The battle against Ayre, one of the final bosses in Armored Core 6, is a spectacle of speed, chaos, and frustration. Like the infamous Ibis, Ayre is a hyper-agile boss that loves flanking and overwhelming you with rapid melee and energy attacks. But there’s good news: you can cheese this boss, you can tank this boss, or you can outplay it—with the right approach and build.

Here’s a complete strategy guide, including a clever “anime wall tech,” optimal attack combos, and the loadout used to make this fight a lot more manageable—even S-rankable.

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The Secret Strat: The Wall Tech

Yes, it sounds like something from a shonen anime—but it works. The trick? Back up to the arena wall at the start of the fight. This single adjustment can neutralize Ayre’s biggest advantage: her speed and tendency to flank you from unpredictable angles.

With your back against the wall:

• She can’t circle around you as easily.
• Her melee lunges are more predictable.
• You stay locked in and focused, instead of wasting time tracking her chaotic movement.

Trust the wall. It removes the boss’s freedom to move around you and opens consistent shot opportunities.

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Phase One Breakdown

Phase one is rinse and repeat once you understand the boss patterns. Here’s how to handle it:

• Lasers: These are hard to dodge and come fast, but their damage is manageable. Don’t panic—just keep moving.
• Melee Attacks: She loves to dash in. This is your opportunity to stagger her with stun needle launchers followed by bazooka shots.

Combo Tip: Lock in with the needle launchers first to stagger, then follow up with back-to-back bazooka blasts for heavy damage.

Stay patient. Don’t fire wildly. Wait for her to touch the wall or fly low—then let the combo fly.

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Phase Two Breakdown

She starts with a clone-style melee lunge, very reminiscent of Melania from Elden Ring. As soon as phase two begins:

• Fly upward immediately to dodge the melee clone.
• Get ready for more aggressive sword attacks and AoE rushes.

Repeat your phase one pattern—wait until she’s on the wall, use needle + bazooka burst, back off, and reset.

Even with some mistakes, this strategy keeps her in check. You’re still racing against her aggression, but with the wall tech and solid burst timing, you’ll overpower her before she melts your frame.

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The Build That Melts Ayre

This build is centered around mobility, stagger burst, and anti-energy defense:

Weapon Loadout

• Arms: Dual MAJESTIC Bazookas – High impact and quick fire rate, optimized for stagger follow-ups.
• Back Units: Dual Stun Needle Launchers – Anti-Iceworm weapons that work wonders here. Lock in, stagger, delete.

Frame

• Head: Mind Alpha (New Game Plus) or Basho as fallback – Great anti-energy stats.
• Core: VE-40A – Heavyweight, great AP and defense; perfect for high loadout weight.
• Arms: FMA-ERA – Excellent firearm specs and anti-energy defense.
• Legs: FORTALEZA – Game-changing. Allows explosive weapons to be fired while moving, boasts a 311 boost speed (among the highest).

Internals

• Booster: Restricted by weight/loadout—use whatever fits.
• FCS: G2/P01 – Strong lock correction. If unsure it helps, try alternatives with more medium/close support.
• Generator: DF-GN – Balanced performance and recharge.
• Expansion: Terminal Armor – Emergency survivability tool when near death.

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OST Chip Setup

• Repair Kits: Max if possible, not essential but helpful.
• ACS Mitigation: Max this—huge for surviving burst trades.
• Direct Hit Modifier: Crucial—most of your damage comes from staggered states.
• Explosive Damage: Max this to increase your bazooka and needle output.
• Terminal Armor: Required—buy yourself a second chance.
• Optional: Melee, Energy, Boost Kick, Quick Turn (mostly filler if you have spare chips).

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General Tips

• Don’t spam shots—line up combos.
• Keep her near walls to limit her movement.
• Stay aggressive once she’s staggered.
• Don’t panic if you take damage. This isn’t a flawless fight—it’s about timing your burst better than she times hers.

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Final Thoughts

Ayre is a brutal final test, but not unbeatable. With good anti-energy defense, high stagger burst, and just a little cheese (anime wall tech), she becomes a manageable boss—maybe even fun to fight once you know the patterns.

If Ibis gave you nightmares, Ayre will feel like a speedrun by comparison. Keep your cool, commit to the combo burst strategy, and keep your back to that wall. That S-rank? It’s yours.

Good luck, Raven. See you on the other side.