Automatons are “mindless, bloodthirsty robots, coded for nothing but murder and violence.” Helldivers 2 fans must be familiar with the havoc wreaked by Automatons in the war against Super Earth. When fighting such a savage opponent, it is important to remember that they are just machines. So read on to know how to know which is the best loadout to tackle the fierce Automatons!
Optimized loadouts will give you the best support to defeat Automatons. They deliver significant damage so it is best to be well armed and remember, keep your guard up.
Best loadout against Automatons in Helldivers 2
- Primary weapon: PLAS-1 Scorcher
- Secondary weapon: P-19 Redeemer
- Grenade: G-16 Impact
- Stratagems: RL-112 Recoilless Rifle, Eagle Airstrike, Orbital Laser, AC-8 Autocannon
Best Automaton loadout in Helldivers 2
You can carry two weapons along with a grenade and four stratagems. The entire battle will depend on which two weapons you choose.
The PLAS-1 Scorcher is a terrific mid-range weapon. Although it is an energy-based gun, you can still wipe out entire Automaton units.
| Weapon Type | Primary |
| Weapon Category | Explosive |
| Fire Mode | Semi-Auto |
| Damage | 200 |
| Center Mass Damage | 300 |
| Explosive Damage | 75 |
| Explosion Radius | 2m |
| Cyclic Rate of Fire (RPM) | 288 |
The P-19 Redeemer is a machine pistol with the same cartridge as the P2-Peacemaker. However, it comes with several improvements– fully-automatic fire, increased accuracy rate, and increased ammo capacity.
| Weapon Type | Secondary |
| Weapon Category | Explosive |
| Fire Mode | Semi-Auto |
| Damage | 60 |
| Capacity | 31 |
| Recoil | 11 |
| Fire Rate | 1100 |
All that’s left is a good frag grenade. The G-16 Impact is a Standard grenade designed for immediate detonation upon contact. It can seriously damage groups of Automatons within a compact radius.
Which stratagems to use against Automatons?
In Helldivers 2, players are allowed to carry only four Stratagems. Hence, you really have to strategize your battle approach. Here is a personal recommendation varying in range and function.
The RL-112 Recoilless rifle can be used to inflict damage as a melee weapon, offering a quick defense. The Orbital Laser is a handy option for backup and on-ground fire-support.
The Eagle Airstrike is an offensive Stratagem capable of precisely clearing small targets such as armored enemies. The AC-8 Autocannon can take out an entire outpost.
Helldivers 2 has a new mission type– Evacuate High-Value Assets. In these missions, players will have to defend a position until a fleet of ships departs safely. After the Automatons, gamers are already excited for new missions so this comes at the perfect time! Remember– “That’s one more victory for the right side of history!”
About Helldivers 2
Helldivers 2 is a third-person shooter developed by Arrowhead Game Studios and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. The game is the sequel to 2015’s Helldivers, which was a top-down shooter. It was released for PlayStation 5 and Windows on 8 February 2024.
