Thunderer Smoke Round

> *"A single round of smoke is fired from a nearby 'Thunderer' artillery emplacement. The smoke will cover a small area for a short while and block all line of sight."
>  - Armory Description*
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## Stratagem Code

Players must enter the following sequence, using the controller d‑pad, in order to call down this stratagem during a mission:

## Unlock Requirement

The Thunderer Smoke Round is granted to the player as a reward for completing all the missions on its associated planet (typically a high level planet - difficulty 10 to 11).

## Gameplay Tips

* Thunderer Smoke Rounds function similarly to the Smoke Grenades Perk. The effect of the smoke is also the same at 15 seconds.

* Cyborg Hounds will not run at a player concealed by smoke, but instead walk (much the same as if the player was equipped with the SH-20 Shield Generator Pack).

* The Thunderer Smoke Round is an excellent support tool that provide Helldivers and their teammates with a degree of protection on missions. Creativity is key to getting the most out of the Smoke Round.

* Precision Call-In reduces this stratagem's activation time by one second, but it will not go below the game's allowed minimum of 0.1 seconds -- even when it is fully upgraded.

* Cyborg IFVs will not aim & shoot at players once in the smoke affects the disabled IFV as well.

* Cyborg's ranged units will not shoot unless the player moves out of the Smoke or the Smoke duration wears off.

* Illuminate Hunters will not target anything inside the Smoke; this applied to the destroyable objectives as well.

## Gallery

* *Thunderer Smoke Round*
* *Thunderer Smoke Round greatly decrease the patrol's alarm range*
* *Hounds will not rush at Helldivers hidden in smoke*

## Notes

* The Thunderer Smoke Round was released to players for free on Liberty Day (October 26th, 2017) along with the A/GL-8 Launcher Turret and the Heavy Strafing Run stratagems.

* The 5.06 patch reduced the cooldown time of the Smoke Round from 120 to its current duration of 100 seconds.

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