Helldivers 2is a Sci-Fi third-person shooter that has quickly gained popularity since its release. Itswide array of enemieshave delighted players due to their varied strengths and weaknesses, one of the most notable being the Bile Spewer.

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Bile Spewers are a lightly armored artillery unit inthe Terminid Faction, and they cause players grief with theirpowerful acid attack. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about Bile Spewers including their spawn conditions, their weak spots, and thebest Stratagems for the job.

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Where To Find Bile Spewers

Bile Spewers are the first artillery class enemy most players will encounter in Helldivers 2. For them to spawn, you need to play under the following conditions:

Once you’ve chosen a mission that fits these criteria, Bile Spewers should be plentiful,especially near Bug Outposts. These are located in the sections of the map colored red during launch, and they are filled with Nests, Terminid Eggs, and otherhigh-level enemies.You’ll also likely see some Bile Spewers during the extraction processat the end of the mission.

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How To Beat Bile Spewers

Once you’ve found a Bile Spewer, the next step is to take it out. These enemies arearmoredand have adevastating ranged attack. This makes them among the game’smost dangerous enemies. However, there are also a number of weaknesses for you to exploit.

How To Survive a Bile Spewer

First, you’ll need to know how to survive long enough to kill them. This is best done with cover, as the acid attack deals great damage and slows you down.When a Bile Spewer is getting ready to spit, it will turn towards you and raise its back end. This is your queue todive to the side or duck behind a rock.

How To Kill A Bile Spewer

Once you’ve gotten a moment to breathe, attacking the Bile Spewer withany light armor piercing weaponis the best course of action. Some examples you’re likely to have unlocked include:

If using guns,attempt to direct your fire at the glowing green portionsof the Bile Spewers body, as this seems to deal more damage. If this isn’t possible, the head is the next best spot.

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Best Stratagems Against Bile Spewers

Alongside your standard combat strategies,Stratagemscan help you deal with Bile Spewers when the Terminid Horde is too numerous for precision. Most Terminids, including Bile Spewers, areweak to explosive damage. Keep an eye out for that tag on Stratagems. Some examples include:

For more information on how to take down the challenging enemies in Helldivers 2, check out our guide for defeatingBile Titansas well as our guide for hunting down and destroyingScout Striders.

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