10+ EPIC Sniper Build Tips & Tricks | Best Loadout for Automatons in Helldivers 2

Looking for the best loadout for dealing with automatons in Helldivers 2? Check out this insane sniper build with an anti-material rifle that will help you dominate the battlefield! This is the ultimate Helldivers 2 build for taking out automatons with ease.
This sniper build could be the Best Helldivers 2 Loadout; well, definitely one of them. Especially if you're looking for a Helldivers 2 loadout for bots. In my opinion this has one of helldivers 2 best weapons combined with some of the best stratagems which you will have seen featured in a range of Helldivers 2 Stratagem Guides and a Helldivers 2 tierlist of your choosing.
Helldivers 2 Weapon Tierlist often include the sniper or AMR (helldivers 2 anti material rifle) and it's really easy to see why when we deep dive into what could be seen as one of the best loadout for automatons helldivers 2. In this Helldivers 2 best build series you will pick up Helldivers 2 tips and tricks and you could view it as a helldivers 2 beginners guide.
00:00 - helldivers 2 best loadout / sniper build
00:45 - helldivers 2 anti material rifle
01:20 - helldivers 2 hulk weakness
03:37 - helldivers 2 factory strider / factory strider weakness
04:42 - helldivers 2 sickle / las-16 sickle
05:50 - helldivers 2 jump pack / jump pack build
07:45 - best stratagems helldivers 2 / best stratagems for automatons helldivers 2
09:50 - helldivers 2 tips and tricks for sniper build
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[@PhaseShifter]

If you're looking for a place to hang out and keep up to date, join the PhaseShift Community Discord! discord.gg/BZKFFVCm Quick note: my comments about striders are incorrect, you can take them out with two shots to the front panel! Thank you to those of you in the comments for pointing this out!

[@QuestioningLogic]

I’ve been running this build for weeks on 7-9 difficulties, I hardly ever die & generally have the most kills by the end of missions. I generally run: Orb laser Eagle airstrike AMR Shield gen pack or jumpack Sickle, grenade pistol, & stun grenades I like the enforcer armor - it’s a slightly heavier medium armor that get less stamina but I find myself tanking 2-3 (sometimes 4 if I have the shield pack) direct rockets. This build has completely changed my perception on fighting bots 💪

[@PhaseShifter]

YES! I feel the same, playing off the AMR, Sickle and Stun is game changing against bots imo!

[@aycid4702]

I agree with all of this and if I may add, don't sleep on the Punisher Shotgun with this build because you have good long range cover with the Sniper. The Shotgun will cover the close and medium range. have Extreme domage. Good ammo economy/reload. Really good for an agressive playstyle of "in and out" a base with the Jet-Pack. The stagger effect can and will save your life more than you think. With that you can bring the grenade pistol for an even more agressive Factory destruction. Try it. You won't be disapointed. :)

[@PhaseShifter]

Excellent point! I hadn't considered the stunlockability the punisher offers for the hit-and-run approach! I'll check it out!

[@jonshanks1777]

I also like the play pattern of AMR /Punisher because you can use them the same way, popping in and out of cover and picking your shots instead of mentally needing to switch gears to a rapid-fire gun that needs to spool up first. Punisher is the best primary imo

[@aycid4702]

@@jonshanks1777 True that. One the best in slot for sure.

[@AlphaOfCrimson]

If only they hadn't killed the Slugger.

[@cannibalraptor]

I like how so many people were calling this weapon trash not that long ago and I’ve been using it on and off since I got the game more than a month ago. My very first personal order was getting kills with it and I started the game fighting bots so I tried it early on and loved it. The 50% damage increase it got didn’t really change the time to kill for anything. Happy it’s getting the sttention

[@PhaseShifter]

I definitely slept on it when the game first came out - it's such a rewarding playstyle!

[@cr1mson-fury907]

Brotha… I’m so happy to see you making Helldivers content again!!

[@PhaseShifter]

Hey man! This is great comment to get, thank you for the encouragement! Appreciate your support!

[@Vizsla-wy3ql]

I like to use a build that uses the Eagle Airstrike, Rail Cannon Strike, AMR, and Balistic Shield. The primary is a submachine gun, the secondary is the P-4 Senator, and the impact grenades.

[@PhaseShifter]

This sounds epic! I'm gunna try it. Any tips?

[@Vizsla-wy3ql]

@PhaseShifter The Balistic Shield can deflect anything except rockets and cannons, making you frontally invincible to Heavy Devastators. The idea is that you use the AMR to clear Hulks and Devastators while you use your shield to blitz the enemy. When retreating, if you put the shield on your back, it will be harder to be gunned down while falling back. If you use a stim while your shield is out, the game will put it on your back. Also, if you jumb and the fall causes you to rag doll, you'll drop your shield. Getting rag dolled by enemies won't cause you to drop your shield.

