Armored Core 6: Best Parts [Extensive Guide]

One of my favorite features of this game is the freedom to customize your Mech, which allowed me to build mechs best suited to my playstyle. Therefore, with this flexibility, players can tailor their Mech to any situation while ensuring it functions correctly. 

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Key Takeaways

Here is a complete list of what we consider some of the best parts for your Mech in Armored Core 6:

1. Handgun-HG-003 Coquillet:
   • Lightweight, effective left-arm handgun.
   • Ideal for long-range combat with limited ammo.
2. Pulse Shield-S1-24:
   • Automatic shield for defense.
   • Monitor health; repair with Repairing Kit.
   • Breach enemy shields to drain HP.
3. Head Parts:
   • Impact accuracy, speed, and shock absorption.
   • EL-TH-10 Firmeza: Lightweight, reliable defense.
   • VP-44S: Balanced second-gen AC Part.
   • AH-J-124 Basho: Unique scan capabilities.
4. Leg Parts:
   • Crucial for weight and ground speed.
   • LG-022T BORNEMISSZA: Tank-shaped, anti-kinetic defense.
   • LG-033M VERRILL: Tetrapod for stability, and mobility.
   • NACHTREIHER 42E: Lightweight, highly agile.
5. Arm Parts:
   • Hold weapons, essential for combat.
   • DF-AR-09 TIAN-LAO: Defensive, firearm specialization.
   • VE-46A: Heavyweight, curved armor for defense.
   • VP-46S: Second-gen AC part, armor, and firearm specialization.
   • AC-2000 TOOL ARM: Default heavy tool.
   • 04-101 MIND ALPHA: Enhances sensory capabilities.

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Handgun-HG-003 Coquillet

You may install this part from the Left Arm unit, providing players with a significant advantage in combat. I had this Handgun for the starting mission, as it is lightweight and can also consistently hit the enemy Mech. 

Moreover, when players progress in the game and rank up, they get to deal with more enemies. This tool can allow them to deal damage long-range and multiple enemies simultaneously.

Note: I should warn players that, like most handguns, there is minimal ammo. But those bullets are highly effective and can kill opponents in two to three shots. 

Pulse Sheild-S1-24

Pulse Sheild, also known as S1-24, will already be equipped when players enter the game. There is no need to buy Pulse Sheild, but there are some other Sheilds that players have to buy with in-game cash COAM. While fighting with enemies, this Shield will automatically come before the Armor and protect players from the opponent’s attacks. 

However, players can observe the health of their Shield from the bar in the Aims section. If Sheild’s health dropped, their survival wouldn’t be easy, so to regain the health of their Sheild, players have to use the Repairing Kit.

Enemies also have their shields to protect themselves from your attacks, so players must breach through their shields to drain their HP.

Head Parts

Head Parts play a crucial role by increasing the character’s performance. Weapon accuracy, scan mode effectiveness, movement speed, and even shock absorption are directly influenced by Head parts.

List of Some of the Best Head Parts of Armored Core 6.

Head Parts	Price	Description	Specifications
EL-TH-10 Firmeza	This Head part will be unlocked by sending 177,000x COAM points at the parts shop.	Players can find Firmeza when they Clear Mission 11 by attacking the Watchpoint. However, it is a Lightweight Part developed by Elcano that can provide a reliable defense system.	480x Armor Protection Points 398x of Attitude Stability Points 88x System Recovery Points 134 EN-Load Points
VP-44S	For 138,000 COAM players can purchase this Head Part from the Parts Shop.	VP-44S will be available by destroying Artillery Installations and completing Mission 2. Also, Arquebusit developed VP-44S, and it is a second-generation AC Part.	148x EN Load Points 850x Armor Protection Points 112 System Recovery Points
HD-011 Melander	Players can purchase it for 75,000x COAM at the Parts Shop.	Clear Mission 2 and destroy the Artillery Installation to gain this Part. It is a Medium-weight Head Part that Balam develops and reflects Balam's strategy of overwhelming its enemies.	910x Armor Points 400x Attitude Stability Points 135x EN Load points.
AH-J-124 Basho	Basho is the most important Head Part in Armored Core 6, which players can purchase for 61,000 COAM from the Parts Shop.	Players need to clear mission 14 by crossing the ocean to get this Part. However, it is an MT-class machine developed by BAWS.	191x Anti-Kinetic Defense points 169x Anti-Explosive Defense Points Scan Battlefields up to 340m in radius

Leg Parts

Legs are Part of the player’s leading Frame, and each Leg Part has its armor rating, stability rating, and load limit rating. I consider Legs one of the most essential parts of the Mech.

