Armored Core 6: AA-602 CATAPHRACT Boss Battle Guide

CATAPHRACT Armored Core 6
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Prepare for a thrilling encounter in Armored Core 6 as you face the formidable AA-602 CATAPHRACT during Chapter 3. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll provide you with the strategies and tactics you need to defeat this boss and emerge victorious.

Armored Core 6: AA-602 CATAPHRACT Boss Battle Guide

The AA-602 CATAPHRACT is characterized by its massive size, heavy armor, and diverse arsenal. However, every boss has its vulnerabilities, and exploiting them is key to triumph. Here’s how to overcome this formidable foe:

Best Loadout

To optimize your chances against the AA-602 CATAPHRACT, tailor your loadout to a combination of mobility and burst damage. Employ weapons like high-caliber rifles, shotguns, and missile launchers. These weapons are effective in staggering the boss and delivering substantial damage.

Here’s a recommended loadout:

  • Arms: DF-AR-08 TIAN-QIANG
  • Booster: ALULA/21E
  • Core: DF-BD-08 TIAN-QIANG
  • FCS: FCS-G2/P10SLT
  • Generator: DF-GN-06 MIND-TANG
  • Head: HD-012 MELANDER C3
  • L-Arm Unit: SG-027 ZIMMERMAN
  • L-Back Unit: SONGBIRDS
  • Legs: DF-LG-08 TIAN-QIANG
  • R-Arm Unit: RF-025 SCUDDER
  • R-Back Unit: BML-G2/P05MLT-10

The BML-G2/P05MLT-10 rocket attachment inflicts heavy stagger damage to the CATAPHRACT’s weak point. The SONGBIRDS launch grenades, dealing explosive damage. Take advantage of the stagger to close in and deliver shotgun blasts using the ZIMMERMAN.

Effective Strategies

Maintain Constant Movement

The AA-602 CATAPHRACT maintains relentless fire throughout the battle, employing various weapons including rockets, artillery fire, and precise lasers. Keep your AC mobile and use dashes to evade incoming rockets and avoid collision damage when the boss charges at you head-on.

Counter Laser Threats

The precision lasers are among the most accurate attacks of the AA-602 CATAPHRACT. As you circle the boss, be prepared to quickly dash in the opposite direction when you observe audio and visual cues indicating the laser’s imminent launch.

Target its Weak Point

While the AA-602 CATAPHRACT boasts formidable armor, it has a significant weak point: its frontal area and the space between its wheels. When the tank charges straight at you, it momentarily exposes this vulnerable spot. Seize this opportunity to unleash burst damage weapons such as rockets, grenades, and shotgun blasts for maximum impact.

With the guidance and recommended loadout provided in this guide, you are now prepared to face this formidable boss head-on and emerge triumphant on the battlefield of Armored Core 6.

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