Game Controls Guide for Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon
Playstation 4 (PS4) and Playstation 5 (PS5)
Basic Actions
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Left Analog Stick | Move |
| Right Analog Stick | Camera |
| X | Jump/Climb |
| ○ | Boost |
| □ | Quick Boost |
| △ | Shift Operation/Access |
| L1 | Use L-Back Weapon |
| R1 | Use R-Back Weapon |
| L2 | Use L-Arm Weapon |
| R2 | Use R-Arm Weapon |
| L3 | Assault Boost |
| R3 | Target Assist |
| Directional Pad ↑ | Use Repair Kit |
| Directional Pad ← | Purge Weapon/Option Left |
| Directional Pad → | |
| Directional Pad ↓ | Scan |
| OPTION | System/Pause Menu |
| L3 + △ | Core Expansion |
Special Actions
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Weapon Button (Hold) | Charge Weapon, Multi-Lock |
| L1 (Hold) While Shield is Equipped | Defend |
| △ (Hold) + R2 or L2 | Tactical Reload |
| Directional Pad ← + △ + Attack Button | Disarm |
| X (While Ascending) | Hover (Tetrapod Legs Only) |
| Tilt Left Analog Stick (After Quick Boost) | Drift Turn (Tank Legs Only) |
Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S
Basic Actions
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Left Stick | Move |
| Right Stick | Camera |
| A | Jump/Climb |
| B | Boost |
| X | Quick Boost |
| Y | Shift Operation/Access |
| LB | Use L-Back Weapon |
| RB | Use R-Back Weapon |
| LT | Use L-Arm Weapon |
| RT | Use R-Arm Weapon |
| Press Left Stick | Assault Boost |
| Pres Right Stick | Target Assist |
| Directional Pad ↑ | Use Repair Kit |
| Directional Pad ← | Purge Weapon/Option Left |
| Directional Pad → | |
| Directional Pad ↓ | Scan |
| OPTION | System/Pause Menu |
| Press Left Stick + Y | Core Expansion |
Special Actions
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Weapon Button (Hold) | Charge Weapon, Multi-Lock |
| LB (Hold) While Shield is Equipped | Defend |
| Y (Hold) + RT or LT | Tactical Reload |
| Directional Pad ← + Y + Attack Button | Disarm |
| A (While Ascending) | Hover (Tetrapod Legs Only) |
| Tilt Left Stick (After Quick Boost) | Drift Turn (Tank Legs Only) |
Basic and Special Action Mechanics
EN (Energy)
Some actions consume EN (energy). When your EN is depleted, you cannot perform these actions.
Note that EN will recover fast when you are on the ground.
Locking-On to Targets
The game’s aiming system automatically picks up enemies on screen.
If there are multiple enemies, the ones closest to the center of the screen will be prioritized.
You can switch targets by aiming the camera at the enemy.
Camera Controls
| PS4 and PS5 | Xbox |
|---|---|
| Right Analog Stick | Right Stick |
Target Assist
When Target Assist is enabled, the game will help fix your AC in the direction of the enemy.
When you approach an enemy with Target Assist on, your weapon will automatically lock onto the enemy.
You can switch targets by operating the viewpoint of the camera.
Target Assist Controls
| PS4 and PS5 | Xbox |
|---|---|
| R3 | Press Right Stick |
Multi-Lock
Some weapons can attack multiple enemies at once via multi-lock. This is performed by pressing and holding down the weapon button.
Multi-Lock Controls
| PS4 and PS5 | Xbox |
|---|---|
| Weapon Button (Hold) | Weapon Button (Hold) |
Repair Kit
You can mend damage done to your AC using a Repair Kit. Doing so restores a portion of your AC’s AP (Armor Points).
Repair Kits can be used up to 3 times. It cannot be used for a certain period of time afterwards.
Repair Kit Controls
| PS4 and PS5 | Xbox |
|---|---|
| Directional Pad ↑ | Directional Pad ↑ |
Quick Boost
Using Quick Boost (QB) allows you to instantly accelerate toward a specific direction.
Quick Boost allows you to quickly evade attacks or approach enemies fast.
Quick Boost Controls
| PS4 and PS5 | Xbox |
|---|---|
| Left Analog Stick + □ | Left Analog Stick + X |
Assault Boost
Assault Boost enables fast movement towards the direction the camera is facing for rapidly closing the distance on targets.
Assault Boost Controls
| PS4 and PS5 | Xbox |
|---|---|
| L3 | Press Left Stick |
Other Armored Core 6 Guides
Armored Core 6 Basic Information
Armored Core 6 Walkthrough
| ▼Armored Core 6 Walkthrough |
|---|
| Main Missions List |
| Post-Game Unlockables |
| All Endings Guide |
Armored Core 6 Useful Guides
Armored Core 6 Collectibles Guides
| ▼Armored Core 6 Collectibles Guides | |
|---|---|
| All Part Container List and Locations | All Data Logs List and Locations |
| All Combat Log List and Locations | |
Armored Core 6 AC Parts Guides
| ▼Armored Core 6 AC Parts Guides | |
|---|---|
| All Leg Units Features Summary | Bipedal Leg Units Features |
| Reverse Joint Leg Units Features | Tetrapod Leg Units Features |
| Tank Leg Units Features | |
Armored Core 6 Boss Guides
| ▼Armored Core 6 Boss Guides | |
|---|---|
| How to Beat Balteus | How to Beat Ayre |
| How to Beat Smart Cleaner | |
Armored Core 6 AC Parts Lists
AC Frame Parts
| ▼Armored Core 6 AC Frame Parts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Head |
Core |
Arms |
| Legs |
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AC Inner Parts
| ▼Armored Core 6 AC Inner Parts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Boosters | FCS | Generator |
AC OS Tuning and AC Expansion Parts
| ▼Armored Core 6 AC Expansion Parts | |
|---|---|
| OS Tuning | Core Expansions |
Armored Core 6 Weapons Lists
Weapons by Slot Type
| ▼Armored Core 6 Weapons (By Slot Type) | |
|---|---|
| Arm Weapons |
Back Weapons |
Weapons by Weapon Type
Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon Weapons ListArmored Core 6 Forum
| ▼Armored Core 6 Forum | |
|---|---|
| Chat Board | Question Board |
| Bug Report Board | |
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