Call of Duty: Vanguard
Call of Duty: Vanguard

How to Beat Armored Juggernauts

Overcome Armored Juggernauts in Call of Duty: Vanguard by focusing headshots, using explosives, and employing hit-and-run tactics.

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Armored Juggernauts are heavily armored enemies equipped with powerful machine guns, making them a significant threat. They are slow but incredibly resilient. Strategy:

  1. Headshots are Key: While heavily armored, their head is often their most vulnerable spot. Focus sustained fire on their helmet.
  2. Explosive Damage: Similar to Flamethrower Troopers, explosives are highly effective. Grenades, sticky bombs, and launcher rounds can strip away their armor or deal direct damage.
  3. Stun and Suppress: Use tactical grenades like Stuns or Flashbangs to disorient them, giving you a window to land critical shots. Suppressing fire from an LMG can also slow their advance.
  4. Environmental Hazards: Look for explosive barrels or other environmental elements that can be detonated near them for massive damage.
  5. Hit and Run: Due to their heavy firepower, prolonged direct engagements are risky. Shoot, take cover, reload, and reposition.

Juggernauts often have a large health pool, so patience and sustained damage are crucial. Don't waste ammo on their heavily armored body parts.