HELLDIVERS 2: How To Make Tanks Your Allies

While the concept of befriending enemy tanks in HELLDIVERS 2 is interesting, it’s important to understand that they are currently programmed as hostile enemies and cannot be directly converted into allies.

However, there are some creative strategies you can use to manipulate their behavior to your advantage:

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How To Make Tanks Your Allies HELLDIVERS 2?

The Discovery

While calling in a resupply, the package accidentally landed on a tank, merging with it seamlessly.
This sparked an idea: Why not experiment with attaching various equipment to the tank and see what happens?

The Tesla Tank

Testing a Tesla coil on the tank proved successful. It created an electrical trap that moved with the tank, zapping anything nearby.

The Makeshift Mortar Tank

Like the Tesla coil, attaching a mortar to the tank turned it into a mobile shelling machine capable of delivering firepower while on the move.

The Gatling Sentry Debacle

Attempting to mount a Gatling Sentry on the tank resulted in chaos. The Sentry kept aiming directly at the tank itself, rendering it ineffective.

The Autocannon Sentry Surprise

Initially, the autocannon sentry seemed futile as it shot through the tank. However, placing it strategically on the tank’s barrel blinded and confused the tank, making it less of a threat.

The Shield Generator Innovation

Adding a shield generator to the tank created a moving barrier, protecting allies nearby.

The HMG Imp Placement Success

Mounting a player-controlled turret on the tank proved a game-changer, offering 360-degree firing capabilities while riding along.

Conclusion: Tanky Tank Unleashed

Though vehicles are not officially part of the game, these unconventional modifications offer a unique twist to tank combat in Hell Divers 2.
Share your customized tank creations on Twitter with @BoomstickAlex for a chance to showcase your ingenuity.
Beware, though; the game might only sometimes appreciate your experimentation. I learned this the hard way when I got disposed of unceremoniously.

1. Deployable Traps:

Use the Tesla Coil or Arc Mine stratagems. These deployable traps deal continuous electrical damage to nearby enemies. While they won’t turn the tank into an ally, they can create a mobile zone that damages enemies approaching the tank, essentially making it a temporary shield for you.

2. Sentries with Specific Targeting:

Deploy a Gatling Sentry near the tank but not directly facing it. This might trick the Sentry into prioritizing nearby enemies rather than the tank. However, this is unreliable, and the Sentry might eventually target the tank, destroying it.
An Auto-Cannon Sentry positioned strategically might blind the tank if it shoots at the barrel, temporarily disorienting it and preventing it from firing back. This is a risky strategy as the tank could still destroy the Sentry with its main gun.

3. Shield Generator:

This stratagem creates a temporary force field. Deploying it near the tank creates a mobile shield that protects you and your squad from enemy fire for a short duration.

Final Thoughts

Tanky Tank is not just a vehicle; it’s a canvas for creativity in the chaotic world of Hell Divers 2. So go ahead, experiment, and let the mayhem unfold!