{"id":47741,"date":"2024-03-13T18:40:44","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T17:40:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=2008927"},"modified":"2024-03-13T19:18:12","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T18:18:12","slug":"helldivers-2-devastators-how-to-find-and-kill-a-devastator","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/helldivers-2-devastators-how-to-find-and-kill-a-devastator\/","title":{"rendered":"Helldivers 2 Devastators: How to find and kill a Devastator"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"> Complete your Daily Personal Order in no time. <\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Matt Poskitt\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Wednesday, 13 March 2024 at 17:40 PM<\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body> <p>Devastators are one of the many scourges of the Helldivers universe \u2013 however, finding them can be a little tricky if you don\u2019t know where to look.<\/p>\n<p>As part of the Automaton forces, Devastators are found on planets controlled by bots.<\/p>\n<p>These mech-like robots slowly walk across the battlefield wielding deadly weapons and explosives, so stopping them fast is key in the Helldivers\u2019 never-ending quest for peace.<\/p>\n<p>More importantly, these robots often appear across your Daily Personal Order, with up to 15 needing to be defeated to earn XP and Medals. That can be a lot to deal with in a short space of time.<\/p>\n<p>So, that\u2019s where this guide comes in. Everything you need to know about how to track down Devasators and take them out can be found below.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Where to find Helldivers 2 Devastators<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-handler__container image-handler__container--aspect\" style=\"padding-bottom: calc(100% \/ 1.501210653753);\"> <picture> <source media=\"(max-width: 320px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/devastator-helldivers-2-8e7dc8d.png?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/devastator-helldivers-2-8e7dc8d.png?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=599%2C399 2x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/devastator-helldivers-2-8e7dc8d.png?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=899%2C599 3x\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(max-width: 320px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/devastator-helldivers-2-8e7dc8d.png?quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/devastator-helldivers-2-8e7dc8d.png?quality=45&amp;resize=599%2C399 2x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/devastator-helldivers-2-8e7dc8d.png?quality=45&amp;resize=899%2C599 3x\" type=\"image\/png\"> <source media=\"(max-width: 375px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/devastator-helldivers-2-8e7dc8d.png?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=354%2C236, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/devastator-helldivers-2-8e7dc8d.png?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=708%2C472 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(max-width: 375px)\" 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https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/devastator-helldivers-2-8e7dc8d.png?quality=45&amp;resize=809%2C539 2x\" type=\"image\/png\"> <source media=\"(max-width: 589px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/devastator-helldivers-2-8e7dc8d.png?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C369\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(max-width: 589px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/devastator-helldivers-2-8e7dc8d.png?quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C369\" type=\"image\/png\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 992px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/devastator-helldivers-2-8e7dc8d.png?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 992px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/devastator-helldivers-2-8e7dc8d.png?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413\" type=\"image\/png\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/devastator-helldivers-2-8e7dc8d.png?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=407%2C271, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/devastator-helldivers-2-8e7dc8d.png?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=815%2C543 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/devastator-helldivers-2-8e7dc8d.png?quality=90&amp;resize=407%2C271, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/devastator-helldivers-2-8e7dc8d.png?quality=45&amp;resize=815%2C543 2x\" type=\"image\/png\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 590px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/devastator-helldivers-2-8e7dc8d.png?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 590px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/devastator-helldivers-2-8e7dc8d.png?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370\" type=\"image\/png\"> <img class=\"wp-image-1998658 align size-landscape_thumbnail image-handler__image image-handler__image--aspect no-wrap js-lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/devastator-helldivers-2-8e7dc8d.png?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" alt=\"Devastator in Helldivers 2 against a white background\" title=\"devastator-helldivers-2\"\/>\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><div class=\"caption-hold\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-copy\"><i class=\"icon-arrow icon-camera-circle\"\/> Devastator in Helldivers 2.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"im-image-caption\"> <i>Sony<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Devastators can be found in all bot missions across all difficulties, so that\u2019s Trivial to Helldive and everything in between.<\/p>\n<p>The higher the difficulty, the more chance of encountering one sooner. Specifically, <strong>the Severin Sector on the right-hand side of the galaxy map are the best places to start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>We recommend Planet Defense missions as they feature heavy Automaton forces and increase the output of Devastators.<\/p>\n<p>Generally, it can be quite difficult to keep an eye out for the robots on the battlefield, so try to spot the cog that sits behind a Devastator\u2019s head. That\u2019s a good way of identifying them quickly.<\/p> <h2><strong>How to kill Helldivers 2 Devastators<\/strong><\/h2>\n<iframe title=\"HELLDIVERS 2 - Killing 15 Devastators Mission\" width=\"200\" height=\"113\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/p8TVUJEznbQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\/>\n<p>Devastators come in three different variations: Armcannon (standard), Heavy (machine guns and shields) and Rocket (shoulder-mounted rocket launchers).<\/p>\n<p>Thankfully, <strong>the best way to defeat each is by simply aiming for their heads<\/strong>. It\u2019s a small target for a reason, so penetrative weapons are hugely effective.<\/p>\n<p>Shooting the back of a Heavy Devastator will make the unit explode, so that\u2019s worth taking advantage of.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, firing at the missile pods of Rocket Devastators will explode on impact, causing significant damage. Outside of this, grenades and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/helldivers-2-stratagems\/\">stratagems<\/a> are best utilised to kill Devastators.<\/p>\n<p>All <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/helldivers-2-enemies-explained\/\">Helldiver 2 enemies<\/a> have their own weaknesses that need to be taken advantage of, if you hope to proceed through the more challenging levels.<\/p>\n<p>Devastators are definitely up there, but if you follow these tips, you should come out on top and secure freedom.<\/p>\n<script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvideo.io\/players\/gv.js\" data-license-key=\"f0cf5e3e9068d9a4affa36d5c8962eaf1a0662ba\"\/> <div style=\"width:50%;min-height:100vh;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:16\/9;position:relative;\"> <style><![CDATA[ .gvtext1, .gvtext2 { animation-duration: 5s; animation-iteration-count: infinite; animation-direction: alternate; width:100%; } .gvtext1 { animation-name: gvtext1; } .gvtext2 { animation-name: gvtext2; } @keyframes gvtext1 { 0% { opacity: 1 } 47% { opacity: 1 } 50% { opacity: 0 } 100% { opacity: 0 } } @keyframes gvtext2 { 0% { opacity: 0 } 50% { opacity: 0 } 53% { opacity: 1 } 100% { opacity: 1 } } ]]><\/style> <div style=\"font-family:arial;font-size:smaller;position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;background:rgb(208, 208, 208);border-radius:30px;display:flex;text-align:center;align-items:center;\"> <div class=\"gvtext2\" style=\"position:absolute;\"> Green Video Post Element <br\/>Video ID: \"a6db6ba84c3f9b1228e1a54b3c7f2e5117e4dd82\" <br\/>Mix ID: \"\" <br\/>Player ID: \"Tw3-XowQ\" <\/div> <div class=\"gvtext1\" style=\"padding: 10px;\"> If the player doesn't appear here within a few seconds, the Player ID or Licence Key (set via IM Green Video settings) might be invalid. <\/div> <\/div> <green-video embed-id=\"Tw3-XowQ\" content-id=\"a6db6ba84c3f9b1228e1a54b3c7f2e5117e4dd82\" mix-id=\"\"\/>\n<\/div> <p>Helldivers 2 is available across PlayStation 5 and Microsoft Windows.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Listen to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/one-more-life-podcast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">One More Life podcast<\/a> and subscribe to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/gaming-newsletter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">gaming newsletter<\/a> for all the latest intel.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Looking for something to watch? 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