The CROCS squad is a unit specialized in close-quarters combat and aggressive territorial takeover. Its members move in heavy armor and wield high-firepower weapons with strong psychological impact. Their missions often include breaching fortified positions, clearing out nests, or breaking through automated defense grids. The CROCS don’t do subtle. They go in first – and if they do it right, no one needs to go in after them.
Recommended Equipment: Peak Physique Armor
The Peak Physique armor is designed specifically for close-combat Helldivers – it boosts physical strength, endurance, and allows the user to carry heavy weapons without sacrificing mobility. It is especially suitable for dense urban environments, cave systems, and tight indoor engagements.
Primary Weapons
- BR-14 Eruptor – Rifle with explosive rounds. Low rate of fire, but the blast on impact can eliminate multiple targets.
- PLAS-1 Scorcher / Purifier – Flamethrower, ideal for clearing bug nests or sealing enemy chokepoints.
- SR-68 Crossbow – Silent, precise, and compatible with poisoned bolts. Ideal for small-team ops and reconnaissance.
- R-36 Dominator – Semi-automatic rifle with high damage and heavy recoil. A reliable choice against mixed threats.
Sidearms / Melee
- P-19 Redeemer – A revolver with high damage per shot. Excellent at close range when you need a quick finish.
- CB-9 Ultimatum – Essentially a handheld cannon firing explosive rounds. Low ammo capacity, but massive destructive power.
Grenades / Throwables
- Stun Grenades – Temporarily paralyze the enemy, giving you an opening for melee or retreat.
- Dynamite Pack – High-powered, fast-fuse explosive. Ideal for pinpoint destruction or setting traps.
Tactical Philosophy
Breakthrough by force: We don’t go around the enemy – we go through them. Using combined weapons: shockwave + stun + execution.
Hold the ground: The CROCS don’t fall back. They’re the ones who stay even when others have already pulled out.
Induce panic: Their presence alone is demoralizing. A well-equipped CROCS assault squad can scatter an entire wave of Terminids.
Automated defense grids, bug nests, or infected zones? The CROCS go in – and stabilize the area at any cost.
"They go in – and they stay in"
Motto: "We don’t break. We break through."