Impaler



The Impaler is a very different threat compared to the other Bugs, it burrows its head in the ground, and tunnels its tentacles so that they burst from the ground in close proximity to its target. The tentacles are very dangerous but the creature also exposes a weakpoint when burrowing them, something that implies a lack of self preservation.

Tactics
Predominately found on medium to high level planets, Impalers spawn infrequently, emerging alone from underground wherever Scouts or Vanguards have raised an alarm to warn of a Helldiver's presence.

Impalers are the only Bug unit that does not need to close to melee range in order to engage Helldivers in combat, instead using their three tentacles to attack players from considerable range. Just two swipes is enough to kill a Helldiver, however, damaging the tentacles will cause the Impaler to withdraw them back to itself.

Anti-Tank Stratagems (such as the MLS-4X Commando or Close Air Support) are required to damage the Impaler's thick armor although conventional weapons can instead be used to attack the creature's large weak spot which is exposed for as long as the Impaler is attacking with its tentacles.