If you’re struggling against the Veracitor and Gatekeeper in Helldivers 2, understanding their weak spots is the key to survival. These enemies may seem overwhelming at first, but once you know where to aim—and what weapons to use—you can take them down quickly and efficiently.

This complete guide breaks down every weak point, recommended strategies, and the fastest ways to eliminate both enemies.

Veracitor Weak Spots Guide

The Veracitor is a dangerous mechanized enemy with multiple destructible parts. Targeting the right areas will significantly reduce the time it takes to defeat it.

1. Collars (Top Left & Right)

* Penetration Type: Light
* Health: ~800
* Strategy:
 Shoot the collars located near the top sides of the body. Destroying both will severely weaken the Veracitor.

2. Forearms

* Penetration Type: Medium
* Health: ~800 each
* Strategy:
 Focus on both forearms. Destroying them disables major attack capabilities and can stagger the enemy.

3. Arm Weak Spots (Blue Sections)

* Penetration Type: Light to Heavy
* Strategy:
 These glowing blue areas are critical weak points.
* Standard weapons: ~15 shots
* Strong weapons (e.g., shotgun-type): 2 shots
* Railgun: 1 precise hit

4. Lower Legs

* Penetration Type: Medium
* Health: ~1600
* Strategy:
 All legs share the same durability. Destroying one reduces mobility, making the enemy easier to manage.

5. Hips & Upper Legs

* Penetration Type: Light
* Health: ~1600
* Strategy:
 Targeting the hips or upper legs can quickly collapse the Veracitor. Sustained fire is effective here.

6. Cockpit (Rear Weak Spot)

* Penetration Type: Medium
* Health: ~1600 (or ~800 on weak spot)
* Strategy:
 Attack from behind for maximum damage. This is one of the fastest ways to eliminate the enemy.

7. Chest Armor

* Penetration Type: Medium
* Health: ~400
* Note:
 Light weapons will ricochet—use stronger firepower.

8. Main Body

* Penetration Type: Medium
* Health: ~3000
* Strategy:
 Only target this if weak spots are inaccessible. It’s the least efficient method.

Fastest Way to Kill a Veracitor

1. Destroy the head/upper section to drop shields
2. Target arm weak spots or cockpit
3. Use medium-penetration weapons for consistent damage

This approach minimizes ammo usage and time-to-kill.

Gatekeeper Weak Spots Guide

The Gatekeeper is a stronger, more armored version of the Veracitor. It requires better weapons and more precise targeting.

1. Head (Shield Generator)

* Penetration Type: Heavy
* Health: ~50
* Strategy:
 Destroying the head disables the shield.
 Use high-penetration weapons like:
* Heavy pistols
* Autocannons

2. Pilot (After Shield Break)

* Health: ~700
* Strategy:
 Once shields are down, focus fire on the pilot to quickly finish the enemy.

3. Leg Armor

* Penetration Type: Heavy
* Health: ~200
* Strategy:
 You must destroy armor first before damaging the legs.

4. Legs (After Armor Break)

* Penetration Type: Medium
* Health: ~800
* Strategy:
 After armor is removed, legs become vulnerable. Destroying them cripples movement.

5. Hips

* Penetration Type: Medium
* Health: ~800
* Strategy:
 An alternative to leg targeting—effective with strong weapons.

6. Weapon Systems (Side Weak Spots)

* Weak Points: Blue battery-like nodes
* Strategy:
 Destroying these disables weapons and can eliminate the Gatekeeper entirely.
 Use light-penetration weapons for efficiency.

Best Strategy to Defeat Gatekeeper

* Step 1: Destroy the head to remove shields
* Step 2: Focus on the pilot or main body
* Step 3: Alternatively, destroy side weapon weak spots

Pro Tip:
Avoid trying to flank behind unless the battlefield is clear—it’s risky during heavy combat.

Recommended Weapons

For both enemies, weapon choice matters:

* Light Penetration: SMGs, suppressors (for weak spots)
* Medium Penetration: Shotguns, rifles (balanced damage)
* Heavy Weapons: Railgun, recoilless rifle, autocannon (best for Gatekeeper)

Final Thoughts

Both the Veracitor and Gatekeeper can seem intimidating, but they are far from unbeatable. By focusing on weak spots like collars, arms, and cockpits for the Veracitor—and disabling shields and targeting critical on the Gatekeeper—you can dominate even the toughest encounters.