After you deal with the Terminids in Helldivers 2, facing the Automaton faction will be a significantly more challenging task. This mechanical menace brings a variety of enemy types to the battlefield, each with its unique strengths and vulnerabilities. Understanding how to effectively counter these foes is crucial for any Helldiver aiming for victory. Here's your comprehensive guide on how to beat each Automaton enemy you'll encounter.
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How To Beat Every Automaton Enemy in Helldivers 2
Facing Automatons presents a greater challenge than tackling Terminids, largely due to the formidable arsenal at their disposal. Employing defensive Stratagems is crucial in these encounters, and equipping yourself with Ballistic Shields or a Shield Generator Pack can make a significant difference. A successful strategy against Automatons hinges on coordinated team efforts and careful selection of weapons. Bringing armor-piercing weapons is essential, and finding adequate cover is vital as you move towards objectives. Here are all the Automaton enemies in Helldivers 2:
- Trooper
- Marauder
- Raider
- Commissar
- Scout Strider
- Berserker
- Devastator
- Hulk
- Tank
- Dropship
How to beat Trooper, Marauder & Raider in Helldivers 2
- Appearance: They are essentially the infantry of the Automatons. Marauders carry cannons, Troopers have machine guns and Raiders are equipped with rocket launchers.
- Weakness: Susceptible to grenades and headshots.
- Strategy: Exploit their armor similarities by aiming for headshots or using grenades for a quick takedown.
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How to Beat Commissar in Helldivers 2
- Appearance: Looks exactly like the Troopers, Raiders, and Marauders, but carries a large orange sword in its left hand.
- Weakness: Vulnerable to grenades and headshots.
- Strategy: Avoid getting close to the Commissar and aim for headshots or use grenades for a quick takedown.
How To Beat Scout Strider in Helldivers 2
- Appearance: Large, slowly walking Turrets with long legs.
- Weakness: Limbs and the exposed pilot at the back.
- Strategy: Target their legs to immobilize, then focus on the exposed pilot to finish them off.
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How to Beat Berserker in Helldivers 2
- Appearance: Large exoskeletons equipped with chainsaws instead of arms.
- Weakness: Lacks ranged weapons, moves slowly, and is vulnerable to grenades and headshots.
- Strategy: Maintain distance and utilize light to medium armor-penetrating weapons or grenades.
How to Beat Devastator in Helldivers 2
- Appearance: Armored version of the Berserkers equiped with different weapons.
- Weakness: A red core in the center of their chest.
- Strategy: Aim for the red core with fire to quickly neutralize them.
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How to Beat Hulk in Helldivers 2
- Appearance: Giant armored mechs equipped with various weapons instead of arms.
- Weakness: Their only weakness is their very slow movement.
- Strategy: Take cover from their devastating attacks and use armor-piercing weapons and stratagems to take them down.
How to Beat Tanks in Helldivers 2
- Appearance: Two version of tanks - the Shredder Tank and The Annihilator Tank.
- Weakness: The Shredder Tank has a vulnerable spot on the back of its gun.
- Strategy: Team up to distract and damage. Use Anti-Tank Guns on the Shredder Tank's weakspot and Orbital Strikes for the Annihilator Tank.
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How to Beat Dropships in Helldivers 2
- Appearance: Flying ships designed to quickly bring additional Automaton soldiers to the battlefield.
- Weakness: They lack an easily exploitable weakness.
- Strategy: Use a Recoilless Rifle shot aimed at the engine for a swift takedown, or deploy large area-of-effect (AoE) stratagems that can eliminate the enemy troops once they disembark.
And that concludes our guide on how to beat every Automaton enemy in Helldivers 2. Defeating the Automaton faction requires a blend of strategy, precision, and teamwork. By prioritizing targets like Dropships and tackling each enemy with their specific weaknesses in mind, you can ensure the success of your missions. For more Helldivers 2 guides, check the rest of our website.
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