Combat
Unfortunately, there will be times when your hand is forced in No Man’s Sky and you’ll have to combat the Sentinels either on a planet or in space. When this happens, don’t panic, they actually aren’t too difficult to defeat although they can take a bit of effort (especially when you start to encounter the larger ones).
In the beginning, the first weapon mode you unlock for your Multi-tool should be more than sufficient. It will take a full magazine of ammunition, but if you make sure to take your time and aim you should be fine. Larger Sentinels tend to have much sturdier armor, so don’t be afraid to use some of your excavating grenades as a direct shot can deal a massive amount of damage.
When it comes to fighting in space, just make sure to lead your shots. When engaged with a target, you’ll see a circle that is always a bit ahead of the ship you’re fighting against. Aim for that circle, not the ship. It’s part of your ships targeting program which allows you to perfectly land every shot so that you can take them out no matter how slippery they may seem.
If all else fails, there is absolutely no shame in running.
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