Helldivers 2: What are Scout Striders & How to Kill Them?

As intergalactic soldiers progress through the war-torn landscapes of Helldivers 2, they encounter an array of formidable enemies from the Automaton forces. One such enemy that poses a significant challenge is the Scout Strider, a towering mech that bears an uncanny resemblance to the iconic AT-AT Walkers from the Star Wars universe. This guide covers everything you need to know about Scout Striders in Helldivers 2.

What are Scout Striders in Helldivers 2?

Scout Striders are essentially piloted mechs designed as turrets mounted on two mechanical legs. Their ability to shoot from great distances makes it incredibly difficult to escape when hunted by a group of these imposing war machines.

These Star Wars-like bots can be encountered on any of the planets located on the red side of the galaxy map when players venture into higher-difficulty Automaton missions in Helldivers 2.

How to Kill Scout Striders

Despite their intimidating AT-AT appearance and strong armor, Scout Striders have three weaknesses that you can exploit to neutralize them effectively.

1. Target the Pilot

The easiest and most ammunition-conserving way to defeat Scout Striders is to attack them from behind. By maneuvering past their slow-turning frames, you can target the pilot, who is vulnerable to a single shotgun blast from an SG-225 Breaker or a few well-placed bullets from assault rifles or machine guns.

You can employ various strategies to gain a positional advantage over Scout Striders.

• Utilizing the LIFT-850 Jump Pack stratagem (unlocked at level 8 for 6,000R) allows you to jump over these mechs
• Coordinating with teammates can create distractions, enabling flanking maneuvers to target the pilots from the back or sides.

2. Focus on the Joints

If swarmed by Scout Striders and unable to target the pilots, you should concentrate your firepower on the two joints connecting the giant mechanical legs. Although these joints require more damage than the pilots, sustained fire from assault rifles and machine guns can quickly bring down these mechs by destroying their limbs.

• The AC-8 Autocannon and GR-8 Recoilless Rifle can obliterate these mechs with one or two well-placed shots, regardless of the angle of attack.
• Additionally, the GL-21 Grenade Launcher or standard grenades can deal explosive damage to multiple Scout Striders simultaneously.

3. Snipe the Head

While challenging, skilled marksmen may attempt to one-shot Scout Striders from the front with a precise headshot. A portion of the pilot's head is visible above the frontal armor shield, presenting a small but lethal target for players with a steady aim.

Summary

By understanding the weaknesses of Scout Striders and employing the appropriate tactics, you can overcome these challenging enemies and continue your campaign to deliver democracy across the war-torn galaxies of Helldivers 2.