Armored Core 6 has a variety of melee weapons with unique and powerful playstyles they have to offer players, which can create excellent build synergies. In this guide, I have listed their detailed specifications and how to acquire them, so without further ado, let’s get started!
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Key Takeaways
- Armored Core 6 has a combined total of 12 melee weapons, divided into 8 types.
- The Pulse Blade H1-32: BU-TT/A is the default weapon that players get at the start.
- 9 of these weapons can be acquired as you progress through the primary story of Armored Core 6, in the form of collectibles through missions, availability in the parts shop, and gathering battle log hunts to unlock the required Hunter Class level.
- Through NG+, players can acquire the remaining 2 melee weapons: the Laser Slicer Vvc-774LS and Coral Oscillator IA-C01W7: ML-Redshift.
Below is the list of all melee weapons you can acquire in Armored Core 6. Remember that they can only be equipped on your left arm unit.
Pulse Blade H1-32: BU-TT/A
| Attack Power | 963 |
| Impact | 710 |
| Accumulative Impact | 450 |
| Consecutive Hits | 2 |
| Charge Attack Power | 1586 |
| Charge Impact | 1200 |
| Charge Accumulative Impact | 650 |
| Direct Hit Adjustment | 230 |
| PA Interference | 147 |
| Cooling | 282 |
| Weight | 1800 |
| EN Load | 213 |
This pulse blade is the default melee weapon all players access at the beginning of the game. It’s excellent for breaking down defensive pulse barriers and creating space to inflict bonus damage on vulnerable foes with your other arsenal.
Pile Bunker PB-033M Ashmead
| Attack Power | 1688 |
| Impact | 1150 |
| Accumulative Impact | 850 |
| Consecutive Hits | 1 |
| Charge Attack Power | 4630 |
| Charge Impact | 1800 |
| Charge Accumulative Impact | 1100 |
| Direct Hit Adjustment | 150 |
| PA Interference | 135 |
| Cooling | 284 |
| Weight | 4180 |
| EN Load | 225 |
Unlocking method: can be bought for 185,000 COAM in the parts shop after you finish Chapter 1.
Stun Baton VP-67EB
| Attack Power | 229 |
| Impact | 215 |
| Accumulative Impact | 85 |
| Consecutive Hits | 3 |
| Charge Attack Power | 1221 |
| Charge Impact | 380 |
| Charge Accumulative Impact | 140 |
| Direct Hit Adjustment | 215 |
| PA Interference | 140 |
| Cooling | 1156 |
| Weight | 1720 |
| EN Load | 198 |
Unlocking method: This can be bought for 94,000 COAM in the parts shop once you complete Chapter 2.
Laser Blade Vvc-770LB
| Attack Power | 1630 |
| Impact | 1100 |
| Accumulative Impact | 330 |
| Consecutive Hits | 1 |
| Charge Attack Power | 1170×2 |
| Charge Impact | 750×2 |
| Charge Accumulative Impact | 280×2 |
| Direct Hit Adjustment | 195 |
| PA Interference | 127 |
| Cooling | 317 |
| Weight | 2680 |
| EN Load | 365 |
Unlocking method: Available for 210,000 COAM in the parts shop when you finish Chapter 1’s mission, Operation Wallclimber.
Plasma Thrower 44-143 HMMR
| Attack Power | 1381 |
| Impact | 810 |
| Accumulative Impact | 520 |
| Consecutive Hits | 2 |
| Charge Attack Power | 265×6 |
| Charge Impact | 33×6 |
| Charge Accumulative Impact | 22×6 |
| Charge Blast Radius | 20 |
| Direct Hit Adjustment | 165 |
| PA Interference | 142 |
| Effective Range | 78 |
| Cooling | 366 |
| Weight | 2410 |
| EN Load | 311 |
Unlocking Method: Reach Hunter Class 6 by finishing battle log hunts to get this weapon as a reward.
Cost: 172,000 COAM
Laser Dagger VP-67LD
| Attack Power | 752 |
| Impact | 310 |
| Accumulative Impact | 120 |
| Consecutive Hits | 3 |
| Charge Attack Power | 1688 |
| Charge Impact | 1100 |
| Charge Accumulative Impact | 375 |
| Direct Hit Adjustment | 175 |
| PA Interference | 118 |
| Cooling | 1308 |
| Weight | 1350 |
| EN Load | 150 |
Unlocking Method: Can be brought for 135,000 COAM in the parts shop once you finish the mission, Escape, in chapter 5.
Laser Slicer Vvc-774LS
| Attack Power | 1615 |
| Impact | 900 |
| Accumulative Impact | 225 |
| Consecutive Hits | 2 |
| Charge Attack Power | 1615 |
| Charge Impact | 900 |
| Charge Accumulative Impact | 225 |
| Direct Hit Adjustment | 185 |
| PA Interference | 122 |
| Cooling | 267 |
| Weight | 3260 |
| EN Load | 328 |
Unlocking Method: You need to go through NG+ and finish the final mission of chapter 3 again. Once you do that, it can be brought for 339,000 COAM in the parts shop.
