Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon is FromSoftware's return to their mech franchise after a decade, featuring fast-paced mech combat with deep customization. You pilot an Armored Core (AC) built from hundreds of interchangeable parts across head, core, arms, legs, boosters, FCS, generator, and four weapon slots. The stagger system from Sekiro makes an appearance — filling an enemy's stagger bar opens them to massive damage. Three separate playthroughs with branching missions are required to see all endings and unlock all parts.
Resource management and crafting determine how quickly your power scales. This guide covers what to prioritize, where to farm, and how to avoid wasting resources on the wrong upgrades.
Crafting Priority List
The order you should invest resources:
| Priority | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Primary weapons | Biggest damage increase per resource spent |
| 2 | Core build gear | Enables your role's key synergies |
| 3 | Defensive upgrades | Survivability for boss fights |
| 4 | Secondary weapons | Situational options for specific content |
| 5 | Consumables | Temporary boosts for hard content |
Resource Farming by Area
Rubicon 3 Surface
Key resources: Starting parts, OS Tuning introduction, basic weapons Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Songbirds Grenade Launcher upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Wall Breach
Key resources: Mid-tier weapons, story progression, new part shops Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Songbirds Grenade Launcher upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Watchpoint Delta
Key resources: Advanced parts, faction-specific weapons, hidden components Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Songbirds Grenade Launcher upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
ALLMIND Research Facility
Key resources: ALLMIND ending, secret parts, final Arena unlocks Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Zimmerman Shotgun max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Coral Convergence
Key resources: Ending-specific rewards, final boss parts, playthrough completion Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Zimmerman Shotgun max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Rubicon 3 Surface — Wall Breach)
- Upgrade your starting weapons to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials — you'll need them later
- Focus on Songbirds Grenade Launcher once accessible
Mid Game (Watchpoint Delta)
- Push Songbirds Grenade Launcher to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Zimmerman Shotgun
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (ALLMIND Research Facility — Coral Convergence)
- Max out Zimmerman Shotgun — this is your top priority
- Complete your build's core gear set
- Craft endgame consumables
- Optional: upgrade secondary weapons for variety
Crafting Mistakes to Avoid
- Spreading upgrades across multiple weapons — Focus one weapon to max before diversifying.
- Hoarding materials — Use them. The game provides enough if you farm efficiently.
- Upgrading the wrong gear — Check our builds guide before investing.
- Ignoring Watchpoint Delta farming — This area has the best resource-to-time ratio in mid-game.
- Crafting consumables too early — Save specialty materials for late-game recipes.
Resource Efficiency Tips
- Dual Zimmerman shotguns + Songbirds grenade launchers is the most reliable boss-killing setup for your first playthrough
- Farm Watchpoint Delta during mid-game for the best return on time
- Check the walkthrough to know when each resource becomes available
- Match your farming route to your build — some classes farm faster in certain areas
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