[@davidrowe5437]

​@@PhaseShifter when you displace, run to your right. The shield still provides cover even when not in front. Non-rocket devastators can be saved until close in to boop them with the SMG and senator. Violence of action: don't worry about using the airstrikes and impact grenades on POIs or base clumps to kill them quickly. Once the small boys are down, you can methodically assault through them. Airstrikes and impacts flex well I to tanks. Save the rail cannon strike for oh crap moments with hulks, tanks and towers. Fill all gaps in doing work with AMR. Initiate on hulks with it. Try to kill them before they start running.

[@TotPocket]

​@Vizsla-wy3ql you can also equip your support weapon to put the shield on your back I hope to see a qol update where you can press 5 or dpad down to manually equip and unequip the shield so you can guard your back as you retreat

[@Mr_Big_Head]

Gunships is 4 shots with AMR

[@PhaseShifter]

I think this shows how bad my aim is then

[@DerkmanX]

On the engines I'm guessing?

[@PhaseShifter]

@@DerkmanX yeah that's where Ive been putting all my shots!

[@Lazycat410]

It only takes 2 shots to the thrusters unless they buffed their health

[@TheCAPITALgenius]

Just have to hit the same thruster can’t hit different spots

[@dezmondo007]

I legit put this build together by accident. Best time I’ve had in ages. I use the grenade pistol to compensate for the stun grenade plus it’s huge for striders if your AMR is empty. The recent buff to the precision strike has added to the infiltrator/sniper gameplay so well.

[@PhaseShifter]

I don't think I'll ever have more fun than I do with this setup when fighting bots. It's so epic! You're right about precision strike!!

[@ashanisyra4784]

That's usually my playstyle when playing with a group on coms. Move to the side and slightly behind the team so I can get a flank on enemies we encounter. Use long range and precise shots to take out heavy targets. I usually switch between AMR and Autocannon for those reasons. My main tends to be the scorcher paired with grenade pistol because of the controllability of the single shot mechanic, but I'll try sickle and revolver. Looks like fun

[@PhaseShifter]

Ah yes! A fellow snipe enjoyer! It's a fantastic playstyle that really does come into it's own when on comms!

[@ashanisyra4784]

Yeah, one team I play with sometimes has an autocannon user I tend to go with. We spread out and cover eachothers flanks. Gunship factory? No problem. Clear area with stratagems, one goes in, other sits on a distance and snipes down the gunships so the first can arm in peace lol

[@sinteleon]

Other than those two, eruptor also works well as a sniper option outside of hulks, but I usually use laser cannon to shore up both ammo issues and dealing with said hulks. Main benefit is this excels at both taking out gunships and taking out fabricators.

[@Mr.Bassman]

Had a lot of fun with this build, thanks for sharing!

[@PhaseShifter]

Yo mate! Glad you enjoyed it bro. Thanks for dropping in the stream the other day, I think I missed your comment when you first said it so apologies for that! Hopefully see you again soon! :)

[@TheFazetoo]

This was excellent. Thank you for sharing it.

[@PhaseShifter]

Delighted you enjoyed it! Thank you for the support!

[@daweyh8257]

Cool loadout idea. Always kept my distance from revolver and Jetpack. Gonne give it a try

[@thiccfila]

orbital airburst vs bots was looking better than i expected 👀

[@PhaseShifter]

They HATE it

[@GhostlyGhille]

Toss it over an unalerted objective or base and watch it clear 60% of the trash mobs. But airburst over a new bug breach is the fastest way to get 70+ kill streaks

[@PhaseShifter]

@@GhostlyGhille I'm struggling not to pick it in any loadout at the moment - I love it!

[@SO-if3yn]

Lvl 103 7-9 difficulty. AMR two shots hulks, pair with ammo pack and stun grenades. You will be good, but with my help you’ll be the best

[@PhaseShifter]

What an absolute HellDiver!

[@BeardGrizzly]

The buff the AMR got was perfect. It needed a bit more kick to get it into the spot it's at and it is just awesome. It took those inconsistant kills to consistant predictability. A great tool for any arsenal.

[@PhaseShifter]

Agreed! Absolutely love the thing!

[@ektelon2011]

Yes! Good to see a fellow AMR/Jump Pack diver!

[@PhaseShifter]

I'm addicted!!

[@GulliverMurdaugh-cc5cd]

AMR scope is misaligned so you need to aim with the top left corner of your crosshair

[@PhaseShifter]

I should have included this in the video!

