The Fast Recon Vehicle is a shiny beacon of hope for when running on foot just isn’t cutting it anymore. Think you can just waltz into Helldivers 2 and snag yourself one? Of course not. This isn’t Helldivers: Easy Mode Edition. The FRV is tucked away where the Illuminate are all too happy to ruin your day.
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You’ll need to survive high-difficulty missions, sniff it out mid-battle, and pray you can drive it without flipping it into a ditch. Sound fun? Now let’s talk about how to actually find this deathmobile and make it work for you.
What Is The Fast Recon Vehicle?
The FRV is a vehicle designed for squad-based mobility and firepower. It accommodates a driver, a rear gunner with a mounted heavy machine gun, and three additional passengers who can utilize their weapons while on board. This vehicle isn’t just about transport; it’s a weapon in its own right. It can ram enemies, shove other vehicles aside, and handle rough terrain with ease.
However, the FRV comes with limitations. Its fuel capacity is capped at 60 liters, requiring careful usage during extended missions. Collisions, particularly with parked vehicles, can cause fire or explosions, making reckless driving a dangerous gamble.
How To Find The Fast Recon Vehicle
To acquire the FRV, you’ll need to venture to Calypso in the Saleria Sector, a planet dominated by Illuminate forces. This isn’t a task for the faint-hearted — the FRV only spawns in missions rated Difficulty four or higher, ensuring that the Illuminate will be throwing everything they’ve got at you. Missions in this region often feature human colonies, complete with streets and buildings where the FRV might appear.
The FRV is most likely to appear near side objectives in these urban areas.
During a mission, keep an eye on your map for the car and bullets icon, which indicates the location of the FRV. Using a Recon Booster can expand your radar range, improving your chances of finding it. Unlike some vehicles, the FRV doesn’t require activation or additional objectives to use — once you find it, it’s ready to go.
Currently, the FRV is only available through these high-difficulty missions, though future updates may introduce it as a deployable Stratagem. For now, you can preview it in the Vehicle Customization menu on your Super Destroyer.
How To Use The Fast Recon Vehicle
Driving the FRV is simple and intuitive. To get started, interact with the vehicle to take either the driver’s seat or one of the passenger seats. In the driver’s seat, forward movement is controlled by accelerating with the W key or RT, while braking is handled by pressing the S key or LT. Steering is smooth and responsive, using the A and D keys on PC or the left stick on Consoles.
The FRV features five operational modes: Reverse, Neutral, Drive, Drive Mode One, and Drive Mode Two. On PC, you can shift between these modes using the ‘Ctrl‘ key and the up arrow key. Console players can switch modes using L1 and L2.
For the player operating the rear-mounted machine gun, firing works just like using any other weapon. The key advantage is that the gun allows for full 360-degree rotation, enabling you to target enemies in any direction.
To operate the machine gun, you’ll need to enter the back of the vehicle.
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