Apart from the first boss fights against AH12 Helicopter, one of the most challenging battles in the Armored Core 6 campaign is against the Ice Worm boss. It’s a frustrating fight as the boss constantly goes in & out of the surface and has two strong shields. To defeat the Ice Worm Boss in Armored Core 6, you must equip the unique VE – 60SNA armor and try to shoot at its head area.
How to beat the Ice Worm Boss in Armored Core 6
To bring down the Ice Worm Boss in Armored Core 6, equip the following loadout and follow the given tips and tricks.
Loadout
Since the Iceworm boss inflicts a lot of AOE-type attacks, it is best to go for a tanky-style build. You can use my loadout for the battle or equip any similar one. But, for the Right Back Unit, please attach the VE-60SNA Stun Needle Launcher. You will obtain the Anti-Ice Worm gun right before the battle. Equip it for combat, as it is the only weapon capable of stunning the creature. If you enter the mission without using it, you will be taunted by your allies and handlers for not bringing an essential tool.
- R- Arm Unit:Â IRIDIUM
- L- Arm Unit:Â IRIDIUM
- R- Back Unit:Â VE-60SNA
- L- Back Unit:Â SONGBIRDS
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Attack Strategy
To eliminate the Ice Worm Boss in Armored Core 6, you must break both of its Shields. Once the battle begins, the worm will go inside and outside the surface. After emerging out of the ground, aim towards its rusty head and shoot with your VE-60SNA Stun Needle Launcher. It takes some time to charge, so wait for it to emerge from the ground and time your attack. If you manage to hit, you will deplete its primary shield. You can find the shield bar above it’s health bar. Now, your ally will shoot using the Rail Cannon to remove the second shield.
Immediately, the worm will fall to the ground and be stunned. Go near the worm and unload all the rockets, missiles, and grenades at your disposal. Make sure to even your melee blade attack at its face to tick off of health.
Repeat this process for a total of three to four times to bring down the creature and proceed to the next level.
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Defense Strategy
The first thing you should be mindful of while fighting Ice Worm is not to go near the creature unless it is stunned. Merely standing near him will deal a lot of damage and deplete your health. You can track the position of the Ice Worm by the red indicator icon, which accurately informs the emerging location of the Ice Worm out of the ground.
While fighting, the Ice Worm will launch a red-colored AOE-type attack. Initially, you will take a lot of damage from this move. But, with time, you can easily dodge as you will learn that the attack usually gets initiated after being stunned.
Throughout the battle, maintain distance from the beast and continuously keep moving. For health, use each unit Repair Kit(3 units) after stuning the Ice Worm.
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