In the fight against the Automatons in Helldivers 2, you will have to face many mindless machines. These Cyborg descendants can give you a tough fight, and to beat them, you have to know each of their weaknesses. One such mechanoid is the Scout Striders, and they can be a nuisance to take down.
Scout Striders are turret-bearing robots that are controlled by an Automaton Trooper itself. They have the ability to spot you from far away and start shooting through their laser cannons, which can kill you in moments. So trying to take them down upfront is not an option. But there is a way to kill them without having to face them from the front. Keep reading to learn more about the Scout Striders in Helldivers 2.
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What Are Scout Striders in Helldivers 2
Scout Striders are two-legged robots originating from the Automaton Factions. These mechanoids have a turret mounted at the top, which is a twin-canon laser gun. The guns are protected by a metal shield, which is heavily armored and very difficult to penetrate. An Automaton trooper sits right behind the gun and controls the whole machine. The trooper is completely hidden and protected by the shield from the front. Even though they are medium in size, they will spot Helldivers from a distance and start firing at an incredible rate. Scout Striders move at a slow pace.
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A Scout Strider will try to inflict damage mainly in two ways. Primarily, it will shoot through its machine gun once it detects you. Also, if you get too close, it will stomp you with its mechanical legs, which can take you out in instants. They are the most vulnerable from behind, as the trooper is exposed without any protection. Their legs are also a weak spot. You can find Scout Striders on planets that are Automaton-contested or controlled. Generally, you can find them on the left-side planets in the Galaxy map in Helldivers 2.
How to Kill Scout Striders in Helldivers 2
There are several ways you could take down a Scout Strider in battle. There are several ways you could take down a Scout Strider in battle. Let’s walk you through some of the ways to beat one without having to take any major damage.
Sneak Up Behind Scout Striders
The easiest way to kill a Scout Strider in Helldivers 2 is by sneaking up from behind and headshotting the Automaton Trooper. Take any light armor-piercing weapon like the SG-Punisher or R-63 Diligence, stealthily close down a Strider from behind, and then shoot the trooper sitting in the driver seat.
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As mentioned before, the shield protects the trooper and the gun, so taking them from behind is your best chance of beating them unscathed.
Shoot for Its Legs to disable
You can also kill a Scout Strider by first disabling its legs. Their legs are the least armored region in their body, and thus, aiming for this part can easily disable a Strider. You can use any medium armor-piercing weapon, like the APW-1 Anti-Material Rifle or a JAR-5 Dominator, to shoot at the leg joints and make it immobile. You can also throw frag grenades at the legs and disable it. Then throw any explosive at the trooper if you are up close, or make a burst if you find any opening.
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Remember to keep a distance from the strider if you plan to disable its legs first, because there are risks of getting stomped if you are too close.
Use Explosives to Take Down a Scout Strider in One Hit
Another way you can defeat the Strider in Helldivers 2 is by lobbing explosives over the shield. The trooper and the canon guns are protected by a heavily armored shield, but it can be penetrated if you use grenades or other explosives. You can also use stun grenades, which can immobilize the Strider for some moments, enabling you to take out the trooper.
Moreover, high-armor-penetrating weapons like the ARC-3 Arc Thrower can also do the job and beat the Scout Striders.
