Helldivers 2: How To Find And Defeat Impalers

Helldivers 2 often becomes a playground for players who will stop at nothing when fighting aliens on different planets. In hopes of achieving Managed Democracy, players are free to choose a variety of different weapon types and gear that aid them in battle. But what happens when something as terrifying as an Impaler shows up?

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The game has a unique type of enemy called the Impaler, belonging to the Terminid class of foes. It burrows itself deep underground and hits players with its sharp tentacles, which are often unpredictable. However, certain weapons and stratagems can prove effective tools when fighting it.

Where To Find Impalers

Part of the Terminid colony, Impalers are some of the toughest foes in the game. They can be found in harder missions and specific biomes. Along with certain terrain types, you'll need to keep in mind other things before diving into a mission.

1. Biome: Impalers are most likely located in regions with wasteland or desert terrains. This fits the nature of Impalers, as the planet itself will feel like your enemy, and Impalers only add to this pain.

2. Mission Difficulty: A Level 6 or higher difficulty is what you're looking for. Impalers aren't likely to be encountered on less challenging missions.

3. Terminid Invasion: Make sure that the mission you are diving into has you fighting against Terminids. If you choose a planet invaded by Automatons, you won't encounter any Impalers.

How To Defeat An Impaler In Helldivers 2

As intimidating and unpredictable as they are, Impalers also have weak spots that you need to look out for. The basic idea is to hurt them every time you see a tentacle protrude out of the ground.

Usually, there are three, and you have a few seconds before they go back into the ground. Using heavy weapons against these is the way to go, and there are several options available for you.

• Weapons: Using heavy weaponry such as a Flamethrower, Railgun, Stalwart, AT-47 or Arc Throwers improves your chances against an Impaler.
• Stratagems: The most effective stratagems are anti-tank mines, missile strikes, barrages, and displacement fields.

Keep in mind that the best stratagems need time and reflexes to be useful, especially when you are typing in the command to call one while also predicting an Impaler's moves. Hence, relying on a weapon is better.

Always keep your distance from an Impaler's tentacles. A Jump Pack might just come in handy.

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