Armored Core 6 Best Parts [All Categories]

There are ten categories of Parts in Armored Core, which you can open in the search menu 6, that perform functions ranging from offense to defense and even mobility. This guide discusses the top 3 Armored Core 6 best Parts for each category and where you can find them.

Armored Core 6 Parts Explained

In Armored Core 6, you can explore your creativity by building your Armored Core. Each Armored Core has ten unique Parts that make up the body of the Armored Core.

1. Core: Defensive and sometimes offensive.
2. Head: Scans for anomalies and performs tasks.
3. Back: Connected to the Core, with two shoulders for defense or offense.
4. Arms: Arm Units (weapons) attached to the shoulders.
5. Legs: Support weight and aid movement.
6. Fire Control System (FCS): Launches and controls missiles/projectiles.
7. Energy Generator: Provides Energy.
8. Booster: Offers short bursts of speed.

Armored Core 6 Best Parts 

Here’s a complete summary of the Armored Core 6 Best Parts:

Part Placement	1st Choice	2nd Choice	3rd Choice
L-Arm and R-Arm	RF-025 Scudder (R only)	44-141 JVLN Alpha	DF-GA-08 HU-BEN
L-Back and R-Back	VVC-706PM	SB-033M Morley	Songbirds Grenade Cannon
Head	HD-033M Verrill	DF-HD-08 Tian-Qiang	VE-44A
Core	DF-BD-08 Tian Qiang	VE-40A	BD-011 Melander
Arms	IA-C01A: Ephemera	AR-011 Melander	DF-AR-09 Tian-Lao
Legs	VP-424	Kasuar 42Z	VE-42A
Booster	FlueGel 21Z	Alula 21E	IA-C01B: Gills
Generator	VP-20D	DF-GN-02 Ling-Tai	DF-GN-08 San-Tai
FCS	FC-006 Abbot	VE-21A	FCS-G2/P05

L-Arm And R-Arm Units

Stat	RF-025 Scudder	44-141 JVLN Alpha	DF-GA-08 HU-BEN
Attack Power	110	1075	25
Impact	82	1390	25
Accumulative Impact	35	905	11
Ideal Range	162	N/A	130
Effective Range	304	760	226
Blast Radius	N/A	15	N/A
Total Rounds	450	N/A	1300
Magazine Rounds	15	N/A	N/A
Rapid Fire	2.9	N/A	20
Recoil	19	80	5
Direct Hit Adjustment	185	220	215
Reload Time	3.2	N/A	N/A
Ammunition Cost	50	750	30
Weight	3830	7420	5800
EN Load	153	299	425
Placement	R-Arm	R and L-Arm	R and L-Arm

RF-025 Scudder Assault Rifle (R Only)

• Type: Assault Rifle (R)
• Attributes: High stagger damage, Kinetic Weapon
• Fire Rate: 2.9 rounds per second
• Magazine: 15 rounds
• Ammunition Cost: 50
• Reload Time: <3 seconds
• Purchase Price: 205,000 COAM

44-141 JVLN Alpha Detonating Bazooka (L And R)

• Type: Detonating Bazooka (L/R)
• Attributes: Explosive Weapon, high Attack Power, Blast Radius: 15
• Fire Rate: Single round
• Ammunition Cost: High
• Ideal for: Crowd control, single-target damage to bosses

DF-GA-08 HU-BEN (L And R)

• Type: Gatling Gun (L/R)
• Attributes: High fire rate (up to 20 bullets/second), large magazine (1300 rounds)
• Cost: 170,000 COAM
• Considerations: High Energy consumption, effective at close range, minimal recoil

Verdict:

• Scudder: Recommended for staggering bosses due to its rapid fire rate and high stagger damage.
• JVLN Alpha: Effective for crowd control and inflicting substantial damage to bosses.
• HU-BEN: Ideal for melting through enemies quickly at close range, but consumes more Energy.

