Armored Core 6: Best Armor Parts [Top 3]

Armors are individual pieces, including the head, core, arms, and legs. These are vital parts of your Mech and count as defensive support. At the same time, players must consider various aspects of these armors, such as the AP, Defence, and Weight. 

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Key Takeaways

You are allowed to customize every part of your build in Armored Core 6. This is why we think it is important to list some of our favorites and break down what puts them ahead.

1. HD-033M Verrill (Head Part):
   1. Best head part with high AP, defenses, and attitude stability.
   2. Lightweight compared to other head parts.
   3. Menacing spider eyes design for added aesthetic appeal.
2. AH-J-124 BASHO (Head Part):
   1. High AP head part with lower altitude stability.
   2. Unlockable after Chapter 2 completion.
   3. Sleek and minimal-looking design.
3. DF-BD-08 TIAN-QIANG (Core Part):
   1. Best core for balanced weight, high AP, and defenses.
   2. Good altitude stability support.
   3. Unlocks early in the game (after the second mission).
4. VE-46A (Arm Part):
   1. Best arm part with decent AP, defenses, and lighter weight.
   2. High recoil control for accurate shooting.
   3. High arms load limit for heavier weapons.
5. DF-AR-09 TIAN-LAO (Arm Part):
   1. Higher AP than VE-46A but heavier.
   2. Lower arms load limit and recoil control.
   3. Unlocks early in the game (after the second mission).
6. LG-033M VERRILL (Leg Part):
   1. Offers high AP, defenses, and altitude stability.
   2. Lower weight than LG-022T BORNEMISSZA.
   3. Quad design similar to VP-424 for a balanced approach.

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All Parts Stats Overview Table:

Name	Type	AP	Anti Kinetic Defense	Anti Energy Defense	Anti Explosive Defense	Weight	EN Load
HD-033M Verrill	Head	1080	188	185	185	3830	240
VE-44A	Head	1060	179	188	178	3640	182
AH-J-124 BASHO	Head	1250	191	169	192	4600	95
DF-BD-08 TIAN-QIANG	Core	4100	473	438	478	20650	388
VE-40A	Core	4320	447	495	458	21100	432
07-061 Mind Alpha	Core	3520	440	455	445	16510	364
VE-46A	Arm	2660	262	270	257	22210	380
DF-AR-09 TIAN-LAO	Arm	3070	305	251	277	26740	266
DF-AR-08 TIAN-QIANG	Arm	2480	260	250	251	20020	295
VP-424	Leg	5600	366	384	386	31600	760
LG-022T BORNEMISSZA	Leg	10040	440	336	399	49800	455
LG-033M VERRILL	Leg	6850	402	357	372	36200	675

HD-033M Verrill

Statistics	Value
AP	1080
Anti Kinetic Defense	188
Anti Energy Defense	185
Anti Explosive Defense	185
Attitude Stability	469
System Recovery	107
Scan Distance	510
Scan Effect Duration	7.8
Weight	3830
EN Load	240

The HD-033M Verrill is arguably the best head armor part that you can obtain. Not only does this part have a high AP and Defenses, but it is also pretty lightweight compared to other head parts. 

Moreover, the HD-033M Verrill has high Attitude Stability, so it will be more difficult for the enemy to stagger you. However, let’s be honest: the main reason you will use this head is for the menacing-looking spider eyes, which cast terror in your enemies’ hearts.

VE-44A

Statistics	Value
AP	1060
Anti Kinetic Defense	179
Anti Energy Defense	188
Anti Explosive Defense	178
Attitude Stability	393
System Recovery	104
Scan Distance	490
Scan Effect Duration	12.6
Weight	3640
EN Load	182

The VE-44A is also a competent head armor part, similar to the HD-033M Verrill stats-wise. It is worth noting that it has less weight and lower defenses than the former. 

As for the aesthetics, the VE-44A also loses out against the HD-033M Verrill. While the former is an excellent spider eye head, the latter looks a bit bland and uninteresting.

AH-J-124 BASHO

Statistics	Value
AP	1250
Anti Kinetic Defense	191
Anti Energy Defense	169
Anti Explosive Defense	192
Attitude Stability	370
System Recovery	68
Scan Distance	340
Scan Effect Duration	14.4
Weight	4600
EN Load	95

This head has comparable defenses to the other two heads. Moreover, it has way higher AP than the other two heads.

As for the stats, it features lower Attitude Stability and System Recovery than the other two. Although this head reminds me of Droids in Star Wars, I would still consider it the third-best choice for your Mech.

It is still a significant head part, and you will probably find yourself using this as this head unlocks after the completion of Chapter 2, while the other two unlock at the end of Chapter 3. As for the aesthetics, it is a pretty sleek and minimal-looking head.

DF-BD-08 TIAN-QIANG

Statistics	Value
AP	4100
Anti Kinetic Defense	473
Anti Energy Defense	438
Anti Explosive Defense	478
Attitude Stability	629
Booster Efficiency Adj.	76
Generator Output Adj.	114
Generator Supply Adj.	90
Weight	20650
EN Load	388

The DF-BD-08 TIAN-QIANG is the best core because of the high defenses and AP, making your mech tanky. Although this might not be the most tanky core, I did find it to be the most well-balanced in terms of weight and AP. It has a good amount of Attitude Stability, giving you the support you need while the enemy tries staggering you.

