Bastions hit hard, soak damage, and gate key endgame crafts by holding the Bastion Cells you need for better shields and medium gun parts. The good news: they have clear weak spots and respond predictably to explosives. With clean throws and focused follow-up, you can delete a Bastion faster than it can spin up its gun.
How many Wolfpacks to kill a Bastion
Wolfpacks are the most efficient burst option against Bastions. The exact count depends on placement and whether you layer in standard grenades or heavy shots.
| Scenario | Wolfpacks | Extras | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean weak‑point hits (rear/hinges), no major misses | 1–2 | None | Kill or near‑kill, depending on throw quality |
| Typical fight, mix of weak‑point and body hits | 2 | 1–2 regular/snap grenades | Kill |
| Conservative grenading, then gun finish | 2 | Up to 3 snap grenades, then Anvil/Ferro shots | Extremely low HP, finish with heavy ammo |
| Brute force or inconsistent throws | Up to 3 | None | Kill without follow‑up if throws are safe |
Bastion weak points to prioritize
- Yellow joint hinges on the legs: These count as weak zones and break more easily under explosive and heavy ammo pressure.
- Rear armor (primary) and top plate (secondary): Treat it like a tank—rear damage lands hardest; top damage is better than frontal hits when you have the angle.
Front‑arc body shots are the least efficient way to spend Wolfpacks. Force a turn, flank, or bait it through cover to expose its back or legs before committing your explosives.
Fast, repeatable kill flow (duo or squad)
- Force the turn: One player draws aggro from the front; another rotates wide to the rear.
- Open with a Wolfpack to the rear or a leg hinge: Throw once the weak point is clearly exposed.
- Layer finishers: Follow with 1–2 regular or snap grenades while the Bastion is staggered or mid‑animation.
- Clean up: If it survives, heavy ammo (Anvil or Ferro) to legs/joints ends the fight.
Stay mobile to avoid the rotating machine‑gun arc. If you break a leg, the Bastion becomes dramatically easier to finish without taking chip damage.
Solo strategies (minimal grenades)
If you’re short on Wolfpacks—or prefer to save them—heavy ammo can carry the fight with precise targeting:
- Target legs and joints with Anvil or Ferro to break mobility. Once a leg goes, keep pressure on exposed weak zones.
- Control the angle. On Blue Gate, tight garage doorways make it easier to bait predictable turns and isolate leg shots.
- If you must commit a Wolfpack, do it only after you’ve set the angle. One clean rear throw can replace several heavy rounds.
Recommended loadouts
- Explosives: 2–3 Wolfpacks; 1–3 snap or regular grenades for quick finishers.
- Primary heavy option: Anvil or Ferro to punish legs/joints if the Bastion survives your explosives.
- Armor breaker: A Hullbreakers‑type weapon accelerates damage to armored parts and pairs well with weak‑point focus.
- Utility: Smoke grenades help you loot Bastion Cells safely if the area is still hot.
If inventory is tight, prioritize two Wolfpacks and a heavy ammo weapon. That pairing covers both burst and sustained damage and keeps the fight consistent across different spawn layouts.
Positioning and timing that make Wolfpacks count
- Angle before you throw: Use cover to force a turn, then commit to the rear or a leg hinge.
- Exploit stagger windows: Throw your second Wolfpack or snap grenades while the Bastion is adjusting or re‑aiming.
- Avoid frontal trades: If you only see frontal armor, reset the angle; don’t waste explosives into its strongest plate.
These small discipline checks are what turn “maybe three” Wolfpacks into a reliable one‑to‑two‑grenade kill.
Once you’ve internalized the angles and weak points, Bastions become a quick materials farm rather than a time sink. Pack two Wolfpacks, bring a heavy weapon for the rare cleanup, and aim for hinges or the rear—your grenade count and your shield will both go further.
