The main challenge present inHelldivers 2is figuring out the best way to thin the enemy herd, be it the Terminids or the Automatons. While they each pose different threats, it is always to be prepared for all sorts of situations when dropping onto a planet to make sure that you are never caught out.
When fighting the Automatons, the numbers that are currently engaged in a fight are not just the ones that should occupy your attention. It doesn’t take too long for one of the robots to send off a signal for help, which will bring in an Automaton dropship. These pesky intruders will drop off additional numbers that will also worsen your current predicament, and it is highly recommended that players take care of the threat before it manifests. Here’show to deal with the Automaton dropshipsinHelldivers 2.
Updated March 18th, 2024 by Russ Boswell: Automatons will sometimes call in reinforcements during skirmishes in Helldivers 2. These bot ships can drop a ton of enemies, including imposing foes like Hulks. Thankfully, players can actually take down these large dropships if they know where to shoot and what weapons to use. To better help players inshooting down Automaton Dropships in Helldivers 2, the following guide has been updated to now include a companion video.
Can Automaton Dropships be Destroyed in Helldivers 2?
Unlike the Terminids, which see reinforcements appear from beneath the surface, the Automatons are much easier to deal with in that sense, with aphysical dropshipthat appears when reinforcements are summoned. The ideal scenario is that playerseliminate the bot trying to call in the dropshipin the first place, but if that is not possible, hope is not at all lost.
Once the alert that a bot drop is active, look to the skies for the unmistakable silhouette of the Automaton dropship approaching. If you are able todestroy the dropship before it unleashes its passengers, it will remove the threat completely, allowing you to just focus on theAutomaton enemieson hand.
How to Beat Automaton Dropships in Helldivers 2
The best way to do this in the early stages ofHelldivers 2is with the help of asupport weapon. In this case, players can get theGR-8 Recoilless Rifleonce they hit level 5. With asupport backpackto help with reloading, this useful weapon candown the Automaton dropship in a single hit, as long as you aretargeting the weak point that is its engine. Hitting anywhere else on the dropship will not faze it, so make your shots count whenever possible.
Alternatively,other hard-hitting support weaponslike theRailgunorAutocannoncan make short work of the dropships as well, and a well-timed Orbital Stratagem can achieve the same effect, even if it is not that precise. Either way, you will be much better off getting rid of the dropships before they are able to drop their passengers and giving yourself more breathing room in the never-ending war against the robots.
