In Helldivers 2, the Helldivers are facing a new threat, the Illuminates. These squid-like foes want to invade Calypso and start a Second Galactic War. It’s up to the Helldivers to prevent the invasion and show these slimy foes firepower and the meaning of freedom.
All Illuminate Enemy List
To defeat the Illuminates, players need to know which weapons and equipment can counter this enemy. Here’s a complete list and guide to all the Illuminate types and their weaknesses.
Voteless
- Description: Zombie-like enemy that attacks in swarms. They rely on numbers and speed to overwhelm players.
- How to Beat: Use crowd control weapons or area-of-effect explosives. Maintain a distance and find chokepoints to reduce the swarm.
Watcher
- Description: Flying drones with weapons that act as the Illuminate’s scout and alarm system.
- How to Beat: Defeat Watchers as soon as they appear with high-damage weapons such as snipers or burst-fire guns.
Overseer
- Description: Supports the swarms of Voteless that are armed with weapons. They act as the medium infantry unit.
- How to Beat: Focus on eliminating the Overseer quickly before focusing on the Voteless swarm. Use armor-piercing rounds and heavy weaponry against the Overseers.
Harvester
- Description: A massive Bile Titan-like enemy with an energy shield and a laser weapon.
- How to Beat: Take down the Harvester’s shields using weapons capable of sustained energy damage. Once the shields are down, focus on firepower before it can attack.
Warp Ship
- Description: The Illuminate’s aerial support and reinforcement system. They deploy more enemies to prolong the invasion.
- How to Beat: Use missiles to quickly eliminate the Warp Ship and prevent it from deploying more mobs.
