MG-43 Machine Gun

"'A machine gun designed for stationary use. Trades higher power for increased recoil and reduced accuracy.'"

The MG-43 Machine Gun is an air-cooled, belt-fed general-purpose machine gun in Helldivers 2, and the first stratagem available to the player. It is automatically unlocked after the tutorial mission.

Stratagem Code
Players must enter the following sequence, using the default Ctrl+WASD keys or the controller D-Pad in order to call down this Stratagem during a mission:

Stats

 *  Call-in Time : 3 Seconds
 *  Uses : Unlimited
 *  Cooldown Time : 480 Seconds (8 Minutes)
 * Firing Modes : 630 rounds per minute, 760rpm, and 900rpm by using the fire mode selector.
 * Ammunition: Medium Penetration
 * Capacity: 150
 * Max Ammo: 2 Magazine
 * Flashlight: No
 * Replenish per Ammobox: 1 Magazine

Gameplay Tips

 * The MG-43 is great for general use, but it's recommended to use it sparingly for times when it's needed most, such as fighting bug breach hoards or larger enemies, as it has a very limited amount of ammo and requires the wielder to remain stationary when reloading.
 * It also has medium armor penetration, meaning it can pierce the armor of moderately-sized enemies such as Hive Guards and Devastators. It can also be used to destroy Scout Striders by tearing apart their legs.
 * The weapon becomes more controllable and accurate while stationary. Being crouched dramatically increases this as well, with prone being the best option for accuracy and control.