R-Back And L-Back Units

Stat	SB-033M Morley	Songbirds Grenade Cannon	VVC-706PM
Attack Power	1360	754 x 2	760
Impact	1450	745 x 2	384
Accumulative Impact	860	585 x 2	284
Blast Radius	15	60	26
Effective Range	N/A	N/A	1500
Total Rounds	20	42	210
Recoil	70	60	N/A
Homing Lock Time	N/A	N/A	0.3
Max Lock Count	N/A	N/A	6
Guidance	N/A	N/A	180
Direct Hit Adjustment	190	140	125
Reload Time	5.0	6.4	6.0
Ammunition Cost	800	600	100
Weight	8480	5500	4800
EN Load	465	285	342
Placement	R and L-Back	R and L-Back	R and L-Back

VVC-706PM (L And R)

• Type: Plasma Missile Launcher (L/R)
• Attributes: Shoots 6 Missiles, lock-on capability, lighter weight
• Rounds: 210 before reload
• Ammunition Cost: Low
• Purchase Price: 310,000 COAM
• Suitable for: Melting hordes of enemies and bosses with comprehensive range.

SB-033M Morley Spread Bazooka (L And R)

• Type: Spread Bazooka (L/R)
• Attributes: High-impact damage, large magazine size (20 rounds)
• Reload Time: 5 seconds
• Cost: 100,000 COAM
• Considerations: Relatively low damage per shot, heavy, high reload time.

Songbirds Grenade Cannon (L And R)

• Type: Grenade Cannon (L/R)
• Attributes: High explosive damage, double damage as Impact damage
• Rounds: 42
• Reload Time: 6.4 seconds
• Purchase Price: 182,000 COAM
• Ideal for: Dealing significant Impact damage to stagger bosses.

Verdict:

• VVC-706PM: Effective for locking onto multiple targets and dealing with hordes efficiently.
• SB-033M Morley: Offers high-impact damage and a large magazine but with a longer reload time.
• Songbirds Grenade Cannon: Best for staggering bosses with its explosive damage, though reload time is relatively long.

Head Parts

Stat	HD-033M Verrill	DF-HD-08 Tian-Quiang	VE-44A
Attack Power	1080	320	1060
Anti-Kinetic Defense	188	142	179
Anti-Explosive Defense	185	184	178
Anti-Energy Defense	185	140	188
Attitude Stability	469	97	393
Scan Distance	510	250	490
System Recovery	107	50	104
Scan Effect Duration	7.8	13	12.6
Weight	3080	1230	3640
EN Load	240	88	182

HD-033M Verrill

• Attributes: High Attack Power, uniform defense, high Attitude Stability
• Resists all three weapon categories almost equally
• Broad Scan distance but short Scan Effects duration
• Ideal for: Protection against Impact Damage
• Purchase Price: 205,000 COAM

DF-HD-08 Tian-Qiang

• Attributes: All-rounder, relatively uniform defense, fast System Recovery
• Shorter Scan distance but longer Scan duration
• Lower Attitude Stability, less resistance to Impact damage
• Purchase Price: 150,000 COAM

VE-44A

• Attributes: High scan distance, excellent defense against all weapon types
• Longer Scan Effect Duration, excellent Attitude Stability
• Longer System Recovery time, slower anomaly detection
• Purchase Price: 275,000 COAM

Verdict:

• HD-033M Verrill: Best for overall protection and high Attitude Stability.
• DF-HD-08 Tian-Qiang: Balanced stats, with faster System Recovery but shorter Scan distance.
• VE-44A: Great for scan distance and defense, but slower anomaly detection.

Core Units

Stat	DF-BD-08 Tian Qiang	VE-40A	BD-011 Melander
Attack Power	4100	4320	3230
Anti-Kinetic Defense	473	447	438
Anti-Explosive Defense	478	458	429
Anti-Energy Defense	473	495	380
Attitude Stability	629	521	458
Generator Output Adjustment	114	122	105
Generator Supply Adjustment	90	95	97
Booster Efficiency Adjustment	76	81	98
Weight	20,650	21,100	15,800
EN Load	388	432	304

DF-BD-08 Tian-Qiang

• Attributes: High defense against all weapon types, excellent Attitude Stability
• Quick energy charge and output, moderate energy consumption
• Purchase Price: 390,000 COAM
• Ideal for: Overall defense and stability in battle

VE-40A

• Attributes: Similar defense to Tian-Qiang, slightly better against Energy Weapons
• Effective against Impact damage, prevents staggering
• Purchase Price: 570,000 COAM
• Considerations: Higher cost, comparable performance to Tian-Qiang

BD-011 Melander

• Attributes: Lightweight, moderate defense and stability
• Reduced Attack Power and Attitude Stability
• Highest Booster Efficiency Adjustment
• Purchase Price: 195,000 COAM
• Ideal for: Reducing weight while maintaining functionality

Verdict:

• DF-BD-08 Tian-Qiang: Best for overall defense and stability, with moderate energy consumption.
• VE-40A: Similar performance to Tian-Qiang but at a higher cost.
• BD-011 Melander: Lightweight option with reduced stats but lower price.

