Helldivers 2: Top 10 Hardest Enemies & How to Beat Them

Diving into the harsh world of Helldivers 2 can be intimidating, especially when you're uncertain about what you'll be facing. There are so many different enemy types in Helldivers 2, however, there are a few very strong enemies you should keep in mind. This guide covers the top 10 hardest enemies in Helldivers 2 and tips on how to beat them.

Top 10 Hardest Enemies in Helldivers 2

To help you liberate planets from Terminids and Automatons, we have listed the top 10 hardest enemies you need to be mind of in Helldivers 2. We are also providing you with some tips on how to beat them:

10. Automaton Rocket Raider

The basic Automaton Rocket Raider may seem easy to eliminate, but their powerful shoulder-mounted rocket launchers can wipe out even veteran Helldivers if not dealt with quickly.

How to beat:

• Their rockets have a wide blast radius and deal heavy splash damage.
• Target Rocket Troopers first when they appear mixed in with other basic Automaton troops.
• Move erratically to avoid their accurate rockets. Quickly shoot them after they shoot.

9. The Jetpack Trooper

Jetpack Automatons get up close and personal by boosting right into the middle of Helldiver squads. While their jetpacks make them an easy target flying through the air, the real threat comes when they're destroyed. Jetpack Troopers explode violently on death, causing area damage that can down Helldivers even if they weren't the ones to deliver the final shot.

How to beat:

• When engaging Jetpack Troopers, create some distance before finishing them off to avoid their lethal death blast.
• They are easy to kill, just remember to move away from them first.

8. The Pouncer and Hunter

The leaping Pouncers and dodging Hunters are some of the most annoying basic Terminid troops. The small Pouncers bound across battlefields to literally pounce on top of Helldivers, dealing damage and knocking them down. Meanwhile, the Hunters actively hop side-to-side to avoid gunfire before surrounding and stabbing players.

How to beat:

• Prioritize taking out the more dangerous Hunters first when engaging mixed groups.
• Don't let Pouncers isolate squad members or they can quickly overwhelm lone Helldivers.
• After you have created some distance from them, simply barrage them with your shotgun or machine gun.

7. The Rocket Devastator

Of all the Devastator variants, the Rocket Devastators stand out as the deadliest. The shoulder-mounted rocket pods these heavy Automatons wield can pump out a disturbingly accurate barrage of rockets, shredding even shielded Helldivers caught out in the open.

How to beat:

• Target and shoot their rocket pods first to disable their primary threat.
• Otherwise, aim for their exposed head weak points using a railgun and focus fire to put them down hard and fast.

6. The Stalker

Sneaky Stalkers live up to their name, creeping up on distracted players before pouncing and sending Helldivers flying. A Stalker ambush leaves players vulnerable, often finished off by other Terminids while trying to recover.

How to beat:

• Listen closely for the subtle sounds of their "cloaked" movement and call out when Stalkers are near.
• If you are trying to find the Stalker Lairs, DO NOT KILL them, just wound them until they retreat. Follow them while they are running away to the lair.
• Locate and destroy nearby Stalker Lairs marked by question marks on the compass to shut down their spawn points and stop the jump scares.

5. The Spewers

The bright Nursing Spewers and Bile Spewers share the same lethal acid spray attacks. Getting hit by their extremely deadly acid is often an insta-kill sentence. Even if you're using a shield, the acid spray can still kill you easily.

How to beat:

• Pick off Spewers quickly from a distance by targeting the bright weak points on their skulls before they can get in range.
• Bring area damage explosives and grenades to take out clusters.
• Never let Spewers surround Helldivers or their acid will melt through defenses.

4. The Scorcher Hulk

The Automaton Hulks are intimidating mech foes, made even deadlier by the Scorcher variant's twin flamethrowers. Getting cornered by a Scorcher Hulk means almost certain incineration. These pyromaniac bots are slow and cumbersome though.

How to beat:

• Bait Scorcher Hulks away from objectives by having a Helldiver run interference. While they give chase, the rest of the squad should pour fire into the glowing heatsink weak point on their backs.
• If you are being chased by the Hulks, remember to dive, dive, and dive away from their fires.
• You can also one-shot the Hulks by shooting them right in their red eye with a Railgun.

3. The Tank

As their name implies, the Automaton Tanks are heavily armored bruisers that can soak up a frightening amount of damage. While they lack speed and maneuverability, their cannons hit brutally hard. Tanks fire slowly however, so don't let them sit and barrage Helldivers repeatedly.

How to beat: 

• Have one of your allies bait the Tank and make them turn the cannon to chase your friend.
• On the backside of the cannon, there's a glowing part of the Tank that you can shoot with the Railgun.
• 5-6 shots with a fully charged Railgun will destroy the Tank.

2. The Charger

Terminid Chargers generate more stress than perhaps any other enemy. Veterans know to dive sideways immediately when Chargers drop in to avoid their devastating charge attacks. Chargers take a ton of punishment before going down too, even with critical hits.

How to beat:

• Use a Railgun or Rocket Launcher to peel off their leg armor, then pour on the firepower.
• Don't panic! Learn to time your sideway dive and you will master the art of killing chargers.

1. The Bile Titan

If there are Bile Titans around, the Helldivers need to bring their A-game. Hugely imposing, Bile Titans pummel targets with fear, crush Helldivers underfoot, and melt anything nearby with deadly acid spray. Fighting one is daunting, multiple at once seems impossible. But with the right gear and tactics, even Bile Titans will fall.

How to beat:

• Armor-piercing weapons are extremely effective at penetrating their thick hides.
• Focus fire on their legs to cripple them, then switch to higher weak points as they drop down. With teamwork and determination, no enemy is unbeatable.
• Elite-killing Stratagems like Orbital Laser Strikes can quickly tear through Titans. 

Key Takeaway

Stay flexible and alert against the hardest enemies in Helldivers 2. Using their weaknesses against them and fighting as a calm and coordinated squad will overcome any threat. With skill, strategy, and the finest gear Super Earth can provide, humanity shall prevail.