A dangerous new Automaton threat has arrived in Helldivers 2 — the War Strider. In this video, I showcase real gameplay footage of this enemy in action and break down everything you need to know about it.

The War Strider is a heavy-class bipedal walker used by the Automatons. It appears in higher difficulty missions and brings a deadly combination of long-range firepower and heavy armor. It’s more compact than the massive Factory Strider but significantly more dangerous than standard Scout or Heavy Striders.

This enemy is equipped with twin plasma cannons that fire in 8-round bursts, grenade launchers that create area denial zones, and a devastating stomp attack in close quarters. It has around 3,500 health and full AP4-class armor across its entire body, making it very tough to kill without high-penetration weapons.

In terms of behavior, the War Strider slows down when firing and has limited turning speed, which makes it possible to flank if you play smart. However, it can overwhelm unprepared teams quickly with plasma bursts and grenades.

To bring it down effectively, focus fire on its legs or pelvis — destroying either will drop the entire machine instantly. Weapons like the Railgun, EAT-17, Recoilless Rifle, or orbital stratagems work well. You can also disable its plasma cannons to reduce its long-range threat.

In this video, you’ll see live combat with War Striders.

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