This is also an excellent early-game core, as it unlocks after the second mission. 

VE-40A

Statistics	Value
AP	4320
Anti Kinetic Defense	447
Anti Energy Defense	495
Anti Explosive Defense	458
Attitude Stability	521
Booster Efficiency Adj.	81
Generator Output Adj.	122
Generator Supply Adj.	95
Weight	21100
EN Load	432

The VE-40A is an excellent core as well. In short, it has more AP than the DF-BD-08 TIAN-QIANG, and it is way heavier. The defenses are decent, rivaling that of the first one. Furthermore, it also has a good amount of Attitude Stability. All this makes the VE-40A a perfect choice, only tainted by the high weight and lower Attitude Ability.

Aesthetically, the VE-40A is a decent-looking core, which will be perfect for any mech build.

07-061 Mind Alpha

Statistics	Value
AP	3520
Anti Kinetic Defense	440
Anti Energy Defense	455
Anti Explosive Defense	445
Attitude Stability	455
Booster Efficiency Adj.	95
Generator Output Adj.	112
Generator Supply Adj.	104
Weight	16510
EN Load	364

The 07-061 Mind Alpha is one of the best cores you can obtain. This core has decent AP and defenses, although it is way lower than DF-BD-08 TIAN-QIANG and VE-40A.

A significant redeeming factor for this core will be its incredibly lightweight. This makes it perfect if you are going for a lighter build.

VE-46A

Statistics	Value
AP	2660
Anti Kinetic Defense	262
Anti Energy Defense	270
Anti Explosive Defense	257
Arms Load Limit	21300
Recoil Control	160
Firearm Specialization	80
Melee Specialization	76
Weight	22210
EN Load	380

The VE-46A is the best arm part you should get for your playthrough. This arm has decent AP and defenses while being relatively lighter than the other comparable arms.

It has a high recoil control, ensuring you don’t miss your bullets. Furthermore, it also has a high Arms Load Limit, meaning you can equip heavier weapons without worrying about your efficiency hurting in combat. 

DF-AR-09 TIAN-LAO

Statistics	Value
AP	3070
Anti Kinetic Defense	305
Anti Energy Defense	251
Anti Explosive Defense	277
Arms Load Limit	17200
Recoil Control	135
Firearm Specialization	95
Melee Specialization	68
Weight	26740
EN Load	266

The DF-AR-09 TIAN-LAO, compared to the VE-46A, has much higher AP and comparable defenses. However, the other stats of this arm result in it being placed lower than the VE-46A.

One of the major ones is the high weight and, simultaneously, the lower Arms Load Limit. This arm has less recoil control than the former, which is a thing that I did not know existed for a considerable chunk of my gameplay.

DF-AR-08 TIAN-QIANG

Statistics	Value
AP	2480
Anti Kinetic Defense	260
Anti Energy Defense	250
Anti Explosive Defense	251
Arms Load Limit	19500
Recoil Control	145
Firearm Specialization	92
Melee Specialization	84
Weight	20020
EN Load	295

This is one of the best arms you can get. Featuring a good balance of AP, defenses, weight, and recoil control, it may not be as good as the other two arms, but you can unlock it early after the second mission so that it will be your companion for at least half of the story.

VP-424

Statistics	Value
AP	5600
Anti Kinetic Defense	366
Anti Energy Defense	384
Anti Explosive Defense	386
Attitude Stability	1366
Load Limit	69800
Jump Distance	103
Jump Height	18
Weight	31600
EN Load	760

Choosing a good leg part is essential as it affects not only your movement on the ground but also your Aerial maneuvers. That is where the VP-424 comes in. It is the perfect balance between AP and weight as you want low weight for mobility but do not want to have any AP. Moreover, this leg also has decent defenses. Not only that, but the quad-leg design will give your Mech a menacing look.

LG-022T BORNEMISSZA

Statistics	Value
AP	10040
Anti Kinetic Defense	440
Anti Energy Defense	336
Anti Explosive Defense	399
Attitude Stability	1630
Load Limit	100300
Travel Speed	150
High-Speed Perf.	376
Weight	49800
EN Load	455

The LG-022T BORNEMISSZA is an excellent leg part, but it only works for a specific build. This leg has extremely high AP but is also a high-weight part, so it is perfect for a very tanky, heavy-weight build.

Moreover, it has very high defenses and Attitude Stability, so there are fewer chances for you to get staggered by the enemy. Perhaps the best part about this leg part is that it is a tank base and is one of the most excellent parts you can obtain in Armored Core 6. 

LG-033M VERRILL

Statistics	Value
AP	6850
Anti Kinetic Defense	402
Anti Energy Defense	357
Anti Explosive Defense	372
Attitude Stability	1413
Load Limit	76200
Jump Distance	82
Jump Height	15
Weight	36200
EN Load	675

If you want higher AP, defenses, Attitude Stability, and Load Limit than VP-424 but don’t want the insane weight that LG-022T BORNEMISSZA brings with it, then the LG-033M VERRILL is the perfect leg for you. It features the same quad design as the VP-424.

My Thoughts

I was a little overwhelmed by the many parts available in the store. This is why, in this guide, I tried to list my top three choices for the Armor so players can make these choices without having to overthink. Still, I recommend reading the stats and finding parts that best support your play style.

Check out similar guides:

• Armored Core 6 Best Weapons.
• Armored Core 6 Difficulty Settings.