Recommended Arms

Stats	IA-C01A: Ephemera	AR-011 Melander	DF-AR-09 Tian-Lao
Attack Power	2380	2260	2,800
Anti-Kinetic Defense	219	247	265
Anti-Energy Defense	263	217	251
Anti-Explosive Defense	256	234	277
Recoil Control	98	107	96
Melee Specialization	106	96	68
Firearm Specialization	104	100	95
Arms Load Limit	12,680	15,100	17,200
Weight	12,700	13,650	26,740
EN Load	312	265	266

IA-C01A: Ephemera

• Attributes: Specialization in Melee Weapons and Firearms, moderate defense
• Excellent Recoil Control, lighter weight
• Unlock: Complete Underground Exploration – Depth 2 mission (Chapter 4)
• Ideal for: Agile combat with balanced defense and specialization
• Arm Load Limit: Lower

AR-011 Melander

• Attributes: All-rounder, higher Attack Power, better Recoil Control
• Uniform defense, slightly lacking in Energy Defense
• Purchase Price: 95,000 COAM
• Ideal for: Versatile combat with balanced offense and defense

DF-AR-09 Tian-Lao

• Attributes: High Attack Power, Arms Load Limit, superior defense
• Better performance against Explosive Weapons
• Heavier weight and higher cost: 220,000 COAM
• Ideal for: Heavy-hitting combat with emphasis on power and durability

Verdict:

• IA-C01A: Ephemera: Agile choice with specialization, ideal for balanced combat.
• AR-011 Melander: Versatile option with balanced offense and defense at a lower cost.
• DF-AR-09 Tian-Lao: Powerhouse option for heavy-hitting combat, but at a higher cost and weight.

The Best Legs

Stats	VP-424	Kasuar/42Z	VE-42A
Type	Tetrapod	Reverse Joint	Bipedal
Attack Power	5600	3400	5200
Anti-Kinetic Defense	366	293	397
Anti-Energy Defense	384	328	453
Anti-Explosive Defense	386	290	394
Load Limit	69,800	47,820	85,700
Attitude Stability	1366	530	877
Jump Height	18	80	14
Jump Distance	103	386	30
Weight	31,600	19,060	28,950
EN Load	780	388	465

VP-424

• Attributes: Highest Attack Power, excellent defense against all weapon types
• Incredible Attitude Stability, resistant to staggering
• Ideal for: Hovering in the air with reduced recoil, carrying heavier weapons
• Jumping: Limited vertical jump but good forward distance
• Purchase Price: 313,000 COAM

Kasuar/42Z

• Attributes: Highest vertical and horizontal jump, fast movement
• Lightweight, ideal for jumping and sprinting long distances
• Grants free energy boosts upon jumping
• Poor Attitude Stability, less resistance to Impact Damage
• Purchase Price: 192,000 COAM

VE-42A

• Attributes: Outstanding balance, high Attack Power, superior defense against Energy Weapons
• Highest Weight Load Limit among legs
• Limited jumping capability, best for ground combat
• Moderate Attitude Stability
• Purchase Price: 504,000 COAM

Verdict:

• VP-424: Ideal for hovering and carrying heavy weapons, with limited jumping capability.
• Kasuar/42Z: Best for jumping and sprinting long distances, but less resistant to Impact Damage.
• VE-42A: Balanced legs with high Attack Power and defense against Energy Weapons, but limited jumping ability.

Booster Parts

Stats	FlueGel/21Z	Alula/21E	IA-C01B: Gills
Thrust	6101	6668	6317
Upward Thrust	5134	4650	5001
QB Thrust	20,000	21,650	18,850
QB Reload Time	0.50	0.35	0.30
QB Jet Duration	0.40	0.30	0.28
QB Reload Ideal Weight	73,800	62,400	68,300
Melee Attack Thrust	9918	10,868	6184
AB Thrust	8668	9085	8335
Upward EN Consumption	680	760	580
QB EN Consumption	600	690	620
AB EN Consumption	398	435	620
Melee Attack EN Consumption	543	575	630
Weight	1980	1900	1590
EN Load	282	410	400

FlueGel/21Z

• Attributes: High Thrust speed, moderate Energy consumption
• Good QB Thrusting speed for agility
• Relatively higher Reload Time but allows for heavier armor
• Purchase Price: 202,000 COAM
• Ideal for: All-round aerial maneuverability

