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Recording summary · May 2024

Helldivers 2 - What is the BEST support stratagem against Terminids?

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Overview

The combination of the flamethrower and jump pack offers effective crowd control and mobility against Chargers and swarming Terminids, though close-range use carries risk and fails against Bile Titans.

Support options including the autocannon, Airburst Rocket Launcher, and Patriot mech present specific trade-offs regarding reload handling, swarm clearing, and capability against heavily armored foes like Bile Titans.

Themes

Flamethrower and Jump Pack Synergy

Autocannon Performance Against Terminids

Airburst Rocket Launcher and Blitzer Shotgun

Patriot Mech Deployment

Helldivers 2 Matchmaking and Team Behavior

Developments

Daniel tested the flamethrower and jump pack combination while facing Chargers and a Bile Titan.

Daniel fired an Airburst Rocket Launcher, wiping out the surrounding area including a teammate, and subsequently died while attempting to reload.

Daniel piloted a Patriot mech, eliminating around 40 enemies before the vehicle exploded.

Uncertainties & gaps

Whether the jump pack qualifies as a support stratagem.

Whether the Airburst Rocket Launcher failed to fire due to a bug or being incompletely reloaded.

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