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How to Beat Machinegun Kid

Learn how to overcome the fast-moving Machinegun Kid in Metal Gear. Pinpoint his weakness and master dodging his rapid-fire bursts to advance.

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Machinegun Kid is a fast-moving enemy equipped with a rapid-fire machine gun. He's more agile than the Shotgunner and can be difficult to hit.

Machinegun Kid - Metal Gear screenshot
Machinegun Kid
  • Location: Typically encountered in a larger room or corridor, allowing for more movement.
  • Attack Pattern: Machinegun Kid moves quickly, often strafing, and fires continuous bursts from his machine gun. He tries to keep you in his line of fire.
  • Weakness: He is vulnerable to the Rocket Launcher, but due to its scarcity, the Submachine Gun is your primary weapon. Grenades can also be effective if timed correctly.
  • Strategy: This fight requires constant movement and precise aiming. Use the Submachine Gun and try to hit him as he moves. If you have the Rocket Launcher, a single hit can do significant damage, but aiming it at a fast-moving target is challenging. Try to corner him or predict his movements. Use cover if available to break his line of sight and reload. Rations are crucial here due to his high rate of fire.
  • Reward: Often drops a key item or opens a new path.

Patience and quick reflexes are key to defeating Machinegun Kid. Don't stand still, and prioritize dodging his continuous fire.