Pouncer
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The Pouncer, alternatively known as the Hopper, is a small Terminid that can be found on Easy difficulty and higher. They appear to be juvenile Hunters.
They usually appear in swarms of other Pouncers, Scavengers, and Bile Spitters.
Behavior
- Pouncers will use their wings to leap great distances directly towards Helldivers. They are not the most accurate leapers, and will often under- or overshoot their target.
- When not leaping, they will approach Helldivers in as direct a path as possible, climbing over terrain and obstacles in an attempt to attack with their claws and stylets (tongues).
- Pouncers will occasionally attempt to leap sideways to avoid incoming fire.
- Pouncers are able to release a cloud of pheromones into the air that causes a Bug Breach.
Tactics
- Due to their low health, Pouncers can easily be dispatched by any weapon. Using the Guard Dog or explosives is effective against swarms of Pouncers.
- When encountering a patrol or group of Terminids, it is recommended to kill Pouncers quickly before one can cause a Bug Breach.
- Pouncers should be prioritized over other small Terminids due to their ability to quickly leap into melee range.
Enemies
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 Terminids |
Scavenger – Bile Spitter – Pouncer – Warrior – Hive Guard – Hunter – Stalker – Shrieker – Bile Spewer – Nursing Spewer – Brood Commander – Charger – Bile Titan |
 Automatons |
Trooper – Commissar – Scout Strider – Berserker – Devastator – Gunship – Hulk – Tank – Factory Strider – Dropship |