Hive World Missions are crawling with endless Terminids, along with the new Rupture Strain in Helldivers 2. However, with the right strategies and tactics, you can turn chaotic brutality into the rightful progression of Managed Democracy. Here are 15 useful tips that will help you survive and dominate Hive World Missions in Helldivers 2.
1. Unleash Plasma Weapons
It’s not unknown how formidable the Plasma Weapons in Helldivers 2 are, and for conquering the Hive World Missions and everything that lies within, there’s no better option. Plasma Weapons deal impressive explosive damage along with armor penetration, and if you’re confused on which ones to choose, run the Hive World Missions with the PLAS-101 Purifier or the PLAS-1 Scorcher to make quick work of the burrowing Terminids.
2. Exploit Fire and Gas
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Fire and Gas are essential for taking the fight to the Rupture Strain before they get the jump on you in Helldivers 2. G-4 Gas Grenades or Stratagems like AX/TX-13 “Guard Dog” Dog Breath can deal gas damage to burrowed critters. Similarly, a fire-breathing weapon like the FLAM-40 Flamethrower can cook burnt toast out of the Rupture Strain before they even think of popping out of the ground.
3. Use Warp Pack for Traversal
For traversing the nightmarish caves during Hive World Missions in Helldivers 2, try to have the LIFT-182 Warp Pack with you most of the time, as it makes traversal much easier. Not only does the Warp Pack come in handy when running away from Terminids, but it also allows divers to warp through walls and explore new areas inside a cave.
4. The Emancipator Exosuit Shreds Inside Caves
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The EXO-49 Emancipator Exosuit is one of the best Stratagems you can use during Hive World Missions in Helldivers 2, as it not only ensures visibility navigating through the dark caves, thanks to the headlights, but it also helps in breaking walls and making a way forward.
Additionally, the Exosuit’s dual autocannons clear Mega Nests, bug holes, and other objectives within the caves in seconds.
5. Best Backpacks to Utilise
As mentioned above, the Warp Pack in Helldivers 2 is already an elite option for diving into Hive World Missions due to its retreat and traversal capabilities. But apart from that, the B-1 Supply Pack is also another great pick for a Backpack Stratagem, as it will guarantee that you won’t run out of grenades, stims, and ammo when Terminids circle your position.
6. Don’t Battle the Dragonroach on Water
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Trying to beat the Dragonroach in Helldivers 2 during Hive World Missions is already a herculean task, but it gets even more challenging if you decide to fight it while being in water.
This is because water can actively slow down players and offer a deal-breaking disadvantage while fighting an aerial enemy that breathes burning acidic bile. So, always stand your ground on dry land while taking care of the Dragonroach.
7. Easily Destroy Spore Lungs
Going deep into the caves and destroying the Gloom-producing Spore Lungs in Helldivers 2 may seem difficult at first, but the truth is that any weapon with an impressively high damage output can take care of them swiftly. Again, the Emancipator Exosuit’s dual Autocannons are powerful enough to demolish the Spore Lungs with ease, so don’t think that a Portable Hellbomb is required for the job.
8. The Dust Devils Warbond Armors Come in Clutch
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The latest Dust Devils Premium Warbond in Helldivers 2 includes two desert-themed armors with the crucial Desert Stormer armor passive. This passive offers 40% resistance to fire, gas, acid, and electrical damage, along with 20% increased throwing range, maximising survivability and making personal encounters with threats like the Dragonroaches much more effective.
9. Read the Hive Lords
The best strategy to conquer the Hive Lords in Helldivers 2 is by reading all their attacks like a Soulsborne boss. Observe the ground, and when it starts shaking like an earthquake, it’s time to move. When they’re vertically upright, rain down everything you have in your loadout.
They also burrow and move around underground, and when they do, your mission is to steer clear of their direction to avoid a massive pushback.
10. AoE Damage Is the Key to Democracy
When hunting down Terminids hidden within the caves during Hive World Missions in Helldivers 2, use weapons and Stratagems that deal AoE damage. Since these caves are clustered and you’ll most likely be engaging in close-quarter gunfights against Terminids, using grenades or other weaponry that deal AoE damage will result in efficient crowd control and will clear bug swarms within minutes.
11. Strategically Demolish Bile Titan Holes
Having a hard time dealing with the Bile Titans spawning from the Titan Holes during Hive World Missions in Helldivers 2? Close it from behind by shooting at it using a weapon that deals high-explosive damage, and no Bile Titan will be hindering your democratic progression further in that specific area at least.
12. Explosive Weapons Are the Way to Go
Hive World Missions in Helldivers 2 can get significantly intense if you’re not using weapons with explosive firepower. Even grenades can make quick work of Terminid hordes. So, whenever you decide to go on Hive World expeditions, make use of volatile weapons in your loadout. This is essential, especially if you’re diving solo.
13. Break the Hive Lord’s Armor Plates
Hive Lords have armor plates on the lower part of their bodies in Helldivers 2, boasting 15,000 health. If you happen to encounter one during Hive World Missions, concentrate on consistently shooting at its armor plates and break it as quickly as possible using anti-tank weapons. This will expose the flesh beneath the plates, which is prone to damage.
14. Take Down Heavies with Eagle Strafing Run
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When completing Hive World Missions in Helldivers 2, having a Stratagem that can deal massive amounts of damage over a period is recommended, and the Eagle Strafing run does the trick effortlessly.
Not only is it effective over a long distance, but it also has a short cooldown time, along with multiple uses.
15. The Expendable Napalm is Highly Effective
The EAT-700 Expendable Napalm in Helldivers 2, featured in the Dust Devils Warbond, is a beast inside the caves, clearing Terminid swarms without faltering once. It’s single-use only, which makes it somewhat of a last-resort weapon, but since the Stratagem calls down two EATs, the damage inflicted from both shots more than makes up for its expendable quality.
| Game | Helldivers 2 |
| Developer | Arrowhead Game Studios |
| Release Date | February 8, 2024 |
| Platforms | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC |
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