The recent update in Helldivers 2 introduced a new Automaton unit to the war effort, featuring the heavily armored War Strider. This mechanized unit features two laser cannons and a grenade rack that fires a volley of grenades at your position, making it extremely deadly. However, with the right Stratagems, you can bring this mighty machine down for Super Earth.
War Strider Weakspots
The War Strider's weak spot isn't as obvious as those of the Automaton tanks and Hulks, but rest assured, it does have one. The lower middle plate between its legs is its most vulnerable weak spot, with the lowest health pool, despite having Heavy-class armor. Destroying this part means certain death for the War Strider.
You can also destroy the laser cannons on its sides to prevent it from ragdolling you, but this only works for heavy weapons, since a single anti-tank weapon shot should take it down.
Best Support Weapon Stratagem
Any weapon with Heavy Armor penetration will deal damage to a War Strider, but some weapons are very effective against it.
The anti-tank support weapons (i.e., Recoiless Rifle, Quasar Cannon, EAT Launcher) will take it down in one hit to the middle plate, but will require two shots in the main torso for weaker anti-tank weapons. Plus, they're a waste of ammo since these could be used for tanks, Factory Striders, and distant Bot Fabricators.
Here are some ammo-efficient weapons you can use to counter a War Strider (if you shoot at its weakspot):
- Laser Cannon
- Railgun (at Unsafe mode)
- Heavy Machine Gun
- Autocannon
- Anti-Material Sniper
