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What's the most efficient loadout for wiping out an enemy squad in Helldivers 2?In Helldivers 2, wiping out an enemy "squad" (usually a Patrol, Bug Breach, or Bot Drop) before they can call in reinforcements is the key to surviving higher difficulties.
Because the two enemy factions require drastically different tactics, there is no single best loadout. Here are the most efficient, meta-tested loadouts for instantly deleting squads for both Terminids (Bugs) and Automatons (Bots).
1. The Bug Eraser (Terminids)
Goal: Massive crowd control (AoE), fire damage over time, and a heavy-hitter for Chargers and Bile Titans.
- •Primary Weapon: SG-225IE Breaker Incendiary
- •Why: It is the undisputed king of wiping out bug squads. You don't even need to aim perfectly; just spray a flock of Hunters or Scavengers, and the fire damage-over-time (DoT) will melt them as they run at you.
- •Secondary Weapon: P-4 Senator or Grenade Pistol
- •Why: The Senator punches through Hive Guard armor. The Grenade Pistol is for closing bug holes so you can save your grenades.
- •Grenade: G-23 Stun
- •Why: Throw this at a charging Charger or a massive swarm to freeze them in place, setting them up for a perfectly placed Stratagem.
- •Support Weapon: Quasar Cannon or Expendable Anti-Tank (EAT-17)
- •Why: Since your primary handles the small/medium bugs, you need this to instantly blow the heads off Chargers or heavily damage Bile Titans.
- •Backpack: AX/AR-23 "Guard Dog" Rover (Laser)
- •Why: This backpack acts as a 5th squad member. It will constantly sweep the area, instantly killing any small bug that tries to flank you.
- •Stratagem 1: Eagle Napalm Strike (Throws up a wall of fire that instantly kills bug patrols or locks down Bug Breaches).
- •Stratagem 2: Orbital Precision Strike or 500kg Bomb (For Bile Titans).
- •Armor: Light Armor with Engineering Kit (more grenades) or Med-Kit (more stims for stamina).
2. The Scrap Metal Specialist (Automatons)
Goal: High stagger, armor penetration, explosive damage, and precision weak-point targeting.
- •Primary Weapon: PLAS-1 Scorcher or JAR-5 Dominator
- •Why: The Scorcher's explosive splash damage kills Scout Striders through their front shields and melts Devastators. The Dominator staggers every medium bot it hits, stopping them from shooting back (like the Heavy Devastators with shields).
- •Secondary Weapon: Grenade Pistol
- •Why: Frees up your grenade slot for Stuns while still allowing you to blow up Fabricators.
- •Grenade: G-23 Stun
- •Why: Absolutely mandatory for high-level Bots. A Stun Grenade freezes Hulks and Devastator squads in place, allowing you to easily shoot them in their glowing red eyes.
- •Support Weapon: AC-8 Autocannon
- •Why: The Autocannon is the best weapon in the game for Bots. It has explosive AoE to wipe out small bots, staggers and kills Devastators in two hits, takes out Hulks in two shots to the eye, and destroys Bot Fabricators from long distance.
- •Backpack: Autocannon Ammo Backpack (Comes with the weapon).
- •Stratagem 1: Eagle Airstrike
- •Why: This is the best patrol-wiping tool for Bots. Throw a Stun grenade to freeze the patrol, then throw an Eagle Airstrike. It drops a line of bombs that will wipe out everything from small bots to Tanks in a single run.
- •Stratagem 2: Orbital Laser
- •Why: The ultimate panic button. Toss this into a heavy outpost or at a massive Bot Drop, and it will autonomously melt everything in the area.
- •Armor: Medium or Heavy Armor with Fortified (50% explosive resistance saves you from rocket barrages).
The Universal "Alpha Strike" Combo
No matter which faction you are fighting, if you want to wipe out a patrol efficiently before they can shoot a flare or release pheromones to call for backup, use this exact sequence:
- 1.Spot the patrol before they spot you.
- 2.Throw a Stun Grenade directly into the center of their group.
- 3.Immediately throw an Eagle Airstrike (Bots) or Eagle Napalm/Cluster Bomb (Bugs) into the stunned group.
- 4.Aim your Support Weapon at the largest enemy in the group to finish them off while the Eagle drops.
This method guarantees a total squad wipe in about 3 seconds with zero return fire.
