"Alright, so it's the future, we got high tech stuff, advanced military-" Players: "I'm gonna stop you right there. That sounds cool, but we also need swords and spears. I wish to fight the enemies of humanity in glorious melee combat."
Probably an oversight by the devs. Im sure if the players mention it enough they'll fix it for the ballistic shield. I dont think the directional one should have melee protection, it would give the two options more individual character
@@Gokkeemake I like the main objective items when switching to your main weapon it drops it so when you have a pack the shield has no where to go but down
Considering Max0r likened using the Railgun akin to 18th century musketeers. This means that the prime load-out for this team should be: Support: Railgun Primary: Explosive Crossbow Secondary: Shock Lance Backpack: Either Ballistic shield or Directional shield. Some would call this madness... Madness?... *THIS! IS! DEMOCRACY!!!*
i just wanna see a hardcore roleplay group rename all the objectives and stuff to be mythological "Summoning the rage of Helios" laser fires "Recieving Apollos vision" radar station complete "Icarus impact incoming!" 500kg slams into the earth "Unleashing Minotaur" Calls in a mech ... thats just 40k isnt it.... huh.
I like the defense missions but always comes down to bring down the harvesters. I kinda just want to be swarmed by voteless with the occassional overseer.
Using actual cooperative tactics whether ancient or modern is always fun in video games But it's even funnier when the tactic is so simple you are just left flabbergasted at how effective it is
good LORD!!! nothing brings more happines to me that seeing an elite squad of the 300 of liberty bringing DEMOCRACY one phalanx poke at a time SHIELDS UP!
Besides the whole HOLY FUCK PHALANX POGGERS Good roleplay! THANK YOU FOR MARKING ARMOR FOR THE HELLPODS. Your buddy marking the walker is amazing because I never see people do that.
the moment i got my hands on the baton and spear i put on the fat suit and started WHACKING THE SHIT OUT WHATEVER LOOKED UNDEMOCRATIC its a good stress outlet
Little did yall know you can continue this with your strategems First, both of the manned turrets for extra "HOLD YOUR POSITION" Second, new shield plus mech You then not only become space spartans but also become future spartans with a very unmovable arsenal
Automaton commissar: See that phalanx in that direction? Turret operator: Yessir Automaton commissar: I don't want to Turret operator: Yessir, deleting that direction.
I love this! I hope Arrowhead gives us more variations of melee weapons in the future. Maybe even dual wield them just like how the Armorer fought the troopers from The Mandalorian! I hope Arrowhead fixes the ballistic shield and have us block melee damage 🙏
now imagine if they add a mode where there is more than 4 hell divers on the field. like, imagine a group of ten or twenty marching around in phalanx formation.
From what I'm seeing is that it works GREAT at melee focusing enemy in masses, to utilize this more effectively against range enemy, I suggest having one with long range weapon or the whole squad just equipped them, other than that good vid and super patriotic
Reminder, every action we do as players is confirmed to be canonical in the helldivers universe. So this video has probably been used to help get more soon to be helldivers to volunteer.
I think the energy shield, gas nades, Uzi/bushwhacker and E.A.T/commando would go well in this combo against a lot of stuff. The gas nade can be deployed just at the edge of the formation, making anything fighting the formation essentially taking even more attrition. The energy shields can overlap, providing additional protection. The uzi/bushwhacker has ridiculous spam dmg for light armor target. E.A.T's/commandos can be deployed behind the formation allowing the commander to rapidly smite any tank sized targets.
You somehow combined a phalanx and pavise crossbowmen in the 23rd century...it's fuckin' bootiful mate!
Its FUN too
I love when sci-fi games allow for ancient tactics, if we could have more Helldivers in a mission imagine having a full Roman Legion
@@NaturalGarethFan ME TOO
If you start lobbing grenades you've almost got a Malazan thing going
How the hell does he type with a scottish accent?
Advanced Alien Race:
The Indominable Human Spirit:
The indomitable human spear-it
cringe 🥶
@@snickers7494 eheh yeah, face the wall
Overseer: Pathetic humans, weak primitive... Wait, why are they running AT us? Is that a SPEAR?!?
