The battle for Cyberstan continues, and Helldivers 2 introduced three new Automaton enemies: Radical, Agitator, and Vox Engine. These are a new set of Cyborg Automatons that are preventing the liberation of Cyberstan. If you want to come prepared on the battlefield, here's a guide on how to beat each.
How to Beat the Cyborg Automatons in Helldivers 2
To dismantle the Cyborg Automaton threat, you'll need to stop thinking about dealing damage and start focusing on precision. Every Cyborg has a weak point. Here's a strategy guide for each specific unit you'll be hunting. For a look at the top weapons and stratagems for Cyborgs, check out our guide here.
How to Beat Radicals in Helldivers 2
Radicals are the Legion's frontline specialists. They use smoke to close the gap and Techno-Martial Arts to displace Helldivers. Here's how to take them down.
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Radicals
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- Radicals move in erratic, zig-zag patterns. Don't ADS if they are within 10 meters. Use third-person hip fire to maintain your peripheral vision and track their movement.
- When a Radical winds up for a melee strike or kick, they are momentarily stationary. Use a Stagger-heavy weapon like the Punisher or Cookout to interrupt the animation.
- Since they lack heavy plating, high-rate-of-fire weapons are effective against them. Aim for the pale cybernetic head. If they’re obscured by their own smoke grenades, fire at the waist-level at the red glow to split them in half.
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How to Beat Agitators in Helldivers 2
The Agitators are a high-priority buffer unit. Their presence makes every surrounding bot significantly more accurate and aggressive. Here's how to take them down.
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- Your primary goal is the Agitator's death, which triggers a System Shock in all bots within its 20-meter command radius. This stun lasts approximately 3 seconds; use this window to throw an Eagle Airstrike or reload.
- You can't easily pierce an Agitator; you need to strip it. Focus fire on the Chest Plate with Medium Penetration rounds. Once the plate sparks and falls off, the exposed core is vulnerable to even basic sidearm fire.
- If you can't get a clear shot at the body, shoot the under-slung laser cannon. Disabling the weapon prevents them from suppressing your position while you reposition for a flank.
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How to Beat Vox Engines in Helldivers 2
The Vox Engines are massive, tracked tank fortresses that serve as mobile propaganda hubs and provide heavy fire support. Here's how to take them down.
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- The most efficient way to kill a Vox Engine is not through raw damage, but through a forced overheat. Use an Autocannon or an Anti-Materiel Rifle to fire at the two glowing rectangular vents on the upper chassis. This forces the rear maintenance hatch to cycle open for 5 seconds. Throw any Explosive or Thermite Grenade into the open hatch for an instant internal kill.
- If you are caught in the open, use an EAT-17 or Quasar Cannon on the front treads. This won't destroy the unit, but it will lock it in place, allowing your squad to move into its blind spot.
- The propaganda broadcast from the Vox Engine distorts your HUD and radar. If you are lost in the static, look for the blue light pulse at the top of its antenna; it marks the unit's exact center. Call in for an Orbital Precision Strike to shut it down.
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