Alula/21E

• Attributes: Higher Thrust speed, lower Upward Thrust speed
• Quick QB Thrust speed, lower Reload Time
• High Energy consumption, especially for Upward Thrust
• Lightweight, suitable for agility-focused builds
• Availability: Not purchasable, must be found elsewhere

IA-C01B: Gills

• Attributes: Decent Thrust speed, lower QB and AB Thrust
• Obtained after completing Underground Exploration – Depth 2 mission
• Lightweight, doesn’t consume much Energy
• Ideal for: Lighter weight builds or when cost is a concern

Verdict:

• FlueGel/21Z: Versatile booster with good agility and moderate energy consumption.
• Alula/21E: Faster thrusting but higher energy consumption, not available for purchase.
• IA-C01B: Gills: Obtained for free after a mission, suitable for lightweight builds or cost-saving.

Generator Parts

Stats	VP-20D	DF-GN-02 Ling-Tai	DF-GN-08 San-Tai
EN Capacity	3250	2000	4420
EN Recharge	714	2000	1176
Post-Recovery EN Supply	1400	280	810
Supply Recovery	384	833	625
Energy Firearm Specialization	98	61	88
Weight	11,030	3860	10,060
EN Output	4430	2340	3210

VP-20D

• Attributes: High EN Capacity and Output, low EN Recharge
• Greater Energy Firearm Specialization
• Heaviest Generator, may restrict movement
• Purchase Price: 275,000 COAM
• Ideal for: Prioritizing energy capacity and output

DF-GN-02 Ling-Tai

• Attributes: Lower EN Capacity but lighter weight
• Excellent Energy Firearm Specialization
• Extended Supply Recovery and EN Recharge time
• Low Post-Recovery EN Supply
• Purchase Price: 90,000 COAM
• Ideal for: Weight-conscious builds with decent energy capacity

DF-GN-08 San-Tai

• Attributes: Highest EN Capacity, good Energy Firearm Specialization
• Longer Supply Recovery time, hefty Post-Recovery EN Supply
• Heavier weight, lower EN Output
• Purchase Price: 300,000 COAM
• Ideal for: Prioritizing energy capacity without strict weight concerns

Verdict:

• VP-20D: Best for high energy capacity and output but heavier weight.
• DF-GN-02 Ling-Tai: Lighter option with decent energy specialization at a lower cost.
• DF-GN-08 San-Tai: Highest energy capacity but heavier weight and lower output, suitable for energy-heavy builds.

FCS Units

Stats	FC-006 Abbot	VE-21A	FCS-G2/P05
Attack Power	11,390	N/A	N/A
Close-Range Assist	83	10	45
Medium-Range Assist	32	36	80
Long-Range Assist	5	92	26
Attitude Stability	1832	N/A	N/A
Missile Lock Correction	N/A	65	105
Multi-Lock Correction	N/A	79	60
Weight	140	85	120
EN Load	268	364	232

FC-006 Abbot

• Attributes: High Attack Power, ideal for close-range combat
• Moderate EN Load, heavier weight
• Obtained for free after completing the Intermediate Support 1: Assembling an AC mission
• Ideal for: Close to medium-range combat without spending COAM

VE-21A

• Attributes: Long-range combat specialization, moderate accuracy at medium range
• Features missile lock correction and high multi-lock correction
• Lightweight but high Energy consumption
• Purchase Price: 228,000 COAM
• Ideal for: Locking onto distant targets with missiles

FCS-G2/P05

• Attributes: Medium-range combat focus, accurate missile locking within 130-260 meters
• Best missile lock correction, multi-lock correction
• Lowest Energy Load but heavier weight
• Purchase Price: 128,000 COAM
• Ideal for: Medium-range combat with precise missile targeting

Verdict:

• FC-006 Abbot: Best for close-range combat, obtained for free early in the game.
• VE-21A: Specialized for long-range combat with missile lock correction, available for purchase.
• FCS-G2/P05: Suitable for medium-range combat with accurate missile locking, available at a lower cost.

Armored Core 6 has an expansive roster of Parts to choose from. Whether it’s the Head, Core, Arms, or Legs, you always want to get the best Parts worth the price and weight. Hence, I have listed the Armored Core 6 best Parts in each category and how to get them.

I also mentioned the best FCS, Generators, and Boosters to maximize your gameplay and help you perform better against enemies and boss fights.

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