Helldivers: 11 Tips for Fighting the Illuminates

[@astrochef7766]

Cant wait to use this video info on hell divers 2 when this faction gets released

[@Ewieeeee]

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[@hidefreek6905]

Currently, most of Hell Drivers 2 are a bunch of noobs who play the game likes playing CoD. So, they will dislike this race for sure.

[@mclovin2408]

@@hidefreek6905I personally haven’t played call of duty since black ops 1 and I love helldivers 2, I’d say maybe around half of us come from that abhorred community, probably the meta nerds.

[@feris2137]

​@@mclovin2408so you stopped playing CoD during its golden age, that's why. Current players say bots are too hard and unfair, once these guys join, Super Earth will be under siege in less than week

[@mclovin2408]

@@feris2137 I don’t think bots are too hard and unfair, I think if you play on the hardest difficulty and it’s too hard for you then you need to lower the difficulty, I enjoy the difficulty and if people complaining makes the bot missions less enjoyable then idk why I’d even continue to play since I don’t play bugs. Wait until they add the illuminate if you want real difficulty.

[@NaveenB77]

new player here because of the $5 ps sale just wanna say even though these are old videos, you probably have made some of the best helldivers guide content out there and your videos helped me improve a lot

[@DeathstalkerSynchro]

Sorry this reply is coming so late but thanks. It really warms my heart to hear such feedback and I'm glad to hear that these videos are still helping new players.

[@nuirejuvini9951]

An ancient scroll....

[@jaredgobuty1613]

The jet packs are also very effective against fighting the illuminates, not just the shield generator. Since there are those giant enemies that create walls, you can use the jet pack to hop over the wall if you're getting overrun

[@guyeswanson7958]

dont mind me, just reviewing old super earth files for unreported lapses in democratic spirit.

[@drditup]

Problem with scouts? usea smoke bomb and stand in it! they cant see you so they won't call for help. its short, but long enough to dispatch other enemies and clear the area sometimes

[@Verticom10]

Perks and stratagems are sooo hard to pick between lol

[@capercrusader7129]

HD2 content when

[@Joseph-mw2rl]

They're back....

[@KingRage10]

Here to learn as much as possible

[@Dracongard]

Yeah illuminates are heavy on the strategem use. Regular guerilla warfare will whittle down even a good team using basic strategems. I really dont like the new enemies as they are just op or the fact that their AI is to just wait at the border of your screen.

[@swollentomatoes]

Yeah, it's annoying as fuck

[@SlimRhyno]

Howdy again there *DSS*! So I took a little Helldiver break, & when I came back to it it was as if I was a level 5 or something! (not proud) HOWEVER, ur stellar tip vid has now not only helped me once, but twice!! Anywho, thx again & be well brother

[@DeathstalkerSynchro]

+Ryan Draper Dang twice! That's awesome to hear. Welcome back to the world of pain, suffering, and managed Democracy.

[@SlimRhyno]

Hey *Syn*. What's up, brother?! Apologies on taking so long to get back on this post, but business picked up kinda randomly & I had to travel a tunnn 😒🏃👎. I love traveling with a passion, but (as I'm sure you know) traveling for business & traveling for pleasure are about as similar as Bugs & Illuminati[?]. Heh. Anyboob, how's the "Management of Democracy" goin in ur sector? Be well

[@DeathstalkerSynchro]

Sorry to hear that man. Judging by the time stamp difference in messages, that must have been some serious traveling. Also no worries on the reply. Just good to see you're back and I hope you get a good rest. As for Helldivers, funny enough. I'm just coming out of a mild returning. Super Earth is in need of some Veterans and my job of both spreading that Democracy and teaching the less seasoned recruits must proceed.

[@austinplatt]

Helldivers two tho.

[@joshuaarceo7347]

Thanks for the vid now I can give the illuminate's a taste of democracy!

[@angusarmstrong4966]

Great vid, curious to see how this translates to helldivers 2 and what number that “of course” counter reached

[@dylanprice1978]

Make more helldivers videos please.

[@ragincajun19d]

It's 2024 and his page is about to get a lot of traffic.

[@dream0darkness013]

Bubble Shield are good, but if you don't have that yet. Better use Kinetic Shield, not as good but can help with the melee Illuminates

[@dylanbee8350]

May I know how to deal 10 councils while having my controls reversed?

[@spellrush2097]

I have trouble believing a flamethrower would do much damage to them :/

[@tyler89557]

The illusionists are known to me and my friends as autist chairs... Because they just sit in their chairs and spread autism (inverse controls).

[@roundrobin9597]

XD LMFAO well said 😂💀💯

[@23pliskin]

thx mate, just finished mission 10 solo after months away from the game, kudos

[@brdfnick3886]

Obelisk can one hit kill vehicles, including tanks, APCs and mechs.

[@SlimRhyno]

really appreciate your vids, they've all helped a lot!

[@DeathstalkerSynchro]

+Ryan Draper Awesome to hear that, I'm glad I could help.

[@SlimRhyno]

Hey brother! First off, thx for the comment back. I'll just be polite when I say that I am not, ... umm ... a "talented" gamer. That being said, I do enjoy the hell out of 'em (especially meeting koo folks who dig the same things). Anywho, thanks again, and maybe keep in touch? You seem like not only a gifted gamer/strategist, but a pretty damn nice fellow too! Take care.

