Armored Core 6 Heavy Warship Boss Guide: How To Beat

The boss encounters you face in Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon vary to many degrees, from the changing boss fight terrains, to the abilities they use. Sometimes they can just be intense challenges labeled as bosses. This is exemplified by the Heavy Warship boss fight, which isn't as straightforward as just killing an opposing Armored Core. 

So if you need some help in taking down this boss, then we have you covered. Below you can find a breakdown of all the steps and phases you'll need to know to take down the Heavy Warship boss in Armored Core 6.

Heavy Warship Boss: General Encounter Tips

Following some intense and challenging confrontations toward the conclusion of the "Steal the Survey Data" mission, the sight of a boss's health bar appearing at the screen's summit is likely enough to induce a sense of unease. Fortunately, this doesn't entail a boss battle. Instead, it involves an engagement with the entire ship, accompanied by the AC drones (called LCs) it spawns and the mounted turrets on its exterior.

In general, your objective should involve neutralizing all the drones within the vicinity and then utilizing the Catapult to quickly move to the Heavy Warship. Subsequently, dismantle the turrets affixed to the ship's structure, and execute two melee strikes on the ship's bridge region (presumably utilizing your plasma sword), leading to its destruction. Let's delve into the fight's progression and explore additional tips below.

How To Beat Heavy Warship Boss in Armored Core 6

Heavy Warship Attacks to Watch For:

• LC Attacks: LCs will exhibit aerial maneuvers akin to wasps, often functioning cohesively in a coordinated manner. A majority of them will unleash simple artillery fire upon you, while one will position itself on a ridge with a potent laser cannon. The notable vulnerability of LCs lies in their susceptibility to ACS buildup, particularly from shotguns. A few robust shotgun strikes can force an LC to descend, rendering it open to your most potent armaments. Furthermore, their evasion capacity is limited to attacks they can anticipate, making them prone to vertical missile barrages.
• Heavy Warship Attacks: The warship will deploy a sweeping arrangement of laser beams across the combat zone, causing substantial AP damage. Additionally, it can discharge a swarm of high-velocity missiles from the deck beneath, which proves immensely challenging to evade if you find yourself beneath the ship. To avoid this threat, maintain a safe distance from the boat, remain vigilant for its assaults, and seize a chance to reposition and assault its deck.

Heavy Warship Strategy Tips:

So, to wrap everything up, when you confront the boss, strive to maintain an elevated position above them and direct overcharged plasma rifle fire (our recommendation) at the LCs positioned below. Once one of the LCs enters a staggered state, concentrate all your efforts on it — this likely presents the sole opportunity to strike with the Songbirds.

Regarding the warship, steer clear of the laser fan when it sweeps through and swiftly maneuvers above and around the incoming missiles using over-boost. After you've dispatched the LCs and the warship initiates its second approach, utilize the boost pad to ascend and over-boost onto the deck. Employ the Songbirds to swiftly dismantle the bridge and obliterate the ship, bringing this "boss encounter" to a swift end.