They not only decide most of your weight but also how quickly you will be on the ground. These ratings can increase or decrease the Armor’s overall strength depending on the type and number of Leg Parts equipped.

Here is a list of Best Leg Parts in Armored Core 6 that can be used to increase Armors Stability and load limit.

Leg Parts	Price	Description	Specifications
LG-022T BORNEMISSZA	Players can purchase it for 195,000x COAM from the Garage.	To unlock it, players must complete mission 8: Operation Wallclimber. However, it is like a Tank-shaped part developed by Balam. The reason behind its development is that it can make tanks capable of carrying heavy weapons.	400x Anti-Kinetic Defense Points 10040x Armor Protection Points 150x Travel Speed points
LG-033M VERRILL	Players can purchase it for 465,000 COAM at the parts shop	In Armored Core 6, players can unlock VERRILL by clearing mission 27. However, it is a tetrapod part that can provide stability and mobility to the Armor.	402x Anti-Kinetic Defense Points 372x Anti-Explosive Defense Points 76200x Load Limit Points
NACHTREIHER 42E	This Part can be purchased for 243,000x COAM at the Parts Shop.	NACHTREIHER is the Best Leg part in Armored Core 6. However, Schneider developed this model, making it very lightweight and highly agile.	3500x Armor Protection Points 295x Anti-Kinetic Defense Points 228x Jump Distance 711x Attitude Stability Points

Arm Parts

These are a primary component for holding weapons in arms and shoulders. 

A list of Best Arm Parts of Armored Core 6

Arm Parts	Price	Description	Specifications
DF-AR-09 TIAN-LAO	Players can buy this Part for 220,000x CAOM from the parts shop.	To unlock this Part, players need to Clear Mission 11. However, its main focus is to provide players with defensive capabilities and firearm specializations.	2800 Armor Protection Points 95 Firearm Specialization Points 266 EN Load Points 17200 Armors Load Limit
VE-46A	Players can buy this part 286,000 at the Parts shop.	VE-46A is a Heavyweight Arm part with curved armor plating that provides a solid defense against any type of damage.	2600 Armor Points 21,300 Armors Load Limit points 80 Firearm Specialization points
VP-46S	Players can purchase this Arm Tool for 177,000 COAM from the Parts Shop in the Garage.	In Armored Core 6, VP-46S is a second-generation AC part. However, this Part provides Armor with Firearm specialization.	2240x Armor points 14520x Arms Load Limit points 102x Firearm Specialization points
AC-2000 TOOL ARM	In Armored Core 6 Players don't have to buy this part. Instead, they will get it as a default part when they start the game.	It is a Heavyweight Arm Tool that can increase combat performance and is very easy to use.	1990x Armor Points 96x Firearm Specialization points 216x EN Load points
04-101 MIND ALPHA	Players can gain MIND ALPHA as a reward for completing the Operation Wall Climber mission in Chapter 1.	ALLIND developed this model of the Arm Part. However, it can increase human sensory capabilities to provide players with mobility and strength.	103 Firearm Specialization Points 155,500 Armors Load Limit Points 358 EN-Load Points 16960 Weight of this Arm Unit

My Opinion On Best Parts

Much time from my 20 hours with this game was spent replacing and building my Mech. I enjoyed the customization element in the game, as I was allowed to make pretty much any Mech I wanted. All of these parts are crucial for maximizing the mech’s performance and paving the way for smooth progression.

However, if you are confused by the enormous amounts of parts in the Shop, I recommend following this guide to at least get some of the details for your early campaign. 

• Armored Core 6 Best Weapons.
• Armored Core 6 Difficulty Settings.
• Armored Core 6 All Mech Parts.