The Illuminate, a formidable adversary for Super Earth, have made their menacing return in Helldivers 2. Once again, it falls upon the most valiant Helldivers to combat the looming threat posed by these alien squids.
Understanding your enemy is paramount for victory. For those unfamiliar with the original Helldivers, it is essential to familiarize yourself with the xenophobic and tyrannical strategies employed by the Illuminate forces.
Essential Strategies for Battling the Illuminate
Here are some crucial tips to enhance your effectiveness when facing the Illuminate across various missions:
- Utilize at least one high-rate-of-fire weapon to efficiently dispatch swarms of Voteless.
- Ballistic weapons are particularly effective against Illuminate shields.
- Employ explosive and flame-based weapons for maximum effectiveness against armored foes.
- Activating SEAF SAM Sites is critical, as they can easily neutralize enemy dropships.
The Illuminate forces combine elements from both the Automatons and Terminids, pairing overwhelming hordes with powerful ranged units. Prepare to equip both hard-hitting ranged and rapid-fire weapons to stay competitive.
Whether you favor guerrilla tactics or prolonged engagements, understanding the nature of your enemies is key to your survival. Below, we detail each known Illuminate unit and recommend effective strategies for countering them.
Voteless: The Mindless Horde
When confronted with the Voteless, do not despair; they are akin to the earlier Terminids. The most effective approach to counter these relentless foes is through high-ammo-capacity and rapid-fire weapons. Flame weaponry is also highly effective.
Remain calm in the face of an advancing horde of Voteless, as they are relatively weak and easily dispatched if you come prepared. Consider using machine guns, SMGs, and auto rifles for optimal results.
Additionally, utilizing fire can create a damaging area over time, allowing you to establish a wall of flames that halts advancing enemies.
Overseers: Illuminate Commanders
Overseers constitute the primary infantry of the Illuminate, leading the waves of Voteless into battle.
Two known variants exist:
- Standard Overseer
- Elevated Overseer
Standard Overseers wield a staff that functions as a projectile weapon, launching deadly energy blasts at Helldivers. Avoid close encounters due to their melee capabilities, which can stun-lock you in potentially lethal situations.
Elevated Overseers, equipped with jetpacks, maneuver around the battlefield like agile threats. Their elusive nature makes them challenging to hit, especially as they can also hurl grenades at you—though these can be kicked back
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