Enemy Types & Weaknesses

Learn about the enemy types and their weaknesses in Half-Life 2: Episode Two. This guide covers strategies and tips for overcoming all hostile creatures you'll encounter.

This section of the guide covers the various enemies you will encounter in Half-Life 2: Episode Two, detailing their types and weaknesses to help you strategize your approach.

• Antlions — Standard Antlions are common enemies. They can be killed with most weapons.
• Zombies — Slow-moving but dangerous in groups. Explosives or well-aimed shots are effective.
• Zombines — Zombies that carry and throw grenades. Stealing their grenade or using explosives is a good tactic.
• Black Head Crab — A tougher variant of the Head Crab. Can be killed with the Gravity Gun or firearms.
• Acid Antlion Worker — An improved Antlion that spits acid, causing poison. They are faster and keep their distance. Standard Antlion tactics apply, but be mindful of the acid.
• Hunters — Fast and agile enemies that attack in groups. Specific strategies will be detailed in the walkthrough chapters as they appear.