The Illuminate, known to some as the Squ’ith and to others as “those squid jerks”, have made their slimy ambitions clear by invading Calypso and kicking off chaos in the Second Galactic War in Helldivers 2. Now it’s up to you, brave Helldiver, to teach them the universal language of freedom: overwhelming firepower.
Facing this high-tech menace isn’t just about guns blazing, it’s about knowing your enemy and bringing the right tools to the fight. The Illuminate’s forces are as varied as they are deadly. Need an edge in your fight against the Squ’ith? This guide will help you send them packing.
Every Illuminate Enemy And How To Beat Them
Success against the Illuminate depends on preparation and teamwork. Equip weapons suited for crowd control, precision strikes, and shield-breaking capabilities to counter their varied tactics. Here’s an in-depth look at every Illuminate enemy type and strategies for dealing with them effectively.
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Enemy |
Description |
How to defeat |
|---|---|---|
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Voteless |
These zombie-like skirmishers attack in swarms, relying on their numbers and speed to overwhelm players. |
Prioritize crowd-control weapons like flamethrowers or area-of-effect explosives. Maintaining distance and positioning yourself in chokepoints can reduce the number of attackers reaching your squad. |
|
Watcher |
Acts as the Illuminate’s scout and alarm system. These flying drones are equipped with arc weaponry, making them dangerous in close combat, but their primary threat lies in their ability to call reinforcements. |
Dispatch Watchers as soon as they appear, using accurate, high-damage weapons like sniper rifles or burst-fire firearms. A well-timed shot can prevent a cascade of reinforcements that could overwhelm your team. |
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Overseer |
A medium infantry unit that supports swarms of Voteless. Armed with specialized weaponry, these elite units can inflict significant damage while bolstering the effectiveness of their lesser counterparts. |
When facing Overseers, focus fire to eliminate them quickly before turning your attention to the horde. Armor-piercing rounds or heavy weaponry work best against their durable plating. |
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Harvester |
This massive Bile Titan-like enemy is equipped with an energy shield and a devastating laser weapon. |
The Harvester’s shield must be disabled before it can be destroyed, so bring weapons capable of dealing sustained energy damage. Once the shield is down, concentrate your firepower to take it out quickly before it can retaliate. An Orbital Laser works well here. |
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Warp Ship |
Serves as the Illuminate’s aerial support and reinforcement delivery system. These glowing-blue transport units are capable of deploying additional enemy forces onto the battlefield, prolonging encounters and increasing the risk of being overrun. |
Warp Ships are best dealt with using missiles to quickly eliminate the threat before reinforcements can be dropped. |
