Helldivers 2 Needs to Give Us the ‘Hot Dog’ Stratagem That Is Our Very Own Personal Fire-Breathing Dragon

In the endless war for Super Earth’s democracy, every Helldivers 2 player knows that a trusty companion can mean the difference between glorious victory and inglorious death. From the assault rifle-toting standard “Guard Dog” to the caustic gas-spewing “Dog Breath,” our mechanical friends have saved countless lives across the galaxy.

But there’s certainly room for one more furious friend in our arsenal.

Enter a suggestion from the community so perfectly aligned with Super Earth’s “whatever works” approach to military innovation that it’s left Helldivers everywhere wondering why Arrowhead hasn’t already added it to our democracy-spreading toolkit.

After all, what’s better than a flying companion that watches your back? One that sets it on fire, obviously!

A Hot New Idea for Helldivers 2

While Helldivers 2‘s current lineup of Guard Dog companions excels at their respective roles—the AX/AR-23 providing reliable suppressing fire, the AX/LAS-5 Rover delivering precise laser cuts, and the AX/TX-13 Dog Breath choking out enemies with caustic gas—there’s a distinct lack of direct “fire support” in our robotic arsenal.

And one creative Helldiver had the perfect solution:

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The ingenuity on display here is nothing short of magnificent. Taking inspiration from real-world drone modifications (though hopefully with slightly more safety considerations), this suggestion perfectly captures the essence of Super Earth’s approach to technological advancement: if it works, it works. If it sets things on fire in the process? Even better.

The community’s response has been overwhelmingly enthusiastic, particularly given how effective a flame-throwing companion could be against the dense bug swarms that plague our higher-difficulty missions:

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Of course, as with any new addition to our arsenal, some Helldivers are already anticipating the “friendly fire opportunities”—because what’s a new stratagem without the possibility of “accidentally” immolating your teammates?

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And while our current Guard Dog variants already require careful positioning to avoid friendly fire incidents, there’s something uniquely appealing about adding actual fire to the equation. After all, nothing says “spreading managed democracy” quite like a swarm of flame-spewing robotic companions.

From Guard Dog to Hot Dog: A Natural Evolution

The proposed “Hot Dog” stratagem wouldn’t just be another variant—it would be a game-changer for how we approach certain mission types. While the AX/LAS-5 Rover excels at taking care of smaller enemies and the AX/TX-13 Dog Breath creates effective area denial, a flame-throwing companion would offer unprecedented crowd control capabilities.

Just imagine the beautiful chaos of a full squad extraction:

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The community’s enthusiasm has even sparked ideas for an entire themed content drop, because why stop at just one spicy addition to our arsenal?

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And let’s be clear about one thing: if Arrowhead does add this stratagem (which they absolutely should), it needs to be called the “Hot Dog.” It’s non-negotiable. The name perfectly encapsulates both Super Earth’s love for military hardware nicknames and the community’s appreciation for slightly ridiculous yet entirely practical solutions to our bug problem.

Plus, think of all the “accidental” friendly fire incidents you could blame on our robotic companion instead of your own questionable aim!

What do you think about this spicy suggestion? Would you trust your squadmates with a flying flamethrower, or are regular friendly fire incidents already keeping you busy enough? Share your thoughts in the comments below!