Anthem: Enemy Guide (All Enemy Types & Weak Points)

Anthem has a vast map packed with creatures of all shapes and sizes. Some, like Grabbits, pose no real threat while others, like Titans, are always on the hunt for Freelancer blood.

Although spamming bullets, abilities, and combos can get you pretty far, it’s crucial to know where you should be hitting different enemies to maximize how much damage you’re dealing.

The game does an excellent job of indicating when you’re hitting an enemy’s weak point by highlighting the area whenever it’s hit. However, in the heat of battle, you won’t always notice.

So we’ve created this guide to help you on your journey to unlocking everything Anthem has to offer. For more advice on becoming the best Freelancer in Fort Tarsis, make sure to check out our other Anthem guides:

Table of ContentsShow

Scars

Scars are essentially bug-people. They’re insects that have taken on the shape of humans to appear more intimidating than they are. Several different enemies belong to the Scar faction. Here’s a list of each one and their known weak point:

Escari

Escari are large mechanical four-legged creatures that look like spiders.
The weak point is located on the metal plating on each of their legs. Dealing enough damage to one of the Escari’s legs will momentarily stun it, allowing you to deal increased damage.

Destroyers, Hunters, Scouts, Scrappers, Junkmaws

All appear as bipedal humanoids.
Destroyers can send out mines that track players down before exploding.
Junkmaw are Scar leaders and can hover.
Scouts are snipers and can lock on to players before firing.
The weak point is usually located on their heads.

Enforcers, Gatekeepers

Appear much larger than other Scars. Carry an impenetrable shield.
The weak point is located on the flammable canisters attached to their right hand and back.

Scelos

Larger Escari, encountered as a Stronghold boss.
Uses similar attacks as basic Escari, with missiles that track and deal a lot more damage.
The weak point is located on the metal plating on each of their legs. Dealing enough damage to one of the legs will momentarily stun it, allowing you to deal increased damage.

Skorpions

Skorpions are nasty looking bugs that don’t need much to be defeated. However, they’re prone to attack in groups and have attacks that deal acid damage, which can quickly decrease your health. Here’s a list of each one and their known weak point:

Digesters

Shoots long-range acid projectiles from its mouth.
No visible weak point.

Soldiers

Will attempt to bite you at close range.
No visible weak point.

Workers

Contain bulbous, acidic growths on their back that explode.
The weak point is located on the growths on their back.

Swarm Tyrant

Encountered as a Stronghold boss.
Fires web projectiles that restrict movement if they hit the player.
The weak point is located on the sacs on its back and sides.

Dominion

Dominion are longtime rivals of the Freelancers and want to obtain Shaper instruments to control all humanity. Here’s a list of each one and their weak point:

Shocktroopers

Standard Dominion soldier.
The weak point is located on their head.

Valkyries

Resembles the Storm Javelin, can fly and generate a shield around them.
Fires elemental projectiles.
The weak point is located on their head. However, you must first disable their shield before attacking them directly.

Furies

Powerful creatures that can summon a protective shield.
The weak point is located on their elongated right arm.

The Monitor

The main villain of Anthem, also encountered as a Stronghold boss.
Wide-array of attacks, including physical and elemental projectiles.
The weak point is located on its ches

Other Enemy Types

Some enemy monsters may be summoned or used in combat by different enemy factions but are not part of any specific group. Here’s a list of each one and their weak point:

Titans

Huge, bipedal creatures found throughout the world.
Wide array of attacks, including beams of fire and orbs that track players down before exploding.
The weak point is located on their arms but only when glowing, and their chest only when it opens up.

Ursix

A giant predator that will jump from area to area.
Will frequently hurl large rocks at the player.
The weak point is located on its stomach area and the lower parts of its arms.

Turrets

Large automated guns.
The weak point is located on their back on the opposite side of their gun barrel.

Brutes

Large humanoid creatures that use powerful melee attacks.
The weak point is located on their head.

Hounds

Dog-like creatures that will charge and bite players.
The weak point is located on their head.

Wolven

Similar to Hounds, they will often attack as a pack.
The weak point is located on their head.

Wyverns

Flying fire-breathing creatures
The weak point is located on their wings.