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In *Helldivers 2*, wiping out an enemy "squad" (usually a Patrol, Bug Breach, or Bot Drop) before they can call in reinforcements is the key to surviving higher difficulties.
Because the two enemy factions require drastically different tactics, there is no single best loadout. Here are the most efficient, meta-tested loadouts for instantly deleting squads for both Terminids (Bugs) and Automatons (Bots).
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### 1. The Bug Eraser (Terminids)
**Goal:** Massive crowd control (AoE), fire damage over time, and a heavy-hitter for Chargers and Bile Titans.
* **Primary Weapon:** **SG-225IE Breaker Incendiary**
* *Why:* It is the undisputed king of wiping out bug squads. You don't even need to aim perfectly; just spray a flock of Hunters or Scavengers, and the fire damage-over-time (DoT) will melt them as they run at you.
* **Secondary Weapon:** **P-4 Senator** or **Grenade Pistol**
* *Why:* The Senator punches through Hive Guard armor. The Grenade Pistol is for closing bug holes so you can save your grenades.
* **Grenade:** **G-23 Stun**
* *Why:* Throw this at a charging Charger or a massive swarm to freeze them in place, setting them up for a perfectly placed Stratagem.
* **Support Weapon:** **Quasar Cannon** or **Expendable Anti-Tank (EAT-17)**
* *Why:* Since your primary handles the small/medium bugs, you need this to instantly blow the heads off Chargers or heavily damage Bile Titans.
* **Backpack:** **AX/AR-23 "Guard Dog" Rover** (Laser)
* *Why:* This backpack acts as a 5th squad member. It will constantly sweep the area, instantly killing any small bug that tries to flank you.
* **Stratagem 1:** **Eagle Napalm Strike** (Throws up a wall of fire that instantly kills bug patrols or locks down Bug Breaches).
* **Stratagem 2:** **Orbital Precision Strike** or **500kg Bomb** (For Bile Titans).
* **Armor:** Light Armor with **Engineering Kit** (more grenades) or **Med-Kit** (more stims for stamina).
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### 2. The Scrap Metal Specialist (Automatons)
**Goal:** High stagger, armor penetration, explosive damage, and precision weak-point targeting.
* **Primary Weapon:** **PLAS-1 Scorcher** or **JAR-5 Dominator**
* *Why:* The Scorcher's explosive splash damage kills Scout Striders through their front shields and melts Devastators. The Dominator staggers every medium bot it hits, stopping them from shooting back (like the Heavy Devastators with shields).
* **Secondary Weapon:** **Grenade Pistol**
* *Why:* Frees up your grenade slot for Stuns while still allowing you to blow up Fabricators.
* **Grenade:** **G-23 Stun**
* *Why:* Absolutely mandatory for high-level Bots. A Stun Grenade freezes Hulks and Devastator squads in place, allowing you to easily shoot them in their glowing red eyes.
* **Support Weapon:** **AC-8 Autocannon**
* *Why:* The Autocannon is the best weapon in the game for Bots. It has explosive AoE to wipe out small bots, staggers and kills Devastators in two hits, takes out Hulks in two shots to the eye, and destroys Bot Fabricators from long distance.
* **Backpack:** *Autocannon Ammo Backpack* (Comes with the weapon).
* **Stratagem 1:** **Eagle Airstrike**
* *Why:* This is the best patrol-wiping tool for Bots. Throw a Stun grenade to freeze the patrol, then throw an Eagle Airstrike. It drops a line of bombs that will wipe out everything from small bots to Tanks in a single run.
* **Stratagem 2:** **Orbital Laser**
* *Why:* The ultimate panic button. Toss this into a heavy outpost or at a massive Bot Drop, and it will autonomously melt everything in the area.
* **Armor:** Medium or Heavy Armor with **Fortified** (50% explosive resistance saves you from rocket barrages).
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### The Universal "Alpha Strike" Combo
No matter which faction you are fighting, if you want to wipe out a patrol *efficiently* before they can shoot a flare or release pheromones to call for backup, use this exact sequence:
1. Spot the patrol before they spot you.
2. Throw a **Stun Grenade** directly into the center of their group.
3. Immediately throw an **Eagle Airstrike** (Bots) or **Eagle Napalm/Cluster Bomb** (Bugs) into the stunned group.
4. Aim your Support Weapon at the largest enemy in the group to finish them off while the Eagle drops.
This method guarantees a total squad wipe in about 3 seconds with zero return fire.
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