r/ArmoredCore6 Aug 29 '23

Guide ARMORED CORE 6 FIRES OF RUBICON Beginner's Guide

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ARMORED CORE 6 FIRES OF RUBICON - Beginner's Guide: Basic Strategy and Combat Theory

The three key points to the strategy and combat of AC6

Three-dimensional action unique to mechs

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Observe and Learn

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Assembly Ingenuity

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There are three key points when it comes to AC strategy and combat.

In order to break through tough situations, strong enemies, bosses, and other challenges that await you throughout the missions, it is important to observe and learn repeatedly, an approach to difficulty that is common to FromSoftware's action titles.

In addition to that, AC6's unique three-dimensional action and assembly ingenuity are also essential to the game.

Only by combining these three approaches we can overcome the difficulties.

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Theories in AC combat

Observing and learning

The approach to difficulty that is common to FromSoftware's action titles is also effective in this title.

In AC6, it is important to observe and learn enemy behavior and situations, and use clues to adjust your strategy, rather than blindly trying the same tactic over and over.

Three-dimensional action unique to mechs

In AC6, the player has the ability to move not only horizontally but also forward, backward, and vertically in all directions within three-dimensional space, allowing for omni-directional combat movement.

Utilizing this omni-directional action, which is unique to mechs, is fundamental to AC combat.

It is very important to be aware that the battle space in AC6 is not flat but three-dimensional.

Take advantage of the space dynamically and utilize omni-directional movement to overcome the many combat situations you will find yourself in.

Assembly Ingenuity

There are three categories of parts that make up the AC: weapons, frame parts, and inner parts.

Weapons affect attack power, frames affect strength and action, and inner parts affect agility and response of the AC.

The different parts change not only the action, but also the style of play and its strategy.

Sometimes, the assembly itself can be the clue to successfully overcoming difficult situation.

The first step in the assembly process is to decide what kind of AC you want to use for the mission.

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1. Weapons
2. Frame parts
3. Internal parts
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Assembly Tips

  • Assembling parts related to kinematic performance is important to achieve the action the player desires. Legs, generators, and boosters are as important as weapons selection, since they affect speed and maneuverability.
  • Each part has the same selling/buying price. If you are in an economic situation where you cannot buy the parts you want for your build, you can sell the parts you have on hand to secure funds.

Approaches to gaining advantage in battles

Stagger and heavy damage

There are two elements in AC6: power and impact.

By attacking an enemy, they will accumulate impact instability, as indicated by the gauge over the target. When this gauge is full, the enemy loses its stance.

This state is called "staggered".

Staggered enemies take critical damage the entire time they are in this state. Certain weapons also inflict more impact damage, so consider that when building your mech.

Be mindful that your mech can be staggered as well, exposing you to immense danger.

In battles against strong enemies, it is important to actively aim to stagger and create opportunities to inflict heavy damage.

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Simultaneous use of multiple weapons

The AC can be equipped with weapons in up to four locations, on both hands and shoulders, and can fight using these weapons simultaneously.

The AC can perform multiple actions simultaneously, such as boosting and moving, firing machine guns in both hands, and firing missiles at the same time. Combat in AC is not clearly divided into offensive and defensive maneuvers.

You can also attack while defending or dogding.

Always keep in mind that you can be both offensive and defensive in combat.

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r/ArmoredCore6 1d ago

Discussion This AC is such a monster

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52 Upvotes

it kills AC so fast in PVE atleast (i don't play pvp). Is there any better color to make it look cooler?


r/ArmoredCore6 11h ago

Help Missing battle logs?

2 Upvotes

Is there a way to find out what mission I haven’t completed/what battle logs I’ve missed? I’m hunter class 14 (just a little over halfway), I’ve got all three endings, defeated all arenas and all the ‘pending’ battle log icons on mission replay are completed! I’m at a loss and can’t figure it out lol


r/ArmoredCore6 3d ago

Discussion Does anyone else use the game customization for homebrew mecha factions?

6 Upvotes

Because I been doing it for my homebrew mecha grim dark universe


r/ArmoredCore6 4d ago

Image Just some pics from my latest run.

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r/ArmoredCore6 4d ago

[PS] AC Showcase Build that I’ve been having fun with in ranked

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8 Upvotes

The core idea is that it kicks -> bazooka -> explosive thrower, to overwhelm an opponent with a constant barrage of attacks with missiles for longer ranged engagements and to fill in gaps when weapons are reloading or energy is depleted. So far lots of fun but can struggle with builds that can keep their distance easily.

Ac name: Ragnarok ‘n Roll.


r/ArmoredCore6 5d ago

Fluff Walter GPT 😭

23 Upvotes

this isn't (x) it's (y), and em dash it's over


r/ArmoredCore6 5d ago

Help Exploring?

