Armored Core 6 best parts: Meta weapons, body parts, expansions & more

There is an abundance of options available in Armored Core 6, but we've picked out the best parts that you can use, from the meta weapons to legs and plenty more.

While we have also covered the best builds that you can use, many of our picks are somewhat variable in Armored Core 6, and you are free to switch out certain parts if you prefer how they feel. The game gives you so many different ways to play, and the key to unlocking them is within your personal choice of parts.

So, make sure to continue reading to see our picks for the best parts in Armored Core 6, going over all of the top weapon choices and everything else you'll want to choose.

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Best R-ARM parts in Armored Core 6

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Here are our picks for the best R-ARM parts in Armored Core 6:

• RF-025 SCUDDER
• SG-027 ZIMMERMAN
• 44-141 JVLN ALPHA
• Vvc-760PR
• HI-18 GU-A2
  
  
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Best L-ARM parts in Armored Core 6

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While it can be fairly similar to its right-hand counterpart, there are a number of different options when it comes to the best L-ARM parts in Armored Core 6:

• PB-033M ASHMEAD
• Vvc-770LB
• VE-67LLA
• 44-143 HMMR
• HI-32 BUTT/A
• 44-141 JVLN ALPHA
• WB-0000 BAD COOK
  
  
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Best R-BACK & L-BACK parts in Armored Core 6

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We've combined the shoulder weapons into one as they largely share an inventory, and we do generally recommend that you pair them up for maximised damage and stagger:

• SI-27: SU-R8
• SB-033M MORLEY
• SONGBIRDS
• Vvc-703PM
• Vvc-706PM
• Vvc-700LD
  
  
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Best head parts in Armored Core 6

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While not the most impactful, here are the best head parts that you can choose in Armored Core 6:

• HD-033M VERRILL
• HD-012 MELANDER C3
• DF-HD-08 TIAN-QIANG
• IA-C01H: EPHEMERA
• VE-44B
  
  
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Best core parts in Armored Core 6

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Your CORE is where the majority of your health comes from, so check out the best core parts in Armored Core 6 here:

• BD-011 MELANDER
• DF-BD-08 TIAN-QIANG
• VE-40A
• 07-061 MIND ALPHA
  
  
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Best arms in Armored Core 6

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Pick any of the best arms parts in Armored Core 6 below to supplement your weapon choices:

• AR-011 MELANDER
• AR-012 MELANDER C3
• AC-2000 TOOL ARMIA-C01A: EPHEMERA
  
  
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Best legs in Armored Core 6

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Getting your legs right is key in Armored Core 6, so here are our picks for the best leg parts in the game:

• VE-42A
• KASUAR/42Z
• RC-2000 SPRING CHICKEN
• VP-424
• EL-TL-11 FORTALEZA
• VE-42B
  
  
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Best boosters in Armored Core 6

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Getting the best boosters in Armored Core 6 is key if you want to maximise your movement potential:

• ALULA/21E
• FLUEGEL/21Z
• IA-C01B: GILLS
  
  
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Best FCS parts in Armored Core 6

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Making sure that you've equipped the best FCS parts in Armored Core 6 will help you aim a lot better:

• FC-006 ABBOT
• FCS-G2/P05
• VE-21B
  
  
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Best generators in Armored Core 6

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You can balance your EN levels perfectly with the best generators in Armored Core 6 here:

• DF-GN-02 LING-TAI
• DF-GN-08 SAN-TAI
• VP-20D
  
  
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Best expansions in Armored Core 6

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You'll want to economise your OS Chips well by picking up one of the best expansions in Armored Core 6:

• ASSAULT ARMOR
• PULSE ARMOR
• TERMINAL ARMOR

So, that wraps up all of the best parts in Armored Core 6, revealing all of the meta weapons, body parts, expansions, and more for your AC.

Check out our Armored Core 6 homepage for more guides, as you'll need all the help you can get if you're looking to beat the game.