How to Reinforce teammates in Helldivers 2: Code explained

Tyler Constable
A screenshot of Helldivers 2 gameplay including the Reinforce code.

When playing with others in Helldivers 2, it’s important to know how you can Reinforce your teammates if they fall in battle. So, here’s how to reinforce mechanic works and what code you’ll need to apply the Stratagem.

Helldivers 2 is the long-awaited sequel to Arrowhead Game Studios’ top-down title Helldivers. The follow-up has turned the experience into a chaotic third-person shooter that’s ideal to play in co-op with friends.

As you take on missions you’ll be battling hordes of dangerous enemies, collecting samples, unlocking new stratagems, and climbing through the various difficulty levels. As things get more challenging, it’s important to be able to have your teammate’s backs by reinforcing them back into battle if they die.

With that in mind, here’s everything you need to know about how to Reinforce teammates in Helldivers 2, including the exact code you’ll need to activate.

An image of Helldivers 2 gameplay.
It’s important to Reinforce your teammates in Helldivers 2.

How to use the Reinforce code to revive teammates in Helldivers 2

You’ll have the option to Reinforce your teammates to bring them back onto the battlefield in Helldivers 2 after they die. To do this simply follow the steps below:

  1. After a teammate has died during a match, open the stratagem menu in Helldivers 2.
  2. From here, input the Reinforce code by pressing: Up, Down, Right, Left, Up on the D-pad.
  3. Throw the stratagem into a safe area where your teammate can land.
  4. Once this has been done, your teammate will shortly return to the battlefield.

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About The Author

Tyler is Dexerto's Gaming Evergreen Specialist. He loves many games but is particularly fond of JRPGs and The Last of Us. When he's not writing about or playing video games, he's probably watching Doctor Who or reading a book. You can contact him at tyler.constable@dexerto.com