There are a lot of different types of enemies that players are forced to deal with in Warhammer: Vermintide 2. Almost all of them have different skills and abilities, and players will need to employ different strategies in order to take them down. Those who don't change up their playstyle or can't think on their feet will die very often.
One of the best examples of this is the Special class of enemies in Vermintide 2. Each of these enemies has unique weapons and skills that are perfectly suited to taking down players. Some are great at taking out careless parties who ignore them, while others are geared towards killing players who stray too far from the group. This guide will help players understand each of these enemies and the best way to survive an encounter with them.
Warhammer Vermintide 2: Gutter Runner
Handling the Gutter Runner is very tricky. These enemies have sharp claw-like weapons and are capable of leaping incredible distances to pin players to the ground. Once on the ground, they will try to rip the defenseless player to shreds. They will move fast and strike faster so players will need to keep an eye and ear out for them at all times.
The first thing that players will want to do is tag the Gutter Runner once seen so that their friends know exactly where it is located. The best course of action is to shoot it before it gets to close, but that is not always possible with this very nimble rat. Once it gets in close players will have one chance to dispatch it before it disappears again. Right before it pounces, the Gutter Runner is incapable of dodging. Players will need to take this time to shoot or stab it before it can land on the player. Usually, they will go down in one blow.
Warhammer Vermintide 2: Packmaster
Packmasters, also referred to as Hook Rats, are mostly an annoyance to the player. They use their long hook to grab players by the neck and drag them away from the group. By themselves, they are almost zero damage to a well-disciplined team. If this creature appears during a horde though players may just find themselves on the wrong side of the hook with no one to save them.
Packmasters have the highest health out of the Special enemies and are highly resistant to being stunned, so players will need to hit them pretty hard to take them down. Luckily they are fairly slow and walk directly at their prey, so players just need to shoot them from afar to bring them down. Keep in mind that if a player is caught by a Packmaster and downed, his friends will need to first remove their friend from the hook before reviving them.
Warhammer Vermintide 2: Globadier
Globadiers will throw poison-filled vials at players, which are capable of causing massive damage to players. They are able to throw from very far distances and do not care if killing the player kills an entire horde of rats. They can also throw several vials at once, so players will want to get as far away as possible once they hear glass shattering.
This is another enemy that players will want to take out from a distance. A player's best bet is to snipe the creature from afar out of the range of its attacks. Those who do choose to fight one up close should bring it down fast, as a heavily damaged Globadier will suicide bomb the closest player. Always have an escape route planned when dealing with these rats as getting trapped by a horde on one side and gas on the other is a surefire way to die.
Warhammer Vermintide 2: Ratling Gunner
While the Ratling Gunner sports a ridiculous name, this creature is not one to be messed with. With the giant machine gun strapped to its back, a Ratling Gunner is capable of dealing massive damage to players. Unlike the similar Warpfire Thrower, this creature is even capable of dealing damage from long distances as well, even if the weapon is less accurate from far away.
Players can choose two different strategies to take this enemy down. If players are more comfortable with their ranged weapon, then just wait for the gun to jam before taking a few shots at it. With decent aim, the Ratling Gunner should go down quickly. The other option is to have one player distract the rat. As it focuses its fire on that player, the rest of the team can flank it and take it down with their weapons. Both strategies are highly effective.
Warhammer Vermintide 2: Sack Rat
Sack Rats are the only enemy in the game that will not hurt players. It has no combat abilities whatsoever, but they can be a great way to get loot. The large bag on its back carries things like Loot Dice, potions, and bombs. They are incredibly fast though, so players will need to stay on their toes to catch them.
The best way to take care of Sack Rats is to shoot them before the creature can notice players. Trying to hit this enemy with a melee weapon is incredibly difficult, as the rat is very fast. They will help players out considerably when it comes to getting more loot, but players should refrain from chasing them too far. If players aren't paying attention they can find themselves in the middle of a horde without their friends to help back them up
Warhammer Vermintide 2: Warpfire Thrower
The Warpfire Thrower is very similar to the Ratling Gunner, but it has a much shorter range. This enemy carries a giant flamethrower that will burn everything in its path, while also pushing any nearby players back. This makes it incredibly difficult to engage in a direct assault against this rat. They also have no qualms with murdering their own kind to take out the player.
The best bet here is to try and shoot the Warpfire Thrower from a distance, as it cannot harm anyone outside of the range of its fire. Players who want to take it down easily can aim for the tank on its back to kill it instantly and cause a giant explosion. Those who get caught in its fire should dodge backward and fire their gun into the center of the flames. Most of the time this will hit the rat for decent damage.
Warhammer Vermintide 2: Blightstormer
Blightstormers are nasty creatures that will use dark magic to disorient and separate the party. They will use their power to conjure a storm that will prevent players from being able to attack and then throw them a far distance away. This attack causes no damage but can throw players off cliffs to their death. This coupled with the Blightstormer's teleportation abilities makes it difficult to deal with.
Players will want to listen for the sound of the enemy chanting to pinpoint its location. Once this happens players should rush it and attempt to bring it down as quickly as possible. It manages to conjure the storm it will teleport away and players should try to put a lot of distance between themselves and it. From there they should continue focusing on tracking the Blightstormer based on its chanting sounds.
Warhammer Vermintide 2: Lifeleech
The Lifeleech is another magic user that focuses on separating players, but this one causes a decent amount of damage. This creature will grab a player and drag them into its leeching spell to drain the player's health. They also have the ability to teleport and trap unsuspecting players.
This is another that players will want to listen for. It makes chanting noises while teleporting, so players can use their ears to track their movements across the map. It will attempt to attack players from behind, so the strategy is to stick together and keep everyone's back covered. If caught by the spell teammates should try to take the Lifeleech down with their ranged weapons since it cannot move while casting.
Warhammer Vermintide 2 can be played on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.