Skaian's Stratagem Icons

⭐ ⭐ (176 endorsements) 📥 10,852 downloads 📌 v6.0 📅 11/13/2025
🟡 Updated this year

By skaianDestiny · User Interface

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 6/16/2026 📅 Created: 11/13/2025

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #8 of 29 User Interface mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

A small stratagem icon mod created for my personal use that I decided to share with more people. My goal was to stay true to the vanilla art style while differentiating certain stratagems that appeared too similar and providing more information about a stratagem's purpose.

Inspired in part by SquidARMY7's Bit Better UI mod.

Known issues:

  • []For some reason the FRV's icon and the Emancipator's icon was put in the rank icons sheet. So that this mod doesn't have conflicts with rank icon mods, the FRV will be left off from this mod until AH fixes that (if they ever do). I've decided to bite the bullet and modify the rank icons sheet as well. For those of you who want to use rank icon mods, make sure you put them below this mod in Arsenal's mod order. You'll lose the Emancipator and FRV's icons from this mod, but little I can do about that. As of Machinery of Oppression 6. 2. 2, this will also apply to the Lumberer[/]

List of changes:

  • []Gave the backpack support weapons a little backpack icon[/]

    []Changed the Arc Thrower's icon to match the other arc weapon icons[/]

    []Edited the Autocannon Turret's weapon icon to be consistent with the Emancipator's weapon icons[/]

    []Edited the HMG Emplacement and AT Emplacement's weapon icons to be more easily differentiable between each other and also more consistent with other HMG icons for the latter[/]

    []Made all the bullet icons consistent between level of armor penetration:

    []Similarly, the autocannon icons have been edited so that the AP4 autocannon (AC support weapon) has 1 stripe, while the AP5 autocannons (Emancipator and AC Turret) have 2 stripes:

    []With the regular Grenade Launcher and Belt-Fed Grenade Launcher now having different AP levels, the grenade icons have had a similar rework, with the AP3 grenade remaining the same while the AP4 grenade gets a 2nd stripe:

    []Made the mine stratagem icons consistent [/]

    []Changed the Grenadier Battlement's icon to be more illustrative of its function and armament[/]

    []Changed the Walking Barrage's icon to show it's a moving 380mm Barrage, and edited the 380mm Barrage to differentiate it from the new icon more[/]

    []Changed the Quasar Cannon's trail so it's easier to differentiate from the Laser Cannon[/]

    []Changed the Guard Dog icons so they're more easily differentiable from the shields[/]

    []Changed the Airburst Rocket Launcher's icon so it's more explodey. The ammo icon was also changed to match the Recoilless Rifle's, as the backpack icon for the ABRL uses the same icon as the RR's[/]

    []Added 2 more lightning bolts to the Tesla Tower so it's more easily differentiable from the Shield Generator Relay[/]

    []Changed the Shield Generator Relay's icon to be more illustrative of what it does[/]

    []Changed the Shield Generator Pack to show its coverage vs the Directional Shield[/]

    []Changed the Commando's ammo icon to illustrate that it's a laser-guided missile. While other icon mods opted for adding 4 missiles in the icon, I was never much a fan of it, so I went with a different track. Hopefully alongside the Spear having a backpack icon these changes will help differentiate between the Spear and Commando.[/]

    []Changed the Patriot's rocket icon to be the same as the Rocket Turret and the Eagle 110mm Rocket Pods instead of the Commando's missile icon[/]

    []Changed the Bastion's icon to match the art style of the other vehicle stratagems[/]

    []Changed the Solo Silo's laser designator to show it's a laser guided weapon like the Commando[/]

    []Edited the Maxigun and Belt-Fed Grenade Launcher's backpacks to be consistent with the other backpack icons[/]

    []Edited the Maxigun, Cremator, and Belt-Fed Grenade Launcher's backpacks to be consistent with the other backpack icons[/]

    []Edited the Bullet Storm to use the light pen bullet icon [/]

    []Edited the Breakthrough's icon to be more clear it uses a flak shotgun[/]

    []Edited the Ballistic Shield's icon to be more clear as to its function as well as differentiate it from the Guard Dog[/]

    []OPTIONAL: Changed the Orbital EMS Strike and EMS Mortar Sentry's icons to have a swirly stun icon instead of the much-used lightning bolt[/]

    I'm open to suggestions and comments are always appreciated. I'll do my best to keep the mod updated whenever there's new stratagems or AH changes the archives.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A simple stratagem icon mod for Helldivers 2 that adds clarity between stratagems while keeping the vanilla art style. With 177 endorsements and 10,854 downloads, it's a modestly popular UI improvement for players who want better visual distinction without overhauling the game's look.

✨ Key Features

Adds clarity between stratagems through modified icons
Maintains consistency with the vanilla art style

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 177 endorsements and over 10k downloads
  • Sticks to vanilla art style, so it won't clash with the game's aesthetic
  • Simple and focused—does one thing and does it well

⚠️ Cons

  • Only affects stratagem icons, so if you want a full UI overhaul, this won't cut it
  • No mention of compatibility with other UI mods, so you might run into conflicts if you use those
  • Last updated in June 2026, so it might not be updated for future game patches
🎯 Is This For You?
For Helldivers 2 players who struggle to tell stratagems apart at a glance and want a subtle, vanilla-friendly fix. Skip if you're looking for a complete UI overhaul or if you prefer flashy, custom icon styles.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • If you're using other UI mods, install this one last to avoid overwriting conflicts.
  • Check the mod's images in the gallery to see if the icon changes are noticeable enough for you.
  • Since it's a simple file drop, you can easily remove it if you don't like the look.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Helldivers 2 Mods
Author
skaianDestiny
Version
6.0
Downloads
10,852
Endorsements
176
Category
User Interface
Created
11/13/2025
Updated
6/16/2026

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