Armored Core 6: Best Heads For Builds, Ranked

As far as parts are concerned, the Head parts in Armored Core 6 are not really that important; they give passable stats and most players will just choose the Head part for their ACs based on aesthetics. However, Head parts still provide some impact to an AC’s defenses, weapon aiming, tracking, and movement speed.

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Having the best Head part for one’s AC in Armored Core 6 is still essential, especially for those who like to maximize each Frame part to get the most out of their ACs. However, some Head parts are better than others, and with many options to choose from, players may struggle to uncover the best Head part to use in their AC build.

5 AH-J-124 BASHO

Stats

For people who value function over fashion when it comes to building their ACs, the AH-J-124 BASHO is the ideal Head part for their mechs. It sports the second-highest Anti-Kinetic and highest Anti-Explosive Defense stats among all head parts, as well as boasting the highest AP at 1250.

However, it does struggle in Recovery and Weight and has subpar Attitude Stability stats. Also, when judging from aesthetics, the BASHO looks like a retro-inspired bot head that is often used for mechs specializing in construction, which is what its in-game description alludes to.

4 VP-44D

Stats

The VP-44D is an excellent Head part for those planning on building an AC that has decent defensive stats and great Attitude Stability. This Head part has the highest Attitude Stability with 521, which makes ACs equipped with it harder to stagger. It also has decent to good overall defense and AP, with a surprisingly high Anti-Energy Defense stat.

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As far as weight, the VP-44D is a bit on the heavier side. Building an AC with this Head part will typically confine players to play with mostly middleweight mechs or specific lightweight builds. Looks-wise, its design is an almost spherical, conventional robotic head, complete with antennae. The aesthetic can be placed in any AC build to make it look more like a respectable robot.

3 IA-C01H: EPHEMERA

Stats

For players that fancy designing an AC that looks like an armored beetle and actually has great overall defensive stats, the IA-C01H: EPHEMERA is the best Head part for their builds. It has the highest Anti-Energy Defense at 189 to go with a high 186 Anti-Explosive Defense and a respectable Anti-Kinetic Defense at 160 on top of 990 AP.

The EPHEMERA has decent Attitude Stability, System Recovery, and Scan Distance, but is one of the heavier Head parts with 4330. As far as looks go, the alien-insect design is sure to win over players who want to run an insectoid AC during the main game or on PVP.

2 HC-3000 WRECKER

Stats

The HC-3000 WRECKER is another Head part that focuses on function over how it looks. It has high AP and defensive stats, most notably having the highest Anti-Kinetic Defense at 200. This makes ACs that have this Head part take more damage, especially against enemies that are running Kinetic-based weapons.

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It does lack Attitude Stability and mightily struggles with System Recovery, though. Its weight also teeters between middleweight and heavyweight AC builds. Aesthetically, the WRECKER’s design feels like its purpose could best be served inside a factory that handles steelwork or welding. In some cases, this look can become awe-inspiring, but it does come across as a bit boxy compared to other Head part designs.

1 VE-44B

Stats

Players looking for the best scanning Head part should give the VE-44B a try. It has the highest Scan Distance and Scan Effect Duration in the game at 700 and 18 seconds, respectively, while also having good defensive stats. Its 1040 AP is decent, and it has a great Anti-Energy Defense at 181, which is ideal for tanking Energy Weapons. Its Attitude Stability stats are passable, and it has great System Recovery, but its Weight makes it one of the heavier Head parts in Armored Core 6.

The scanning perks give players a better view of the battlefield in terms of determining where enemies are located, as well as if there are any hidden treasures and logs in the Mission Mode. On the design side, the VE-44B has a very out-of-this-world build; it kind of looks like an alien with hammerhead features. In most cases, middleweight ACs should run this Head part due to its heftiness.

Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon is available for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

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