In Helldivers 2, you can destroy Fuel Silos using the powerful Hellbomb, but doing this during a chaotic fight can be tricky.

There are several other objectives in the game that require you to destroy enemy machinery and structures, and the Hellbomb is usually a good option.

For Fuel Silos, the Hellbomb is the only way to go, so it’s important to know how to deploy and arm it properly. If your mission is to take down a big oil target, here’s how you can destroy Fuel Silos in Helldivers 2.

How to Destroy Fuel Silos in Helldivers 2?

In Helldivers 2, you can destroy a Fuel Silo using a Hellbomb. This is a special mission-specific stratagem that you get for free when you’re in the right objective area. Here’s how you do it:

1. Find the Fuel Silo: Look for a dark cylindrical building with red lights.
2. Get the Hellbomb: When you’re close to the Silo, the Hellbomb stratagem will be added to your list.
3. Call in the Hellbomb: Deploy it as close to the Silo as possible.
4. Clear the Area: Eliminate all nearby enemies.
5. Activate the Hellbomb: Interact with the Hellbomb terminal and follow the on-screen instructions to arm it.
6. Run Away: Get clear of the blast radius quickly.

After a short timer, the Hellbomb will explode with a huge blast, destroying the Fuel Silo and anything else nearby.

It’s crucial to kill all enemies around because if they shoot the Hellbomb before it detonates, it will be destroyed, and you’ll need to call in another one.

Also, it’s best not to stay near the bomb unless you want to risk being caught in the explosion.

Why Use the Hellbomb to Destroy Fuel Silos in Helldivers 2?

Normal stratagems or weapons like the Recoilless Rifle or Precision Airstrike usually aren’t enough to destroy a Fuel Silo.

Even a 500 kg bomb might not do the job. Using several of these might work, but it’s not guaranteed. The Hellbomb is a free and effective way to vaporize the Fuel Silo and the surrounding area.

Destroy Fuel Silos objective not working in Helldivers 2

If you’ve been using different airstrikes and explosives to destroy the structures, that’s not the right way to complete this objective. You need to call in the Hellbomb that the game provides.

This works like other mission-specific stratagems, such as the Geological Survey one. The game doesn’t directly explain how to complete these objectives, but since we frequently call in Stratagems, the new addition should be easy to notice.