

    Where: Map Location

    Pidia Merchant with larval tear

    Pidia, Carian Servant can be found by going west from Ranni Rise site of grace and dropping down the cliffs on to some battlements. He sells the Tear for 3000 runes.

    16. Siofra River Merchant

    Where: Map Location

    Siofra River Merchant Elden Ring

    Another Tear is sold by a Nomadic Merchant in Siofra River for the same price. He plays his loot in a hidden area that is only accessible by climbing up and around the nearby wooden scaffolding. Closest site of Grace is Worshipers Woods.

    17. Corpse

    Where: Map Location

    Corpse in Nokron with Larval Tear

    Found on a corpse inside the Temple southeast of the Nokron, Eternal City site of grace.

    18. Corpse

    Where: Map LocationCorpse 2 in Nokron with Larval Tear Locations

    Second corpse is not far from the first. You can find it in the middle of a gazebo, south east of Nokron, Eternal City site of grace.

    This concludes our guide of all larval tear locations. We hope these little unorthodox methods helped you collect all larval tears, or only specific ones you were after without needing to go into any fights over them. Have fun in your new Elden Ring adventures, Tarnished.

    Our Favorite Mount & Blade: Bannerlord 2 Mods

    Our Favorite Mount & Blade: Bannerlord 2 Mods

    After hundreds of hours spent galloping through Calradia, we’ve tested dozens of Bannerlord 2 mods, sifting through the endless possibilities to bring you a curated list of the very best.

    Our journey wasn’t just about quantity; it was a quest for quality, seeking out mods for Bannerlord 2 that not only enhance gameplay but also provide a more immersive experience with Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord.

    This article isn’t an exhaustive directory but a showcase of our favourite Bannerlord 2 mods to refresh your experience with the game. Whether you’re a veteran warlord or a newcomer to the fray, you’ll surely find an interesting mod to try out.

    Armor & weapon Bannerlord 2 mods

    Here we will focus mostly on lore friendly mods that fit into the Bannerlord universe. For more armor mods, check out our total conversion mod list. Among other changes, it includes many fantasy armor options, such as Game of Thrones.  Here are the 5 armor and weapon mods for Bannerlord 2 that we liked most.

    1.  Open Source Armory  

    Download link: Nexus mods

    Open Source Armory Bannerlord 2 mod

    This mod has an absolutely massive armour and weapon list. It’s designed to fit seamlessly into the existing aesthetic of the vanilla game. The items are fully lore friendly. 

    The mod author took inspiration from real-life historical armors and weapons. Any gaps in the historical record are filled with low-fantasy concepts. Essentially they match the same style as the vanilla items.

    Now here comes the list of items that you will get. (I hope you are ready for this):

    • 883 new custom helmets: 151 Aserai, 165 Battanian, 194 Imperial, 115 Khuzait, 101 Sturgian & 157 Vlandian.
    • 288 new custom capes: 54 Aserai, 66 Battanian, 81 Imperial, 34 Khuzait, 27 Sturgian & 26 Vlandian.
    • 296 new custom body armors: 72 Aserai, 39 Battanian, 72 Imperial, 38 Khuzait, 23 Sturgian & 52 Vlandian.
    • 70 new custom leg armors: 12 Aserai, 31 Battanian, 11 Imperial, 7 Khuzait, 2 Sturgian & 7 Vlandian.
    • 50 new custom arm armour: 4 Aserai, 18 Battanian, 9 Imperial, 3 Khuzait, 7 Sturgian & 9 Vlandian.
    • 63 new custom shields: 13 Aserai, 7 Battanian, 20 Imperial, 9 Khuzait, 8 Sturgian & 6 Vlandian.
    • 105 new custom weapons and weapon parts.
    • 61 new custom horse armors: 15 Aserai, 22 Imperial, 12 Khuzait & 12 Vlandian.
    • 10 new custom camel armors.

    Oh yeah! This Bannerlord 2 mod is always almost the first thing we install on our playthroughs.

    2. Swadian Armoury

    Download link: Nexus mods

    Swadian Armory Bannerlord 2 mod

    This mod isn’t superlore accurate. It features late medieval full plate armour. But we still think it fits well enough into the game (especially if you’re playing Vlandia). Plus the armors in this mod look absolutely amazing.

