How to deal with rocket launcher wielding enemies?

Like the title says. I've got a foe who has a rocket launcher. Every shot that hits takes ~75% of my health and dodging that sucker is not easy -- that or I am missing something.

What strategies / tactics are effective against this type of enemy?

 

I know that you said dodgeing isent easy for ya, but thats what i do. I use movement techs to dodge the rockets (i find that double jump (or wall jump thats a straight upgrade) and airdash tends to work well, tripple jump dosent have enough instant force in my humble opinion). Takes a bit of practice mind (and considering the two hit kill its a steep learning curve, especially if he has buddies).

 

As generally a melee character I'm running into this with sniper rifles. Its refreshing to have such a hard counter back in Starbound.

Anyways I recommend getting a shield, but if you are a two hander like me, I find either rushing the assailant with dash and lots of attacks(you'll want something that hits quick like flurry or rising slash for this) or or getting cover and countering with gunfire of your own is a good option. You don't want to be caught wavering between the two, that's how the shooter gets you.

 

Find a rocket launcher with the special that lets you steer the rocketl then hide on the other side of a hill or behind something and pew pew him from total saftey.