Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon - Best Weapons Guide

Best Weapons Guide for Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon

Best L and R Arm Weapons

SG-026 Haldeman Shotgun

Weapon Data

Weapon	Type	Parts Shop Price (Credits)
SG-026 Haldeman	Arm Weapon (Shotgun)	75,000
How to Unlock
Clear Mission 7: Destroy the Weaponized Mining Ship (Shop Unlock).

Weapon Stats

The SG-026 Haldeman shotgun is one of the best early-game arm weapons to use, owing to its overall respectable attack power and impact damage to deal with most regular enemies and bosses near the beginning of the game. You may, however, find yourself running low on ammo in certain situation so having good backup weapons is recommended.

DF-GA-08 Hu-Ben Gatling Gun

Weapon	Type	Parts Shop Price (Credits)
DF-GA-08 Hu-Ben	Arm Weapon (Gatling Gun)	170,000
How to Unlock
Clear Mission 11: Attack the Watchpoint (Shop Unlock).

Weapon Stats

The low attack power and impact damage values of the DF-GA-08 Hu-Ben gatling gun may lead most players into skipping this arm weapon. When actually used, the gun’s high rate of fire can actually stack damage and impact very quickly. This makes it among the strongest weapons for bursting down the target’s AP or rendering them staggered fast with concentrated fire, especially when they are cornered.

DF-MG-02 Chang-Chen Machine Gun

Weapon Data

Weapon	Type	Parts Shop Price (Credits)
DF-MG-02 Chang-Chen	Arm Weapon (Machine Gun)	120,000
How to Unlock
Clear Mission 27: Destroy the Ice Worm (Shop Unlock).

Weapon Stats

The DF-MG-02 Chang-Chen machine gun features significantly more rounds than its direct rival, the MG-014 Ludlow, while only having slightly less attack power and stagger build up per shot. The trade off is more than reasonable as being able to concentrate fire longer is generally more favorable for machine guns in the long-run. Overall, the Chang-Chen is a solid choice that works particularly well with a hit-and-run playstyle typical of lightweight AC builds.

DF-GR-07 Gou-Chen Grenade Launcher

Weapon Data

Weapon	Type	Parts Shop Price (Credits)
DF-GR-07 Gou-Chen	Arm Weapon (Grenade Launcher)	140,000
How to Unlock
Clear Training Mission Intermediate Support 3: Tetrapod ACs (Shop Unlock).

Weapon Stats

The DF-GR-07 Gou-Chen grenade launcher boasts excellent attack power and impact damage per round for its class despite being available early in the game. These impressive numbers come at the downside of the weapon being extremely cumbersome to carry, making it more ideal for heavy bipedal or tank builds.

Vvc-760PR Plasma Rifle

Weapon Data

Weapon	Type	Parts Shop Price (Credits)
Vvc-760PR	Arm Weapon (Plasma Rifle)	202,000
How to Unlock
Clear Mission 7: Destroy the Weaponized Mining Ship (Shop Unlock).

Weapon Stats

For EN arm weapons, the Vvc-760PR plasma rifle is among the most formidable guns available in the game just for its damage output per shot alone. When charged, this weapon can also fire three plasma rounds that create an area-of-effect explosion to easily take down groups of enemies. Be sure to equip a generator and core unit to accommodate the rifle’s high EN drain per shot which may require some time to get used to.

Best L Arm Only Weapons

Vvc-770LB Laser Blade

Weapon Data

Weapon	Type	Parts Shop Price (Credits)
Vvc-770LB	Arm Weapon (Laser Blade)	121,000
How to Unlock
Clear Mission 8: Operation Wallclimber (Shop Unlock).

Weapon Stats

The Vvc-770LB laser blade is an extremely versatile melee weapon that combines exceptional attack power, impact damage, and range. A staple L-Arm weapon in the franchise, the laser blade truly shines when going all out on a staggered or cornered enemy in both PvE and PvP.

