We waited so long for the Illuminate in Helldivers 2, and Arrowhead Game Studios gave us a worthy opponent. Especially the towering Harvesters that look like they’ve come straight out of War of the Worlds. These mechanical tripods are a menace to Helldivers with their devastating laser beams and near-impenetrable shields.
They’re one of the toughest enemies in the game. But like all enemies, Harvesters have weaknesses that can be exploited with the right strategy. So if you want to take them out quickly and efficiently, here’s a complete guide on how to destroy Harvesters in Helldivers 2. It doesn’t matter if you’re solo or with friends, these tips work for everyone.
How to destroy Harvesters quickly in Helldivers 2
To destroy Harvesters quickly in Helldivers 2, you need to understand their attack patterns, weak points, and the best weapons and Stratagems to use against them. The first thing you need to do is to avoid getting caught in their long-range sweeping laser by staying mobile and using cover. At close range, be aware of their electrical arc attack, which can chain between you and other players.
To effectively take down Harvesters, you’ll want to focus on their weak spots and use weapons that can bypass their heavy armor. Harvesters appear in medium and high-difficulty missions on planets controlled by the Illuminate. The first challenge is to get past its shield, which activates when it detects players.
So naturally, it’s best to attack before the Harvester becomes aware of you. Weapons with a rapid fire rate like assault rifles and machine guns are best for taking down its shield. But remember that if you fail, the shield will regenerate and you’ll have to start over. Once the shield is down, focus on the Harvester’s weak points to deal maximum damage.
First you’ll want to target the Harvester’s top fin, which functions as the shield generator. If you destroy it, you won’t have to worry about taking the shield out again for the rest of the fight. As for the second weak point, it’s the singular eye. This is the weakest part of the Harvester but it’s also tricky to hit so make sure you’re in a good spot.
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But there’s another big priority target after the top fin. Perhaps the most effective way to neutralize the threat that a Harvester poses is to aim for its leg joints. Destroying the upper leg joints will instantly kill the Harvester, making it one of the best strategies. So after taking out the shield generating top fin, you should focus on the leg joints if possible.
And that’s everything you need to know before facing a Harvester in Helldivers 2.
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