Headline: Uncover the Secrets to Efficiently Gathering Samples in Helldivers 2

Play Eradication Missions

When it comes to raking in Samples, Eradication missions are the real deal. Picture this: small maps, chock-full of Samples scattered all over the playable area. No need for a treasure map; just sprint around, explore the nooks and crannies (usually beyond the designated defense zone), and keep your eyes peeled for Samples lurking in craters or around ruined fortifications. The cherry on top? Your sole mission is to lay waste to a set number of enemies, wrapping up the whole ordeal in about 10 minutes, give or take, depending on the team's prowess.

The catch? Eradication missions play hard to get, popping up randomly. It's like a game of hide-and-seek with planetary stakes. Scan all the planets on your radar to see if any are hosting these elusive missions. And here's a pro tip: if you're stuck in a limbo of failed attempts to join an ongoing public game, take the reins and host the match yourself. Be the captain of your Sample-hunting destiny!

Loot POIs

Now, if you're into the classic approach, looting Points of Interest (POIs) is your go-to move. Hit up research bases, frontier homes, or crash sites during various mission types, and you're in for a Sample jackpot. Keep your eyes peeled, though, as Samples don different disguises depending on their location. In the bug-infested realm of Terminids, they might look like bulbous growths clinging to thin stalks near bug holes and nests. Head to a human POI, and voila, they transform into flat, rectangular containers – talk about shape-shifting Samples!

To up your game, activate those Radio Towers. Not only do they hand you a sweet EXP and Requisition boost, but they also spill the beans on every POI in the vicinity. The fog of war lifts, revealing the whole map, giving you and your squad the upper hand in planning the perfect path to snag the maximum Samples.

Now, for the real treasures – the rare Samples. They're a bit shy and only make appearances in Challenger difficulty and above. If you're gunning for the cream of the crop, the Super Samples, buckle up for a ride on Helldive difficulty. Just a word of wisdom: when the dust settles and you're picking yourself up after a tumble, grab those Sample Containers pronto. You wouldn't want to lose your hard-earned loot forever, right?

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