As a lifelong Armored Core fan who has poured countless hours into every game since the PS1 original, I couldn‘t contain my excitement when the long-awaited sixth mainline entry was announced last year. I eagerly awaited each new trailer and reveal as release day approached. Finally getting my hands on this legendary mech combat series‘ glorious return felt like reuniting with an old friend.
Within minutes of booting up Armored Core 6 for the first time, fond memories of scavenging levels for powerful parts in previous games came flooding back. I immediately made it my mission to track down every single hidden loot chest scattered throughout the campaign‘s levels.
Why Are Hidden Chests So Important in Armored Core 6?
For those new to the franchise, hidden chests (also called containers or caches) contain exclusive parts and weapons that can only be obtained by seeking them out in levels. Unlike common drops from defeated enemies, the gear inside these chests drastically improve your mech‘s capabilities for tackling the game‘s toughest challenges.
The weapons in particular, like the legendary Moonlight laser blade, have become iconic staples that veteran fans get excited about acquiring each new game. So finding all 17 hidden chests in AC6 should be a top priority for every pilot looking to push their Armored Core to its absolute limit!
How Do You Find Hidden Chests in AC6?
Utilize Your Head Scanner Function
Hidden chests do not emit any indicators to reveal their locations. You need to manually scan the environment using your equipped head part‘s ability. I highly recommend using a head with a wide circular scanning range to more easily spot chests. Repeatedly tap the scan button anytime you enter a new area to sweep for loot.
Thoroughly Investigate Complex Layouts
Chests tend to be tucked away in corners of multi-level structures or canyon passes. When traversing these complex spaces with platforms above and below, be diligent about scanning every inch to catch what‘s hidden from view. Don‘t rush – methodically check your surroundings.
Look Along the Golden Path…
…Then Venture Off It! The main mission path draws your attention, but chests are intentionally placed off the beaten track. If your scanner picks up nothing ahead, deviate from the linear waypoint path. Explore side rooms and remote sections other players might ignore.
Revisit Previous Areas Later
Sometimes chests spawn in previously visited locations only after reaching certain milestones. If ever stuck finding your last few chests, backtrack through prior levels which may now contain newly spawned loot.
Armored Core 6 Faction Chest Reward Comparison
Before embarking on your chest hunting journey, an important choice is which company faction to align with. Doing faction missions earns standing to unlock specific chest-exclusive parts catered toward different playstyles. I put together this handy table outlining the strengths of each faction‘s chest gear to help decide which best fits your preferred combat tactics:
| Faction | Playstyle | Chest Reward Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| ZIon | Balanced | Nebula Plasma Rifle – Extreme damage and range |
| Auric | High Mobility | Gills Booster – Increased dash speed and quick-boost rate |
| Melange | Stealth & Deception | Ocellus FCS – Radar jamming to avoid enemy detection |
| Rayleonard | Heavily Armored | Wrecker Head, Core, Arms, Legs – Unmatched durability |
All Armored Core 6 Chest Locations Walkthrough
Now let‘s get into the detailed walkthrough revealing my tried and tested route to each hidden chest‘s location in Armored Core 6‘s campaign. I‘ve completed this run half a dozen times across various new game cycles both solo and cooperatively.
Follow along with these directions to collect all the exclusive loot:
Chapter 2 Hidden Chests
Wrecker Head
This well-concealed head part blends with the room‘s dark shadows. Scan the rear corners near the back wall to expose its location.
Wrecker Core
Dropping down from the upper smelting area, rotate the camera facing back toward the way you came then scan to reveal the chest on a descending ramp behind pipes.
Wrecker Arms
Exit the pipe into open space but don‘t fall straight down! Pause mid-air with boosters engaged to thoroughly scan all structures below, locating the chest atop a steel tower.
Wrecker Legs
In this sprawling chamber filled with patrolling mechs, first clear the three snipers on the central tower then boost over and scan the platform to your direct right to uncover the legs.
Chapter 3 Hidden Chests
Nebula Plasma Rifle
A dead end path splits off from the main canyon bridge. Land and scan here away from the heavy fighting to secure this ultra long-range plasma gun.
Aorta Generator
During the second mission phase defending sensor units, spawn camping mechs near objectives caused me to miss this chest many playthroughs! I now set an alarm reminding me to scan the area once the second phase starts.
Double Trouble Chainsaw
Fun fact – I died to those pesky laser barriers a shameful seven consecutive times earlier on. Getting payback scanning inside their maze reveals the insane double chainsaw melee weapon!
12345 Booster
See that raised heavily guarded platform alongside the laser barriers? Jet over its defensive wall scanning the central structure inside leading to a small rear landing deck with the stylish numbered booster.
Bad Cook Flamethrower
The blue plasma shield dome housing mechs defending a ramp to the objective building concealed this flamethrower chest from me for far too long. Scan methodically along its outer perimeter to finally expose the cached heat!
Chapter 4 Hidden Chests
These last chests during the intense underground and underwater missions cost me the most first playthrough deaths. Learn from my mistakes – take them slow and safe!
Ephemera Legs
I now immediately boost sideways out that stuck elevator scanning the whole vertical chamber rather than falling straight down to locate these agile legs.
Gills Booster
Emerging from the enclosed vents into a large two-story room, resist rushing ahead! First scan the upper walkways before dropping into the underwater depths.
Ephemera Arms
Ventilation ducts are perfect for stashing chests – scan constantly through their lengths! Then exiting here pause mid-air with boost engaged to spot the platform below with scanning before deciding your landing spot.
Ocellus FCS
In this huge chasm section right before the mobile fortress boss, move methodically scanning the exterior perimeter starting from the bottom working upwards rather than blindly jetting across. Patience pays off revealing the stealth FCS drive!
Ephemera Core
I wasted an entire hour down in this spherical chamber getting demolished by nearly indestructible concentrating Current enemies. Little did I know that evasive core sat hidden along the chamber walls! Could have used its mobility help…
Ephemera Head
I love arriving at a new environment and soaking in the sights. But don‘t let the allure of strange organisms distract you initially. Scan first, admire later!
Aurora Light Wave Cannon
The instant this vast underground sea became visible with structures dotting the water surface, I hit scan before boosting anywhere to find this mega-powered beam cannon – one of AC6‘s supreme weapons!
Moonlight Laser Blade
And here we are – hidden chest walkthrough complete with AC‘s signature, legendary, moonlight sword acquired! Our long quest at an end and your maxed out mech ready to dominate all enemies that await in exciting endgame activities.
So that covers everything on finding all hidden chest locations in Armored Core 6. I hope this passionate gamer‘s guide detailing my own personal tips, experiences, and routes proves valuable in unlocking AC6‘s full suite of ultra-powerful gear for your own Armored Cores. This game‘s creative legacy spanning over two decades hits so close to home. I‘d love to discuss more or even squad up in co-op with fellow fans! Please subscribe below for more exclusive AC6 guides from a lifelong expert player. See you on the battlefield, pilots!
