Ultimate Guide to Destroying Leviathans in Helldivers 2

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(Updated May 2025)

The Illuminate are back—and worse than ever. With Leviathan-class warships now taking to the skies, Super Earth’s cities are under constant siege. These high-threat, high-reward enemies demand serious firepower and sharp coordination.

This fully updated 2025 guide covers how to find, fight, and destroy Leviathans using the best community-tested strategies and gear.

🔍 Where & When to Encounter Leviathans

Leviathans are rare, elite enemies that spawn under specific conditions:

  • Mission Type: Defense Missions on Super Earth (especially urban megacities like New New Paris)

  • Difficulty Level: Appear on Hard (Level 5+), but become common at Level 7+ (Extreme/Helldive)

  • Faction: Only present during Illuminate Invasion Events

Behavior:

  • Patrol mission areas using wide flight arcs

  • Equipped with 8 precision laser turrets (track after initial burst)

  • Drop plasma bombs beneath them

  • Deploy Overseers and occasionally Council Operatives

🎯 Leviathan Weaknesses & Damage Zones

Guide to Destroying Leviathans in Helldivers 2
Leviathans have ~12,000 HP—double that of a Bile Titan—and require Class 5+ armor penetration to damage effectively.

Primary Weak Points:

  • Underbelly: 3 glowing blue energy cores (front, center, rear)

  • Wing joints: Destroying wings exposes interior compartments

  • Head segment: Damaging this can disrupt plasma bomb targeting

💥 Best Weapons & Strategies to Destroy Leviathans

Weapon / Stratagem        EffectivenessNotes
Recoilless Rifle★★★★★4–6 hits to weak points. Best with support for reloads.
Spear (Lock-On Rocket)★★★★☆Locks onto underbelly cores. Needs 5–6 shots.
Railgun (Overcharged)★★★★☆Precision shots pierce armor; aim at core. Needs steady aim.
Anti-Tank Emplacement★★★☆☆High damage, but requires enemy to fly into the firing arc.
EXO-45 Patriot Suit★★★☆☆Autocannons can hurt Leviathans, but ammo drains fast.
Orbital 380mm Barrage★★☆☆☆Effective only if timed with Leviathan flyovers.

❌ Do NOT use Railcannon or Orbital Laser: These do not track aerial units and are ineffective.

🧠 Pro Combat Tips

  • Wing First Strategy: Shoot off wings to expose internals before focusing on the underbelly.

  • Dedicated Reload Role: One teammate should focus on reloading the Recoilless Rifle user.

  • Aim for Energy Cores: Maximize damage output by consistently targeting glowing weak spots.

  • Stay Mobile: Leviathans adjust their aim if you stay still for too long.

🛡️ Survival Tactics: Staying Alive

  • Use Buildings for Cover: Urban skyscrapers block laser lines of sight.

  • Avoid Standing Underneath: Plasma bomb drops are near-instant death.

  • Clear Ground Troops First: Leviathans have poor accuracy at long range—prioritize ground enemies early.

  • Bring a Shield Generator Pack: Great for buying time while teammates line up heavy shots.

🧭 Should You Engage Leviathans?

  • Optional in Most Missions: Unless required, it’s often better to avoid them—especially solo.

  • Must-Kill in Evacuate Assets/Defend Missions: They target generators and mission-critical assets.

  • High Risk, High Reward: Defeating a Leviathan can yield rare Illuminate drops and XP bonuses.

✅ Final Verdict: What’s the Best Strategy?

Best Meta Loadout (May 2025):
Recoilless Rifle + Ammo Support + Shield Generator + Distraction Stratagem (e.g., Decoy Beacon)

Solo? The Spear or Overcharged Railgun are your safest bets—just manage your ammo wisely and stay mobile.

💬 Community Tips & Support

📌 Summary

Leviathans are brutal—but not invincible. With the right weapons, teamwork, and timing, Helldivers can bring down the biggest ships in the galaxy and turn the tide of the Illuminate War. 

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