The road to freedom is paved with plenty of struggles, and for the citizens of Super Earth, that means taking up arms as Helldivers and delivering the fist of democracy to the bugs and robots that dare to even darken humanity’s doorstep. While it may be easier to squish the Terminids, the Automatons ofHelldivers 2are a different proposition altogether.
From being adept at ranged combat to bringing the hurt up close, there are a variety of ways in which the Automatons can hurt players on the battlefield. And it is not always easy to eliminate them, especially when there is thick armor protecting their weak points from conventional firearms. For those struggling to bring down the Automaton tanks inHelldivers 2, this guide will provide a helping hand and hopefully turn the tide.
Beating Automaton Tanks in Helldivers 2
As with most obstacles standing in the way of democracy, it is always recommended that playersteam up with othersin order to have an easier time. After all, when the enemy is being distracted, it is much easier to maneuver to a better position to take advantage of their weaknesses. Nevertheless, there are still some important strategies to keep in mind when battling the Automaton tanks.
These enemies come in two variants, either theShredderor theAnnihilator, both equally dangerous and never to be taken lightly when they are encountered out in the wild. As expected, these are heavily armored foes, and yourprimary and secondary weaponsare unlikely to cause a dent in their health.
Instead, it is highly recommended that players pack somekey support weaponsandStratagemswhen there are going to be Automaton tanks rolling about. For the former, theAutocannonandExpendable Anti-Tankare good tools to have, especially if you may hit the Shredder tank’s weak point straight on. TheSpearand theRailgunare also good late-game weapons to have. As for Stratagems, consider the variousOrbital StrikesorEagle Strikesthat target a singular enemy for sustained damage. Dropping downRocket SentriesorAutocannon Sentriescan also soften up the tanks further and possibly eliminate them.
All of these methods will help to get rid of your tank problem, but the caveat is that you will likely need a distraction or be able to escape attention for a while to prepare for such a battle.
