The Watcher is a scouting enemy created by the Illuminate, designed to identify threats and call for reinforcements. It is the only Illuminate enemy capable of launching flares to summon Warp Ships for reinforcements.
Spawning
Watchers spawn naturally throughout the map, often appearing near key objectives and patrolling open areas.
Behavior
Watchers are flying drone units that roam the battlefield aimlessly until alerted by:
- Direct line of sight with Helldivers
- Nearby attacks
- Taking damage
Once a Watcher detects a threat, it will halt its movement and emit holographic flares, signaling Warp Ships to deploy reinforcements.
At close range, Watchers can also attack with Arc lightning, which temporarily slows Helldivers and drains stamina.
Tactics
- Watchers should be eliminated before they can call for reinforcements, making high-precision weapons ideal choices.
- The ARC-12 Blitzer and ARC-3 Arc Thrower are effective for interrupting reinforcement calls, preventing further enemy deployments.
- Watchers can survive losing multiple fins, so Helldivers should aim for center mass to conserve ammo.