Compared to the Automaton enemy faction, fighting against Terminids generally captures more of the power fantasy in Helldivers 2, whereas the new Illuminate faction is more of a middle-ground between the two. While there is still plenty of room for new Terminid enemy units to be introduced in future updates for Helldivers 2, like the highly anticipated Hive Lord, this faction already has a good variety of enemy units.
The upper ranks of the Terminid enemy units in Helldivers 2 are unique enemies that require heavy firepower to defeat, and successfully doing so is often highly satisfying. Meanwhile, the lower ranks of Terminids aren’t as memorable to fight, though they still capture the power fantasy of Helldivers 2 by allowing players to rack up kill streaks that can reach praiseworthy milestones.
Helldivers 2 Illuminate Enemy Type Tier List
The Illuminate faction has made its way back into Helldivers 2 in a big way, with some of its units being more threatening than others.
S-Tier Terminid Units in Helldivers 2
High-Priority Targets That Are Satisfying to Slay
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Bile Titan
- Behemoth Charger
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Charger
- Hunter
- Impaler
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Shrieker
- Spore Charger
- Stalker
Even though most of these enemies aren’t capable of summoning a Bug Breach, players should prioritize killing these Terminid enemies as soon as they are spotted. For Hunters, Shriekers, Stalkers, and Impalers, these enemies are a priority target because they will only turn into a bigger problem the longer they survive. For Bile Titans and the different types of Chargers, though, these enemies are often prioritized not out of necessity but purely for pleasure.
Whenever multiple players are equipped with Support weapons and Stratagem loadouts that are capable of taking down Terminid Bile Titans and Chargers, it becomes a friendly competition to see who can kill these enemies first because of how satisfying it is to defeat such large, towering enemies. Ultimately, few other moments quite manage to capture the peak of Helldivers 2’s power fantasy like slaying these S-tier Terminid enemies with such ridiculously powerful weapons and explosives.
Among these enemies, the Hunter may seem like an odd pick for such high praise as being considered an S-tier enemy unit since Hunters have far less resilience compared to other enemy units. However, the speed of the Hunter and how frequently they can be encountered makes them nearly as deadly as some of the strongest enemy units in Helldivers 2 across any faction, so slaying them is still a highly satisfying accomplishment.
A-Tier Terminid Units in Helldivers 2
Opponents That Balance a Middleground Between Difficulty and Spectacle
- Alpha Commander
- Brood Commander
- Bile Spewer
- Bile Spitter
- Hive Guard
- Nursing Spewer
Although these A-Tier Terminids don’t quite match the sheer power of the faction’s best, these enemies still have armor, unique attacks, or both, which set them apart from the common swarm units nonetheless. Because these enemies can be damaged with a wider variety of weaponry than some of the heavily armored Terminid enemy units, this allows players to bring off-meta loadouts in Helldivers 2 based on personal preference, while still achieving the satisfaction of slaying powerful enemies.
Some enemy units will only spawn when playing on or above certain difficulty levels in Helldivers 2.
B-Tier Terminid Units in Helldivers 2
A Necessary Evil for Fueling Kill Streaks
- Alpha Warrior
- Bile Warrior
- Pouncer
- Scavenger
- Warrior
The common, swarm enemy units are a necessary part of the Terminid enemy faction in Helldivers 2, though they naturally pale in comparison to the more unique enemy types. While common enemies like these are great for racking up high kill streaks, they aren’t memorable to fight otherwise. It’s best not to underestimate the common Terminid enemies, though oftentimes it’s more productive to outrun these enemies instead of standing to fight them unless it’s necessary to prevent a Bug Breach from being triggered.
In general, explosive weapons are highly efficient at killing Terminids in Helldivers 2 since they tend to fight and travel in packs.
Helldivers 2
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 83 /100 Critics Rec: 91%
- Released
- February 8, 2024
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- Arrowhead Game Studios, Nixxes
- Publisher(s)
- Sony Interactive Entertainment, PlayStation Publishing
WHERE TO PLAY
The Galaxy’s Last Line of Offence. Enlist in the Helldivers and join the fight for freedom across a hostile galaxy in a fast, frantic, and ferocious third-person shooter.
URGENT BROADCAST – SUPER EARTH ARMED FORCES
Freedom. Peace. Democracy. Your Super Earth-born rights. The key pillars of our civilization. Of our very existence. But the war rages on. And everything is once again under threat.
Join the greatest military force the galaxy has ever seen and make this a safe and free place to live.
BECOME A LEGEND
You will be assembled into squads of up to four Helldivers and assigned strategic missions. Watch each other’s back – friendly fire is an unfortunate certainty of war, but victory without teamwork is impossible.
LOADOUTS
Rain down freedom from above, sneak through enemy territory, or grit your teeth and charge head-first into the jaws of combat. How you deliver liberty is your choice; you’ll have access to a wide array of explosive firepower, life-saving armor and battle-changing stratagems… the jewel in every Helldiver’s arsenal.
REQUISITION
Super Earth recognises your hard work with valuable Requisition. Use it to access different rewards that benefit you, your squad, your destroyer ship and our overall war effort.
THREATS
Everything on every planet wants you dead. That’s what we’re dealing with. Each enemy has distinct and unpredictable characteristics, tactics, and behavior – but they all fight ferociously and without fear or morality.
THE GALACTIC WAR
Capturing enemy planets, defending against invasions, and completing missions will contribute to our overall effort. This war will be won or lost depending on the actions of everyone involved.
We stand together, or we fall apart.
- Engine
- bitsquid
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- All platforms
- Franchise
- Helldivers
- Number of Players
- 1-4 players (online)
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
- Genre(s)
- Third-Person Shooter, Extraction Shooter, Action, Science Fiction
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