    Here is a short list of some of the armour pieces:

    • 3 bascinet helmet with visor variations
    • 3 full plate helmet variations
    • 2 Italio Norman helmet variations
    • 4 fluted helmet with facemask variations
    • 5 great helm variations
    • 3 winged great helm variations
    • 3 Vlandian helm with visor variations
    • 2 Swadian plated shoulders variations
    • 5 coat of plate armour variations
    • 9 Swadian plate armour variations
    • 5 mail with surcoat variations
    • 4 second great helm variations
    • chainmail shoulders
    • 2 plate boots variations
    • 2 full helm variations
    • 4 sugarloaf helm variations
    • 3 other plate armour chest variations
    • 3 other plate armour boots variations
    • 3 other plate armour gloves variations
    • houndskull bascinet helmet
    • bascinet with a faceplate helmet
    • 3 different plate armour variations
    • 3 plate boots variations
    • 3 gauntlets variations
    • 2 hound skull helmet variations
    • 2 armet variations
    • 7 coat of plates mixed with plate armour variations

    3. Vaegir Armoury

    Download link: Nexus mods

    Vaegir Armour Bannerlord 2 mod

    This mod is a lot shorter than the ones before but it adds some really cool variations of armors for our Slavic/Nordic Sturgia enjoyers.

    4. Bandit armors

    Download link: Nexus mods

    Bandit Armors Bannerlord 2 mods

    This armor is based on Battania culture and fist really well (plus you finally get your horned helmet). The armor has been rigged appropriately to minimize clipping. It ensures proper cloth physics. Additionally, it supports banner colors. It has proper LODs, ensuring that it will not adversely affect performance.

    There are 2 sets in it: 

    • Viking Raider Armor
    • Wilding Hunter Armor

    5. Medieval armor

    Download link: Nexus mods

    Medieval armors Bannerlord 2 mods

    Speaking of smaller armour mods this one gives you a nice set of late milanese plate armour. If you are not a fan of complex Bannerlord 2 mods, or you just want to add more plate armour to your existing list, this might be the one for you. 

    Currently this mod contains:

    • Armet Helmet
    • Milanese Plate Armour
    • Poleaxe Weapon
    • Sallet Helmet
    • Milanese Gauntlets
    • Painted Sallet Helmet
    • Milanese Greaves
    • Fauchard Weapon
    • Axes

    Gameplay and Quality of Life (QoL) Bannerlord 2 mods

    In this section we will focus on mods that will improve your gameplay and give you some new features. We will also touch on the systems that are already in the game with some quality of life edits.

    6. Detailed character creation

    Download link: Nexus mods

    Detailed character creation Bannerlord 2 mods

    This amazing Bannerlord 2 mod will give you detailed character customization options. You can adjust weight, build, and age. You can even modify NPC appearances. It is amazing for those people who want more options in what is a bit of a lacklustre character creator.

    7. Realistic battle mod

    Download link: Nexus mods

    Realistic Battle Bannerlord 2mods

    By implementing this Bannerlord 2 mod, combat becomes more realistic as the armor values are determined by experimental data. Armored units become more resistant to damage, depending on the weapon used against them, and each weapon type has a different effect on armour.

    All units become more defensive, with shielded units using their shields as intended. Projectiles now cause damage based on their kinetic energy, which is determined through simulations based on real-life experimental data. Horse charge damage is now based on physics, and couched lancing is scientifically accurate

    Battles last significantly longer due to these changes. Additionally, AI armies use more tactics, and spears are buffed in melee when compared to vanilla. There is an extensive list of changes on the front page of the mod that you can check out yourself, but from personal experience this mod never leaves out load order as it makes battles a lot more interesting.

    8. Dismemberment plus

    Download link: Nexus mods

    Dismemberment plus mods

    When this mod is installed in Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord it adds complete dismemberment and decapitation to combat

    If the player has the necessary skill, they can remove specific body parts from their enemies. These include the head, arm, hand, leg, and foot. They can use weapons such as axes, swords, or glaives. 

    This mod is not for the faith of heart!

