The Dragonroach is an unholy addition to Helldivers 2 as part of the Into the Unjust update, and it can be one of the most challenging enemies to take down.
This behemoth isn’t only massive in size, but the developers decided to give it wings. As a result, it’s big and powerful, and it rains acid on you like presents during Christmas. Surviving it can be a challenge in the Terminid hive worlds, but certain tricks and tips will help you defeat the beast.
Helldivers 2 Dragonroach attacks
To defeat an enemy, you’ll first need to learn its movements. Typically, the creature stays on top and tries to stalk your movement. When it’s ready to attack, the Dragonroach will fly down and throw acid on you and your allies. The acid drops do AoE damage, and quite a lot for my liking.
Unlike the Hive Lord, the Dragonroach feels less dangerous, but its attack has no patterns. I have tried to get a feel of this creature and anticipate its movements. Aside from keeping an eye out for it, there’s no possible way to know when the creature will attack.
How to find Dragonroach in Helldivers 2?
Just like the Hive Lord, you’ll encounter Dragonroach on any of the Terminid hive worlds. To find them, participate in missions at Hard difficulty or above. I believe they spawn randomly, so that’s something you would want to keep in mind.
How to kill a Dragonroach in Helldivers 2?
There are two difficulties involved in taking down a Dragonroach.
- The armor is too thick, so it doesn’t take much damage.
- Its movements are hard to track in general.
Here are some essential tips to keep in mind.
- Make sure to dodge the moment the Dragonroach swoops in to attack. If you get caught in an open area, you’ll lose much health in no time.
- Target the wings to do the most damage. it’s weakspots are the same as that of Bile Titans. Once the wings are destroyed, you can then target their abdomens. Avoid headshots because it’s too small to target.
- Your objective is to prevent it from flying as much as possible. Either Orbital Napalm or HE barrages from stratagems are the best ways of doing so.
- Flak weapons like the Autocannon are your best friend when it comes to destroying the Dragonroach. Use weapons that focus on volume rather than the number of shots because you’re bound to miss. As I said, the creature flies haphazardly until its wings are destroyed, so you should use weapons that can shoot multiple rounds without worry.
