Leviathan

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Leviathan

The Leviathan is a Massive Illuminate warship with massive firepower and durability in Helldivers 2.

Spawning

Leviathans spawn beyond the mission area, similarly to the Stingray. Up to 5 Leviathans may appear at any time on Hard Difficulty Icon.pngHard and above.

They will exclusively spawn on planets with a Leviathan Blockade Operation Modifier.

Icon of the Leviathan Blockade operation modifier

Behavior

The Leviathan hovers above the battlefield at a variable altitude. It attacks any Helldiver, SEAF Soldier, or Civilian with four ventral heavy cannons and ten plasma bomb ports. The plasma bomb ports only fire on enemies directly below or nearby the Leviathan.

Anatomy

Part Name Health* AV** Location Durable** % To Main*** Bleed Fatal ExDR****
Main
(Innards)		 15,000 Armor AV4 Icon.png Heavy

Leviathan Main Bottom View.png

Leviathan Main Side View.png

0% - None Yes 0%
Turrets 1,500 Armor AV4 Icon.png Heavy

Leviathan Turrets Bottom View.png

Leviathan Turrets Side View.png

85% 100% None No 0%
Front Vertebrae 7,000 Armor AV5 Icon.png Tank I

Leviathan Front Vertebrae Top View.png

Leviathan Front Vertebrae Side View.png

0% 100% None No 35%
Front Fins 5,500 Armor AV5 Icon.png Tank I

Leviathan Front Fins Bottom View.png

Leviathan Front Fins Side View.png

0% 100% None No 35%
Warp Disc 3,000 Armor AV5 Icon.png Tank I Leviathan Warp Disc Bottom View.png 0% 100% None No 100%
Forward-Middle
Vertebrae		 5,500 Armor AV5 Icon.png Tank I

Leviathan Forward-Middle Vertebrae Bottom View.png

Leviathan Forward-Middle Vertebrae Side View.png

0% 100% None No 35%
Forward-Middle
Fins		 5,000 Armor AV5 Icon.png Tank I

Leviathan Forward-Middle Fins Bottom View.png

Leviathan Forward-Middle Fins Side View.png

0% 100% None No 35%
Rearward-Middle
Vertebrae		 5,500 Armor AV5 Icon.png Tank I

Leviathan Rearward-Middle Vertebrae Bottom View.png

Leviathan Rearward-Middle Vertebrae Side View.png

0% 100% None No 35%
Rearward-Middle
Fins		 3,900 Armor AV5 Icon.png Tank I

Leviathan Rearward-Middle Fins Bottom View.png

Leviathan Rearward-Middle Fins Side View.png

0% 100% None No 35%
Rear Vertebrae 5,000 Armor AV5 Icon.png Tank I

Leviathan Rear Vertebrae Bottom View.png

Leviathan Rear Vertebrae Side View.png

0% 100% None No 35%
Rear Fins 3,000 Armor AV5 Icon.png Tank I

Leviathan Rear Fins Bottom View.png

Leviathan Rear Fins Side View.png

0% 100% None No 35%
Tail 3,900 Armor AV5 Icon.png Tank I

Leviathan Tail Bottom View.png

Leviathan Tail Side View.png

0% 100% None No 35%
* 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.


Tactical Information

  • A Leviathan's Turrets can be destroyed by any Armor AV4 Icon.png Heavy AP or higher Support Weapon, drastically lowering the Leviathan's lethality.
  • Given their tough armor and massive health pool, Anti-Tank options such as the GR-8 Recoilless Rifle, FAF-14 Spear, and E/AT-12 Anti-Tank Emplacement are favorable against Leviathans
  • The Leviathan's plasma cannons and bomb droppers are extremely deadly, capable of killing Helldivers and vehicles in a single shot. It is recommended that Helldivers immediately seek cover and attempt to destroy the turrets when in line of sight of a Leviathan.
    • The bomb droppers can only be destroyed by destroying the fins on which they are attached.
    • The energy cannons have a near infinite detection range, unaffected by vision-obscuring weather such as Blizzards. However, due to their limited vertical turning, they typically are only a threat to Helldivers up to 230m away.
  • While difficult and requiring precise positioning, it is possible to destroy a Leviathan with a single Eagle Strafing Run[1] or Orbital Gatling Barrage.
  • Smoke Strategems such as the Eagle Smoke Strike or Orbital Smoke Strike can be very useful to block a Leviathan's line of sight, preventing them from targeting Helldivers.
    • If a cannon is already targeting a Helldiver, than it will continue doing so, even if line of sight is blocked by smoke.
  • As with other large enemies such as the Bile Titan, the falling wreckage of a Leviathan can damage Helldivers caught underneath it. Helldivers should be prepared to move quickly out of the way if shooting at one directly overhead.
  • Using Exosuits, FRVs, and Emplacement Stratagems is ill advised due to how easily they can be destroyed by a Leviathan, very likely killing the Helldiver in the process.

Gallery

  • A Leviathan orbiting a partially destroyed high-rise which it is firing on
    A Leviathan orbiting a partially destroyed high-rise which it is firing on
  • Pseudosaukianda, a trilobite genus that the Leviathan resembles.
    Pseudosaukianda, a trilobite genus that the Leviathan resembles.
  • Bottom view of the Leviathan, done in a render.
    Bottom view of the Leviathan, done in a render.

Trivia

  • Leviathans bear resemblance to certain Artiopods, also known as Trilobites (and close relatives), like for example Aglaspis or Pseudosaukianda.
  • The Leviathan's namesake is derived from the Bible, in which it is described as a fire breathing sea monster clad in impenetrable scales, in line with its in-game portrayal of having tremendous aerial artillery power and being heavily armored.
  • It is possible, after strenuous effort, to climb onto the back of the leviathan; you will not receive damage as you are above it.

Change History

Patch
Description

1.003.104
2025-06-24

Changes

  • The Leviathans no longer cause ragdolling and deal less impulse damage to vehicles.
  • Adjusted spawn rates, so you encounter less per mission.
  • Added an additional 1 second delay between shots for target locking.
  • Leviathan cannons can now be destroyed.

1.003.101
2025-06-10

Changes

  • Projectile damage was reduced from 1500 to 350.
  • Explosion damage and radius from turret shots increased.

1.003.003
2025-05-27

Change

  • Leviathans no longer targets power generators in defense missions.

1.003.000
2025-05-13

Addition

  • Added to the game.

References

  1. ↑ https://medal.tv/games/helldivers-2/clips/kknXk0uSmNgCMAbQF?invite=cr-MSxFRXksMzU0Nzg5ODYw
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