How to defeat Bile Spewers in Helldivers 2: Locations, weaknesses & best weapons

Jessica Filby
Helldivers 2 Bile Spewer

Helldivers 2 is filled with tough enemies to take down, but the Bile Spewers are among the trickiest. So, here’s where to find these Terminids, and what weapons to use in battle.

There are a variety of enemies to take on in Helldivers 2, and some are tougher than others, like the heavily armored Bile Titans, or the powerful Chargers. One bug-type foe you’ll come up against fairly often are Bile Spewers – and they’re not to be underestimated.

So, if you’re wondering how you can kill Bile Spewers in the game, and where to find them, we’ve got you covered.

Bile Spewers locations

In Helldivers 2, Bile Spewers appear in any Terminid-occupied territory from ‘Medium’ to higher levels of difficulty. To spot them easily, check the left side of the map.

To secure an encounter with these creatures, you can play a Terminid Eradication mission, which becomes available at ‘Hard’ difficulty (level 5).

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How to kill Bile Spewers in Helldivers 2

Every bug has a weak spot, and in this case, that weak spot can be either the head or the giant green glowing abdomen. To hit those, you’re best off aiming carefully from a distance or heading behind it.

Alternatively, there’s always the option to just send in some explosives and blow it to smithereens, but that’s up to you.

Keep in mind that even though they have reduced mobility, they can rear back to spew their acid to corrode your armor or they can explode if you shoot their green parts, dealing heavy damage if you’re close enough.

Plus, at higher difficulties, they become bile mortar cannons, raining blobs of acid down, so be wary of these killer bugs.

Best weapons & stratagems to use against Bile Spewers

There are a handful of more powerful and armor-piercing weapons, and explosive stratagems that are particularly effective at dealing with Bile Spewers in Helldivers 2. These are:

  • Recoilless Rifle
  • SG-225 Breaker Shotgun
  • Orbital Precision Strike
  • Autocannon
  • Grenade Launcher

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What are Bile Spewers in Helldivers 2?

Bile Spewers are moderately armored, large, and slow bugs with huge green glowing abdomens filled with acid.

They have an orange variation known as the Nursing Spewer, which is believed to be the female version that instead of acid, carries eggs in its abdomen.

These orange Bile Spewers are easier to beat, as they are less armored and have a shorter attack range.

That’s all you need to know about Bile Spewers in Helldivers 2. Don’t forget to check out how to defeat Hunters and Devastators, as well as Bile Titans.