Helldivers 2 Shriekers Guide: How to Find & Kill

After the recent March 2024 update for Helldivers 2, a terrifying new enemy was introduced in the form of Shriekers. These winged terrors have taken to the skies, raining down attacks from above. As defenders of Super Earth, it's crucial to understand how to find and kill Shriekers in Helldivers 2, and this guide will cover all you need to know about it.

How to Find Shriekers in Helldivers 2

Unlike most enemies in Helldivers 2 that you'll encounter organically, Shriekers are a bit more elusive. Their presence seems to be determined randomly, appearing only in certain missions with a secondary objective.

For now, we have only seen Shriekers on the Suicide Mission difficulty.

• The telltale sign of Shriekers is the presence of their nest. Scout for large clusters of 3 glowing mushrooms.
• These bright fungi structures, somewhat similar to Spore Spewers, act as Shrieker nests.

Approaching a Shrieker nest will cause the flying enemies to spawn and begin circling defensively. The closer you get, the more Shriekers will appear to protect their home. Exercise extreme caution when closing in.

How to Destroy Shrieker Nest in Helldivers 2

Once you've pinpointed a Shrieker nest location, the solution is straightforward - deploy a Hellbomb stratagem. This powerful ordinance will detonate and wipe out the entire mushroom cluster that comprises the nest.

With the nest destroyed, any active Shriekers will be eliminated from spawning further. Of course, you'll still need to deal with any remaining airborne threats. Traditional anti-personnel weapons like rifles are effective, just be sure to take advantage of scope sights to land precise shots.

How to Kill Shriekers in Helldivers 2

To effectively eliminate these menacing birds/bugs, you need powerful weapons and strategies. While sniping them from the sky may seem like a fun approach, it's not the most effective.

• We recommend waiting for them to swoop down and then devastating them with your shotgun.
• Another effective method for killing Shriekers is using the Arc Thrower, as it produces chain lightning along their pathway.

How to Survive Against Shriekers

Shriekers are no joke with their deadly dive-bombing attacks that can deplete your health in seconds. Keep diving, use cover effectively, and have a plan to eliminate Shrieker nests rapidly when encountered.

While their random presence makes Shriekers an unpredictable threat currently, being prepared with the right strategy and tools will go a long way. With democracy's brightest on the case, perhaps solutions for consistently tracking Shrieker's activity will be developed soon.

Summary

Stay frosty and give no quarter in the war against these aerial Terminids menaces! Democracy's survival depends on every Helldiver standing their ground.