[@davidwhite206]

I did not know that.

[@RyanDaMannn]

@@davidwhite206neither did I, but at 1:20 in the video it’s show. The more we know 🌈

[@brendanbrusse1749]

This has been fixed in the recent patch.

[@h4xorzist]

You can actually just 2 shot striders in the faceplate with the amr so don't waste time trying to shoot any joints with 2+ shots.

[@pandapoker]

It doesn't kill the rider though. So u need at least 3 shots to kill the unit.

[@h4xorzist]

@@pandapoker It usually does (I guess you can penetrate him with the 2nd shot) but the joint wouldn't do that either.

[@slayzet4293]

​@@pandapokerif you shoot at the upper part of the shield where eyehole is, its 2 shot along with rider. If you are experienced AMR user and confident with your aim, leg shots are much better since strider's cannons hit hard compared to rider's pew pew

[@pandapoker]

@@slayzet4293 oh, let me try that! Thanks for the eye tip

[@DefaultProphet]

I’ve been doing this with the bolt action auto cannon and running a stalwart as my chaff primary

[@PhaseShifter]

Oooo nice! I'm playing now, might try it. Any pointers?

[@DefaultProphet]

@@PhaseShifter Honestly same deal as your scythe AMR setup. Stalwart on 11k rpm and Itll take out devastators/berserkers if you aim for the head or groin/torso. Walkers you can take out with the stalwart in the junction under the shield and also the auto cannon sniper just goes straight through the shield so center mass kills the bot

[@PhaseShifter]

Interesting! I'll take a look into this!@@DefaultProphet

[@Raynis1]

Just tried this. Very fun build !!

[@PhaseShifter]

Really glad you like it - I can't put it down. It just feels right!

[@MidLoafCrisis]

Good video! Thanks

[@PhaseShifter]

Glad you enjoyed it mate! Really appreciate the support!

[@Aidizzle13]

This helped so much u rock dude thanks 🙏🏼

[@PhaseShifter]

Really glad it helped mate! Such a fun build! Keep an eye out today for a Blitzer build! :)

[@thewerst8346]

love the build

[@PhaseShifter]

Glad you're enjoying it mate! Thank you for the support!

[@sinteleon]

I like switching one of the strike/orbitals with EMP mortar. It works great for grabbing initial aggro without needing to be in LOS itself, along with being great at slowing/stunning bots and bugs in general

[@skyfire_swe8520]

I love the AMR + EMS mortar combo. Nice to snipe things that cant move.

[@PhaseShifter]

EASY PICKINGS!!!

[@slayzet4293]

My got to is Eruptor/AMR/Supply pack and playing supportive. No reason to call supply beacon so your team can call whenever, by the time ur pack runs out, its usually off cooldown. Eruptor is for fabs, strider, mounted MG bots, berserker AMR for everything else. Last 2 slot is usually filler depending on what your team is lacking like ems mortar, 500kg, shield relay, sentries etc. Shield relay is very good for geo survey mission as you call one at obj and let someone do it while you sit bit farther as an overwatch.

[@PhaseShifter]

LOVE the relay!!!!

[@standupmoko9618]

MORE build / loadout vids for helldivers pls!

[@PhaseShifter]

Really glad you're enjoying them mate! I'll keep 'em coming!

[@LazyBoot]

My go-to vs bot build is quite similar... though I normally run plasma punisher and grenade launcher pistol. And I tend to use the orbital precision strike instead of the airburst. I do really love the jetpack + AMR combo though. Like you said, the AMR pops devestators and hulks quite nicely, and primary can handle most anything weaker.

[@PhaseShifter]

Agreed and also LOVE the precision strike! So satisfying landing it!

[@sobri1998]

I've been using a similar loadout but with the eruptor. The ability to take out factories with one shot means that you almost never have to use stratagems on objectives. Along with the one-shot to striders and multiple enemies with one shot (I've seen 7-8x with one shot to weak enemies) makes it invaluable. And you get an OBSCENE ammount of ammo with it. Paired with the senator for the very occasional close quarters against weaker enemies such as stratagem disruptor side objectives, it's a perfect match

[@PhaseShifter]

Yeah the erupter AMR combo is outrageously good for the reasons you've mentioned here. The one shot fabricator vibez is epic!

[@Aarrax]

This build, but use supply pack, and have the upgrade that refills magazines to full after one supply pack, you get about 30 mags worth for the AMR. The counter diligence sniper rifle also ONE taps devastators.

[@PhaseShifter]

Supply Pack is also another really underrated stratagem - totally agree!