@@weldonwin Humanos: me quedé sin munición pero no opciones!!!!
Nothing quite compares to satisfying the OVERWHELMING MASCULINE URGE to engage in ancient warfare tactics with your battle brothers.
THE OVERWHELMING WILL TO DEFEAT YOUR ENEMY IN HAND TO HAND COMBAT
"Alright, so it's the future, we got high tech stuff, advanced military-"
Players: "I'm gonna stop you right there. That sounds cool, but we also need swords and spears. I wish to fight the enemies of humanity in glorious melee combat."
Unga, Bunga, Trunga, and Scrunga like hit angry thing with stick
@@Reginald-sc9tk THIS BUT UNIRONICALLY
You are soldiers of Super Earth! No matter what comes through that gate, you will stand your ground!
"HELLDIVERS! WHAT IS YOUR PROFESSION?"
*"AHOO! AHOO! AHOO!!!"*
The fact that the directional and ballistic shield don't stop melee is a tragedy
Like I get why the directional shield wouldn't, as enemies can walk right through them? But yeah the *giant metal slab* should block melee.
Probably an oversight by the devs. Im sure if the players mention it enough they'll fix it for the ballistic shield. I dont think the directional one should have melee protection, it would give the two options more individual character
Just add the shield gen pack, blocks limited melee
@@demonchilde6664 both shields are backpacks
I remember they nerved because it was able to block unlimited time melee attack with bubble shield before
Random Supercitizen refugee: “I can’t wait to go back come to my Supersubaru 😔😔”
Helldivers using it as a hockey puck: 1:27
*super hockeypuck
Illuminate: Humans lays down your weapons
Helldivers: Come and get them!
Iluminados: por qué el humano está cargando con una lanza???
@@lobogalaxy2.090 Helldivers: Step out of your tripod and find out
Iluminados: tu lanza primitiva no podrá romper mi armadura avanzada humanos
Really hoping AH will allow the shield to block melee in future🙏🙏
It would single-handedly make SMG’s viable
They really should, I'd love to be a tanky shield boi again.
The directional energy shield does, but if they pass through it, they'll hit you.
And shield not count as a backpack... I want my guard dog with my riot police load out
@@Gokkeemake I like the main objective items when switching to your main weapon it drops it so when you have a pack the shield has no where to go but down
Considering Max0r likened using the Railgun akin to 18th century musketeers. This means that the prime load-out for this team should be:
Support: Railgun
Primary: Explosive Crossbow
Secondary: Shock Lance
Backpack: Either Ballistic shield or Directional shield.
Some would call this madness...
Madness?...
*THIS! IS! DEMOCRACY!!!*
Primary: Constitution
Secondary: Senator
Support: HMG
Backpack: Supply Pack
Trench warfare is eternal!
@@TheGreatThiccStop telling people how I run sometimes.
[equips Stun Baton]
Please, point me to the squids shins. Post haste.
Ah, yes, the return of pike-and-ball tactics.
@@TheGreatThiccMy actual favourite loadout, modern man yearns for the trench
i just wanna see a hardcore roleplay group rename all the objectives and stuff to be mythological
"Summoning the rage of Helios" laser fires
"Recieving Apollos vision" radar station complete
"Icarus impact incoming!" 500kg slams into the earth
"Unleashing Minotaur" Calls in a mech
... thats just 40k isnt it.... huh.
Much like everything evolving into crabs, all sci-fi memes eventually find a home somewhere in 40k.
@@Ranulfdatank You're honestly so right I'm shocked
Would love to but im Helgahst maxxing now and probably forever
@@cancerbucket2245it would be my Honor!
@@athena1491 hey, it’s still a fun idea and hope a fan faction is born from this idea.
That helmet makes you like look you're defending Minas Tirith
I like the defense missions but always comes down to bring down the harvesters. I kinda just want to be swarmed by voteless with the occassional overseer.
HELLDIVERS! WHAT IS YOUR PROFESSION?
Stabbing aliens!
AUH
I AM A WARRIOR!
Aaahhoooo!Aahhooo!
You see? I brought more democratic soldiers then you.
