Helldivers Field Manual
Automatons field kits

Automaton Loadouts

Four complete build templates for armor, weak points, fortified objectives, and assisted-reload team support.

Current build
7.0.2
Last verified
Status
Editorial recommendation
Quick answer

Build around Automatons pressure, not one universal meta

Prioritize precision, armor coverage, and a safe way to break fortified positions. Fight from cover, give support weapons a reload window, and avoid filling all four slots with tools that solve the same armor tier.

Copyable builds

Four complete Automatons loadouts

Every kit includes equipment, four explained stratagem slots, intended difficulty and team size, threat coverage, a main weakness, and replacement choices.

StarterEditorial recommendation

Automaton Starter Loadout

A first-progression precision kit that rewards cover, weak-point shots, and controlled use of explosives.

BUILD 01
Current build
7.0.2
Last verified
Difficulty
2–5
Team size
1–4
Mission fit
Standard bot operations · Outpost clearing · First Autocannon practice

Full loadout and slot jobs

SlotPickWhy it is here
PrimaryAR-23 LiberatorGeneral infantry pressure while learning bot weak points.
SecondaryP-2 PeacemakerAccurate fallback for exposed infantry targets.
GrenadeG-12 High ExplosiveStructure and clustered-target utility.
Armor passiveExtra PaddingAdds tolerance while the player learns cover timing.
BoosterHellpod Space OptimizationImproves the squad's starting supply state.
Stratagem 1AutocannonMedium armor, weak points, and selected structures.
Stratagem 2Eagle AirstrikeOutpost and mixed-patrol line clear.
Stratagem 3Orbital Precision StrikePredictable heavy or structure target.
Stratagem 4Orbital Gatling BarrageInfantry suppression while repositioning.

Threat coverage

Anti-heavyCovered

Autocannon weak-point work and Precision Strike cover early armor.

Crowd controlCovered

Airstrike and Gatling manage infantry groups.

SurvivalCovered

Extra Padding helps, but cover remains mandatory.

MobilityPartial

No movement tool; advance from cover to cover.

Objective utilityStrong

Autocannon, grenade, and Airstrike cover many structures.

Main weakness

The Autocannon commits the backpack slot and punishes unsafe stationary reloads.

Replacement choices

  • • Replace Autocannon with Recoilless Rifle when dropships and heavy armor are the only missing job.
  • • Replace Orbital Gatling Barrage with a defensive option if ranged pressure prevents safe peeks.

Current known issues

No current official issue entry explicitly names this exact kit. That is not proof every item is bug-free; check the live issue list before replacing a pick that behaves unexpectedly.

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General-purposeEditorial recommendation

Automaton General-Purpose Loadout

A balanced bot-front kit with dedicated anti-tank, precise infantry work, and two answers for fortified positions.

BUILD 02
Current build
7.0.2
Last verified
Difficulty
5–8
Team size
2–4
Mission fit
Mixed objectives · Dropship pressure · Fortified outposts

Full loadout and slot jobs

SlotPickWhy it is here
PrimaryR-63CS Diligence Counter SniperPrecise long-lane shots against exposed weak points.
SecondaryP-4 SenatorHigh-commitment fallback for durable close threats.
GrenadeG-23 StunCreates a safe weak-point window or retreat lane.
Armor passiveFortifiedSupports explosive resistance and steadier precision fire.
BoosterVitality EnhancementAdds squad tolerance against chip and burst damage.
Stratagem 1Recoilless RifleDropships and repeatable heavy armor.
Stratagem 2Eagle AirstrikeFabricators, patrols, and flexible line damage.
Stratagem 3Orbital Precision StrikeHeavy target or fortified objective.
Stratagem 4Orbital Gatling BarrageSuppress infantry during an advance or retreat.

Threat coverage

Anti-heavyStrong

Recoilless Rifle owns the role with Precision Strike backup.

Crowd controlCovered

Airstrike and Gatling control mixed patrols.

SurvivalCovered

Stun, Fortified, and Vitality create recovery windows.

MobilityPartial

No backpack mobility; the kit advances through controlled lanes.

Objective utilityStrong

Airstrike and Precision Strike cover fortified tasks.

Main weakness

Close swarms can overwhelm the precision primary if the squad loses spacing.

Replacement choices

  • • Replace Diligence Counter Sniper with a familiar medium-penetration automatic primary on compact maps.
  • • Replace Orbital Gatling Barrage with Eagle 500kg Bomb when the operation is dominated by heavy objectives.

Current known issues

No current official issue entry explicitly names this exact kit. That is not proof every item is bug-free; check the live issue list before replacing a pick that behaves unexpectedly.

