Helldivers 2: Most Effective Synergistic Loadouts Unveiled for Illuminate Vanguard

Conquer the Illuminate in Helldivers 2: Three Top-Tier Loadouts

The Illuminate in Helldivers 2 pose a significant challenge with their advanced technology and overwhelming numbers. This guide details three effective loadouts to counter their strengths and exploit their weaknesses, ensuring victory against this formidable foe. Success hinges on balancing weaponry to handle both light infantry and heavily armored units.

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• The Laser Cannon Loadout: Superior Anti-Squid Power
• The Lightning Loadout: Stunning and Staggering the Enemy
• The Machine Gun Loadout: Unrelenting Suppression Fire

The Laser Cannon Loadout: Superior Anti-Squid Power

The PLAS-1 Scorcher and PLAS-101 Purifier excel against Overseers, including airborne units, and are highly effective against the Voteless. Siege-Ready enhances ammunition and reload speed, maximizing their effectiveness. The Eagle Strafing Run and GP-31 Grenade Pistol combo swiftly disables warp ships; the Strafing Run eliminates shields, followed by grenades into the exposed bays. The AX/AR-23 "Guard Dog" provides excellent flanking defense against Overseers. The A/MG-43 Machine Gun Sentry secures areas, while the Orbital Laser targets Harvesters. The LAS-98 Laser Cannon melts Overseers and Harvesters with its long range. On higher difficulties (levels 9-10), the Orbital Laser becomes crucial for handling multiple Harvesters.

The Lightning Loadout: Stunning and Staggering the Enemy

This loadout utilizes the ARC-12 Blitzer and ARC-3 Arc Thrower for both ranged and melee threats. The Arc Thrower stuns Overseers, especially effective against airborne units. It also damages unshielded Harvesters. The A/ARC-3 Tesla Tower provides consistent crowd control, particularly against flying Overseers. The Eagle Strafing Run and Grenade Pistol are essential for destroying warp ships. The Orbital Railcannon Strike or Orbital Laser handles heavier units; the Railcannon is best against unshielded targets, while the Laser excels against multiple Harvesters (preceded by a Strafing Run). This loadout is exceptionally powerful when coordinated with teammates.

The Machine Gun Loadout: Unrelenting Suppression Fire

The MG-43 Machine Gun is a versatile support weapon, effectively shredding light and medium units, including Harvesters. The Engineering Kit or Peak Physique armor passive improves handling and targeting, respectively. Its high fire rate quickly depletes shields, making the Eagle Strafing Run less crucial for warp ship destruction. Choose either turret sentry to control crowds or defend objectives. The LIFT-850 Jump Pack aids mobility during reloads. The Orbital Railcannon Strike or Orbital Laser handles heavier units; the Laser is more effective against multiple shielded Harvesters. The StA-52 Assault Rifle provides sustained, high-damage fire.