In the never-ending galactic war, the brave freedom fighters in Helldivers 2 have been facing constant beatdowns from the Terminids, Automatons, and soon, the Illuminate.
However, few of the game’s existing enemies incite as much fear as the giant Factory Striders – towering Automatons that smash everything in their way. But a recent idea for Eagle-1, the unseen pilot of the trusty Eagle Fighter, has perked up the ears of the Helldivers community, sparking a ton of cool ideas for handling these metal nightmares.
Redditor Suggests A Brilliant Eagle-1 Modification
Posted to the r/Helldivers community on Reddit, the idea is as simple as it gets: give Eagle-1 a tow cable. It might sound simple, but this has fired up the imaginations of countless players, leading to a bunch of creative new ways to fight the Factory Striders.
The excitement over the tow cable is real. The Reddit post racked up over 13,000 likes and nearly 300 comments from pumped-up Helldivers, all thrilled about the potential of this proposed tool. Players have dreamt up a bunch of use cases, from wildly funny implications to cleverly thought-out strategies.
The Helldivers 2 Community Already Has Several Ideas
One popular idea is using the tow cable as a giant tripwire. By smartly laying it down in the Striders’ path, Helldivers could make them fall over. This would disorient the Striders, leaving them more vulnerable to attack and giving players the edge on the battlefield.
Another interesting idea involves using the tow cable with Eagle-1’s airstrikes. Players have theorized situations where the cable could be used to “hold” the Striders in place, allowing for even more precise and damaging bombing runs. This creative approach could seriously improve how air support works in Helldivers 2.
But the creativity doesn’t stop there. Players have also suggested using the tow cable to pull broken vehicles out of danger, or even to yank unsuspecting enemies towards friendly fire, making for some hilarious moments. The possibilities are seemingly endless with the tow cable.
More than just excitement, though, the discussions surrounding the Eagle-1 tow cable modification show just how creative the Helldivers 2 community is. They took an imaginary stratagem and designed entire strategies around it that require teamwork and planning – a crucial element of the game.
Whether the Eagle-1 tow cable stratagem idea becomes a reality is still up in the air. However, Arrowhead, the developer of Helldivers 2, have been very receptive of fan feedback and suggestions, so the day when you can comically trip a Factory Strider with a wire may not be that far.