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High-difficultyEditorial recommendation

Automaton High-Difficulty Loadout

A structure-breaking Autocannon package for coordinated teams that already understand cover and reload windows.

BUILD 03
Current build
7.0.2
Last verified
Difficulty
8–10
Team size
3–4
Mission fit
Fortified positions · High-value targets · Heavy bot operations

Full loadout and slot jobs

SlotPickWhy it is here
PrimaryPLAS-101 PurifierControlled explosive pressure against grouped and durable bot targets.
SecondaryP-4 SenatorClose weak-point fallback without spending an Autocannon round.
GrenadeG-123 ThermiteEmergency armor or structure damage.
Armor passiveFortifiedSupports explosive exchanges and recoil control.
BoosterVitality EnhancementRaises squad survivability during sustained ranged pressure.
Stratagem 1AutocannonMedium armor, weak points, and structure work.
Stratagem 2Eagle 500kg BombBurst against a large target or objective cluster.
Stratagem 3Eagle AirstrikeFlexible outpost and patrol clear.
Stratagem 4Orbital Precision StrikeIndependent priority-target answer when Eagle is rearming.

Threat coverage

Anti-heavyStrong

Autocannon weak-point pressure, Thermite, and two burst strikes layer the role.

Crowd controlCovered

Purifier and Airstrike cover grouped infantry.

SurvivalCovered

Fortified and Vitality reduce, but do not remove, cover discipline.

MobilityPartial

Backpack commitment removes mobility options.

Objective utilityStrong

Every stratagem can contribute to a fortified position.

Main weakness

Two Eagle picks share rearm downtime, and the Autocannon requires planned reload cover.

Replacement choices

  • • Replace Eagle 500kg Bomb with Orbital Gatling Barrage when infantry pressure, not structures, ends runs.
  • • Replace Purifier with Diligence Counter Sniper if charge timing disrupts your weak-point rhythm.

Current known issues

No current official issue entry explicitly names this exact kit. That is not proof every item is bug-free; check the live issue list before replacing a pick that behaves unexpectedly.

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Team supportEditorial recommendation

Automaton Team-Support Loadout

A dedicated heavy-response role built around the 7.0.0 assisted-reload change and squad-controlled firing lanes.

BUILD 04
Current build
7.0.2
Last verified
Difficulty
6–10
Team size
3–4
Mission fit
Dropship-heavy operations · Defense · Four-player coordinated squads

Full loadout and slot jobs

SlotPickWhy it is here
PrimaryBR-14 AdjudicatorMedium-target pressure while saving rockets for heavy threats.
SecondaryGP-31 Grenade PistolStructure utility without spending the anti-heavy support weapon.
GrenadeG-23 StunProtects reload windows and exposes weak-point opportunities.
Armor passiveMed-KitImproves recovery while holding the squad's heavy-response lane.
BoosterStamina EnhancementHelps the team rotate between cover and objectives.
Stratagem 1Recoilless RifleDedicated team anti-tank with assisted-reload opportunity.
Stratagem 2Eagle AirstrikeOutpost utility and mixed-wave relief.
Stratagem 3Orbital Gatling BarrageSuppresses infantry while rockets focus on armor.
Stratagem 4Orbital Precision StrikeBackup heavy or objective answer.

Threat coverage

Anti-heavyStrong

The kit is explicitly built to own this squad job.

Crowd controlCovered

Airstrike and Gatling keep reloads from being swarmed.

SurvivalCovered

Stun and Med-Kit support exposed reload cycles.

MobilityCovered

Stamina helps rotations; terrain crossing remains standard.

Objective utilityStrong

Grenade Pistol and strikes preserve rocket ammunition.

Main weakness

The role loses value when the squad already brings multiple dedicated anti-tank supports.

Replacement choices

  • • Replace Recoilless Rifle with Autocannon when medium armor and structures are the squad's real gap.
  • • Replace Orbital Gatling Barrage with a survival option when teammates already control infantry lanes.

Current known issues

No current official issue entry explicitly names this exact kit. That is not proof every item is bug-free; check the live issue list before replacing a pick that behaves unexpectedly.

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Adjust, do not worship

How to use these builds

Start with the nearest archetype, compare it with the other three squad loadouts, then replace the duplicated job—not a random favorite.

Difficulty and mission labels describe intended use, not a guarantee. Player execution, modifiers, enemy composition, and team coverage still decide the result.

Equipment behavior can change. The official patch notes and in-game descriptions override this editorial layer.

Sources

Evidence and recommendation boundary

Named mechanics and update state use official or maintained references. The four assembled kits are independent editorial recommendations informed by current community patterns.