Armored Core 6 Juggernaut Boss Guide: How To Beat

FromSoftware's latest title, Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon is finally here, and as players shred, shoot, and blast their way through the game, they will inevitably face down peaking tests of their skills, the bosses. While there are many in the game, the HA-T-102 JUGGERNAUT (or just Juggernaut) will likely be one of the first big hurdles that you face. 

So if you are looking for some tips on how to defeat this powerful and tanky AC, then we have you covered. Below you can find a full breakdown of how to beat the Juggernaut boss in Armored Core VI. 

Armored Core 6 Juggernaut General Boss Tips

The encounter with the Juggernaut takes place after the Operation Wallclimber mission. It emerges on an immense wall that you'll need to scale for combat. Although you start with an ally, they will soon depart, leaving you to handle the situation. The Juggernaut is susceptible to damage only from its rear, so during the initial half of the battle, it's advisable to let your ally draw aggro while you focus on pelting bullets, launching missiles, and performing melee strikes on its exposed back.

Once it's just you and the Juggernaut, the primary method to consistently inflict damage is by ascending the wall where the Juggernaut is positioned. Although this may seem straightforward in theory, it can prove slightly intricate in practice. Therefore, let's delve into a comprehensive breakdown of how to take down this colossal Armored Core.

How To Beat Juggernaut Boss in Armored Core 6 

Boss Attacks to Beware Of:

1. Ground-planted explosive mines – exercise caution to avoid accidentally quickly Assault Boosting into them.
2. High-speed charge capable of ramming into you, causing your mech to stagger.

Quick Strategic Pointers:

1. Employ your vertical missile launcher to construct and sustain the boss's stagger gauge.
2. Execute an Assault Boost combined with a plasma blade sequence from an elevated position or behind the boss.
3. Stay vigilant about the ground mines – they can be hazardous.

This confrontation revolves around positioning yourself above and behind the Juggernaut once your ally exits the arena, leaving you to finish the boss unaided. Although your initial instinct might be to circle-strafe, this approach is rendered ineffective as the boss can promptly adjust its orientation to face you or swiftly traverse the battlefield to distance itself. Maneuvering around the boss is also perilous due to its propensity for deploying damaging mines. This is why an airborne strategy is recommended.

Utilize any form of thruster that you are comfortable with to ascend above the Juggernaut. In this position, hover while delivering a few strikes using your right-hand weapon. Initiate the engagement with vertical missiles – their accuracy is generally high and they contribute to filling the stagger meter. If your elevation is adequate, you can also fire regular missiles, aiming to strike before the boss retreats and repositions.

If you manage to stagger the boss effectively through ranged attacks, you can introduce melee maneuvers like those from the plasma blade to amplify damage output. While the Juggernaut might exude an intimidating aura, attacking from an aerial vantage point, sidestepping its landmines, and utilizing vertical missiles will swiftly dismantle this formidable obstacle.