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Trying tokill Chargersis one ofHelldivers 2’s more significant challenges on higher levels. You need the right gear or Stratagems if you want to crack open these large armoured bugs, and if you don’t have them equipped, well, you’ve got to do things the hard way. It wouldn’t be so bad if your squad was only dealing with a Charger, but they often spawn with lots of smaller enemies, and it’s a challenge to cope with both at once.
Luckily, there are some surefire methods if you prepare yourself and your Stratagems beforehand. You’re likely here because of the daily mission requiring you to kill three Chargers—with this list of strategies you should easily be able to defeat a few so you can get those medals.
How to kill Chargers in Helldivers 2
Image1of5The Anti-Tank Expendable and Recoilless Rifle are great for stripping the Charger’s leg armour(Image credit: Arrowhead Game Studios)Make sure to dive out of their way at the last moment so you can shoot their tail(Image credit: Arrowhead Game Studios)More advanced heavy weapons like the Spear will make quick work of them(Image credit: Arrowhead Game Studios)The Orbital Railcannon is perfect for killing Chargers(Image credit: Arrowhead Game Studios)Some basic weapons are capable of piercing Charger leg armour(Image credit: Arrowhead Game Studios)
Image1of5The Anti-Tank Expendable and Recoilless Rifle are great for stripping the Charger’s leg armour(Image credit: Arrowhead Game Studios)Make sure to dive out of their way at the last moment so you can shoot their tail(Image credit: Arrowhead Game Studios)More advanced heavy weapons like the Spear will make quick work of them(Image credit: Arrowhead Game Studios)The Orbital Railcannon is perfect for killing Chargers(Image credit: Arrowhead Game Studios)Some basic weapons are capable of piercing Charger leg armour(Image credit: Arrowhead Game Studios)
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The Anti-Tank Expendable and Recoilless Rifle are great for stripping the Charger’s leg armour(Image credit: Arrowhead Game Studios)Make sure to dive out of their way at the last moment so you can shoot their tail(Image credit: Arrowhead Game Studios)More advanced heavy weapons like the Spear will make quick work of them(Image credit: Arrowhead Game Studios)The Orbital Railcannon is perfect for killing Chargers(Image credit: Arrowhead Game Studios)Some basic weapons are capable of piercing Charger leg armour(Image credit: Arrowhead Game Studios)
The Anti-Tank Expendable and Recoilless Rifle are great for stripping the Charger’s leg armour(Image credit: Arrowhead Game Studios)Make sure to dive out of their way at the last moment so you can shoot their tail(Image credit: Arrowhead Game Studios)More advanced heavy weapons like the Spear will make quick work of them(Image credit: Arrowhead Game Studios)The Orbital Railcannon is perfect for killing Chargers(Image credit: Arrowhead Game Studios)Some basic weapons are capable of piercing Charger leg armour(Image credit: Arrowhead Game Studios)
The Anti-Tank Expendable and Recoilless Rifle are great for stripping the Charger’s leg armour(Image credit: Arrowhead Game Studios)
The Anti-Tank Expendable and Recoilless Rifle are great for stripping the Charger’s leg armour(Image credit: Arrowhead Game Studios)
The Anti-Tank Expendable and Recoilless Rifle are great for stripping the Charger’s leg armour(Image credit: Arrowhead Game Studios)
The Anti-Tank Expendable and Recoilless Rifle are great for stripping the Charger’s leg armour(Image credit: Arrowhead Game Studios)
The Anti-Tank Expendable and Recoilless Rifle are great for stripping the Charger’s leg armour(Image credit: Arrowhead Game Studios)
Make sure to dive out of their way at the last moment so you can shoot their tail(Image credit: Arrowhead Game Studios)
Make sure to dive out of their way at the last moment so you can shoot their tail(Image credit: Arrowhead Game Studios)
Make sure to dive out of their way at the last moment so you can shoot their tail(Image credit: Arrowhead Game Studios)
Make sure to dive out of their way at the last moment so you can shoot their tail(Image credit: Arrowhead Game Studios)
Make sure to dive out of their way at the last moment so you can shoot their tail(Image credit: Arrowhead Game Studios)
More advanced heavy weapons like the Spear will make quick work of them(Image credit: Arrowhead Game Studios)
More advanced heavy weapons like the Spear will make quick work of them(Image credit: Arrowhead Game Studios)
More advanced heavy weapons like the Spear will make quick work of them(Image credit: Arrowhead Game Studios)
More advanced heavy weapons like the Spear will make quick work of them(Image credit: Arrowhead Game Studios)
More advanced heavy weapons like the Spear will make quick work of them(Image credit: Arrowhead Game Studios)
The Orbital Railcannon is perfect for killing Chargers(Image credit: Arrowhead Game Studios)
The Orbital Railcannon is perfect for killing Chargers(Image credit: Arrowhead Game Studios)
The Orbital Railcannon is perfect for killing Chargers(Image credit: Arrowhead Game Studios)
The Orbital Railcannon is perfect for killing Chargers(Image credit: Arrowhead Game Studios)
The Orbital Railcannon is perfect for killing Chargers(Image credit: Arrowhead Game Studios)
Some basic weapons are capable of piercing Charger leg armour(Image credit: Arrowhead Game Studios)
Some basic weapons are capable of piercing Charger leg armour(Image credit: Arrowhead Game Studios)
Some basic weapons are capable of piercing Charger leg armour(Image credit: Arrowhead Game Studios)
Some basic weapons are capable of piercing Charger leg armour(Image credit: Arrowhead Game Studios)
Some basic weapons are capable of piercing Charger leg armour(Image credit: Arrowhead Game Studios)
There are multiple ways to deal with Chargers in Helldivers 2, but your method will likely depend on your level and the situation you find yourself in:
It’s also worth noting that there are some regular weapons that will pierce medium armour—like the Chargers leg plates—as standard. TheAR-23R Liberator Penetrator, for example, which you can unlock on page six of the regular Warbond store. I always use this assault rifle, since you can shoot straight through those armoured bugs that shield up when you fire at them.
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Helldivers 2 weapons: Best guns of Super EarthHelldivers 2 stratagems: Understand the ordinanceHelldivers 2 loadouts: Finest kits for bug-killingHelldivers 2 armor: Which suits to wearHelldivers 2 medals: Where to claim more currency
Helldivers 2 weapons: Best guns of Super EarthHelldivers 2 stratagems: Understand the ordinanceHelldivers 2 loadouts: Finest kits for bug-killingHelldivers 2 armor: Which suits to wearHelldivers 2 medals: Where to claim more currency
Helldivers 2 weapons: Best guns of Super EarthHelldivers 2 stratagems: Understand the ordinanceHelldivers 2 loadouts: Finest kits for bug-killingHelldivers 2 armor: Which suits to wearHelldivers 2 medals: Where to claim more currency
Helldivers 2 weapons: Best guns of Super EarthHelldivers 2 stratagems: Understand the ordinanceHelldivers 2 loadouts: Finest kits for bug-killingHelldivers 2 armor: Which suits to wearHelldivers 2 medals: Where to claim more currency
Helldivers 2 weapons: Best guns of Super EarthHelldivers 2 stratagems: Understand the ordinanceHelldivers 2 loadouts: Finest kits for bug-killingHelldivers 2 armor: Which suits to wearHelldivers 2 medals: Where to claim more currency
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