This Armored Core 6 guide explains how to defeat the HC Helicopter.
Armored Core 6 is the latest instalment in FromSoftware’s long-running mecha combat series. The game takes place on the planet of Rubicon 3 where corporations and mercenaries are at war over a powerful energy source called Coral.
As an Armored Core pilot, you arrive on Rubicon 3 at the beginning of the game. However, your first task is to acquire a license. This objective makes up the opening mission of Armored Core 6. While it is initially straightforward, the difficulty ramps up dramatically during the final boss encounter.
When you find a license to steal, a HC Helicopter appears. This begins a challenging boss fight against a highly aggressive and powerful enemy.
This helicopter boss forces you to put everything you have learned during the introductory mission into practice. But that’s also what makes it so hard, as you won’t be particularly well acquainted with how the game’s combat works.
In this guide, we’ll explain how to defeat the HC Helicopter in the first mission of Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon.
How to defeat the HC Helicopter boss in Armored Core 6
When the HC Helicopter appears, quickly use Assault Charge to blast towards it and deliver a melee attack. Follow this up with gun fire and missiles to capitalise on the initial damage you have dealt. This should knock off a good chunk of its health and give you as head start.
Try to fill its stagger meter as quickly as possible. This should open up a window to land some attacks completely unchallenged.
The helicopter will shoot a barrage of missiles and gunfire at you. Keep moving and stay off the ground to avoid explosions which cause the bulk of the damage. Combine Quick Boosting with Ascending to effectively dodge out of the blast radius.
Try to continuously fire while evading to deal consistent damage. As you evade, make your way towards the HC Helicopter. Use Assault Charge to blast quickly towards it and use a melee attack to deal significant damage.
In the second phase of the battle, it will become more agile and use more aggressive attacks such as a barrage of missiles which briefly stun you.
You will need to be extra precise with dodging and continue to fire at every opportunity while attempting to get close enough to land melee attacks.
Remember, try to build its stagger meter as quickly as you can as this will provide the best openings to deal massive damage.
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