Helldivers 2: Tracking and Killing Shriekers Like a Pro

Helldivers 2 got a new update with a scary addition: Shriekers. These are flying bugs causing trouble in the skies of planets under Terminid control. Watch out for them!

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Taking down Shriekers in Helldivers 2 isn't a walk in the park. Here's how to tackle them

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In Helldivers 2, Shriekers lurk in Shrieker Nests, which look like clusters of large mushrooms. Keep an eye out for these nests to locate and confront the Shriekers.

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Aim for Shriekers' wing joints or head with any primary weapon in Helldivers 2. Hit their weak spots for a quick takedown in just one or two shots.

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To destroy Shrieker Nests in Helldivers 2, deploy a powerful Strategem like an Eagle 500KG Bomb, a Laser Cannon, or an EAT-17 missile.

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If you decide to destroy Shrieker Nests in Helldivers 2, we recommend staying 130 meters away when attacking them with stratagems.

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