Helldivers 2 has detailed two enemies from the Noxious strain. Noxious Scavengers move faster than ordinary Scavengers and deliver poisonous bites in quick succession, but their fragile bodies make shotguns, flamethrowers and grenades effective choices. The larger Noxious Spewer also moves quickly. Its Web Spit prevents targets from sprinting, While its bite reaches farther and delivers stronger venom than a Scavenger’s. Its head has medium armor, but its abdomen is unarmored. Bursting that abdomen triggers a Web Explosion that snares nearby Helldivers and bugs.
Every Noxious bite causes poisoning, with a new HUD icon helping players monitor their condition. Light poisoning blurs vision and drains health. Heavy poisoning increases damage over time and prevents sprinting. Stims can cure the condition. Meanwhile, bug caves now have a chance to appear in more biomes, including deserts and frozen tundras. Their tight sightlines and blind corners give fast enemies opportunities to close in. The post recommends close-range weapons, keeping the squad together and saving a stim for a teammate.
| Strain | Noxious strain |
|---|---|
| Poison treatment | Stims can cure poisoning. |
| Bug caves | Can now appear across more biomes on the Galactic map. |