Editing Helldivers 1:Vanguard (section)

== Tactics ==
* Predominately found on medium to high level [[Helldivers 1:Planets and Regions|planets]], Vanguards patrol the battlefield, normally in groups of three, following semi-random patterns while searching for Helldivers. Their patrols are more densely clustered around mission objectives and they are also attracted to [[Helldivers 1:Stratagems|Stratagem]] Beacons.

* Soon after spotting Helldiver troops, Vanguards will typically leap into melee range then raise an alarm to call for help from more powerful Bug units before engaging the player in combat. However, as Vanguards are very weak and close to melee range so quickly, this situation can be avoided fairly easily by killing them with melee attacks before they can call for reinforcements.

* Similar to [[Helldivers_1:Scout|Scout]]s, the standard-issue [[Helldivers_1:P-2_Peacemaker|P-2 Peacemaker]] sidearm is more than suitable to dispatch these patrol units.
** When using a weapon with a lower rate of fire and/or a limited ammunition supply, the P-2 Peacemaker can be a great way to eliminate groups of Bug Scouts before they can alert more dangerous enemies. Consider this when using the [[Helldivers_1:SG-8_Punisher|SG-8 Punisher]], [[Helldivers_1:RX-1_Rail_Gun|RX-1 Rail Gun]], [[Helldivers_1:M2016_Constitution|M2016 Constitution]] or [[Helldivers_1:LHO-63_Camper|LHO-63 Camper]].

* As Vanguards often jump into the middle of player groups, Helldivers are advised to be particularly careful with friendly fire when engaging them.