[@bshell1731]

I was playing my first session and I asked my friend: what should I get to penetrate armor? They started answering but I was already purchasing the AMR. The recoil and miniature explosion/sparks when the bullet hits are so satisfying.

[@lucasbrizendine]

Oops all snipers!!! Is my favorite build: Eruptor, Revolver, Stun, AMR, Jump Pack, Eagle Aistrike, flexible 4th slot (I usually use 500KG or dome shield because i love making things that no one uses work). This lets you take most fights at range and for me works really well on solo helldive missions (although im still inconsistent). Give it a try and let us know what you think!

[@PhaseShifter]

I love the double snipes! There is a clip in there somewhere of me using the erupter! I will give this exact setup a go in my next session!

[@lucasbrizendine]

@@PhaseShifter I saw! That's why I wanted to bring it up since you seem to appreciate it lol. Lots of people aren't big on the setup but it's so much more fun to me. It's my go to now even if it's not the "best" setup. Keep up the great work!

[@PhaseShifter]

@@lucasbrizendine I think what has kept me playing this game is that you can play builds that aren't the 'best meat build' and still be impactful and have fun. If you play that erupter AMR build in a squad who play around you you can do some serious work! I really appreciate the kind words and support - thank you for watching!

[@sinteleon]

The other benefit of eruptor is having a way to shoot fabs without needing to use a strike or sacrificing either pistol or nade slot.

[@Degarth]

You can take out the striders aiming at the front panel. It just takes more shots. I do aim for the front panel sometimes when they are very far away as the joint is very hard to hit at far distances. I prefer the scorcher over the sickle precisely for striders as you can 2 shot striders to the front panel with the scorcher at a pretty far range. The sickle just never felt good to me. And I prefer the supply pack to the the jump pack so I can spam grenades but I do see that I need to give the jump pack a better chance. I use the AMR almost exclusively. I sometimes feel in a rut and use something else but quickly go back to AMR. Even before the damage buff I loved it.

[@PhaseShifter]

I feel like the AMR offers so much flexibility with the ability to use a backpack and reload on the move vs most other options. Re: Striders, yeah, I made a mistake there - not sure how I missed that as I've played the AMR loads!!! I also rotate the supplypack, especially if I use the grenade launcher! Thank you for your comment!

[@Operator256]

Im going to try this

[@PhaseShifter]

Do it! You will not be disappointed - really freshened the game up for me!

[@h4xorzist]

I personally use the grenade pistol as I like to run stun too this way, I can still blow the crucial jammer fabs or just any other fab in question. The jump pack is really good here since I can never hit a fab with the grenade pistol from too far away. But I also like to run the amr both with the supply pack (basically primary that way) or the shield pack.

[@PhaseShifter]

I was trying the nade pistol out today with this build. I totally agree. It's really useful!

[@tod3632]

I love the jetpack but on helldive vs bots I take the supply pack and just blast endlessly with the AMR

[@icantdecideahandle]

finally, another AMR enjoyer

[@PhaseShifter]

I can't put it down!!!

[@CaptTsubasa09]

Being using the jump pack with either the cannon or AMR. ITS FUN!

[@PhaseShifter]

Agreed!!!

[@Womprat_]

Man I hope they fix the scope next patch

[@PhaseShifter]

WOMPRAT!!!! Yeah, that wonky diagonal scope alignment ftw! I'll need to unlearn it! Thanks for dropping in my comments bro and supporting the streams!

[@Womprat_]

@@PhaseShifterDAMN that was fast, lmao

[@MrJonifishpt]

I have a similar playstyle in a somewhat different loadout. I run the Railgun with a supply pack (basically, i can just spam the railgun forever) along with the 500kg and the airstrikes. As a primary i've been taking the punisher since it stuns demolishers and berserkers so its my add clear and my "oh crap, that one is getting too close" weapon. Really underrated weapon imo. It lacks in dps but makes up for it in utility. As for armor i've been running either light gunner or hero of the federation, but i might give the medkit armors a go since i spam stims for survivability at times (supply backpack allows me to do it)

[@PhaseShifter]

Yeah! I've been recommended to try the punisher in the comments so it seems I've been sleeping on it, I only usually use versus 'nids usually! Stunlocking bots - here I come! Thanks for the comment!

[@mex6623]

Good video, however when shooting striders it's definitely a good idea to shoot the front pannel, two shots takes them down. Alternatively use the Scorcher for these small fry (again front panel shots for the win) and save your AMR ammo for heavier bots :).

[@PhaseShifter]

Yeah, I feel stupid after putting this out. Not sure how I missed the front panel TAP TAP!

