In the ever-evolving nightmare of Helldivers 2, players are confronted with a formidable adversary as the Gloom continues to induce horrifying mutations among the Terminid bugs. Among these, the daunting Bile Titans pose a significant threat, emerging from their massive nests. These nests spawn Bile Titans instead of the smaller Terminids, making it critical for players to neutralize these nests to prevent overwhelming swarms from overwhelming their squads.
Locating Bile Titan Nests in Helldivers 2
For newcomers or those looking for a less intense gameplay experience, it’s good to know that Bile Titan nests are exclusive to level 7 suicide missions and higher in Helldivers 2. Specifically, these giant nests are associated with heavy or mega nests, ensuring that players need not worry about encountering them in smaller bug sites.
Visually, Bile Titan nests are easily identifiable due to their distinctive, oversized Terminid spires, allowing players to approach with the necessary caution.
Strategies to Seal Bile Titan Holes in Helldivers 2
Unlike standard Terminid nests, Bile Titan holes cannot be closed using simple grenades. Conventional weaponry such as the AC-8 Autocannon, CB-9 Exploding Crossbow, or R-36 Eruptor will not suffice; only weaponry delivering a minimum demolition force of 40 can successfully obliterate a Bile Titan hole. This is comparable to what is required to destroy a Stratagem Jammer or a Detector Tower in the game.
The following items possess the necessary explosive power to seal these formidable nests:
- Eagle 500kg Bomb
- Eagle Airstrike
- Eagle Napalm Airstrike
- Orbital 120mm and 380mm HE Barrages
- Orbital Laser
- Orbital Precision Strike
- Orbital Walking Barrage
- B-100 Portable Hellbomb
- FAF-14 Spear
- GP-31 Ultimatum (Secondary)
Given that heavy and mega nests typically house multiple Bile Titan holes, players will find it exceedingly challenging to close these nests alone. Teamwork is essential, as players will need to manage both the sealing of holes and the simultaneous threat of multiple spawning Bile Titans and Chargers.
Encountering two Bile Titans emerging simultaneously from their holes can be a disheartening sight.Be sure to reserve your demolition force of 40 for these larger holes, while utilizing your other weaponry to combat the immediate threats from the bugs.
Alternative Tactics for Destroying Bile Titan Holes
One unexpected method to apply a demolition force of 40 in Helldivers 2 is by deploying a Hellpod. Calling in a Resupply Pack or placing your support weapon or an emplacement sentry directly on top of a Bile Titan hole will generate sufficient force to close it.
Moreover, SEAF Artilleries like the Mini Nuke and High-Yield Explosive can achieve the desired destruction, but players must first locate and activate an artillery site, which is not universally available across all maps.
If players manage to eliminate a Bile Titan as it ascends from its nest, the resultant impact might also effectively seal the hole. Interestingly, closing a standard bug hole adjacent to a Bile Titan’s hole can, at times, inadvertently seal the Bile Titan hole as well.
Finally, it’s worth noting that Bile Titans and Chargers possess the ability to destroy bug holes underfoot. However, this tactic demands extreme caution, as it requires luring these formidable foes while navigating through heavily infested areas.
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