Armored Core 6 Ayre: How To Defeat It

Ayre is one of the most challenging bosses in Armored Core 6. So having some problems with it happens to a lot of us. Here is how to make your fight against Ayre a bit easier.

Armored Core 6 How To Defeat Ayre
Armored Core 6: How to defeat the boss Ayre. | © FromSoftware/EarlyGame

In Armored Core 6, you'll eventually face a tough boss called Ayre, or IB-07: SOL 644 / Ayre, depending on your decisions in the game. This fight can be really challenging, but don't worry, we've got a simple guide to help you tackle this formidable opponent.

How To Defeat Ayre In Armored Core 6

In the following paragraphs, we will show you what we think is the best AC setup, the bosses movement and the strategy for the fight.

AC Setup

Armored Core 6 Ayre
Armored Core 6: Ayre is no one you should underestimate in the slightest. | © FromSoftware

For Ayre, a tank build with two Gatling Guns and two Stun Needle Launchers works best. Don't focus on high mobility; stay grounded and apply pressure with your weapons. Here's a solid build:

  • R-Arm Unit: DF-GA-08 HU-BEN
  • L-Arm Unit: DF-GA-08 HU-BEN
  • R-Back Unit: VE-60SNA
  • L-Back Unit: VE-60SNA
  • Head: HD-033M Verrill
  • Core: DF-BD-08 Tian-Qiang
  • Arms: DF-AR-09 Tian-Lao
  • Legs: LG-022T Bornemissza
  • Booster: Nothing
  • FCS: FC-008 TALBOT
  • Generator: VP-20D
  • Expansion: Terminal Armor

You can adjust this build to your preference. Experiment with different setups to find what works best for you.

Boss Movement

Ayre moves quite fast, so your shots need to be on target. Since it regenerates its shields, you need to damage it fast and in quick succession.

Boss Strategy

Armored Core 6 Defeated Ayre
Armored Core 6: But you will eventually beat this challenging endboss and earn your ending. | © FromSoftware
  • Stay Aggressive
    • Constantly apply pressure
    • Use your weapons and stay close, dodging forward when necessary.
  • Use Your Stun Needle Launchers
    • Stun Needle Launchers can stagger Ayre or break her shields
    • Shoot them in quick succession to ensure at least one hits
    • Save them for staggering or combine them with Gatling Gun shots for more damage
  • Phase 2: More Speed
    • When Ayre's health drops to 50%, she becomes faster and more aggressive.
    • Even clones appear, making tracking difficult.
    • Keep up the aggression.
    • She starts vulnerable, so hit her with Stun Needle Launchers before her shield recovers.
    • Keep dodging and shooting.

With determination and the right build, you'll take down Ayre and finish the challenging boss fight in Armored Core 6.

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