Assault Raider
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The Assault Raider is a light 
Jet Brigade variant of the Raider unit that specialises in close-quarters combat, being equipped with a Jump Pack, Fusion Pistol, and Heat Sword.
Spawning
Assault Raiders can be found on all difficulties on planets invaded by the Jet Brigade. Assault Raiders can spawn from Bot Drops, within patrols, guarding Automaton Outposts and Objectives, or from Automaton Fabricators.
Starting on 
Challenging, they can be found guarding Minor Places of Interest.
Occasionally, starting on 
Hard, Assault Raiders can be found on normal planets.
Its original appearance was completely replaced by its Jet Brigade appearance after their debut in the invasion of Matar Bay.
Behavior
Assault Raiders will fire their Fusion Pistol four times before reloading for four seconds. If it is being suppressed by gunfire, it will erratically move its pistol, significantly reducing its accuracy. Should a Helldiver stray too close it will instead attempt to slash their target with their Heat Blade.
Like all Trooper variants, they come equipped with Grenades to flush out enemies within cover.
Assault Raiders will use their jump pack to quickly approach Helldivers, then begin running at them to get in close range with their sword. Their jump pack can unintentionally explode if damaged, instantly killing the Assault Raider but significantly damaging and burning nearby Automatons or Helldivers.
When alerted to a Helldiver's presence, Assault Raiders can fire a flare to call in a Bot Drops.
Tactical Information
Assault Raider
- The Assault Raider's jump pack can still potentially explode on an Assault Raider's remains.
- It can still be shot to blow it up prematurely.
Jet Brigade Automatons
- Due to the explosive nature of their jump packs, it is recommended that Helldivers destroy Jet Brigade Automatons at a safe distance.
- Diving backwards while shooting them is recommended to avoid potential damage from the jump pack.
- A group of Jet Brigade Automatons can be wiped out by triggering chain detonation.
- Shooting a Dropship with full of Jet Brigade Automatons may instantly empty the Dropship.
Light Automatons
- All light Automatons are equipped with a hidden flare launcher in their left arm, which can be used to call in Bot Drops.
- Destroying them before it can finish launching the flare will prevent a Bot Drop from being called in.
- Grenades and headshots will reliably one-shot all light Automatons.
Anatomy
| Part Name | Health* | AV** | Durable** | % To Main*** | Bleed | Fatal | ExDR**** | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 125 |  Unarmored I |
 |
0% | - | None | Yes | 0% |
| Jetpack | 50 |  Light |
|
0% | 100% | 100 [50/s] (Constitution) |
Yes | 100% |
| Head | 40 | Unarmored I |
|
0% | 100% | None | Yes | 100% |
| Torso | 100 | Unarmored I |
|
0% | 100% | None | Yes | 100% |
| Arms | 65 | Unarmored I |
|
0% | 50% | None | No | 100% |
| Legs | 90 | Unarmored I |
|
0% | 65% | None | Yes | 100% |
* Parts with their HP listed as "Main" do not have their own individual health. All damage dealt to these parts is transferred to the enemy's Main health pool.
** Refer to armor values and enemy durability as defined in Damage.
*** The percentage of damage that is applied to the enemy's Main health pool. At 0 HP, the enemy dies. Unless the enemy has constitution, then it will bleedout and die.
**** ExDR means explosive damage resistance, this is a percentage between 0 and 100. If this value is 100%, the part is explosive immune, meaning explosives cannot damage it.
Explosions will only directly damage Main health if it is internal.
Weapon Loadout
Fusion Pistol
Its overall lighter weight and smaller size makes the Fusion Pistol popular with Jet Brigade units. Often wielding it alongside a Heat Blade, the Assault Raider becomes a truly effective strike or shock unit that excels at close-quarters combat.
| Stat | Value | |
|---|---|---|
  Damage
|
35 Ballistic Damage 4 Durable Damage | |
 AP
|
2/1/1/0 | |
 Fire Rate
|
325RPM (3-Round Burst) 3s (Burst Delay) 3.5s (Reload after 12 Shots) | |
 Spread (Mrad)
|
↔[10.00] ↕[10.00] | |
 Demo Force
|
10 | |
 Stagger Force
|
10 | |
 Push Force
|
15 | |
Heat Blades
The versatile nature of the Heat Blade, coupled with the sheer damage both the slash and the burns it inflicts makes the Heat Blade an equally popular choice for the Jet Brigade, who can take advantage of their Jump Packs to close the gap
| Stat | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Damage
|
60 Impact Damage 30 Durable Damage | |
| AP
|
3/0/0/0 | |
| Fire Rate
|
Melee | |
| Spread (Mrad)
|
Melee | |
| Demo Force
|
10 | |
| Stagger Force
|
10 | |
| Push Force
|
10 | |
HE Grenade
A throwable explosive that bears eerie resemblance to the G-12 High Explosive Grenade. It is mainly used by Automaton Infantry to break apart fortified positions and even light vehicles. Has a notably long fuse time that allows it to be quickly thrown back.
| Stat | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Damage
|
0 Ballistic Damage 0 Durable Damage | |
| AOE |  Damage
|
200 Blast |
 Inner
|
1.2m | |
| Outer
|
6m | |
| Shockwave
|
8m | |
 AP
|
3/2/3 | |
| AP
|
0/0/0/0 | |
| Fire Rate
|
Throwable 5s (Fuse Time) ~25s (Equipment Refresh) | |
| Spread (Mrad)
|
Throwable (0) | |
| Demo Force
|
30 | |
| Stagger Force
|
50 (Ragdolls) | |
| Push Force
|
40 | |
Jump Pack Detonation
Effectively backpack-sized fuel tanks and engine parts. the Jumppacks worn by those of the Jet Brigade are notable volatile when damaged or punctured, often culminating into a firey explosion, throwing burning fuel and debris around the area
| Stat | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Damage
|
0 Ballistic Damage 0 Durable Damage | |
| AOE | Damage
|
130 Blast |
| Inner
|
2m | |
| Outer
|
3m | |
| Shockwave
|
3m | |
| AP
|
3/2/3 | |
 Inflicts
|
 100 Burn DPS (3.0s) (Via Explosion) | |
| AP
|
4/4/4/4 (Burn DPS) | |
| Fire Rate
|
Death Explosion | |
| Spread (Mrad)
|
Death Explosion | |
| Demo Force
|
30 | |
| Stagger Force
|
20 | |
| Push Force
|
40 | |
Gallery
Pre-Jet Brigade appearance
Gameplay
- Assault Raiders appearing outside of Jet Brigade invaded planets. Taken on an Extreme operation. The Commissar briefly seen lacks a jump pack and Jet Brigade color scheme.
Change History
Patch
Description
1.001.104
2024-10-15
Changes
- Normal small projectiles damage reduced from 40 to 35.
1.000.400
2024-06-13
Changes
- Assault Jetpack: Explosion damage decreased by 50%.
1.000.200
2024-04-02
Changes
- Assault Jetpack: Fire damage per tick increased by 50% (from all sources).
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