SH-32 Directional Kinetic Shield

A shield pack that projects a kinetically slowing shield in front of the user. The shield slows down projectiles and attacks, allowing Helldivers to take far more fire before having to get out of the way. Due to technical limitations, the shield covers only the front of the Helldiver. The SH-32 is part of the Entrenched equipment kit.

Stratagem Code
Players must enter the following sequence, using the controller d&#8209;pad, in order to call down this stratagem up to two times per mission:

Unlock Requirement
The SH-32 Directional Kinetic Shield is a DLC stratagem, available at any rank to those who purchase the Entrenched equipment kit.

Gameplay Tips

 * The SH-32 is fully capable of blocking melee damage from most melee units in the game, as long as the player is facing the attackers directly and does not get surrounded.
 * Be aware that it is much easier to block attacks from small enemy units with short reach (such as the Bug Scouts/Vanguards and Stalkers, Cyborg Grotesques, Illuminate Outcasts, etc.), while larger melee units with longer reaching attacks are able to do damage by "clipping through" the shield. This can be mitigated by moving backwards while firing.
 * The SH-32 is able to reduce melee damage from Impaler tentacle attacks when facing it directly with the shield while standing at around 2/3 of the tentacles full range.


 * The SH-32 will reduce (but not negate) incoming ranged damage from the following enemy attacks:
 * Cyborg units armed with small-arms weaponry such as machine guns (Initiates) and miniguns (Hulks).
 * Illuminate units armed with electro-static weapons (Tripods and Striders).


 * The SH-32 is not designed to protect against heavy ranged attacks such as the Cyborg IFV's cannon and the Illuminate Hunter's long range sniper-shot, although it is possible to neutralize these attacks if facing the incoming projectile at a 45° angle with the shield. However, extreme precision is advised when attempting to do this.


 * The SH-32 also does not protect against area-of-effect attacks such as the Cyborg Warlord's gauss-cannon. It will also not block damage from their melee attack.


 * Equipping the SH-32 Directional Kinetic Shield allows players to walk through Anti-Personnel Barriers without sustaining any damage.