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Joining a dedicated squad is the best way to take down the Hive Lord, and there’s no better place to connect with fellow Helldivers than the Official Helldivers Discord.
The Hive Lord Slayer build is designed to defeat Hive Lords with maximum efficiency; this leaves the build vulnerable to other enemy types like the Impaler.
Utilize the Spear (or Recoilless Rifle), Emancipator Mech and Eagle Strafing Run to take out the front plates of the Hive Lord. You can read our full guide on How to defeat the Hive Lord in Helldivers 2 here.
Recommended Weapons
Primary: AR-2 Coyote
Fantastic weapon for dealing with Rupture variant Terminids, Hive Guards, Spewers, and even Brood and Alpha Commanders. High base damage, incendiary effect, and medium armor pen.
Secondary: GP-20 Ultimatum
Excellent Anti-Tank weapon. Only comes with 1 shot if you don’t have the Hellpod Optimization, so make sure a teammate brings that. Kills most heavies with a direct hit.