Create the opening before pouring in ammunition
- Approach
Get close
The fight requires a deliberate approach to the hole.
- Provoke
Taunt it out
Draw the Seeder out so it flips over.
- Attack
Aim at the fleshy head
Its exposed head is the vulnerable target.
This is the encounter sequence described by The Coalition. The announcement does not provide a specific button prompt or distance for the taunt, so follow the game's encounter cues rather than assuming a separate taunt control exists.[1]
Make the approach a squad action
A useful co-op arrangement is for one player to approach while teammates prepare to fire at the opening. Clear nearby infantry and keep a route back to cover; being first to the hole matters less than surviving long enough to use the exposed target.
| Stage | Your priority |
|---|---|
| Still in its hole | Prepare the approach and watch surrounding enemies. |
| Flipped over | Identify the exposed head and concentrate fire. |
More than an anti-air obstacle
Earlier encounters framed Seeders around their Nemacyst anti-air role. E-Day's gameplay announcement adds direct attack-and-defeat mini-boss fights with a vulnerable-head mechanic.[1]
The Reaver entry describes a different large creature that can bring infantry into the fight. Use the Locust Field Guide to compare the roster.
