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After a lot of testing I've finally figured out an easy way to kill Fleshpounds while soloing Suicidal

Tests were conducted as a Level 17 Support, though you could probably pull this off with a level 15 at least, and definitely with a level 20 if you take the +10% damage skill.

You need an AA12 for this.
I also recommend the perk skill that gives you 50 more HP, just in-case you mess up, however when done correctly you should take 0 hits.

1. As the fleshpound approaches, keep a decent distance from it: far enough so it won't attack, but close enough so you get your shots in (If he starts attacking and rages right away at this point because you were too close, bash him immediately and aim for the head and fire away).
2. Enter iron sights (or don't, I just use it for reassurance) and shoot his head repeatedly while moving backwards. You should be able to get 3-5 headshots in.
3. As soon as he rages, exit iron sights, and use your bash key to stumble him. If you do it right, he shouldn't hit you. If he hits you, you're either bashing too late, or moving in too close. The bash is pretty long for what it is.
4. As he's stumbling, quickly get right up to his stupid face and unload.
5. When he stops stumbling, back up and keep shooting the head but not in iron sights.
6. If you f*ck up, keep shooting his head. You need at least 7 headshots to kill him, if you didn't kill him in the last step, you've already landed at least 5 good shots on him. Just keep doing it.

If you do this right you should take 0 hits. If you mess up the max I got was 3.

I might make a video for this soon if you don't get it. Practice it though, I was able to pull it off pretty consistently 2-3 times. Considering the max amount of Fleshpounds you fight is 2, practice makes perfect.