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Mission Overview
Recommended Loadout
Reach The End Of Depth 2 (First Objective)
Defeat G5 Iguazu
Reach The End Of Depth 2 (Second Objective)
Acquiring The Battle Logs And Archive Data
Reach The End Of Depth 2 (Second Objective)
Destroy The Autonomous Defense Weapon Enforcer
Armored Core 6 has a total of five chapters filled with various missions. The game's difficulty increases as you progress further while constantly providing challenges throughout. Chapter One serves as an introduction that explains the game mechanics and presents minor challenges here and there. But as you reach Chapter Three, the game becomes more intense and you will see the rank up of difficulty.
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Chapter Four introduces more complexity and depth, along with tougher challenges and better gear to find. The main objective of the Underground Exploration - Depth 2 mission in this chapter is to continue infiltrating the underground facility and reach the deepest point to uncover its secrets.
Mission Overview
Handler provides a follow-up briefing, indicating that your next mission will involve exploring Depth 2.
This sector consists of an extensive rail network designed for resource transportation, featuring a complex route with many blind spots.
This means you will need to prepare for close-range encounters.
In this mission, you won't have your typical quest marker to guide you, and you'll need to find the way on your own.
The good news is that it's not a confusing maze where you're likely to get lost. However, there are a few turns and paths worth exploring to collect some valuable items along the way.
Recommended Loadout
During your time in the Underground Exploration - Depth 2 mission, you'll primarily face enemies in closed areas. This means long-range weapons won't be very effective.
For instance, you might want to consider equipping melee weapons like the Pulse Blade or Laser Blade. They have charged attacks that can take on multiple nearby enemies.
If you prefer, you can also use energy-based weapons like the Plasma Rifle in this mission.
Another good choice is the Zimmerman shotgun if you're confident in your shotgun skills. It packs a punch and surprisingly has decent range for a shotgun.
For your shoulder weapons, the Plasma Missile Launcher is a solid option due to its wider blast radius. In a close-quarters environment, having this kind of firepower to deal with multiple enemies is a smart move.
On the other hand, SONGBIRDS are always a dependable choice for shoulder weapons. They're particularly effective for the staggering effect they have on enemies when you hit them with those missiles.
As for your AC setup, it's up to your personal preference. You can opt for a light AC for increased agility or a heavy one for more AP and defensive capabilities. The choice is yours.
Reach The End Of Depth 2 (First Objective)
At the beginning of the mission, start by interacting with the door in front of you, and then proceed forward. After you go down, be careful from the enemy to your right.
Once you've dealt with that enemy, follow the tunnel on your right and you'll encounter more enemies on the way.
If you have your melee weapons, use them first and then finish off the remaining enemies with your missile shoulder weapons. This should dispatch them quickly.
In a large room after defeating the enemies, you'll come across a locked door directly ahead, which is the main path of the mission.
In order to unlock it, you'll need to power up the area. Head to the room on your left and drop down through a hole in the floor.
As soon as you descend, be prepared for another enemy ambush.
After dealing with these enemies, in the next room, you'll find a panel you can interact with to power up the area, subsequently unlocking the previous door.
This action will also unlock the elevator located on the left side of the panel, taking you directly back in front of the door you initially encountered.
Now the door is unlocked, proceed up ahead to get your second objective log of the mission.
Defeat G5 Iguazu
After interacting with the second on your way, you'll encounter G5 Iguazu, a boss you'll need to defeat.
While Iguazu isn't particularly tough, this boss is agile and wields multiple weapons.
The most effective approach for this boss fight is to use the Pulse Blade to push Iguazu against a wall and trap him in a corner, then, quickly launch your missiles to increase the stagger meter.
Switch back to your primary weapon, like the Plasma Rifle if you have it, and unleash significant damage on him. This tactic is your best bet.
If you've equipped the Zimmerman shotgun, you'll find it quite effective in taking down this boss.
Once you manage to defeat G5 Iguazu, you'll immediately receive a Combat Log.
Reach The End Of Depth 2 (Second Objective)
After Ayre confirms that Iguazu has been defeated, the door in this room will unlock and you will be able to continue with your mission.
Don't forget to use the Supply Drop on the right side of the arena before moving forward.
Follow the tunnel, and you'll encounter an MT that will attack you but then attempt to escape.
Your objective is to keep following him and avoid his attacks.
He'll initially leap onto a bridge to the right, and then he'll continue forward until you reach a locked door, blocking your path.
While you're in this area, there are two collectibles that you can grab.
Acquiring The Battle Logs And Archive Data
Combat Log #1 And #2
After reaching the locked door, you'll need to backtrack and enter the room on your left.
Inside, you'll encounter two MTs that you can defeat to acquire the Combat Logs.
Hidden Part Container #1
In that same room, you'll also discover a chest that contains the IA-C01B GILLS Booster.
Hidden Part Container #2
Starting from where the hidden part container is located, exit the room and turn left to head back towards the bridge.
This is the same path you'll want to follow to progress in the mission.
Once you're back on the bridge, look to your right and you'll spot some rocky platforms below. You need to make your way down using them.
Be cautious as you descend, and make sure not to exhaust your boost.
You'll need to carefully navigate your way down until you come across an entrance that resembles a sewer opening.
After you locate it, go inside, and you'll discover a Catapult that can launch you upward.
Fly upwards until you reach the top, and right in front of you, there'll be a chest guarded by two enemies.
Make sure to defeat these two enemies first, and you can loot the chest to obtain IA-C01A: Ephemera (Arms).
Reach The End Of Depth 2 (Second Objective)
From the previous hidden part chest, you'll find an entrance to your right where you'll encounter more basic enemies to deal with.
At the top of the wall ahead, you'll see an entrance resembling a tube. Proceed through it and eventually, you'll find a hole that you'll need to descend into.
From this point, the process remains the same where you'll need to locate a panel to power up the area, which unlocks the previously locked door.
In the next room, make your way to the end where you'll find a panel to power up the area.
Right after you activate it, you'll be ambushed by more enemies attempting to hinder your progress.
They should be relatively easy to handle using your Plasma Rifle or Zimmerman shotgun.
Once you've dealt with them, head to the elevator on the opposite side of the room and continue forward.
You'll come across a Supply Drop, which you should take advantage of because there's a challenging boss fight ahead before you can complete your mission.
Destroy The Autonomous Defense Weapon Enforcer
Before you can complete the mission, you'll face a tough boss fight against the AAP03: ENFORCER.
Despite its challenge, this boss has a vulnerability to explosives and moves rather slowly, which you can use to your advantage.
Once you successfully defeat the ENFORCER, the mission will be completed, and you'll be rewarded with 300,000 COAM.
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