How To Find And Kill The Helldivers 2 Dragonroaches

Now with unpleasantries out of the way, let’s learn how to turn these fiery pests into bug paste for good. Luckily, despite their intimidating appearance and fiery breath, Dragonroaches aren’t the toughest bugs in the swarm. Their biggest weakness is, well, being a bug. They’re squishy.

The key to taking them down is to hit them with pretty much anything you’ve got. They don’t have the heavy armor of a Charger or the sheer bulk of a Bile Titan. Your standard Liberator assault rifle can do the job, but you’ll burn through ammo quickly as they zip around. It’s like trying to shoot a particularly angry, flammable fly with a machine gun. For a more efficient approach, consider these options:

• Shotguns: The SG-225 Breaker is a fantastic choice. Its spread makes it easier to hit these fast-moving targets, and a few well-placed shots will bring them down.
• Marksman Rifles: If you’ve got a steady hand, a weapon like the R-63 Diligence can pick them off from a distance before they even get close enough to roast you.
• Support Weapons: The Stalwart or the good ol’ Machine Gun can spray a volley of freedom their way, quickly overwhelming them. The Arc Thrower is also effective, zapping them right out of the sky (it’s pretty funny).

The real challenge isn’t their health pool; it’s their mobility and the fact that they rarely travel alone. Where there’s one Dragonroach, there’s probably a whole swarm of them, and dealing with a group requires a bit more firepower and a lot more running (a warbond wouldn’t hurt either)

Fighting a Swarm of Dragonroaches

When a whole cloud of these fiery insects descends upon your squad, individual marksmanship goes out the window. It’s time for crowd control. Your best bet is to use stratagems that can deal with multiple airborne threats at once. The Eagle Airstrike can be tricky to land on flying targets, but if you can catch them while they’re hovering, it’s incredibly satisfying.

However, the real MVP against a Dragonroach swarm might just be the Gatling Sentry. Plop one of those down, and it will go to work, filling the sky with lead and turning the Roach infestation into a rain of chitinous debris. Just be sure to place it somewhere it won’t immediately get melted by their fire.

Final Thoughts: Get Your Fly Swatters Ready

Ultimately, defeating the Dragonroach is all about situational awareness and prioritizing your targets. Keep your head on a swivel, listen for their distinct buzzing, and be ready to light them up before they light you up. Welcome to the new normal, Helldivers. Good luck, and try not to get cooked.