Automatons are much more dangerous enemies than Terminids, as they can shoot back at you. But even robots such as Berserkers, designed for close combat, can easily kill unwary Helldivers. Therefore, in this guide, we will tell you how to find and kill Berserkers in Helldivers 2.
Berserkers in Helldivers 2 are melee units armed with chainsaws. To get you, they will have to get close enough. But they often attack in groups and are very difficult to beat.
Before we reveal how to defeat Berserkers in Helldivers 2, check out our articles on how to find and kill Scout Striders and Chargers.
How to find Berserkers in Helldivers 2
Berserkers are common enemies in Helldivers 2, so you will start seeing them on Medium difficulty. And of course, these robots only appear during the Automaton operation, so you should pay attention to the left side of the Galactic War map.
It is important to note that sometimes Personal Orders may require you to kill a certain number of Berserkers. But like we said, they spawn quite often. And once you find yourself in the heat of battle, keep an eye out for Automatons with chainsaws instead of hands to easily find Berserkers in Helldivers 2.
How to kill Helldivers 2 Berserkers
Even though Berserkers are melee units and are a bit slow, they are quite hard to defeat. This is because they have strong armour, which is extremely difficult to penetrate. Fortunately, like all other enemies of democracy, they have weaknesses.
The head and core of the Berserkers' upper body are their weak points. They glow red, so you can easily spot them. However, we recommend that you shoot at the core, as this is a less protected area than the head.
But when fighting a group of Berserkers, you'll need some armour-piercing weapons. A good option is the SG-225 Breaker Shotgun, as it can hit multiple enemies at once. In addition, this is an excellent weapon to simultaneously damage both of the Berserkers' weak points in close combat.
We alsso recommend using stratagems such as Railgun or Eagle 500KG Bomb. The latter is especially effective against groups of enemies but can damage your companions as well. In addition, you can use Impact Grenades to deal significant damage to these chainsaw Automatons.
That's all you need to know. They are dangerous enemies, especially when attacking together in a group. However, knowing their weak points, you can quickly kill them for the sake of democracy.
While you're still here, make sure to take a look at our guide on how to find and kill Hunters in Helldivers 2.