[@mex6623]

@@PhaseShifter No worries man, thanks for making great videos :). I love the AMR, it's so good ;D

[@kylelantan9220]

Tip for the AMR, At the time of this comment 4/28, the scope is slightly misaligned with where the bullet goes. Use the upper left corner of the box of the scope to aim. The bullet will still be slightly above and left of this box but you'll find hitting a lot easier if you use the corner.

[@dh1148ify]

I main AMR with jetpack or shield pack. Favorite tool.

[@PhaseShifter]

A fellow enjoyer!

[@46ntwo46]

I ran this last night...so much fun

[@PhaseShifter]

Glad it worked well for you! I love it!

[@Rehkop91]

I've been using the AMR and the jetpack on my sniper build but, I didn't know you could two shot the hulks now. I can be more effective for my team and, I also run the orbital rail cannon to take our hulks to.

[@PhaseShifter]

Its so satisfying when you land a 2 shot!

[@WolfLordNeo]

FYI, the air burst can kill tanks. They have to be in the middle of the air burst for it to work. I use like the orbital rail gun with a quick cool down.

[@joemiles8805]

Airburst is slept on

[@PhaseShifter]

VERY much

[@justinwhitsitt7072]

The jet pack also allows you to throw strategems and nades much farther

[@ryanjohnson2213]

Really cool build can't wait to try it out - do you have any videos of extended game play of it?

[@PhaseShifter]

Yo! Is this something you'd be interested in seeing? Like a 30 - 40 minute mission of unedited gameplay?

[@ryanjohnson2213]

@@PhaseShifter yea definitely!

[@mkv2718]

i’ve been doing this for a bit now. the Sickle is a godsend. i’m usually not the type to say “buff, not nerf” (sometimes it’s simpler to change one thing that change literally everything else) but this weapon feels so good and it’s not because it’s op, it’s that everything but the shotguns and the sickle are under powered.

[@chrish1857]

I run a very similar build w the amr and jetpack but i run the new eruptor as a primary. The eruptor is so good against larger enemies and packs of smaller bots, can destroy fabricators and really packs a punch. I switch to the redeemer in semi mode for chaff that find its way near me as the eruptor is a no go up close. If the closing enemies prove to be too much the amr can do quite well up close. Also if you switch to any weapon after firing the eruptor it cancels the lengthy bolt cycle animation, allowing you to switch back to the eruptor to fire again (i dont depend on this tactic as it is somewhat cheese and not a neccessity). This method can greatly increase the rate of fire of the eruptor, negating its slow fire rate.

[@PhaseShifter]

This is a great tip! I'm going to check that out - thanks! I haven't considered the redeemer before, I'll give this a look!

[@vitsavicky]

I am really torn between the AMR and Autocannon. The main benefit of the AMR is that it doesn't require a backpack to use. The Autocannon is great when you need to destroy Cannon Towers at longer distances. But yes, the AMR was and still is one of my go to weapons.

[@bobzthabarbarian]

I really hope this weapon is never changed with the damage or ROF. It's so good with bots. I go a little overkill with the Scorcher, AMR and supply pack. Also, throw in a couple air strike stratagems. Only thing is the first peson firing can be a little janky, it seems. Especially if you rush shots.

[@PhaseShifter]

Agree re: balancing and your setup also sounds strong! The FP aim certainly takes some getting used to, delaying a shot can sometimes help!

[@bobzthabarbarian]

@@PhaseShifter I believe it's just the aiming in the game. It's definitely different than your average shooter.

[@johanullen]

It's similar to what I like to run, but I usually run shield generator rather than jet pack, maybe time to reconsider for better mobility. Also I prefer the grenade gun or impact grenade to be able to destroy fabricators. These also doubles as tank and cannon killers if you are close enough to hit the vents.

[@PhaseShifter]

It definitely works but it is definitely not the only way! That being said, I struggle to switch it up now!

[@jackknight1899]

I call this build The Flyer You zip around the enemies like an annoying fly while picking out Devastators and Hulks

[@PhaseShifter]

Living the dream!

[@jackknight1899]

Just try this build (Aegle Strike only because of limited strategems effect) and saved this level 6 game

[@MachineElf_Official]

I play a similar loadout, but its more stealth oriented. I prefer to have a gun or grenade that can take out fabricators so that I'm not just relying on stratagem airstrikes or orbitals, it makes it easier to take out stratagem jammers since you wont have access to stratagems in that area. Thats why I run the Eruptor instead of the sickle, because i like to use my grenades for utility (smoke in this case), and the eruptor can take out fabricators. So my build is stealth and mostly long range, the only close range thing i use is the senator pistol because it can take out the smaller enemies that get close, and the eruptor can take out small groups at a distance. I run the AMR and jump pack obviously, with light scout armor, and i always try to run muscle enhancement as a booster, and i only swap if nobody is running the stamina enhancement. I like to stack every mobility buff possible, but if i can only pick one mobility booster, i pick the stamina enhancement. I like the AMR for close range encounters sometimes, you can kind of use it like a shotgun at close range if you don't scope in.

