The Commissar represents a sophisticated attempt at replicating military leadership within the enemy ranks of Helldivers 2. Designed with enhanced processing capabilities and equipped with a basic command subroutine, the Commissar’s role is more strategic than combative. It prioritizes command and control over direct engagement, embodying a strategy that is as much about cowardice as it is about non-sentience. These commanders are known to avoid combat whenever possible, relying on their subordinates to fight the battles.
Tactics for Engagement
- Attack Patterns: The Commissar employs a combination of melee and ranged attacks. However, it will not engage Helldivers actively until its front-line units, such as Troopers, Raiders, and Marauders, have been neutralized. This behavior emphasizes its role as a last-resort combatant and a figure of authority among enemy ranks.
- Vulnerabilities: The Commissar has two main weaknesses: it is susceptible to grenades and headshots. To effectively combat a Commissar, it is advisable to maintain a safe distance to avoid its melee attacks. Aim for precision headshots or use grenades for a swift elimination. The tactical approach should prioritize avoiding close-quarters combat, exploiting its vulnerabilities from a distance.
Notable Characteristics
- Leadership Role: Commissars often lead groups of Automatons, directing their movements and engagements. Their leadership is marked by a distinctive, though unintelligible, robotic chanting, which can serve as an auditory cue to their presence on the battlefield. This characteristic chanting not only reinforces their command role but also provides Helldivers with a preemptive warning of their approach.
- Combat Behavior: Despite their augmented capabilities, Commissars exhibit a notable aversion to direct combat, preferring to let their subordinate units engage the enemy first. This strategic cowardice, coupled with their non-sentience, makes them unique adversaries on the battlefield.
When facing a Commissar in Helldivers 2, the key strategies involve maintaining distance, utilizing grenades, and aiming for headshots to exploit their vulnerabilities. Listening for their characteristic chanting can also provide an early warning of their presence, allowing Helldivers to prepare for the encounter strategically.
