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

Hunters are very agile arachnid Terminids that can easily stun you in Helldivers 2, so here’s how to kill these bugs by targeting their weaknesses, as well as the best weapons to take into battle.

There are tons of deadly enemies in Helldivers 2, but the game’s most iconic faction is undeniably the Terminids. Using their natural armor, speed, and deadly claws, these creatures have an insatiable hunger for human flesh, and you’re often the nearest meal.

Just like all enemies in Helldivers 2, Terminids come in all shapes, sizes, speeds, and difficulty ratings. However, one of the most deadly critters of this army is none other than the Hunter.

So, if you’re looking to beat the Helldivers 2’s missions or want to know where to find and kill Hunters, then our guide has you covered.

Hunters locations

Hunters are located in all the Terminid-infested sectors of the map and can be encountered on all difficulty levels, though the first time you’ll spot one will be in missions at ‘Medium’ difficulty.

These agile creatures are basically everywhere, so you won’t have to go searching for them in particular and remote locations around the map.

Plus, at higher difficulties, they become even more common, appearing in big hordes at every patrol or Bug Breach. They can also be seen in nests.

How to kill Hunters in Helldivers 2

Unlike armored enemies like the Charger, Hunters can be killed by all damage types as they don’t have specific weak points. This means you can kill them with any Helldivers 2 weapon with just a few shots.

However, players must be wary and not get too close, as these arachnids can jump at great distances to tear their enemies apart.

Taking down the Hunter hordes should be your priority in every encounter, as they will deplete your health little by little by constantly jumping at you while you’re distracted fighting bigger targets.

Best weapons and stratagems against Hunters

As mentioned above, Hunters can be damaged by all types of weapons as they are particularly weak. It won’t take too much time to kill them with any primary weapon like a Breaker.

However, because they tend to appear in big waves, we do recommend using explosives and rapid-firing weapons before they overwhelm you in combat:

• SG-225 Breaker shotgun
• Guard Dog Rover stratagem
• G-16 Impact grenade
• M-105 Stalwart
• LAS-16 Sickle
• Flamethrower

What are Hunters in Helldivers 2? 

Hunters are super agile arachnids that are known for their ability to rush players before stun-locking them with deadly attacks.

While they may lack the size and damage of the Bile Titan and Charger, the Hunter is capable of wiping a squad if you underestimate them. After all, there’s a reason why Helldivers 2 players voted Hunters as one of the “most–hated” enemies in the game. 

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