Summary
- Helldivers 2 introduced Automatons as the most heavily armored faction, requiring specialized anti-armor weapons and energy-based loadouts.
- Arc Thrower, Spear, and Quasar Cannon work great to eliminate robotic enemies, while Scorcher and Sickle for consistent damage output.
- To succeed against the mechanical threat, focus your loadout combinations on range, and armor penetration.
Helldivers 2 offers great thrilling action gameplay that many have been enjoying. It introduces players to some of the challenging enemy factions, particularly the robotic Automatons. So, here are the best Automaton loadouts in Helldivers 2 that you should try.
The Arc Master – Ultimate Anti-Robot Build
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- Primary: LAS-16 Sickle or LAS-17 Double-Edge Sickle
- Secondary: Senator or Grenade Pistol
- Grenade: Stun Grenade
- Support Weapon: ARC-3 Arc Thrower
- Backpack: Personal Shield Generator
- Stratagems: Eagle 500kg Bomb, Orbital Laser
Best to choose the Arc Thrower when standing against Automatons bypassing the armor through electrical discharge. This has a chain lightning effect which can eliminate multiple enemies and stun survivors at the same time. Meanwhile, the Sickle grants unli ammunition to sustain longer engagements. The Personal Shield Generator then offers players protection against return fire.
The Precision Sniper – Long-Range Domination
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- Primary: R-36 Eruptor or Explosive Crossbow
- Secondary: Senator
- Grenade: Thermite Grenade
- Support Weapon: FAF-14 Spear
- Backpack: Jump Pack
- Stratagems: Orbital Precision Strike, Eagle Strafing Run
If you’re looking to engage from a distance, try to equip this loadout. You can eliminate heavy units before they get close by using the Spear’s 300-meter lock-on capability. Then, the Eruptor can do damage against medium-armored targets with Jump Pack providing mobility.
The Energy Destroyer – Unlimited Firepower
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- Primary: Scorcher or Purifier
- Secondary: Loyalist
- Grenade: Stun Grenade
- Support Weapon: Quasar Cannon
- Backpack: Personal Shield Generator
- Stratagems: Orbital Laser, Orbital 380mm HE Barrage
This loadout focused on providing consistent damage without thinking of ammunition. With the Quasar Cannon, players can take down heavy armor and leave backpack slots free for defensive gear. It works great in sustained combat without needing constant resupply.
The Versatile Warrior – All-Situation Adaptability
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- Primary: LAS-17 Double-Edge Sickle
- Secondary: Grenade Pistol
- Grenade: Thermite Grenade
- Support Weapon: AC-8 Autocannon
- Backpack: Supply Pack (for Autocannon ammo)
- Stratagems: Eagle 500kg Bomb, Orbital Precision Strike
With this, players can maximize the dual ammunition of Autocannon to handle both groups and individual threats. You may use the Double-Edge Sickle to penetrate against heavy armor, while the Grenade Pistol for additional explosive utility. Moreover, this build adapts to any Automaton encounter you’ll have.
The Heavy Hitter – Maximum Damage Output
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- Primary: Explosive Crossbow
- Secondary: Senator
- Grenade: Stun Grenade
- Support Weapon: GR-8 Recoilless Rifle
- Backpack: Supply Pack (for Recoilless ammo)
- Stratagems: Orbital Laser, Orbital 380mm HE Barrage
This takes down the heaviest Automaton units, allowing you to survive until the end. It can destroy tanks and Hulks through Recoilless Rifle without requiring weak spot targeting. Meanwhile, the Explosive Crossbow stands strong against threats with precision explosive rounds.
The Support Specialist – Team Enabler
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- Primary: LAS-5 Scythe
- Secondary: Grenade Pistol
- Grenade: Stun Grenade
- Support Weapon: MG-206 Heavy Machine Gun
- Backpack: Supply Pack
- Stratagems: Orbital EMS Strike, Eagle Strafing Run
The loadout excels when playing as support and crowd control in the team. It can easily shred through Scout Striders and Devastators with the Heavy Machine Gun. Then, the Scythe’s Beam can provide you with continuous damage against light-armored units. The Orbital EMS Strike perfectly works to provide crowd control for the entire team.
The Beginner’s Best – Early Game Excellence
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- Primary: Liberator Assault Rifle
- Secondary: Redeemer or Senator
- Grenade: High-Explosive
- Support Weapon: Machine Gun or Anti-Materiel Rifle
- Backpack: Jump Pack
- Stratagems: Eagle Strafing Run, Orbital Precision Strike
If you’re under level 15 or still don’t have premium Warbonds, this loadout is excellent to help you succeed. You only need basic unlocks while maintaining effectiveness when fighting against Automatons. Then, gain solid anti-armor capability with the Machine Gun alongside mobility from Jump Pack.
The Glass Cannon – High Risk, High Reward
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- Primary: R-36 Eruptor
- Secondary: Grenade Pistol
- Grenade: Thermite Grenade
- Support Weapon: FAF-14 Spear
- Backpack: Jump Pack
- Stratagems: Orbital Laser, Eagle 500kg Bomb
This offers the maximum damage potential among the loadouts. It can eliminate a user at close range while requiring precise target selection. The Eruptor provides explosive damage and works great alongside Spear’s low ammunition.
Conclusion
Whatever loadouts you use against Automaton from this list will surely pay you back with impressive results in Helldivers 2. It caters to varying playstyles from long-range to explosive damage, allowing you to comfortably participate in combat. With these weapon combinations, you can easily take down the most challenging faction encounter in the game.
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