Just when you think you've seen just about everything in co-op shooter Helldivers 2, our beloved Gamemaster Joel somehow ups the ante. A brand new enemy type called the Factory Strider has joined the Automatons. And if you've been part of the current incursion on the Automaton battlefield, you've probably seen one. Packed with tons of armor and tons of weapons, these pesky robots are a nightmare. But what is a factory strider, and how do you kill it? Let us help you with our dedicated guide below.
Helldivers 2 – How To Effectively Defeat Factory Striders & New mission type (tips and tricks)
Now wait, soldier. Before we get into how to defeat these behemoths, let's start by finding out what a factory fighter is.
Remember the AT-AT Walkers from the Star Wars movies? Factory Striders are the Helldivers Automaton equivalent of these machines. A strider is a large four-legged structure that roams the battlefields of Helldivers 2. Also called "Walkers" by other divers, factory striders have numerous weapons attached to their bodies, including laser turrets.
Adding insult to injury, striders are, true to their name, factories that create automatons as they patrol the area. They are also known to be extremely tough and have no visible weak points. Some reports even claim that a factory fighter can even survive an Eagle 500 kg bomb.