Of course the tactics of ancient Greece work, it was one of the earliest forms of DEMOCRACY
IT JUST MAKES SENSE
Using actual cooperative tactics whether ancient or modern is always fun in video games
But it's even funnier when the tactic is so simple you are just left flabbergasted at how effective it is
I can't wait till we get more city fronts for this silliness!
I hope for city battles against all enemies to funmax
Bug-cities would be crazy awesome.
Arrowhead could even add pencils and all helldivers become John Wick
good LORD!!!
nothing brings more happines to me that seeing an elite squad of the 300 of liberty bringing DEMOCRACY one phalanx poke at a time
SHIELDS UP!
ADVANCE
EARN THESE CAPES, DIVERS!
AHOO!
The fucking kick emote actually works so well with melee builds.
"Spartans......what is your profession" lmao 😂🤣...the stun lance and baton are so good
Meanwhile my friend and I, using the stum baton:
STOP RESISTING, STOP RESISTING, STOP EXISTING!!!
"in the name of lady liberty i smite thee" is a phrase i shall forever use thank you for this
"drive your enemies before you"
*footage of mind-controlled mutated civilians*
They don't even have votes
@@Reginald-sc9tk The horror!
“Keep a tight perimeter” Srg. Ron Burgundy
FOR THE REPUBLIC!🦅
what?
Besides the whole HOLY FUCK PHALANX POGGERS
Good roleplay!
THANK YOU FOR MARKING ARMOR FOR THE HELLPODS. Your buddy marking the walker is amazing because I never see people do that.
It was tremendous fun. It even kinda works.
The ballistic shield suits the lance perfectly.
Get the baton to experience being a frontline riot officer.
Liverslices out there living up to his name.
Absolutely.
NO PRISONERS!!
Aahoo!
NO MERCY!!!
Aauoo! Aauoo!
Dang. With that armour, you look like a Gondorian Fountain Guard mowing down the Orcs of Mordor.
Arrowhead! We demand swords!
And combat bikes, so we can cavalry charge into the enemy line!
First game there was a scout-bike with a side car, so we can hope it will make a return
the moment i got my hands on the baton and spear i put on the fat suit and started WHACKING THE SHIT OUT WHATEVER LOOKED UNDEMOCRATIC its a good stress outlet
Damn right
Somehow I KNEW someone would try this, just earned enough Super Credits to get the war bond myself, can’t wait to try this 😁
Its so fun
Turning Helldivers 2 into Vermintide 2. Give us more melee weapons, AH, and my soul is yours!
reginald, the melee ogryn challenge is over, you can rest now, you can't keep doing this
NO REST UNTIL EVERYTHING HAS BEEN STABBED OR CRUSHED BY MY HAND
I smell a new group of Helldivers
I knew someone would do this eventually. I am very proud and hope to be able to get the warbonds soon to join the Hellhoplites.
The slippery helldiver is our strongest soldier do not let harm befall him.
Little did yall know you can continue this with your strategems
First, both of the manned turrets for extra "HOLD YOUR POSITION"
Second, new shield plus mech
You then not only become space spartans but also become future spartans with a very unmovable arsenal
Not only are you Greek Spartans, but now UNSC Spartans too
@@TheGreatThicc yes yes exactly! You put it in better words then me
I had that idea yesterday, but I didn't have people to use it with. To see this idea in use is true joy.
I would give a blood sacrifice to have teammates that care this much about coordination and teamwork
Illuminate: "Our Ships will blot out the sun."
Helldivers (With Pointy Sticks): "...Then we shall fight in the shade."
Give them nothing! But take from them…EVERYTHING!!!
Automaton commissar: See that phalanx in that direction?
Turret operator: Yessir
Automaton commissar: I don't want to
Turret operator: Yessir, deleting that direction.
remember guys, now this is canonically apart of the lore
I hope so
I love this! I hope Arrowhead gives us more variations of melee weapons in the future. Maybe even dual wield them just like how the Armorer fought the troopers from The Mandalorian!
I hope Arrowhead fixes the ballistic shield and have us block melee damage
🙏
The directional shield with the spear looks so good. Although I’m a big spear fan so I have a bias.
