How to find and kill Scout Striders in Helldivers 2

Fans like the gameplay of Helldivers 2 because of its unique enemies that require different strategies. In this guide, we will explain how to find and kill Scout Striders in Helldivers 2, as these enemies have armour that confuses many players.

Although Scout Striders are heavily armoured robots, they have a few weaknesses, such as the pilot who controls them. You can destroy them both from a distance and at close range, so whatever your fighting style, there is an effective strategy for you.

But before we reveal how to defeat Scout Striders in Helldivers 2, feel free to take a look at our articles showcasing how to kill Hulks and Terminids.

How to find Scout Striders in Helldivers 2

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If you need to destroy some Scout Striders, look for them on planets controlled by Automatons. Automatons' territories are marked in red on the map. Also, you should know that Scout Striders are Medium-difficulty enemies, so make sure that the mission you start has a higher difficulty than Easy.

How beat Scout Striders in Helldivers 2

Scout Striders are robots that are turrets on two long legs. The front part is armoured, so don't try to hit it with small arms, as you will not only not damage the robot but also endanger yourself because the bullets can ricochet. However, like some other enemies, the legs are a weak point of the Scout Striders, so you can shoot them with large-calibre weapons to quickly take them out.

You can also take out Scout Striders with explosives quite effectively. Alternatively, you can try to get to the robot's most vulnerable point, the pilot. If you manage to get behind the Scout Strider, you can quickly destroy the robot that controls the turret on the legs with just a few well-aimed shots.

But still, it's not straightforward because Scout Striders are constantly firing, so it's better to make sure that there is cover nearby between which you can safely move. If you find it difficult to get close to a Scout Strider, you can use a scoped weapon. If you can aim well, and especially if you are at a higher elevation, you can kill the pilot with a headshot.

There you have it, that's everything there is to know about how to kill Scout Striders in Helldivers 2. Once you're done here, don't forget to take a look at our guide on how to beat Spore Spewers in Helldivers 2.