    9. Improved Garrisons

    Download link: Nexus mods

    Improved garissons mod

    The Improved Garrisons mod for Mount & Blade Bannerlord enhances the management of castles and settlements. Upon installation, an Improved Garrison will be available in each of the player’s fiefs. 

    It offers advanced features like recruitment, garrison training, and guard parties. They are equipped with custom AI to defend the player’s properties. 

    The mod has been designed with compatibility and convenience in mind. It aims to deliver a balanced experience for players in their Bannerlord playthrough. There is a more extensive list of features that you can check on the mod authors page.

    10. Serve as a soldier

    Download link: Nexus mods

    Serve as a soldier Bannerlord mod

    Do you like battling in this game but are not too crazy about managing your own army and deciding what to do next on the big map? Well this mod might be for you as it will let you join an already existing Warband and serve in it like a common soldier. Your lord will direct you where to go and when to fight.

    Here are the main features included in this Bannerlord 2 mod:

    • Random events.
    • Your own persona retinue. 
    • 2 additional combat skills when you join up.
    • Faster healing rates.
    • Option to command some of the troops when you reach rank 6.
    • Option to lure out bandits while serving.
    • Option to ride out with cavalry to attack the enemies caravans and villages.
    • Option to participate in tournaments in the towns.

    Total conversion Bannerlord 2 mods

    These mods completely overhaul the world of Bannerlord 2. Some even transform it into a few of our favorite fantasy franchises. These mods will cover everything from making a whole new map, world building, and creating new armors and weapons. They’ll also add new characters and much more.

    11. Game of Thrones

    Download link: Nexus mods

    Game of Thrones total conversion mod

    If you ever wanted to transform your game into the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos from Game of Thrones we have you covered. This Bannerlord 2 mod will add hundreds of characters and over twenty kingdoms. 

    The mod includes the Free Folk, who live north of the wall, and the Dothraki of the Great Grass Sea. You can also play as the Starks, Lannisters, and nearly every other faction.


    Here are some of the mod’s main features:

    • Custom map of Westeros and a large part of Essos.
    • 20 new kingdoms added and existing kingdoms converted.
    • 21 new cultures.
    • Lots of new basic, noble and House troop trees.
    • Hundreds of custom NPCs from Game of Thrones.
    • Hundreds of new armors and weapons
    • Hordes of wights roaming north of the wall and a one v. one encounter with the Night King
    • All native clans converted and over 100 new ones added
    • Hundreds of towns, castles and villages added
    • Giants, Robber Knights, Skagosi, Kingswood Outlaws and 34 custom wanderers
    • 10 custom mercenary clans with custom leaders
    • Unique weapons wielded by lords

    12. Warhammer – Old realms

    Download links: Core Module, Armory, Environment

    Warhammer he old realms mod

    The aim of the Old Realms mod is to completely transform Bannerlord into Warhammer Fantasy. The project is in its early stages and the mod developers are gradually adding new and improved factions to the game. 

    The current Steam Release version of TOR offers two playable factions. These include the Vampire Counts and several Empire states. It also includes added Vampire visuals for players. 

    In addition to this, players can enjoy major features like combat magic. It allows them to summon the undead or cast fireballs. They can also place battle cannons. Both these features are available to both players and AI. They are set within a custom-made campaign map.

    13. Eagle Rising – Roman Empire

    Download link: Nexus mods

    Eagle Rising Bannerlord 2 mods

    Did you ever wish you could join your troops in Rome Total War? Or do you just love a period of the Roman Empire? This mod will take a step into the past and overhaul it to look like it is still in the age of antiquity.

    Here are the features you can expect from this Bannerlord 2 mod:

     Factions:

    1. Rome (Empire)
    2. Dacia
    3. Scythia / Sarmatia
    4. Celts
    5. Carthage

    The mod will also feature a new armoury system (including Faction Armor), special bodyguards that you can unlock, new settlement infrastructure and much more

    These are just some of the amazing mods that you can find on nexus or steam workshop. We hope some of them hit the spot for you and made you reinstall the game and have a lot more hours of fun.

    Conclusion

    We’ve handpicked these Bannerlord 2 mods after a lot of testing, just for you. They’re the best of the bunch, making your game cooler and more fun. Hope you enjoy them as much as we did. Happy modding and see you in Calradia!