[@PhaseShifter]

This is great! I've never tried playing properly stealthy before, is this something you would recommend?

[@HIROX13]

I like AMR on bugs too. Not great against chargers and I need to experiment with titans more. But you can take out the flying bug nests from across the map. Also like taking shock grenades and grenade pistol for bug nests and bot factories.

[@PhaseShifter]

I need to check it out versus bugs more!

[@slayzet4293]

I usually run either eruptor + quasar + rover or sickle + amr + supply/jump pack + EAT. Both work great and only difference is do you like to get bit closer or not (close = quasar)

[@HIROX13]

@@slayzet4293 that charge up on quasar looks like it would get me killed. So I've avoided it LOL. Really like the cool down on EAT I try calling those in on the cool down even if they don't get used. But I only use them on bugs. Have not been lucky with them on bots. Don't recommend this move as a regular tactic. But when a charger is telegraphing it is going to charge. And you start trying to swap to EAT. Then you manage to no scope one shot the charger in the face after it takes two steps. It's like that seane from No Country for Old Men when he is reloading the wet revolver with the dog chasing him. And you feel like a badass.

[@scorpion563]

3:00 and this is why AMR outclasses railgun, it's ability to kill literally everything that automations can field in a reasonable time frame 5:52 the peak revolver clip, just need one of 6 devestators in a row now 8:20 for anybody wondering, the airstrike is capable of killing any enemy in the game in one run when you place it right 11:18 the exploding crossbow incident :>

[@PhaseShifter]

You have witnessed some of these live!

[@scorpion563]

@@PhaseShifter perhaps

[@Alexander-oo4le]

Good video, good content! 👍How to destroy bot fabrics with AMR? Is it possible?

[@johnfar1491]

I play almost the same build. Except I run smoke grenades and a grenade pistol. Smoke grenades are very useful so dont sleep on them!

[@PhaseShifter]

Smoke is generally pretty nice if you know what you're doing with it! Never thought about using the 'nades though! I'll try it! Thanks!

[@jacobbragg1032]

Cool

[@seanwayne4603]

Another off meta choice of mine: stun grenade and gas strike. Works wonders both against bots and bugs.

[@arcadealchemist]

Engineer light armor grenade pistol anti mater jp breaker shotgun. I normally go beam dog tho Engineer armor gives recoil stability and two extra grenades. Two shots to most arnored units antimatter is my go to for both auto and termids breaker for close up. Just unlocked thermite so gonna try that out when I play later. Prime your nades it's a shame we don't have que sound effects, I miss quake 3 fortress

[@PhaseShifter]

This is a REALLY interesting idea. I would never have thought about trying the beamdog with this setup, Thanks for the ideas!

[@jackiebartolo235]

Airburst is lowkey S tier imo i go AMR jump pack airburst with either ems mortar paired with grenade pistol or auto cannon JAR dominator usually my primary… but im keen to give this a run

[@PhaseShifter]

Agreed! How did you get on?

[@mushedits]

I feel like the LAS is superior. Only downside is not being able to take out drop ships.

[@25ironhand]

I ve been running jetpack/amr for a long time and i love it. I slepton orbital airburst but given i can slay deva’s i’ll try it. Question if one knows the answer before i try it : does eagle airstrike smash those detector towers? I would think it does but i only use 500kg bomb so i nevertested it

[@randomm9683]

I usually run amr supply pack auto pistol stealth armor stamina boost with eagle airstrikes and usually a 120. Thats s really fun yet less mobile build

[@PhaseShifter]

supplypack is GOATed

[@RizzyKhaos]

I prefer the breaker vs the bots, lives up to its name, breaks berserkers. I do wish the jump pack had a lower cooldown considering how quick the shield gen backpack is

[@zhenfu1101]

I love that gun. My noob ass never tried it with the jetpack. 😂😂😂

[@PhaseShifter]

Come to the darkside!

[@fistan5447]

Tbh Autocannon is just a better version of AMR, it is far easier to use, since its explosive, and have alot more ammo and deals with gunships with far more ease. Only problem is it also takes your backpack slot.