IA-CO1W7: ML-Redshift

Weapon Data

Weapon	Type	Parts Shop Price (Credits)
IA-C01W7: ML–Redshift	Arm Weapon (Coral Oscillator)	312,000
How to Unlock
Defeat Analysis Arena Enemy D3: Classified Subject —- on NG++ (Reward).

Weapon Stats

The IA-CO1W7: ML-Redshift is among the most versatile armaments you can mount on your AC’s left arm. It is essentially the Coral variant of the IA-CO1W2: Moonlight but with higher attack power. As with iconic Moonlight blade, the Redshift acts much like a powerful firearm that does not consume ammo thanks to the powerful sword beams that it shoots out when swung.

IB-C03W2: WLT-101

Weapon Data

Weapon	Type	Parts Shop Price (Credits)
IB-C03W2: WLT 101	Arm Weapon (Coral Oscillator)	335,000
How to Unlock
Reach Hunter Class 15 – Combat Log Collection (Shop Unlock).

Weapon Stats

The IB-C03W2: WLT-101 is another powerful Coral weapon, boasting massive damage and impact build up per strike. The Coral Oscillator also enjoys impressive range as you are able to perform a horizontal sweeping slash after charging it. This makes the weapon extremely effective for taking out groups of enemies quickly or for stacking large amounts of damage during a boss’ stagger state.

Best L and R Back Weapons

VP-60LCS Laser Cannon

Weapon Data

Weapon	Type	Parts Shop Price (Credits)
VP-60LCS	Back Weapon (Laser Cannon)	147,000
How to Unlock
Clear Missions 7: Destroy the Weaponized Mining Ship (Shop Unlock).

Weapon Stats

Among the most reliable non-missile launcher back weapons to get, especially early in the game, is the VP-60LCS laser cannon which features above average attack power, impact damage, and rate-of-fire for its class. You will, however, need to equip legs that can support its weight which is understandable given the back unit’s ability to take out a good chunk of the enemy’s AP in just a few shots.

Songbirds Grenade Cannon

Weapon Data

Weapon	Type	Parts Shop Price (Credits)
Songbirds	Back Weapon (Grenade Cannon)	182,000
How to Unlock
Clear Mission 11: Attack the Watchpoint (Shop Unlock).

Weapon Stats

Very few back weapons can come close to the speed at which the Songbirds grenade cannon can build up the target’s impact gauge. Despite This armament’s attack power and stagger rate more than make up for its slow firing speed and can serve you well against majority of bosses and Arena battles even towards the late stages of the game. You should, however, be prepared to consider leg options that can accommodate its weight.

VE-60SNA Stun Needle Launcher

Weapon Data

Weapon	Type	Parts Shop Price (Credits)
VE-60SNA	Back Weapon (Stun Needle Launcher)	303,000
How to Unlock
Clear Mission 26: Historic Data Recovery (Reward).

Weapon Stats

Surpassing the Songbirds in terms of stagger build up is the VE-60SNA stun needle launcher. Thanks to its above-average rate-of-fire, this back unit can force enemies, especially large MTs and enemy ACs, into the helpless state more quickly. Afterwards, you can press on the offense using a strong L-Arm weapon or close-range firearm to stack even more damage before the enemy can recover.

Vvc-70VPM Plasma Missile Launcher

Weapon Data

Weapon	Type	Parts Shop Price (Credits)
Vvc-70VPM	Back Weapon (Plasma Missile Launcher)	96,000
How to Unlock
Clear Mission 7: Destroy the Weaponized Mining Ship (Shop Unlock).

Weapon Stats

The Vvc-70VPM plasma missile launcher is one of the best back unit missile weapons to get in the game. This is due to its overall reliability to hit multiple targets via multi-lock and the vertical travel of each missile which makes it difficult for enemies to dodge them. These traits, along with good damage and impact build up make it an excellent choice across the large arsenal of available missile launchers in the game.

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