Spore Spewer

Spore Spewers are a Secondary Objective and tactical asset in Helldivers 2, which have a chance to appear in Medium or higher Difficulty Missions on Terminid Planets. Resembling large mushrooms or trees with glowing yellow nodes, they present an enviromental hazard to the Helldivers by (if it is not obvious by their name) constantly releasing thick clouds of spores into the air, greatly obscuring vision in a large area around it.

Identifying
The presence of Spore Spewers on the map is relatively easy to spot, depending on the planet terrain. On planets with little high terrain or hills, they can be seen from almost any distance on the map due to the fact their glow betrays their position, even through their own spore clouds. Regardless of terrain, a thick green fog lingering around the Helldivers is a surefire way to identify that a Spore Spewer is nearby.

Strategy
On their own, Spore Spewers pose no more than a minor inconvenience to Helldivers, as their spores only obscure vision without dealing any kind of damage (akin to the Orbital Gas Strike Stratagem). Their threat level rises, however, when they are paired with large bug Patrols or positioned near critical objectives or bug Breaches. The reduced vision can, in those situations, often prove fatal to Helldivers, as it makes it far more difficult to spot priority enemies such as Chargers and camouflaged Stalkers before they have already closed distance. If a firefight breaks out near Spore Spewers, destroying them should be a priority.

Despite their appearance, Spore Spewers are extremely fragile, as a single hit from any explosive weapon (such as the AC-8 Autocannon or the EAT-17 Expendable Anti-Tank) or an Impact Grenade to the Spewer's canopy from any range will destroy it instantly, allowing them to be eliminated without Helldivers ever coming close to their spore clouds. It should be noted, however, that sometimes useful items such as Ammunition and Samples may spawn close or under the Spewer, therefore making it worth your while to check the destroyed stalk before moving on. Be cautious, as Terminids will often be guarding the surrounding area.