Helldivers 2 Mechs: How to Get One
In the intense battles against the relentless Automatons and Terminids on Super Earth, the Helldivers have unveiled a new secret weapon – the formidable EXO-45 Patriot Mech Suits. These robust exosuits are a game-changer, equipping you with a potent combination of a heavy machine gun and explosive rockets. Whether you’re facing swarms of hostile bots or the fearsome might of Bile Titans, these walking weapons are here to turn the tide.
How to Unlock the Mech
To pilot your own EXO-45 Patriot Mech Suit, you’ll first need to unlock the Stratagem – a special ability or equipment in Helldivers 2. Here’s how:
- Reach Level 25: Progress through the game’s missions and level up your Helldiver to Level 25.
- Requisition Slips: Accumulate 20,000 Requisition Slips, the in-game currency obtained by completing missions and objectives.
- Navigate to the Stratagems tab in the Ship Management Console, then scroll down to the Robotics Workshop Stratagem list.
- Locate the EXO-45 Patriot Mech Suit Stratagem and purchase it using your hard-earned Requisition Slips.
How to Deploy and Pilot the Mech
| Mech | How to deploy | Cooldown | How to Unlock |
| Patriot Exosuit | ⇦⇩⇨⇧⇦⇩⇩ (Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Down) | 60 Secs | 1. Reach Lvl 25 2. Collect 20,000 Requisition slips |
Once you’ve acquired the Stratagem, equip it in your loadout before embarking on a mission. During the heat of battle, deploy the Stratagem to summon your personal mech suit. When the EXO-45 Patriot arrives, approach it from behind and follow the prompt to hop inside the cockpit.
With the mech’s heavy machine gun and rocket launcher at your disposal, you’ll be a force to be reckoned with. The rapid-fire machine gun is perfect for suppressing swarms of enemies, while the explosive rockets can obliterate heavily armored foes and clear out stubborn nests or Terminid egg clusters.
Ammunition and Tactical Considerations
While the mech suit grants you immense firepower, it’s important to use it judiciously. Each Patriot Suit comes equipped with 1000 bullets for the machine gun and 14 rockets for the launcher. Once you’ve expended both ammunition types, the mech suit will become inoperable, and you’ll need to exit the cockpit.
Exosuits can help you level up quickly in Helldivers 2. To maximize the mech’s effectiveness, strategically deploy it when facing particularly challenging objectives or overwhelming enemy forces. The 10-minute cooldown between deployments means you’ll want to time your mech’s arrival wisely.
Celebrate the Victory with the Mech Trial
As part of a time-limited event celebrating the triumph over the Automatons, Helldivers of any level can test-drive the EXO-45 Patriot Mech Suit for free, albeit with a single deployment per mission. This is an excellent opportunity for newcomers and seasoned veterans alike to experience the thrill of piloting these walking weapons firsthand.
However, due to the overwhelming popularity of the mech release, server issues may arise, causing loading errors or preventing players from entering the game after the opening cutscene. The Helldivers 2 development team is actively working on a fix, as confirmed in the official Helldivers Discord.
Embrace the future of warfare on Super Earth and unlock the EXO-45 Patriot Mech Suit Stratagem today. With these formidable exosuits at your command, no enemy – be it Automaton or Terminid – will stand a chance against the indomitable Helldivers.
