Armored Core 6 Balteus: How To Defeat It

In this article, we will show you how to defeat Balteus in Armored Core 6. Simple and easy to do.

Armored Core 6 How To Defeat Balteus — Armored Core 6: How to defeat Balteus. | © FromSoftware/EarlyGame

Are you struggling to beat Balteus in Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon? No worries, we got you! Just a little side note: You need strong weapons in AC6 to beat Balteus. Try different ones if you struggle.

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How To Defeat Balteus In Armored Core 6

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to beat one of the hardest bosses in Armored Core 6.

Step 1: Preparation

Before the fight, make sure you have the best weapons and gear. If it's tough, quit, upgrade, and try again. Making your AC strong is better than getting stuck.

Step 2: Upgrade Smartly

Armored Core 6 Arena from Balteus — Armored Core 6: The arena just before Balteus is impressive in it's own ways. | © FromSoftware/EarlyGame

Use ACS – Dynamic Deflection Control Tuning and Pulse Armor OS Tuning upgrades. These reduce the damage you take. Others help, but these two are key against Balteus.

Step 3: Choose a Good Build

Use a sturdy bipedal build. It's better than a reverse joint build. This gives you good health, movement, and lets you use heavy weapons.

Step 4: Weapons Matter

Pick weapons that do steady damage. Also, get two explosive weapons like grenade launchers and cannons. These help hurt Balteus a lot.

Step 5: Fight Time

Armored Core 6 Balteus Close Shot — Armored Core 6: The first boss with a real skill check, good luck in overcoming this ordeal! | © FromSoftware/EarlyGame

Missiles: Dash forward and stick close to Balteus to dodge missiles. When he stops to shoot, use your explosive weapons
Hit Weak Spots: Use all your weapons to hurt Balteus when he's vulnerable
Big Attack: Around halfway, Balteus does a strong attack. When he's at 50% health, move away quick to avoid it
Avoid Flames: When Balteus swings flame swords, jump to dodge the first, and dash right for the second
Keep Attacking: After dodging, attack Balteus. Use Pulse Armor and Repair Kits to stay in the fight
Repeat Moves: Balteus uses flame swords again. Jump and dash to avoid them

Step 6: Keep Trying

Keep using this plan, dodge well, and hit when Balteus is weak. You'll win! Good job! Now use what you learned for PvP battles.

Remember, practice and trying again is how you get better. Failure is an option in games like this. Just make sure you learn out of your defeats. Good luck, and keep winning! You can find plenty of other Armored Core 6 guides and news here on EarlyGame.