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How to use the Autocannon in Helldivers 2 to maximize kills

There are a plethora of weapons and stratagems to master and master. Helldiverse 2. Although many of them are easy to use, most are difficult to master, especially if you have a personal order that you need to complete with your democracy officer.

It's easy to get into a rhythm with a particular weapon, stratagem, or piece of equipment in Helldiverse 2. For example, the Flamethrower is so powerful against Terminids that there is almost no reason to deviate from it. that is, unless you get a personal order to use something else, like the Autocannon, or get a comment from a fellow Helldiver and want to broaden your horizons before your addiction does not require your dependents to pay to have your headset shipped to your home.

How to use the Autocannon to maximize kills Helldiverse 2

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The Autocannon is a powerful weapon in Helldiverse 2 which can eliminate multiple enemies in one hit. Anything with medium and lower armor will be decimated in one or two hits, while even the colossal Bile Titans will succumb to your fire if you empty an entire magazine into them.

However, you need to be careful of your surroundings when using the Autocannon. You can't move while reloading and you have to sacrifice your backpack slot for an ammo rack if you want more than one magazine for the weapon. While it sometimes pays to only use one and equip a Jump Pack, I would recommend having more ammo most of the time.

To truly maximize your kills with the Autocannon, you need to make sure you're always within medium to long range of most enemies on the planet. This weapon is great for taking out robots and bugs at these ranges, but at close range you and your fellow Helldivers will be knocked down.

I find that when the other players in the mission start working on an objective, this weapon is great for taking out approaching enemies. If these enemies get too close, running and taking them out while keeping a small distance between us always helps move things forward.

The key with the Autocannon is knowing when to drop the ammo pack and get a shield or Jump Pack. Don't sacrifice your Helldiver for a few kills when you could fly away, live, and get three times as many. You will learn this with time and practice, but always try to keep your character alive rather than firing the last shot. Most of the time, that last hit will knock you down and result in your death anyway.

How to get the autocannon in Helldiverse 2

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To bring in the automatic cannon Helldiverse 2, you must purchase it from the Stratagem tab of the Ship Management menu. This will cost you 7,000 Requisition Vouchers, but it takes no time at all to earn them in one or two missions, provided you complete all possible objectives. This is a heavy weapon, so you need to equip it as a stratagem and call it into a mission to equip it with your standard gear.

Best loadout for the Autocannon in Helldiverse 2

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The best equipment for Autonannon in Helldiverse 2 it’s what you’re most comfortable with. However, if you're looking for a good place to start, I've outlined what I like to run with below. Note that when it comes to weapons, I recommend using your favorites as this will make you a much better killing machine. If you have the money, go for something from the Viper Comamandos Warbond.

  • Automatic cannon
  • Eagle strafing run
  • Orbital Strike
  • Jump Pack

The idea of ​​this loadout is to rely heavily on standing still and killing everything before it gets too close. Call in your Autocannon as soon as you drop it off and equip it and its backpack. Now wait for an objective, then call your Jump Pack.

As you kill enemies and reload between magazines to support your allies, keep an eye out for enemies that get too close. If they start to get closer than you're comfortable with, grab the Jump Pack and launch to an observation point before continuing to shoot.

The Orbital Strike and Eagle Strafing Run are fantastic last resorts for taking out groups of enemies. With this load, you might find yourself in the middle of a few. But try to maintain distance with this method and maximize your kills with the Autocannon.


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