Locust Drone

A Drone has a pale, muscular, roughly human-shaped body. The reveal puts Marcus in a desperate struggle with one inside a house, establishing how dangerous even a lone Locust soldier can be.[5]

An unarmed Drone charges with its bare hands. Armed infantry has a wider set of options: in the August campaign preview, Drones took cover, retreated and flanked when Bravo fired on them. One threw smoke to conceal an approach before attacking at close range.[3][4]

Smoke blocks both player and AI sightlines. When it fills a lane, you lose a clear view of the approach; a Drone can use that opening to change the range of the fight. Keep an eye on nearby routes instead of watching only the position where it was last visible.[2][3]

E-Day expands the armed Drone roster with different tactics and weapon loadouts. Identify what an enemy is carrying as well as its silhouette: a gun-wielding Drone behind cover presents a different problem from an unarmed one sprinting toward you.[2][4]

Other Locust creatures have their own roles. The enemy field guide covers Wretches, Seeders and Reavers, including the Seeder’s exposed underside and the Reaver’s ability to climb into a firing position.[2]

Horde difficulty and mission Poisons can raise enemy health and damage. As a run becomes more dangerous, the same kind of infantry can demand more ammunition and more coordination. Use the squad’s supplies and class abilities alongside your weapon fire.[6]