[@PhaseShifter]

Yo! I'm currently playing with the AC a bit after reading your comment and a few others. It's a great weapon and you're right re: gunships, makes them trivial! I do disagree that it is better and easier to use. I find the AC much more clunky and the lack of backpack slot and loss to mobility reloading is quite the hit. I think both weapons are solid and have their own merits but for me personally I value the mobility and backpack slot. A team with an AC and an AMR setup would be GOATed!

[@fistan5447]

@@PhaseShifter the reason i rate AC higher is, AMR really requires precise headshots. Whereas with AC, it doesnt matter. if its hulk you just shoot near head and 2 shots he's dead. Shield devastator gets staggered and your next shot is much easier, they die in 3 iirc. When you really really need those weapons, there's generally like 10-15 of these damn monsters at the same time and you have to take them out quickly or you die quickly. For me it takes alot of the pressure away knowing i have enough ammo to take them all out and dont even need to be too precise. But its not without its shortcomings, No shield is a big negative, hence why i do experiment from time to time with AMR.

[@saschawiemann5293]

armor with fortification - the further increased stability is great for long distance shots and reduced explosive damage is great vs bots and unattentive temmates

[@slayzet4293]

Not sure if its rotated out but fs38 eradicator from super shop is perfect imo. Its light and has fortification. Increases stability, fast, can survive stray rockets while sniping.

[@crackersphdinwumbology2831]

Its a shame the railgun is so useless today that were simply replacing it entirely. Have you considered running grenade pistol with this? Might be a good stand-in for when airburst is on cooldown, and another option for fabricators.

[@PhaseShifter]

I saw your comment and instantly tried it. I like it! It's suits the hit and run style! Simple but solid suggestion! Thank you!

[@crackersphdinwumbology2831]

@@PhaseShifter I'm disappointed in the grenade pistol's ammo replenishment, and it's absolutely an emergency option like another stratagem--but I can't deny its effect on fabricators and clumps of enemies.

[@onthespiral4054]

I jet pack and eagle air strike main. I love to do the AMR but it’s hard when I’m running point

[@hansoncrack]

Whats your take on the pistol vs the redeemer set in single shot - As well as running the Plasma Scorcher instead of the Sickle?

[@SR_Pleiades]

AMR one shots devastators if you hit the torso weakspot.

[@PhaseShifter]

Do you mean the head? I jsut realised I mispoke in the video, you can indeed one shot!

[@h4xorzist]

I just wish it would revive 2 mags from pickups instead of one and the scope misalignment should be gone.

[@PhaseShifter]

That misalignment is so frustrating!

[@IRMentat]

Strike is the best overall eagle in the game. I almost never take more than one eagle at a time, 3-5 uses with a 2 mins re-arm is already way better than any orbital. Orbitals need an upgrade to allow them to double stack uses (same reload per use). Still not a fan of the jump pack. Height with bots gets you ragdolled into a mine/plant/face-meets-rock. I can see the utility bus I’d rather have literally any other pack 94% of the time (5% of the remaining 6% would be ballistic shield use). Air burst is ok but 5 clusters is so very hard to argue with (and precision recharges in 100 sec 20 less than the burst and can even merc the detector tower or switched off jammer. Now it’s in game grenade pistol covers the things the rest of that direct damage lacks, tho main issue is how stingy its ammo replenish is.

[@PhaseShifter]

Do you mean eagle airstrike? If so, I totally agree. It's SO good. It took me while to appreciate the JP and now I can't put it down! I hear ya though re: face meets rock xD I used to instapick the cluster with a grenade launcher supplypack build so I know what you're saying. I may actually rotate that in and see again! I'm always so up and down with the nade pistol - prefer it against the 'nids!

[@IRMentat]

@@PhaseShifteryeah the bots weirdly feel WAY more aggressive in terms of putting a LOT of hitpoints (or the double-napalm-exploding jump-pack-bots) in your face so the nade pistol can vacuum you forward into the screening forces. (That implosion effect is a real annoying bug/feature). But I just can’t get over the utility of having 8 impact grenades on hand for not so close encounters.

[@pandapoker]

Mist on most of the planets says hi.

[@TheJurzerker]

Ive never been able to take out the gatlings on the front of a Factory Strider with a single shot, is there a specific spot you need to hit it?

[@FoereaperGaming]

I love the spear but it's so hard to put down the amr and jet pack.

[@PhaseShifter]

I'M ADDICTED!

[@darkjedi4z]

how do you jump so high with the jump-pack? wearing light armor, full stamina bar, still can't shoot up as high/far as most people in videos it seems..... does your weapon and gear factor into it at all?

