In this guide, you will learn how to defeat Automatons, powerful enemies in Helldivers 2.
Each Automaton has various strengths and weaknesses, and you will need to understand how fighting against each works. Although they cannot be completely avoided, choosing the right drop places will ensure you face fewer of them.
How to Beat All Automatons in Helldivers 2
There are a total of 10 different types of Automatons in Helldivers 2. Here is how to beat each one.
Trooper, Raider, Marauder
Trooper: These Automatons are equipped with machine guns and are susceptible to headshots and grenades. Players will need to position properly for a headshot as their armor can withstand most forms of damage. If you get close to them, you can take them down quickly with some grenades.
Marauder: These Automatons are equipped with cannons and are susceptible to headshots and grenades. Players will need to position properly for a headshot as their armor can withstand most forms of damage. If you get close to them, you can take them down quickly with some grenades.
Raider: These Automatons are equipped with rocket launchers and are susceptible to headshots and grenades. Players will need to position properly for a headshot as their armor can withstand most forms of damage. If you get close to them, you can take them down quickly with some grenades.
Commissar
These Automatons are equipped with orange swords that are dangerous up close. They are susceptible to headshots and grenades. Players will need to position properly at a distance for headshot damage. However, you can still use grenades if you find them nearby.
Scout Strider
These Automatons have long legs and are an easy target to fire at. Players will need to target the limbs and immobilize the Pilot, then easily take them down.
Berserker
These Automatons are equipped with chainsaws in their arms and a large exoskeleton that protects them from damage. They are susceptible to headshots and grenades. However, it’s best to maintain a safe distance due to their slow movement and easily target their heads.
Devastator
These Automatons have a red core in the center of their chest that makes them susceptible to damage. Players must target the core to properly take care of them.
Hulk
These Automatons are giant armored mech that move slowly. However, they are very tough, and demand the use of Stratagems to pierce through their armor.
Tank
There are two types of Tanks, including the Annihilator Tank and the Shredder Tank. Players must use Orbital Strikes for the Annihilator Tank and Anti-Tank guns for the Shredder Tank. In addition, for the Shredder Tank, players will need to fire at the back of the gun. This demands the Shredder Tank be distracted from the front.
Dropship
If you want to take these out, you will need to quickly fire at the engines without recoil. However, if they land, ensure you use one of the AoE Stratagems to quickly take out the backup troops.
Helldivers 2 is a third-person shooter developed by Arrowhead Game Studios and initially released in 2024 for PC and PlayStation 5.