Helldivers 2 – Everything You Need To Know About The New Enemies (Mechanics & Weaknesses)

Summary

In this informative guide, the host explores the new enemies added in Helldivers 2's 'Escalation of Freedom' update. Five units are dissected, revealing their strengths, weaknesses, and effective strategies for defeat. From the resilient Reinforced Scout Strider to the formidable Impaler, players are offered insights on utilizing weapons like the Railgun and Commando rocket launcher to overcome these challenging foes.

Takeaways

• 🚀 Hell Divers 2 has introduced five new enemies with the 'Escalation of Freedom' update, altering gameplay dynamics.
• 🤖 The Automaton and Town factions have added two new units, including the Reinforced Scout Strider, which has a full plate on top and shoots rockets.
• 💥 The Reinforced Scout Strider is resilient against AOE weapons like the Scorcher, requiring players to target its leg area for effective damage.
• 🎯 A strategic tip for defeating the Reinforced Scout Strider is to shoot the rockets on its side, causing an explosion that instantly kills the unit.
• 🛡 The Rocket Tanks are the most formidable new units, with rockets that can one-hit players regardless of armor and no discernible heat sink weak spot.
• 🔫 The AMR and Rail Gun are particularly effective against the Reinforced Strider, with the Rail Gun capable of one-shot kills without extra charge.
• 🐜 The Alpha Commander is an upgraded version of the Brood Commander, spawning faster Alpha Warriors and having increased health and durability.
• 🌫️ The Sport Charger introduces a fog effect, making visibility restricted, but its underside is vulnerable to most weapons if targeted correctly.
• 💣 The Impaler has a variety of health pools and can be defeated by targeting its back legs with Commando rockets or using a Rail Cannon from a distance.
• 🔍 The Impaler's tentacles are not effective targets; instead, players should focus on its head or utilize strategic weapons for quick kills.
• 🛑 The front legs of the Impaler have an unusually large health pool, making them a poor target choice compared to the head or back legs.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the video script?

The main topic of the video script is discussing the new enemies added in the 'Escalation of Freedom' update for the game 'Hell Divers 2' and providing strategies on how to effectively deal with them.

How many new enemies were added in the update?

Five new enemies were added in the update.

What are the two new units added to the Automaton and Town factions?

The two new units added to the Automaton and Town factions are the Reinforced Scout Strider and the Rocket Tanks.

Why are the Reinforced Scout Striders resilient against weapons like the Scorcher and Autocannon?

The Reinforced Scout Striders are resilient against weapons like the Scorcher and Autocannon because they have a full plate on their top part that protects the pilot, and the AOE damage does not affect them as effectively as it does regular Scout Striders.

What is a unique way to destroy the Reinforced Scout Striders?

A unique way to destroy the Reinforced Scout Striders is by shooting the rockets on its side, causing an explosion that kills the Strider instantly.

How do the Rocket Tanks differ from regular tanks in terms of weak spots?

The Rocket Tanks differ from regular tanks in that their weak spots are located behind them in their engine block, and these spots require a lower armor penetrating weapon to damage.

What is the difficulty level where Alpha Commanders replace the regular Brood Commanders?

In difficulty level 10, Alpha Commanders replace the regular Brood Commanders.

How do Alpha Warriors differ from regular Warriors?

Alpha Warriors differ from regular Warriors in that they are significantly faster, although their health and resistance to damage seem to be similar.

What is the most effective way to deal with Sport Chargers according to the script?

The most effective way to deal with Sport Chargers is by shooting their face off with a Commando or an EAT, as their underside is unarmored or has low armor.

What is the Impaler's main attack method?

The Impaler's main attack method is by diving its head into the ground and causing large tentacles to emerge and slam down on the player.

What are two effective strategies to kill the Impaler mentioned in the script?

Two effective strategies to kill the Impaler are using a Rail Cannon strike or Commando rocket launcher to target its back legs.