Automatons in Helldivers 2 are one of the more difficult enemies to deal with. Not only are they rich when it comes to armor, but they also pack a pretty good punch. In addition to developing an effective strategy, you can also make the fight easier with the best Automaton loadouts and builds.
Helldivers 2 – New max difficulty against automatons is pure chaos (Solo, Super Helldive)
Here are our picks for the best gear and strategies against Automatons in Helldivers 2.
The best gear against Automatons in Helldivers 2 should cover you for all possible encounters on the field. The following gear loadout can be further customized with your favorite weapons, allowing for a more personalized approach.
Combating 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 sniper rifle, has average armor penetration (although it doesn't say so in the description), and explosive damage. Alternatively, you can use a normal sniper rifle, such as the R-63 Diligence.
