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Super Earth needs all Helldivers to do their part, especially against threats to democracy like Automatons and Terminids. One of the most threatening Automaton enemies is the Factory Strider, which is a massive unit that can be dropped on the battlefield. All Helldivers should be cautious when they spot this technological treachery.
Here, we’ll debrief you on what you need to do to bring the Factory Striders down when you see them. From the best stratagems and weapons to bring to the best tactics for avoiding a failed mission when one appears inHelldivers 2, we’ve got you covered, soldier.
Where To Find Factory Striders
Any planetoccupied or threatened by Automatonsis fair game, though they will onlyappear on operations at level sevenor higher. They arecommonly encountered on level nine operations, and can be dropped in pairs.
While a sighting on a lower difficulty is rare, it can happen.
You may evenundertake a missionto specificallyeliminate a Factory Strider. This will be difficult, but not impossible. They can often be foundguarding primary objectives, secondary objectives, and other major points of interest.
Factory Striders willcontinually call in reinforcements, and your squad can easily beoverwhelmed by bot dropsif you’re unprepared. They are alsoequipped with an onboard fabricator, so they can release Automatons reguarly to attack.
Thankfully, the Factory Striders havea few weaknesses that can be exploitedto take them down andmake the fight easier. It will take more than a few stratagems, and careful coordination to complete your mission.
How To Defeat Factory Striders
Taking down a Factory Strider is no small feat. You’ll need tobring powerful stratagems and support weaponsto deal with it. The Factory Strider iscovered in heavy armorand is onlyvulnerable when stationary, as they make for an easy target.
While theLAS-99 Quasar Cannonis powerful, it won’t do much to the Factory Strider unless you can get underneath it to hit the belly.
In our experience, aperfect shot down the barrel of the top turretmay be effective.
The weak points on the Factory Strider are, unfortunately,hidden on the underbellyof the beast. You’ll need to charge ahead andget underneath itto deal the most damage, though that’s assuming you have the opportunity to get that close.
Most of the time, you’ll have todeal with this type of enemy from afar. Your best tool is powerful and explosive stratagems. It has a massive turret on its back, as well as several smaller guns at the front.
Each of these can be taken out to reduce the immediate threat it poses.
Best Stratagems To Defeat Factory Striders
The most effective way toattack a Factory Strideris to use powerful stratagems to damage the exterior. The following stratagems areeffective against the heavy armoron the Factory Strider:
Calling down these stratagems on the Factory Strider will help deal damage that penetrates the armor. You’ll need to useat least two to threeof these to damage the machine enough to bring it down.
When the Factory Strider is stationary, try tothrow the stratagem onto the enemy. If it sticks, it will be directly hit by the stratagem!
Teamwork is required for this operation to go smoothly.Coordinating the attackto have all stratagems go off at once will ensure that the Factory Strider is taken down quickly.
Best Support Weapons Against Factory Striders
There are a handful of support weapons that can help you and your squad deal with the Factory Striders. The following are useful forhitting specific weak points and targeting the smaller gunsof the dreadnought:
If your other stratagems are cooling down, you can stilldeal damage to the legs and faceof the Factory Strider with these support weapons. Make sure to give yourself the necessary space tofire off these weapons successfullyamid the reinforcements.
Using the LIFT-850 Jump Pack, you may take up a good position in your surroundings to avoid the smaller Automatons while you take out the Factory Strider’s weak points.
While it’s possible totake down a Factory Strider solo, it’s a difficult endeavor. You’ll need to stay vigilant and actively work to keep the Automatons at bay while you destroy the dreadnought.
With the right coordination and teamwork, your squad can bring these behemoths down and complete your operations. Get out there and do your part, soldier!
