To maximize your efficiency against the Automatons, you should focus on medium armor penetration, explosive resistance, and high-precision support weapons.
Top-Tier Bot Loadouts
The All-Rounder (Meta)
- Primary: PLAS-1 Scorcher or JAR-5 Dominator. Both offer the stagger and penetration needed to halt Devastators.
- Secondary: P-4 Senator for reliable medium armor pen or GP-31 Grenade Pistol to close fabricators.
- Support Weapon: AC-8 Autocannon. Widely considered the "king" of bot missions for its ability to destroy fabricators, Gunships, and Hulks (2-shot to the eye).
- Stratagems: Eagle Airstrike, Orbital Laser, and Mortar Sentry.
The Tank-Buster (Heavy Anti-Armor)
- Primary: R-36 Eruptor for long-range utility.
- Support Weapon: GR-8 Recoilless Rifle or Spear. The Spear is exceptional for sniping Fabricators and Cannon Turrets from extreme distances.
- Grenade: G-13 Thermite. Essential for burning through the armor of Tanks and Factory Striders.
- Stratagems: Orbital Precision Strike, Rocket Sentry, and 500kg Bomb.
The Precise Infiltrator (Stealth/Sniper)
- Primary: Diligence Counter Sniper. It can one-tap Devastators with a headshot.
- Support Weapon: AP-53 Anti-Materiel Rifle (AMR) or RS-422 Railgun. Use the Railgun in "Unsafe" mode to one-shot Hulks in the eye.
- Backpack: LIFT-850 Jump Pack for repositioning or SH-32 Directional Shield (Ballistic Shield) to deflect small arms fire while using an SMG primary.
- Stratagems: Eagle Strafing Run and Orbital 120mm HE Barrage.
Recommended Armor & Passives
- Fortified: Reduces explosive damage by 50%—critical for surviving rocket barrages. Heavy armor with this perk is standard for bot fronts.
- Peak Physique: Improves weapon handling and ergonomics, which is vital for heavy weapons like the HMG or Autocannon.
- Scout: Ideal for solo players to avoid patrols and ping enemy locations on the radar.
Essential Bot Strategies
- Target Selection: Prioritize Rocket Devastators and Hulks. If you have an Autocannon, aim for the glowing "eyes" or rear heat vents.
- Use Cover: Unlike bugs, bots will fire back from distance. Never stand in the open; use terrain and the FX-12 Shield Generator Relay to create firing windows.
- Stun & Punish: G-23 Stun Grenades are highly recommended. Throw one at a Hulk to freeze it, then easily line up headshots with your AMR or Railgun.
