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Helldivers 2

Commissar Enemy Guide

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Helldivers 2 - Commissar Enemy Guide

The Commissar is an enemy from the Automaton faction in Helldivers 2. See the Commissar's locations, how to kill it, its variations, and basic information here!

Commissar Locations

Where to Find Commissars

Sectors Severin, Xzar, Trigon, Theseus
Difficulties Easy, Medium, Challenging, Hard, Extreme, Suicide Mission, Impossible, Helldive

You can find Commissars in any of the sectors and difficulties mentioned above!

How to Kill a Commissar

How to Kill a Commissar



Commissar Weak Spot

Weak Spot Shoot any part of a Commissar's body. But, they are vulnerable to headshots.

Aim for Headshots

Helldivers 2 - Commissar Headshot

Commissars are not difficult to kill. Unlike stronger Automaton Enemies such as the Hulk, they do not have any heavy armor and will die within a few shots. If you want to kill a Commissar quickly, aim for headshots!

Stop It From Using a Flare Gun

Helldivers 2 - Calling Down a Dropship

Some Commissars may have the ability to call for reinforcements using a flare gun. When you see it do the animation shown above, kill it immediately.

If you fail to kill it on time, the Commissar will summon a Dropship, bringing more Automaton enemies to the battlefield!

How to Destroy a Dropship

Avoid the Commissar's Melee Attacks

Helldivers 2 - Run Away From Commissars

Using its blade, Commissar's can execute melee attacks against you. When you see a Commissar approaching you, shoot it down immediately or run away from it to avoid taking damage!

All Commissar Variations

The Commissar does not have any variants.

Commissar Overview

Commissar Basic Information

Helldivers 2 - Commissar Commissar
Faction Automaton

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