Ah, Gunships! They used to be the bane of many Helldivers’ existences. However, due to popular demand, they’ve been nerfed to accommodate all players. Funnily enough, the Helldivers 2 community is now asking the devs to buff the Gunships, as they are too easy and not challenging enough for high-level players. Now, especially if you are still new to the Galactic War, Gunships can be overwhelming, so let’s see how you can deal with them the best.
How to Outsmart the Gunships
Don’t worry, even though they might seem scary, the Gunships don’t cause a lot of damage. As it turns out, they cause hardly any damage if you know what to do when you encounter them.
One experienced player, Electron, offered their two cents about this topic. They explained how best to act in a couple of scenarios, and basically, you’re more likely to get hit if you try dodging the shots.
First, the OP talked about how to deal with a single Gunship shooting at you. If you just stand in one place, it won’t hit you. It’ll hit the ground around you, but you’ll stay unscathed.
However, if you are surrounded, you might consider running in circles, similarly to how the Helldivers deal with the Impalers. The OP noted: ” I ran in circles as the rockets the drones shoot actually hit if you stand still. (You can just slightly step to the side to avoid them, but I like that balance due to their ragdoll effect on you)”. And, that’s it! So, be aware of what’s going on, and don’t overreact once a Gunship starts shooting.
Helldivers 2 Players Need a Bigger Challenge
Balancing a game is extremely hard. Just like the Helldivers 2 players had been asking the devs to nerf the Gunships months ago, now they’re asking for a buff. Many players would love for the game to be more challenging.
The OP stated: “Again, THIS IS AS HARD AS THE GAME GETS. At the hardest difficulty, I want something like a 30% success rate for the community instead of 95%. I want teamwork to be a requirement. I want to actively avoid setting off every patrol. And, I want to make cover a requirement”.
Thyrsten added: “They are so overnerfed that I wonder why they’re even in the game. The devs nerfed their spawns, their accuracy, and damage. They used to be the single most pressing threat on the bot front, They’re a cool enemy, please let them be a threat once again. They are a finite enemy type after all”.
It seems that time really does heal all wounds! Although we have to admit, we sometimes miss the old Gunships obliterating us in literal seconds. So, we are looking forward to seeing what the devs bring to the Singularity Party. Some players claim the devs will add spears, which could be a lot of fun. In the meantime, enjoy the game and meet us on Aurora Bay, the Jet Brigade has resurfaced, yet again. For Liberty and Super Earth.
