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

The intimidating Devastators certainly live up to their name in Helldivers 2, as they can be extremely hard to take down. So, here’s how to find them, and most importantly, how to kill them using the best weapons.

Helldivers 2 features tons of deadly enemies, with most of them using their powers to try and eradicate all human life. As such, understanding and overcoming them is key to advancing the democratic cause.

Unlike Terminids, the game’s Automatons come packed with some serious firepower and can quickly punch a hole through unlucky soldiers. So, whether you’re looking to complete missions or simply want to know how to effectively beat them, our Helldivers 2 Devastator guide has you covered. 

Devastator locations

Devastators are located in the Automaton sectors of the map and can be encountered on all difficulty levels. These deadly machines have two types and can also appear during Bot Drop events, so be sure to dive into the action and brace yourself for a fierce wave of firefights. 

Personal Orders often require players to kill 15 Devastators, so simply head to Automaton bases and get shooting. 

How to kill Devastators in Helldivers 2

To defeat Devastators, you’ll want to aim for their weak spots, which in this particular case are the small head or its unarmored midriff. A few blasts to those spots can make short work of even the tankiest Devastator, especially when using precision weapons.

The Heavy and Rocket Devastators are particularly frightening as they come more armored and a single barrage can quickly put an end to your run. Because of this, you’ll want to utilize explosives rounds or powerful armor-piercing weapons.

Failing that, you can always call in some air support to barrage the battlefield. 

Best weapons and stratagems against Devastators

The ultimate way to take down Devastators is to use explosives or medium armor-piercing weapons to hit their weak spots.

• APW-1 Anti-Materiel Rifle
• JAR-5 Dominator
• RS-422 Railgun
• EMS Mortar Sentries
• R-36 Eruptor
• LAS-98 Laser Cannon
• Stun grenades
• Eagle Cluster Bombs

What are Devastators Helldivers 2? 

Devastators look like larger fully armored robots with a cog coming out of the top of their back, making a sort of halo behind their heads. They sport one fist on one side and a brutal gun on the other, so be sure to take them down quickly.

These deadly robots come packed with strong weaponry and are divided into three types:

• Standard Devastators: carry cannons
• Heavy Devastators: equipped with a shield and laser machine gun
• Rocket Devastators: come with shoulder-mounted multi-rocket launchers

That’s all there is to know about Devastators in Helldivers 2. You can also check out how to defeat Hunters and Bile Spewers, as well as Bile Titans.