Automatons in Helldivers 2 are one of the more difficult foes to deal with. Not only are they rich when it comes to armor, but they also pack a decent punch. In addition to developing an effective strategy, you can also ease the fight with the best Automaton loadouts and builds.
Here are our picks for the best equipment and Stratagems against Automatons in Helldivers 2.
Best equipment against Automatons in Helldivers 2
The best loadout against Automatons in Helldivers 2 should have you covered for all the potential encounters on the field. The following equipment loadout can be further customized with your preferred weapons, allowing for a more personalized approach.
- Primary weapon: PLAS-1 Scorcher
- Secondary weapon: P-4 Senator
- Grenade: G-12 High Explosive
Fighting Automatons requires a lot of precision, which is why weapons like the PLAS-1 Scorcher from the last page of Helldivers Mobilize! Warbond are very effective. The Scorcher is an energy-based weapon that shoots like a marksman rifle, has medium armor penetration (even though it doesn’t say that in the description), and explosive damage. Alternatively, you can use a regular marksman rifle, like the R-63 Diligence.
The AR-23C Liberator Concussive is a more situational but still solid choice. If you’re struggling to land a headshot on the target, the concussive bullets will keep the enemy staggered until you find your mark.
For the secondary weapon, I prefer the P-4 Senator because it’s easier to shoot Devastators with it. It’s also more ammo-efficient compared to secondaries like P-19 Redeemer. Grenades are a personal choice. The G-12 High Explosive is great against more armored targets, while the G-6 Frag can clear out larger groups of bots.
Best Strategems against Automatons in Helldivers 2
The optimal Stratagem choice often depends on what your team is running. You don’t want everyone to run the same loadout, as it’s better to spread out your resources and work as a unit.
Here are a few general recommendations against the Automatons:
- SH-32 Shield Generator Pack
- Autocannon
- Orbital Laser
- Eagle Airstrike
The Shield Generator Pack is a great Stratagem for any situation as it gives you more survivability, and the Autocannon is a solid support weapon to deal with armored enemies. The remaining two slots are more flexible. In addition to the Stratagems above, you can also bring the LAS-99 Quasar Cannon, Orbital Railcannon Strike, or the EXO-49 Emancipator Exosuit.
