The Into the Unjust update introduces two of the hardest missions Helldivers 2 has ever seen: Destroy the Spore Lung and GATER Mobile Oil Rig Extraction. Both are set in the new Hive Worlds—claustrophobic cave systems crawling with Terminids, choked with corrosive Gloom, and designed to strip squads of their usual tactical safety nets.
Unlike surface battles, Hive World missions limit stratagem access, cut visibility to near zero, and force Helldivers into brutal close-quarters fights. Destroying the Spore Lung means venturing deep underground to blow up a massive biological organ sustaining the infestation. Escorting the Oil Rig requires holding ground against endless swarms while defending a vulnerable drilling platform.
This ultimate guide covers everything: mission walkthroughs, optimal loadouts, advanced tactics, and the common mistakes that doom squads. Whether you’re farming Super Credits or pushing high-difficulty clears, here’s how to master Helldivers 2’s deadliest new operations.
1. Surviving Hive Worlds: Environment & Enemy Overview
1.1 Environmental Hazards You Must Prepare For
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Stratagem Restrictions: Cave ceilings block most orbital support. Only rare skylight openings allow reinforcements, resupplies, or bombardments.
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Visibility Nightmare: Gloom and pitch darkness make flashlight attachments essential. Ambushes are more frequent, and pathfinding is punishing.
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Terrain Challenges: Cave walls are partially destructible. You can carve escape routes or chokepoints, but enemies can break through too.
1.2 New Enemy Types and Threat Levels
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Burrowing Terminids: Subterranean Warriors, Chargers, and Bile Spewers that erupt from below to break formations.
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Dragonroach: Flying acid-striker that strafes squads in confined spaces.
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Bile Titan Nests: Sometimes appear underground, creating boss-tier resistance around objectives.
💡 Pro Tip: Equip perks like Strategem Priority or Inflammable to counter limited drops and frequent acid/gas hazards.
2. Destroy the Spore Lung Mission Guide
2.1 How to Locate the Spore Lung
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Find cave entrances near objective markers (often guarded).
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Follow glowing red veins across cave ceilings—they always lead toward the Lung.
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Identify the chamber: A huge pulsating mass embedded in the ceiling, defended by swarms.
2.2 Best Methods to Destroy It
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Portable Hellbomb (Free Stratagem): Must be delivered and armed beneath the Lung. Failure = long cooldown and wasted attempt.
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Alternative Explosives:
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10–12 shots from a Recoilless Rifle or Quasar Cannon
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Sustained Grenade Launcher/Thermite grenade barrages
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Exosuit autocannons or missiles
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💡 Hellbomb Trick: Use Jump Packs to reach ceiling-mounted Lungs more safely.
2.3 Recommended Loadouts for Spore Lung Runs
| Role | Primary Weapon | Stratagems | Perks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bomb Carrier | SMG / Shotgun | Guard Dog Rover, Supply Pack | Fortified, Extra Stims |
| Crowd Control | Flamethrower / Arc Thrower | Incendiary Mines, Tesla Tower | Inflammable, Stamina Boost |
| Anti-Armor | Railgun / Speargun | Recoilless Rifle, Quasar Cannon | Muscle Enhancement, Vitality |
| Support | Medic Rifle | Supply Pack, Shield Gen | Medical Specialist, Stratagem Priority |
3. GATER Mobile Oil Rig Extraction Guide
3.1 Mission Phases Explained
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Rig Activation: Mount and power up the drilling platform.
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Escort Phase: Guide the rig as it crawls across terrain—enemies attack constantly.
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Drilling Points: At each stop, Terminids swarm heavily until the drill completes.
3.2 Defense & Escort Strategies That Work
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Scout Ahead: One player checks terrain and clears ambush points.
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Pre-Deploy Defenses: Mines, Tesla Towers, and napalm ahead of the rig save lives.
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Use the Cannon: The rig’s mounted gun can shred armor—always keep it manned.
3.3 Best Loadouts for Oil Rig Missions
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Weapons: Flamethrower, Arc Thrower, Grenade Launcher, Cluster Grenades.
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Armor: Light/medium sets with stamina boosts (mobility > defense).
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Stratagems: Napalm Strikes, Incendiary Mines, Machine Gun Sentries, Tesla Towers.
4. Team Composition & Communication Strategies
4.1 Role Specialization
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Bomb Carrier: Mobile, shielded, survival-focused.
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Rig Operator: Handles steering + mounted cannon.
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Crowd Control: Area denial expert with flamethrowers/mines.
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Anti-Armor: Railgun or recoilless user to neutralize heavies.
4.2 Communication Protocols
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Rotate stratagem calls instead of panic-dropping everything.
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Share positions constantly in caves where visibility is limited.
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Track ammo/meds openly to prevent resource wipeouts.
4.3 Extraction Survival Tips
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Spore Lung: Destroy → regroup fast → prepare for swarm retaliation.
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Oil Rig: Build layered defenses—outer mines/turrets, inner mobile squad.
5. Advanced Tactics for High-Difficulty Runs
5.1 Redundancy & Terrain Exploits
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Bring multiple Portable Hellbombs in case of failure.
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Collapse cave walls to block Terminid flanks.
5.2 Manipulating Bug Behavior
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Sound Baiting: Draw burrowers away from objectives with noise.
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Light Discipline: Limit flashlight use to reduce unwanted aggro.
5.3 Adaptive Loadouts
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Switch after objectives (e.g., bomb carrier → heavy weapons).
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Always pack one versatile weapon for emergencies.
6. Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
6.1 Spore Lung Failures
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Hellbomb destroyed: Clear area first and guard during arming.
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Lost in caves: Assign a navigator and mark explored routes.
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Wasting ammo early: Save heavy weapons for the Lung chamber.
6.2 Oil Rig Failures
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Rig stuck in terrain: Always scout ahead for clean paths.
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Resource depletion: Resupply gradually, not reactively.
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Overextension: Stay near the rig; don’t chase distant enemies.
Conclusion: Embracing the Challenge of Hive Worlds
The Into the Unjust update isn’t just new content—it’s a test of every squad’s adaptability. Destroying Spore Lungs and escorting the Oil Rig require planning, communication, and precision far beyond standard missions.
Follow this guide, specialize your roles, and refine your tactics, and you’ll transform desperate cave fights into triumphant extractions. Remember: Hive Worlds are unforgiving, but with teamwork, no bug is unbeatable.
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