Laser Lance VE-67LLA
| Attack Power | 1151 |
| Impact | 800 |
| Accumulative Impact | 400 |
| Consecutive Hits | 1 |
| Charge Attack Power | 1151 |
| Charge Impact | 800 |
| Charge Accumulative Impact | 400 |
| Direct Hit Adjustment | 195 |
| PA Interference | 131 |
| Cooling | 263 |
| Weight | 4520 |
| EN Load | 460 |
Unlocking Method: Available in the parts shop for 270,000 COAM once you complete the final mission of chapter 3 in the first run-through.
Chainsaw WB-0010 Double Trouble
| Attack Power | 1025 |
| Impact | 750 |
| Accumulative Impact | 375 |
| Consecutive Hits | 2 |
| Charge Attack Power | 2460 |
| Charge Impact | 1080 |
| Charge Accumulative Impact | 540 |
| Direct Hit Adjustment | 270 |
| PA Interference | 119 |
| Cooling | 302 |
| Weight | 5090 |
| EN Load | 108 |
Unlocking Method: Obtained as a collectible in the mission, Eliminate “Honest” Brute in Chapter 3. Once you carefully cross the laser sensor area right at the start of the mission, you’ll land on the low ground where you can find the chest housing this weapon.
Cost: 69,000 COAM
Light Wave Blade IA-C01W2: Moonlight
| Attack Power | 615 |
| Impact | 495 |
| Accumulative Impact | 495 |
| Consecutive Hits | 2 |
| Charge Attack Power | 2010 |
| Charge Impact | 910 |
| Charge Accumulative Impact | 910 |
| Direct Hit Adjustment | 175 |
| PA Interference | 112 |
| Effective Range | 280 |
| Cooling | 209 |
| Weight | 2200 |
| EN Load | 544 |
Unlocking Method: Obtained as a collectible in the final mission of Chapter 4, Reach the Coral Convergence. At the start of the mission, you’ll come across a colossal bridge broken from both sides, supported by 3 gigantic rectangular beams.
Travel towards the end of it and then to the lower ground beneath the bridge, where you’ll find a chest at the bottom, housing this weapon.
However, be on high alert as hordes of enemies roaming the lower ground start rolling in to eliminate you.
Cost: 270,000 COAM
Coral Oscillator IA-C01W7: ML-Redshift
| Attack Power | 727 |
| Impact | 530 |
| Accumulative Impact | 530 |
| Consecutive Hits | 2 |
| Charge Attack Power | 1614 |
| Charge Impact | 820 |
| Charge Accumulative Impact | 820 |
| Direct Hit Adjustment | 190 |
| PA Interference | 126 |
| Effective Range | 280 |
| Cooling | 209 |
| Weight | 2200 |
| EN Load | 544 |
Unlocking Method: For this weapon, reach NG+ and attempt the arena battles to acquire it as a reward.
Coral Oscillator IB-C03W2: WLT 101
| Attack Power | 1350 |
| Impact | 960 |
| Accumulative Impact | 960 |
| Consecutive Hits | 1 |
| Charge Attack Power | 1950 |
| Charge Impact | 1450 |
| Charge Accumulative Impact | 1450 |
| Direct Hit Adjustment | 210 |
| PA Interference | 140 |
| Cooling | 199 |
| Weight | 2030 |
| EN Load | 642 |
Unlocking Method: Reach Hunter Class 15 by collecting battle logs to unlock this weapon as a reward.
Weapons Summary Table
Below, I have summarized the 5 main specifications for all melee weapons in Armored Core 6.
| Melee Weapon Name | Attack Power | Impact | Consecutive Hits | Weight | EN Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulse Blade H1-32: BU-TT/A | 963 | 710 | 2 | 1800 | 213 |
| Pile Bunker PB-033M Ashmead | 1688 | 1150 | 1 | 4180 | 225 |
| Stun Baton VP-67EB | 229 | 215 | 3 | 1720 | 198 |
| Laser Blade Vvc-770LB | 1630 | 1100 | 1 | 2680 | 365 |
| Plasma Thrower 44-143 HMMR | 1381 | 810 | 2 | 2410 | 311 |
| Laser Dagger VP-67LD | 752 | 310 | 3 | 1350 | 150 |
| Laser Slicer Vvc-774LS | 1615 | 900 | 2 | 3260 | 328 |
| Laser Lance VE-67LLA | 1151 | 800 | 1 | 4520 | 460 |
| Chainsaw WB-0010 Double Trouble | 1025 | 750 | 2 | 5090 | 108 |
| Lightwave Blade IA-C01W2: Moonlight | 615 | 495 | 2 | 2200 | 544 |
| Coral Oscillator IA-C01W7: ML-Redshift | 727 | 530 | 2 | 2200 | 544 |
| Coral Oscillator IB-C03W2: WLT 101 | 1350 | 960 | 1 | 2030 | 642 |
And that sums up my guide on Armored Core 6 melee weapons. Give us feedback and let us know about your gameplay experience in the comment section below, as we would love to hear it!
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