Armored Core 6 Enforcer Boss Guide: How To Beat

The boss battles in Armored Core VI: Fires fo Rubicon differ to varying degrees when it comes to difficulty, but some of them are standouts in terms of their overall difficulty. The Enforcer boss is one such standout for its aggressive AI, powerful weapons such as rockets and pulse weapons, and, of course, its melee attacks. 

If you're stuck on this boss, then you definitely aren't alone, as it poses a steep difficulty curb for most casual players. However, you won't have to struggle for very long. In this guide, we break down exactly how to beat the Enforcer boss in Armored Core VI. 

Enforcer Boss: General Encounter Tips

The Enforcer demonstrates remarkable versatility in its weapon selection, featuring a pulse gun, rockets, and an array of melee maneuvers. It adeptly combines these three modes of attack to create what is likely one of the most challenging encounters you've encountered in the game thus far. Consequently, underestimating it would be a mistake.

Approaching this battle requires a degree of caution. Initially, focus on wearing down the boss's resistance gauge using long-range weaponry like Songbirds from a safe distance. Only engage closely when the gauge is fully depleted, allowing for a few melee strikes. The Enforcer itself doesn't possess any particularly distinctive traits; it's merely a formidable adversary with substantial offensive abilities. 

When the boss initiates a melee sequence, promptly take to the skies to evade. This strategy also applies to its ground-based electric attack; soaring high will keep you out of harm's way. As for its other attacks, evasive maneuvers are your best course of action.

How To Beat Enforcer Boss in Armored Core 6

Enforcer Attacks to Watch For:

• Charged Laser Beam: Detect the Enforcer's weapon charging phase. Time your evasion maneuver to coincide with the final moments of its charge to dodge the impending laser attack.
• Missile Salvo: When the Enforcer launches its barrage of missiles, engage the Quick Boost ability. Evading to the side or employing a vertical boost will aid in evading the seeking missiles.
• Pulse Blast: The Enforcer's rapid pulse energy shots possess limited homing capabilities. Sidestepping and anticipating the Enforcer's movements are vital for evading these shots.

Enforcer Boss Strategy Tips:

The Enforcer is unhesitant about engaging up close, necessitating your readiness to do the same. Learning their attack patterns is crucial; they can interrupt a standard assault burst and bring forth their Laser Sword, all while inflicting significant damage to your AP with just a few swings. If you spot the sword coming into play, leaping and hovering in the air for a duration will prove effective.

Providing the Enforcer with space to maneuver is the last thing you should do in this battle. Maintaining proximity is essential, regardless of their actions. While aggression is important, an even more critical aspect is tenaciously sticking to them. 

Given the Enforcer's assortment of lock-on weapons capable of dealing substantial damage, understanding the right moments to execute evasive maneuvers is paramount. When the sword emerges, take to the skies, inflicting damage and dismantling their shields with close-range or melee assaults until the boss is defeated.