All new Helldivers 2 Cyborgs and the best weapons for killing them

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All new Helldivers 2 Cyborgs and the best weapons for killing them Guides By Will Sawyer published 10 February 2026

Two new Automaton Cyborg enemies have arrived in Helldivers 2 with the Machinery of Oppression update

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Helldivers 2 Cyborgs have arrived on the battlefield now that the Machinery of Oppression update has brought the war to the Automatons' home of Cyberstan. These hideous amalgamations of man and machine can prove to be a serious threat to teams of Helldivers on the surface, but they're have some obvious weaknesses that make them surprisingly easy to kill, especially if you have the right weapons. If you're throwing yourself into the bot hellhole that is Cyberstan, make sure you know how how to deal with the Cyborgs and what weapons you should be packing!

All Cyborg enemies in Helldivers 2

There are two new enemies found exclusively on Cyberstan – the Agitators and the Radicals. With Super Earth's Second Galactic War sending Helldivers deep into bot territory, the Cyborg overlords of the Helldivers 2 Automatons have revealed themselves, deploying these new units to fight back.

Agitators

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Agitators are the Cyborgs' armored field commanders. They can direct Helldivers 2 troopers and wield a very powerful laser cannon, firing it from a distance. Killing an Agitator appears to briefly stun any nearby Automatons.Thankfully, they're actually a lot weaker than they look, being covered head-to-robot-tie in only Light armor. Shooting an Agitator enough in the chest will cause its torso armor to break off, though I've not noticed a damage benefit to doing so.

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Radicals

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The Cyborg Radicals are fast-moving, brutish soldiers that carry a shotgun-like blaster, throw smoke grenades to cover their advances, and like to charge in for melee combat. However, they are even less protected than their Agitator leaders, being only partially covered in Light armor.

But don't let their vulnerability fool you as Radicals are some of the most aggressive Automaton units in all of Helldivers 2. I've found that their blasters can easily damage your limbs and cause chest haemorrhaging when they close in, causing you to get through your stim supply incredibly quickly. They're also not afraid to run up and roundhouse kick you in the head, knocking you over, and potentially follow up with more stomping kicks. They are savage attackers and should be killed as quickly as possible, preferably before they can get anywhere near you.

Best Helldivers 2 Cyborg weapons

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The biggest weakness with for the cyborgs is their lack of protection - Agitators are covered in only Light armor, with Radicals being even less armored. So practically any weapon in the game can damage these Cyborg enemies. However, to deal maximum damage and kill them as fast as possible, you should use any weapon with medium armor penetration.I've found the Double Eagle shotgun to be a great option for killing Cyborgs, but the PLAS-101 Purifier, PLAS-1 Scorcher, Adjudicator assault rifle, and Coyote assault rifle are good weapons too – those are just a few of the best Helldivers 2 weapons but there are plenty more that can get the job done, especially when it comes to support weapons.While on Cyberstan, you'll face all manner of Automaton constructs, so make sure you also know how to beat Helldivers 2 Factory Striders and Helldivers 2 Gunships.© GamesRadar+. Not to be reproduced without permission.

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