whats the best way to kill fractal guardians,

[pazow269]

the ones im fighting seem to be invincible against most of my weapons

[FourGreenFields]

Lots of dakka. They have somewhat increased resistance against lacerations, but unless you're using knives, a boarding axe, or a harpoon gun that won't matter... and even if you do, they're tougher, but still killable. Bite wounds too, but lol.

Just don't use weapons relying on burns.

[Hoit23]

EMP + melee

[Asclepiust]

Shoot them from your sub (if possible)
Easiest way)

[CW2 P. Larkins]

Heavy weaponry like Assault rifles will quickly annihilate any fractaltard and blow them into smithereens

[The Flaming Pike]

I would say the best strategy ( if you can't get them from the sub like Asclepiust said ) would be to avoid fighting them in open areas. Playing cat and mouse with them ( by going into small ruin tunnels or opening/closing doors as you fight ) will give you enough time to reload or change weapons while you fight them. Because in the open they can be pretty deadly since they're fast and their attacks can totally destabilize you. If you are with someone else you can take turns shooting it so you both have some time to reload.

[frumple]

Don't panic. Aim for their head, that's where they're unprotected.

Don't use revolvers or SMGs. Or explosives.
A Shotgun is fine.
The best weapons are:

- Coil Rifle Harpoon (physicorum)
If you have the Slayer talent, you get extra 50% damage. The Physicorum harpoon already deals enough damage to kill a Fractal in 2 or 3 hits.
- Handcannon
Wielded by a Captain or Assistant. This blows away Moloch's armor with a single hit. A Fractal Guardian is a smaller target so your aim needs to be good.
Still, the weapon deals such damage that you can't lose.
- HMG
This weapon is not accurate and it doesn't do a lot of damage with every shot. But it fires quickly and pushes back or stuns the Guardian with every shot.
It has a large clip and it's easier to use than others.
Give it to a Sec. Officer with Rifleman talent (10% extra damage with rifles; Warlord adds another 10%)
- Assault Rifle
It hits hard and it's accurate.


Sec. Officers have a lot of talents that increase health or defense, plus a couple that add extra damage.
Their Assistants can get a few of these as well.

Captain and Medical Officer also add talents that increase crew health and swim speed.
When these talents sync, your crew becomes much tougher.


If you're playing Singleplayer, order a bot or two to follow, but don't use the strongest character as leader.
Bots have trouble with pathfinding inside ruins. When you want to go solo, separate from your group and go do or kill whatever is needed. Then swim back.
Use the leader just to keep your team together, and to have them open fire together when a Guardian shows up.


I have more trouble with Swarm Feeders. P. Steam Cannon kills them quickly enough, though switching weapons can be slow if you use Assault Rifles or HMGs.

Don't forget that you can hear Guardians as they move through the ruin. They open and close hatches, so that should help you stay alert.

[Floppa]

nuke

[Kairi ♡]

EMP. Not sure if Arc Emitter can stun them, if it can, then use it and have your teammate have a go at them with boarding axe/other strong melee weapon.