[@PhaseShifter]

I just ensure I have the fastest runspeed possible and try to make sure I am using slightly elevated areas whenever possible. A little rock or something as you're running can make all the difference! I don't think gear does factor into it.

[@amelvin32]

Is the AMR better than the Laser cannon, after the Laser cannon's recent buff? And does the AMR take out fabricator vent holes?

[@PhaseShifter]

Laser cannon is much better at general clear but I prefer the AMR for bigger targets. That being said, LC can REK hulks if you have a good aim!

[@amelvin32]

@@PhaseShifter I've been playing with both on the Automaton planets. I like the laser cannon, but you have to be quick, it doesn't take long to heat up.

[@PhaseShifter]

@@amelvin32 yeah agreed..the aim punch/flinch really messes you up as well!

[@jamesdouglass6340]

Hey, can we destroy the strider main cannon with AMR? So far i only tried the twin gatling on its chin

[@PhaseShifter]

I'm not sure actually! I've always just focused the gats and then pushed in! Definitely one to test!

[@nolimbsjohnny]

the AMR can kill scout striders in 2 shots directly to their front armor

[@nolimbsjohnny]

it also 2 shots devastators to any point on their torso and one shots them to the head. so it is actually even better than the breakpoints that you gave in this video

[@Fishrokk]

10:49 I haven't been able to replicate this shot yet.

[@PhaseShifter]

It's an erupter shot! I meant to put a note on that footage stating so for that exact reason! Sorry for causing confusion!

[@Fishrokk]

@@PhaseShifter LOL! No worries. I showed this to a clan mate, and he pointed out my mistake too - I coulda seen it.

[@PhaseShifter]

@@Fishrokk Haha - I can imagine it was getting pretty annoying shooting fabs with the AMR like WTF!!??!?!?

[@markfisker9701]

I want a laser sniper rifle!

[@PhaseShifter]

Lasgun snipe vibes!

[@zapmando]

Pretty much what I run except with adjudicator

[@PhaseShifter]

Do you like the adjudicator? I bounced off it but may give it another try!

[@zapmando]

@@PhaseShifter it's ok, I mostly don't like the way the sickle sounds, I also like the plasma punisher, nice video

[@PhaseShifter]

@@zapmando The plasma punisher is something I haven't played around with enough! I'm glad you enjoyed the video - I appreciate the support!

[@billyboy-gu7wt]

my only drawback is when it comes to outpost clearing as usually I'm out of stratagems. My first answer was to use the eruptor and just cheese the outposts but then wtf am I supposed to do when I end up staring lovingly into the eyes of a patrol 2 inches from my nose >:(

[@PhaseShifter]

If you find yourself getting frustrated in that regard, you could swap airburst out to cluster maybe?

[@AlphaOfCrimson]

Did they fix the AMR sight? The video made it appear to be shooting straight when he was shooting those far away bots.

[@justanotheropossumchannel5304]

Airburst also kills tanks

[@PhaseShifter]

Brb... Head is imploding. NICE!

[@bizzothagreat]

Do you have one for ther bugs as well?

[@PhaseShifter]

Got one cooking ATM. It's not an AMR build though!

[@method16R]

You missing too much with AMR because the scope is bugged. The real aiming point atm is little bit to the left and up from the scope center. 45 degrees diagonal. Or north-west if you prefer compass reference

[@PhaseShifter]

Yeah, I should have mentioned this in the video; it's definitely a pain!

[@method16R]

@@PhaseShifter also it’s fing hard get used to aim not to the center of the scope. I wish they fix it asap

[@DARKCOP2011]

AMR Still not shooting mid scope ?

[@TheHuffur]

1:00 "Don't bother wasting your time aiming at the front panel" after a clip using 4 shots trying to hit the leg joint... Upper section of the front panel: 2 shots to kill a Strider Yeah, just you know, dont shoot the BIG easy target twice! its much better to spend double the ammo or more trying to hit the wobbly small target!

[@asacloutier7530]

I find that I can’t not use the jet pack now.

[@hostage67]

Why would you ever use the AMR when you could use the Autocannon instead.

[@action-nerd]

Armour?

[@pontoppidan_]

"GOONSHIPS!"

[@returnofthejoe2285]

What about fog tho?

[@PhaseShifter]

Been playing the major order planets this weekend which are foggy and it's been ok. The red eyes help!

[@vikingd33]

I take the eruptor with the amr and its nutty having 2 snipers, also you look like a divorced American dad lol. go get you a cybertruck

[@PhaseShifter]

Yes! There is a clip in there somewhere when I tap a fabricator with it! I wanted to include it in the video but didn't want the video to drag on too much! Love that combo!