DRIVE THE SQUIDS BACK INTO THE SEA
now imagine if they add a mode where there is more than 4 hell divers on the field. like, imagine a group of ten or twenty marching around in phalanx formation.
Ah. The Legionnaire platoon. Legendary are their feats. Legendary are their victories!
Helldiver: Illuminates!!! Come and get it!!!!
The light of Lady Liberty has truly blessed us upon this occasion!
Also - The phalanx goes to the bug front when?
Arrowhead knew what they were doing when they released the spear
I would happily spport your phalanx with the CONSITUTION!!!!!
with the Directional shield it works so much better, and honestly i love this gameplay
that melee formation is cool haha 👌👌
anyone else heard the voice inside their head going:
"spartans! what is your profession"
awooo! awooo! awooo!
You're all wearing my favourite cape and that is the most important thing. 😎😎😎😎
amazing stuff, theres a vid going round of someone jumpacking on a harvester and melee'ing it to death with a baton if u havent tried that.
I've seen! Majestic and free!
now imagine a 16-man phalanx, glorious.
From what I'm seeing is that it works GREAT at melee focusing enemy in masses, to utilize this more effectively against range enemy, I suggest having one with long range weapon or the whole squad just equipped them, other than that good vid and super patriotic
Definitely. I think if we ran those new forcefields we could go full melee even
spears with shields are most badass shit ever
great video gotta try this build!
SPARTA! HELLAS! THEN AND AGAIN SING OF 300 MEN!
In all actuality space spartan became my favorite build over the weekend and I don’t know if I’m ever gonna get away from it.
Its just FUN
I just started playing the game and want to join so bad but need 2000 super credits to do so lol.
@@bpwoods97 You can get the baton for like 200 and do something similar.
Now we can truly be the Tower Guard from LotR
Men only want one thing...and its disgustingly awesome :D
Reminder, every action we do as players is confirmed to be canonical in the helldivers universe. So this video has probably been used to help get more soon to be helldivers to volunteer.
Man, some Total War OST would have done wonders for this video.
And of the tradition of the first democracy too! Truly, it is a glorious day to be free.
Im hoping for a 2-handed HellHammer
Melee button for a sideswipe that staggers, primary to bring down the hammer
"Divers, What is your profession?"
Quality entertainment from start to finish
Ah good ol falinks, nothing beats it
Did this too its my going medieval build
I don’t know who you are, but this video is amazing!
then I've done my work well!
The fact that the ballistic shield doesnt block melee is criminal
This was funny asl, wish I had enough buddies on at one time to do this
Pure cinema.
it is so relatable considering that ancient Athens is a birthplace of the Democracy!!!
This was glorious
I am glad to see i am not the only group that did this hehe
SuperEarths most effective Larpers fighting SuperEarths most honorable battles.
Advanced alien race vs a line of diver boys
God arrowhead please make shields block melee
Super Earth using Super Roman tactics 😂😂😂
FOR SUPER SPARTA BROTHERS
HELLDIVERS WHATS YOUR OCCUPATION 🗣️🗣️🗣️
Now to cosplay as the carolians with the bros.
stun with the prod. prod with the prod.
Sweet liberty it’s perfect
You love to see it.
I think the energy shield, gas nades, Uzi/bushwhacker and E.A.T/commando would go well in this combo against a lot of stuff. The gas nade can be deployed just at the edge of the formation, making anything fighting the formation essentially taking even more attrition. The energy shields can overlap, providing additional protection. The uzi/bushwhacker has ridiculous spam dmg for light armor target. E.A.T's/commandos can be deployed behind the formation allowing the commander to rapidly smite any tank sized targets.
Didn't think the crossbow would be so effective against the walkers
The sacred band of thebes
-colorized
For the emperor!
HELLAS! SPARTA!
Average Noxian invasion:
My friend using baton + jump pack and calling him self Wizard from Hellwarts
WRONG! CONAN! WHAT'S BEST IN LIFE! CONAN: TO SEE YOUR ENEMIES DRIVEN BEFORE YOU AND HEAR THE LAMENTATION OF THEIR WOMEN.
i need u guys to make videos like this, u put on the heaviest armor, and then the shields, and then the spears, and wamo, perfeciton