[@DeathstalkerSynchro]

Sounds awesome. If you don't mind me asking, what do you play on? PS3,PS4, Vita, PC?

[@SlimRhyno]

PS3. still can't bring myself to shell out the dough for the new gen. Anywho, hit me up whenever | SlimRhyno17 | 'cause I keep some really odd hours. heh. be well!

[@mosquitofarmer]

I prefer the jump pack because you can jump over hose walls made by the sphere things.

[@DeathstalkerSynchro]

+Telepathic Badger Yeah, now that the Obelisks are in the game jump packs are much better stratagem for Illuminate planets.

[@spellrush2097]

I ALWAYS bring a jetpack to every mission other than retaliatory strikes. They're essential for survival for me. That and the displacement field.

[@rotoblade5550]

This helps me so much. Why did you stop playing helldivers?

[@mayayokia7576]

You should make one on the cyborgs which in my view are the easiest to fight I especially like taking out the cyborg dogs with the Tanto or other laser weapons making use of the obsticals on the map like rocks and holes to slow the dogs

[@DeathstalkerSynchro]

Maya Yokia Yeah, I will. It's been something I needed to get back to from some time. I started it a while back but decided that the tips could be better and so it's been a slow in production. I'll pick back up on it for sure. If you have any tips though be sure to let me know. I'll credit you in the video.

[@mayayokia7576]

DeathStalker Synchro ok well what I said about the dogs really helps kill them off quick and prevents them from downing you but if you are downed the perk auto injector helps counter them mobbing on you too I usaully have the guard dog and auto injector for my missions on cyborgs so if I'm downed the little guy can shoot them a bit to protect you

[@DeathstalkerSynchro]

Maya Yokia Wow! I can't believe I never thought of the auto-injector. Add the guard dog to that and you're right. That may just become my new Cyborg loadout (especially for solos). I can guarantee you this is now on the list of tips. Many thanks!

[@philip2260]

thanks for the video

[@MrBintage]

Of course!

[@oliverwirth42]

I've started this game and I like it, but how do I get a jump pack?

[@oliverwirth42]

and while you're at it, how do I get the bubble shield?

[@DeathstalkerSynchro]

+Oliver Wirth Both the Jump Pack and Bubble shield are obtained from completing all missions on a certain planet. Though, I can't say which planet because it's somewhat random. You'll have to go through all your planet for each enemy race and find the one for each stratagem.

[@oliverwirth42]

DeathStalker Synchro ah. Thanks. I'll look for it. Still figuring out all thus stuff.

[@henrikandreason7261]

So which weapons where best against illuminates? You covered strategems and perks, strategies etc. But i cant find the exact time in video where you recomend main weapons?

[@Postie1994]

This information will greatly aid the war effort.

[@alejandroalfonso1830]

God, I miss the Illuminate. They were wiped out so quick in the current war, I only managed to do like, 20 Illuminate planets. The Bugs and Cyborgs are fine liberation targets, but they get old quick.

[@RussL08]

They are back now as the war has reset due to a defeat on super earth

[@alejandroalfonso1830]

+RussellCK88 Yep. The last war was dragging on, so, it's good that it ended. What isn't good, is getting used to fighting the Illuminate again. Fuck, I haven't missed how annoying they can be at times.

[@johnwhite8151]

Alejandro Alfonso current war is against only Illuminate getting really frustrated with it

[@Otis151]

What's your thoughts on the personal bubble shield vs guard dog when facing the illuminate? I'm a newbie, but I found out I can't have both, right?

[@feris2137]

The second these bastards join second galactic war it's gonna be hell

[@DeathstalkerSynchro]

Wonder if they'll blindside us this war or maybe the start of next war. Either way, we're all going to be looking over our shoulders every day until then.

[@Dan-xf8jr]

Nice video

[@DeathstalkerSynchro]

Thanks! Hope it helps some of the Helldivers out there.

[@andyandersson5497]

observers does not trigger mines

[@emjbostwick2068]

01-25-2025 i found this content very helpful

[@zackpeacekiller243]

Are tripods effected by Poison? Because they seem to be on fire in this video.

[@DeathstalkerSynchro]

+zackpeacekiller243 Yeah, but you'll have to get past the shields first.

[@zackpeacekiller243]

DeathStalker Synchro Ah I see. Thank you.

[@candypaint8887]

Are these vids still relevant today?

[@Bookish1995]

2 years later and they're relevant in 2024

[@mrspacemarine2282]

Recently I found out that suppressor absolutely shreds the illuminates

[@dorbormax1438]

Tip one runnnnnnnn

[@johncoffee5837]

I used to use the sickle, as well. Trust me when I tell you that the Patriot is *much* better at dealing with Illuminate scouts. Don't believe me? Try it. Thank me later. ;)

[@cougar2k720]

I use sickle when I solo lvl 12 hell dive. Good to take out scouts or snipers, but trident still works really well for me.

[@moustrout1299]

Triple a guns

[@Kaajman]

tip dont use vehicles against illuminate the wall units Will destroy them

[@Alomare]

They only hit the vehicle if it gets inside the barrier while it is generating. Otherwise the barrier will get blocked by you or will just not damage you

[@ZinedinePrime]

i thought u meant illuminati lol

[@DeathstalkerSynchro]

Zinedine Prime Lol

[@titoerlangga8487]

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