@xMstSpider
Thank you for replying.
Before anything: let no one tell you this or that is the best weapon.
The ‘worst ever weapon’ might actually be what works best for you.
Not even jesting here.
Most seem to prefer non-AP ammo, so in that regard you seem to be good, too.
When engaging (or being engaged): do you stick to the same place, or do you move around a lot?
Also, do you use explosives with lures, or do you basically hope they get close enough if hacking them fails?
One tactic that is quite valid: make a trap: put several gas or air cannisters together, add a lure and get out of the way.
Once the machines are close enough blow the whole up.
If you have a vehicle nearby, use that vehicle for the trap as well, these are good explosives as well.
Do not stay at a single spot, move around, move erratic (throws off their aim), and move a lot.
What I fail to understand though: machines do not scale with the amount of members in the party.
Whether you’re alone or with 4, they stay the same in level and toughness, UNLESS this was fixed with the last patch, but I do not think so…
In other words… both of you should have a breeze, so to speak.
Do you know where to aim on the different types of machines, sir?