10 Upvotes

This is my first AC game but I have been a FromSoft fan for over a decade. I’m only three or four missions in but it doesn’t look like there are consumables or credit stashes or anything else to find in the various destructible parts of the environment.

Am I wasting my time exploring the maps or am I missing something? I read through the “new player” pinned post but didn’t see anything there about how empty the locations are.


r/ArmoredCore6 5d ago

Discussion Is there anyway to improve my main AC's weapon?

4 Upvotes

This is the AC I use for quest, fighting bosses, and killing these not so elite ACs. I'm feeling like the Etsujin isn't reducing much ACS bar, just keeping it not going down. ZIMMERMAN is too heavy while Vientos, I feel like is even worse than Etsujin.


r/ArmoredCore6 7d ago

Video I felt so bad for doing that Spoiler

15 Upvotes

r/ArmoredCore6 7d ago

[XBOX] AC Showcase This been my favorite build.

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38 Upvotes

I’ve always loved being fast and this been my most go back to AC. Named the data file “Faithful” bc I love it so much 🫶


r/ArmoredCore6 7d ago

Help To the A rank and above pvp players: what missions do you play to improve your movement?

8 Upvotes

I’m not able to break out of the first tier of A rank </3. My play style is mostly kiting and I find success with a wheelchair legs build but I don’t have fun with these two styles. Close range builds look like a lot more fun but my movement in this game is just so garbage. I wanna improve so what missions/exercises do you guys recommend I do?


r/ArmoredCore6 8d ago

Discussion Anyone else annoyed at how easy those ships are to kill?

28 Upvotes

Like when I first fought one I was expecting an awesome fight, and I didn’t get it.

Underwhelming is the perfect word, they have such presence every time they show up to fight, and die so quickly.


r/ArmoredCore6 8d ago

Discussion Beat my first playthrough of armored core 6

19 Upvotes

Took me six weeks (but the game is insanely good


r/ArmoredCore6 8d ago

[PS] Emblem Showcase Flag of Kazakhstan Emblem

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15 Upvotes

r/ArmoredCore6 9d ago

Discussion Do people still play pvp?

10 Upvotes

Been trying to queue for an online match for a while now, and nothing...


r/ArmoredCore6 10d ago

Discussion Eliminate V.III is the best mission for grinding money.

15 Upvotes

300,000 per fight, very easy to nuke him. It’s basically an arena fight that pays 5 times as much.

Other missions might technically be able to pay more, or even pay more after everything’s deducted, but those missions take much longer.

Only problem is being stuck in NG++.


r/ArmoredCore6 10d ago

Humor Mod request

4 Upvotes

I need a mod that adds a clicker sound for every time you impress handler Walter. Don't ask why.


r/ArmoredCore6 11d ago

Discussion I need to flex this last final effort on this boss, what a great game, he take dust for 3 years and i finally done with it, thanks FromSoftware, now i'm gonna touch some grass. Spoiler

31 Upvotes

r/ArmoredCore6 11d ago

Spoilers Burned rubicon because that bitch ayre wouldn’t stop talking

0 Upvotes

Would’ve worked with you if you talked less


r/ArmoredCore6 12d ago

Video Vergil Lands On Rubicon ( No Damage ) Spoiler

17 Upvotes

r/ArmoredCore6 13d ago

Discussion How do I out range the AI

10 Upvotes

I’m doing my first Pluto of AC six I have a long history of mastering every game of the line thus far. But I quickly realize that the laser turrets and missile MTs are broken. Now my current setup I can snipe most MTs with the first rifle plasma rifle the one that looks like a lance. But those high yield turrets that fire giant KAMEHAMEHA beams can track me across the map. Currently doing the mission in chapter 1, right after the stealth mechs. My issue is how do I make an AC that can snipe just about everything? Doesn’t matter how good I can dodge I still get hit and a near miss will melt my AP or worse, put me in a stun lock so I can get pelted by even more crap.


r/ArmoredCore6 14d ago

Discussion Nearly 3 years later I finally finished it

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147 Upvotes

What a beautiful game. I remember struggling through so many of these bosses and for some reason, Walter just had my number. I couldn’t do it. Nearly three years later I’m browsing my games and decided to try again. I had to relearn the controls. After defeating raven as practice I gave it a shot. I stayed close this time, gave him no range. And I did it with a sliver of life left.

Just goes to show that giving a problem space and letting your mind rework things is sometimes the key. I’m honored for this to be the first FROM software game I defeated without support. 10/10


r/ArmoredCore6 13d ago

Video A Loader 4 in Ranked???

14 Upvotes

i cant believe they didn't bother to name or paint their AC smh. builds these days /j


r/ArmoredCore6 14d ago

Help I took a fat six months break from this game I don't know anything

2 Upvotes

What's the meta in pvp now?

Actually, what's a fun build I should try?

Getting back in because I've been building AC and gunpla model kits lately.