How can I shatter the cockpit of an Atlas?

Question

I've seen a question about hijacking Atlas after the cockpit is shattered, and I've seen an in-game loading screen tip saying it can be done, but I have never managed to pull it off.

What are some strategies for increasing my chances that the cockpit shatters?

• I am playing on Insanity if it matters.
• I am a soldier and usually have disrupted ammo going for shields and incendiary ammo for armor.
• I've tried both assault rifle and pistol to no avail

I've seen this but it doesn't really say how. Simply firing at the glass alone doesn't seem to be doing it for me. The Atlas always just seems to die without ever shattering.

Asked by Sterno

Answer

From the mass effect wiki:

"The Atlas' cockpit window can be shattered after its shields have been taken down. This requires a considerable amount of sustained fire, but breaking the window will leave the pilot vulnerable to attack. Killing the pilot will destroy the Atlas immediately in multiplayer. In some instances in single-player, however, this will leave the Atlas intact and able to be piloted by the player."

http://masseffect.wikia.com/wiki/Atlas

Update: IGN indicates that a sniper rifle is needed to accomplish the task. Video included.

http://www.ign.com/wikis/mass-effect-3/Atlas_Mech

I suspect this may be because of the snipers accuracy so you don't hit other parts of the mech, and its power so it punches through quickly.

Update 2: My suspicion was right, they use the sniper for the power / accuracy. Other weapons do work however, I was able to smash the glass out with a pistol.

Answered by MrHealthy

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