KVA Heavy Gunners are infantry units equipped with heavy armor and powerful LMGs or energy weapons. They can absorb a lot of damage and pose a significant threat in close to medium range engagements. They often appear in conjunction with regular KVA infantry.
Strategy:
- Headshots are Key: While their body armor is tough, headshots are still the most effective way to deal damage. Aim for the helmet or any exposed facial areas.
- Flank Them: Heavy Gunners are slow to turn. Use your Exo-Dash and Boost Jump to quickly get around them and attack from the sides or rear, where their armor is weaker.
- Explosives: Frag grenades, Semtex, and Smart Grenades can deal significant damage and often force them out of cover.
- Focus Fire: If you have teammates, coordinate to focus fire on a single Heavy Gunner to take them down quickly before they can suppress your squad.
- Exo Shield: If you have the Exo Shield ability, use it to absorb their heavy fire while you or your teammates reposition or reload.
- Prioritize: In a group of enemies, Heavy Gunners should often be a high-priority target due to their high damage output and resilience.
Don't underestimate these armored foes; they can quickly overwhelm you if not dealt with efficiently.