How to Close Terminid Bug Holes in Helldivers 2

Put an explosive into the opening of a Terminid bug hole. A frag grenade or a suitable explosive weapon can close it when the explosion reaches inside. Aim into the mouth and wait to see it collapse before firing again. Clearing the nearby bugs gives you time to line up the shot, but the nest remains active until its holes are closed.

1. Pick a tool for closing holes

Bring an explosive you can place accurately. A throwable explosive grenade is a straightforward choice for a standard opening. The GP-31 Grenade Pistol and GL-21 Grenade Launcher can also close standard holes when you shoot into the opening. If someone in the squad already carries one, coordinate who will use explosives for structures and who will cover approaching bugs.

Check your remaining supplies before entering the nest. Save at least one suitable explosive for an opening that a bombardment or another player misses. If you have very few shots left, start with the hole you can see clearly. An easy first closure uses less time and ammunition than throwing repeatedly from a bad angle.

2. Move to a position that lets you see inside

1. Spot the opening and check for Terminids moving around it.
2. Move to an angle where you can see the mouth of the hole clearly.
3. Give yourself space to back away from the blast and let teammates know where you are aiming.
4. Throw the grenade into the mouth or fire the explosive round into it.
5. Look for the collapse and check objective progress before spending another explosive.

The mouth can be hard to see from high ground or from behind part of the nest. If the first shot hits rock or bounces away, move sideways and try from a clearer position. Pay attention to where the projectile went. If the explosive went past the opening or landed on the rim, repeating the same throw will probably waste another shot.

3. Clear a multi-hole nest in a circuit

For a nest with several openings, start on an outer edge where you can retreat. Close the nearest visible hole and work around the perimeter. Have one player check the approach and keep enemies off the person aiming at the opening. Call which hole you just closed so another teammate does not spend a grenade on the same spot.

If you lose track of the remaining openings, back out and view the nest from another side. Look beyond the first group of bugs instead of pushing straight through them. A clean circuit helps you remember where you have already checked. If your team splits up, agree which side each group is handling and where you will regroup once the nest clears.

4. Fix a shot that seemed to hit but did not count

First verify that you are aiming at an actual bug hole. Then check whether your explosive landed inside the opening. If the view is blocked, change your angle or use a weapon with a trajectory you can place more reliably. Wait long enough to see whether the structure closes before trying another round.

Some nests contain larger openings or have terrain that changes how safely you can approach. If the tool you brought is not working on that opening, ask a teammate with a different explosive to try. You can also retreat and resupply. Staying alive with a clear path back usually gives you another attempt, while standing at the rim leaves little room to react.

5. Confirm the objective before leaving

Check the objective display after the last visible closure. If it still shows an unfinished nest, look for an opening that was obscured by terrain or combat effects. Start from the side you have not checked and work inward. Keep someone watching for enemies while the other player confirms the target.

Once the nest is cleared, regroup away from the openings and check ammunition before moving to the next objective. If a teammate spent most of their grenades, let them know who still has a reliable explosive. That way you can approach the next nest with a plan instead of discovering your shortage in the middle of it.