After looping back in time twice, Armored Core 6 will eventually be pitted against ALLMIND, G5 Iguazu, and their contingent of ACs and Institute. It's a very tough fight at first considering how many enemies there are at once, but players don't have to lose their hair over this encounter.
Like all AC battles, the ALLMIND fight can be beaten rather easily if players use the right combination of weapons and parts. Despite being the actual final boss of Armored Core 6, even ALLMIND isn't immune to cheese tactics and sheer perseverance. Here's a guide covering the best loadout and the quickest way to take this boss down.
Armored Core 6: ALLMIND Boss Guide
The entirety of the ALLMIND boss battle pits Raven against an empowered Iguazu who has surrendered himself to the AI's whims. He'll be supported by several other fighters, but players can disregard them completely and focus all their attention on the fallen Balam mercenary.
Luckily, Iguazu still fights like an AC, similar to Handler Walter. The best way to deal with him is to close the distance with a Zimmerman Shotgun and either blow him up with the Pilebunker/Laser Drill combo or go for an audacious kill with the Double Trouble Chainsaw. If executed perfectly, players should be able to immediately finish the first phase of the fight if they manage to break Iguazu's ACS bar and pound him with melee hits.
The second phase gets a little trickier. Iguazu is still vulnerable to melee hits, but his health bar gets much thicker. He'll also have two flying Sea Spiders as his backup, which may complicate things. Using a bipedal AC with moderate AP and high mobility is recommended for this fight — such a setup can help shrug off chip damage and avoid any big hits that might come the player's way.
Assault Armor can help negate any incoming rocket barrages from the Sea Spiders. Use this when Iguazu is close so the pulse blast can deal damage. Ignore the Sea Spiders (but be mindful of their attacks) and keep pressuring Iguazu so his ACS meter overloads quicker.
The Stun Needle is a great pick here. It fires more quickly than any of the high-tier, shoulder-mounted grenade launchers while still dealing respectable damage. On top of that, it also builds up Electric Discharge, which will deal a massive burst of damage when filled up.
Players who decide to use the chainsaw can bring another Zimmerman shotgun with them on their left shoulder. This will let them stagger Iguazu more easily, especially if they mix in some kicks in between their blasts. Also, consider using the Kikaku boosters to increase the lunge distance of melee attacks.
Armored Core 6 is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
