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Defending the Drilldozer
Deep Rock Galactic

Defending the Drilldozer

Learn how to successfully defend the Drilldozer during missions in Deep Rock Galactic. This guide covers essential strategies and tips to protect the machine and your team from alien threats.

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Learn how to successfully defend the Drilldozer during missions in Deep Rock Galactic. This guide covers essential strategies and tips to protect the machine and your team from alien threats.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    When the Drilldozer begins its operation, enemies will spawn in waves.
  2. 2
    Prioritize eliminating smaller, swarming enemies to prevent them from overwhelming your position.
  3. 3
    Use Engineer's turrets and platforms, or Driller's flamethrowers and drills, to create choke points and control enemy movement.
  4. 4
    Scouts should use their flares to illuminate the area and pick off high-priority targets from a distance.
  5. 5
    Gunners should focus on sustained fire to deal with larger threats and protect the team.
  6. 6
    Keep an eye on the Drilldozer's health and the progress of the excavation.
  7. 7
    If the Drilldozer takes significant damage, use your pickaxe or specialized tools to repair it.
  8. 8
    Be prepared for special enemy types that may target the Drilldozer directly.
  9. 9
    Coordinate with your team to share ammo and revive downed allies.
  10. 10
    Once the excavation is complete, defend the Drilldozer until the extraction shuttle arrives.
Tips
  • Set up defensive perimeters around the Drilldozer before waves hit.
  • Utilize terrain to your advantage, creating natural barriers or elevated firing positions.
  • Conserve ammunition for critical moments and larger enemy spawns.
  • Keep the area around the Drilldozer clear of debris that could impede movement or line of sight.
  • Always have at least one player monitoring the Drilldozer's status and repair needs.
  • Consider bringing weapons and perks that excel at crowd control and area damage.

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