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The Killer Serpent
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II

The Killer Serpent

Guide to destroying Tyranid Structures and defeating the Ravener in "Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II" The Killer Serpent mission.

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Guide to destroying Tyranid Structures and defeating the Ravener in "Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II" The Killer Serpent mission.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Head to the beacon to the south.
  2. 2
    Advance towards the Tyranids to the southeast, prioritizing spore launchers, then other ranged attackers, and finally the Brood Nest.
  3. 3
    Destroy the remaining structures in the base.
  4. 4
    Return to the drop zone to heal.
  5. 5
    Proceed to the next base, which contains a Brood Nest. Use demo charges to destroy the Brood Nest from cover (press the cover button to crouch behind walls or objects).
  6. 6
    Have Tarkus lead a charge into the base, using grenades and assault jumps. Cyrus can provide ranged support.
  7. 7
    Destroy all structures in this base.
  8. 8
    Push towards the shrine to establish a forward base.
  9. 9
    Advance to the main Tyranid Hive, which contains the Ravener.
  10. 10
    Focus all attacks on the Ravener to defeat it quickly.
  11. 11
    If needed, use Cyrus to capture the nearby beacon for a deep strike base.
  12. 12
    Destroy the remaining Hives in the area using grenades and demo charges.
Tips
  • Grenades and demo charges are useful for destroying buildings and can be flung over low walls and up cliff faces.
  • Prioritize destroying spore launchers and other ranged attackers before Brood Nests.
  • The Ravener is not a boss fight and goes down quickly if focused on with strong attack skills.
  • Using the shrine as a forward base provides a good starting point for attacking the main Tyranid Hive.
  • If you have difficulty, capturing a nearby beacon can provide a deep strike base.

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