Helldivers 2 has announced its highly anticipated “Escalation of Freedom” update, set to launch on August 6th. This update will be swiftly followed by the “Freedom’s Flame” expansion on August 8th. These new features primarily emphasize combatting the Terminids with an array of fiery tactics. Players can expect to encounter formidable new adversaries, such as The Impaler, along with an exciting lineup of weapons including the SG-451 Cookout Shotgun, the Flam-66 Torcher, and the P-72 Crisper Flamethrower pistol. To further enhance player survivability, the game will introduce Inflammable Armor Passive, providing an impressive 75% fire resistance.
In our upcoming guide, we’ll dive deep into the mechanics of fire in Helldivers 2, ensuring players fully understand its applications and limitations. Key strategies will include techniques for igniting the ground near enemies, allowing for damage over time effects. Additionally, we’ll explain how fire damage can effectively circumvent the armor of tougher opponents such as Chargers and Behemoths, with a focus on targeting their legs for quicker takedowns.
Players will also learn essential survival tactics in case they catch fire, including the benefits of Medic Armor, which can heal more effectively than the duration of the flames, and techniques to extinguish fires by diving. We’ll conclude with engaging tips, such as using the Stun SMG 72 pummeler to push foes back into flames and optimizing the Flamethrower’s firing mechanisms for immediate action.
