How to defeat the Impaler in Helldivers 2 Escalation of Freedom

The Impaler in Helldivers 2 is one of many new enemies that were introduced with the Escalation of Freedom update. This is the biggest content update that Arrowhead Game Studios has put out to date. With it, the developer plans to expand Helldivers 2 in meaningful ways. Adding new enemies is definitely one way of going about it.

The Impaler sends out tentacles through the ground, these will follow and hunt you across the arena and can be difficult to deal with. We've got you covered, though, as this article will show you how to defeat the Impaler in Helldivers 2 Escalation of Freedom.

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Where to find the Impaler in Helldivers 2?

The Impaler will send out huge tentacles to hunt you down (Image via Arrowhead Game Studios || YouTube/ Iraq Lobster)

The Impaler in Helldivers 2 can be found on Terminid-infested planets. More often than not, they will be the ones finding you. You'll be able to spot them thanks to their large bodies, which resemble Chargers in Helldivers 2. Be careful, as their tentacles can come looking for you at any point.

Once their tentacles locate you, escaping without taking the Impaler down is almost impossible. Now, fighting the tentacles seems like a viable strategy, but it is one of the most insufficient ways to defeat the Impaler in Helldivers 2. Let's take a look at some tips to help you have an easier time with this new enemy from the Escalation of Freedom update.

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Tips to defeat the Impaler in Helldivers 2

When fighting the Impaler, always aim for the head (Image via Arrowhead Game Studios || YouTube/ Iraq Lobster)

The best tip to defeat the Impaler is to close in on their torso. This enemy will send out tentacles to block your path. While attacking the tentacles is an option, their mobility makes them tough targets to track and shoot. In comparison, the Impaler's body is still.

You can trace the tentacles back to the Impaler's main body for an easy kill. Despite being one of the biggest enemies in the game, Impalers don't have a ton of armor. Their heads are exposed and can be targeted to deal critical damage.

Therefore, any time you find yourself struggling against the Impaler, simply sprint for their main body. A few shots to the head are enough to take this enemy out.

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