Whether you’re looking to take down every Automaton for Super Earth or because you have a Personal Order, knowing where to find a Scout Strider and how to defeat one puts you on the path to glory. Here is where to find Scout Striders in Helldivers 2!
What is a Scout Strider?
A Scout Strider is a bipedal mech with strong frontal armor controlled by a single Automaton riding crouched on the backside. The front is entirely armored and capable of deflecting most shots, even from the coveted SG-225 Breaker. The only weak point is the rear, where the driver sits.
They kind of remind me of an AT-ST Walker from Star Wars. You know, the bipedal walking machine with a completely enclosed pilot’s cabin. But in Helldivers 2, you can circle around to the exposed rear and target the driver with a few well-placed shots!
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Where to Find Scout Striders in Helldivers 2
You can find Scout Striders in Helldivers 2 on any Automaton-controlled planet, located on the left-hand side of the galaxy map in red. They start to appear in the medium difficulty setting and continue through the toughest.
Alongside the usual patrols of Automatons, I’ve encountered Scout Striders dropping from Bot Drops. They’ll hop down like any other mech troop, assaulting your position and keeping you on your toes. It’s common for a handful of Scout Striders to appear at the end of a match while you’re waiting for the dropship.
How to Beat Scout Striders in Helldivers 2
Despite knowing their weaknesses and carrying the best Stratagems to tackle these mechanoid monsters, Scout Striders always send me into a slight panic. My first shot pings off their frontal armor, and I’m so preoccupied with the rest of the Automaton squad that I forget to circle around.
So, don’t be like me!
When you spot a Scout Strider, use one teammate to distract the enemy squad, and someone else should flank them from behind. A single shot from a high-powered weapon, like a shotgun, will take down a Scout Strider. Alternatively, land a grenade behind them. You want to hit the Automatons controlling the unit.
Tip: If you accept the risk, a single shot from the Railgun will topple a Scout Strider, as will a fully charged shot from the Arc Thrower!
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