Armored Core 6 Strider Boss Guide: How To Beat

With the release of Armored Core VI: Fires of Ruibicon, gamers are experiencing FromSoftware's fresh mech-themed action game. And, of course, a FromSoftware title wouldn't be complete without its trademark boss encounters. What's particularly thrilling about Armored Core VI is the array of these challenging foes, each presenting unique difficulties. While the Strider boss isn't the toughest, it still demands strategic planning to conquer.

The good news is that you won't have to face this battle unprepared – this guide provides a comprehensive overview of the steps to defeat this AC. So, continue reading to discover precisely how to overcome the Strider boss in Armored Core VI.

How To Reach the Strider Boss And General Tips

The Strider boss encounter presents a rather distinctive challenge, demanding players to initially navigate their way to the boss itself, a colossal mining ship ingeniously transformed into a formidable weapon platform by the Rubicon Liberation Front (RLF). 

Once in position, the objective involves incapacitating the leg mechanisms of the construct and subsequently eliminating four sub-generators to disable the shields, leading to a confrontation with the Strider's ultimate defense, "The Eye," a colossal laser continuously targeting you from the instant you approach the boss (in case this detail slipped our mention).

Summarizing the initial phase, which is the most straightforward, players must adeptly dodge approximately 3 to 5 shots from The Eye to reach the Strider and neutralize its vantage point. Engaging the MT enemies on the path to the ship might intensify this challenge, potentially requiring the evasion of even more laser volleys. Thus, it's advised to largely disregard these enemies.

Upon reaching the Strider, the next step involves damaging one of its legs until it collapses, leading the ship's deck to lower, facilitating your flight onto it. While ascending, aim for the central part of the ship to counter the RLF's attempt to detach the impaired section in a bid to dislodge you.

Subsequently, on Strider's deck, Handler Walter will highlight four sub-generators that require destruction. This action weakens the shield shielding The Eye. This phase is comparably less challenging, but a few considerations are necessary. 

Apart from fending off MT mech attacks on the deck, you must also remain wary of The Eye's laser discharges. Listen for your warning indicator's distinctive beeps as you maneuver and ensure an obstruction stands between you and The Eye before it fires. At this proximity, evading the laser entirely is implausible, underscoring the importance of utilizing cover.

How To Beat the Strider Boss or "The Eye"

Following the annihilation of all four sub-generators, it's time to conclude the engagement by obliterating The Eye, the heart of the massive mining walker. Glide over to The Eye and unleash the full arsenal of your firepower upon it. Before it charges its laser assault, close the distance and strike from its flanks. Evading the laser attack is problematic at such close range if The Eye locks onto you, and there is limited viable cover directly in front of it.

While engaging, maintain a rotational movement around The Eye to thwart its attempts at targeting you accurately, preventing it from achieving a clear shot. Continue this tactic until its health is fully depleted, prompting an explosion that triggers a chain reaction, causing the entire Strider to collapse. Before this occurs, ensure you jump away from the Strider and create a substantial distance between yourself and the impending collapse.