Crushing Handler Walter in Armored Core 6: Unleash The Ultimate Battle Build

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Handler Walter Moveset

Strategy

In Armored Core 6, the player's choices will determine the outcome of multiple endings. Throughout the game, there are various mission decisions to be made that will impact the story. It is particularly crucial to pay attention to the decision missions in Chapter 5, as they will ultimately determine the specific ending the player will experience.

Best Build for Beating Handler Walter

If you have made the decision to eliminate Carla and align yourself with Ayre, congratulations! You have chosen the path of the Liberator of Rubicon ending. This particular ending offers a thrilling final boss fight against none other than Handler Walter himself.

Prepare yourself for an intense battle, as Handler Walter will be piloting the formidable HAL 826 AC, equipped with an arsenal of previously unseen weaponry. But fear not, for this walkthrough will guide you through the best build and strategy to defeat Handler Walter and emerge victorious in Armored Core 6.

Right Arm - Zimmerman Shotgun

Left Arm - Zimmerman Shotgun

Right Shoulder - Songbirds

Left Shoulder - Songbirds

Head - VP-44D

Core - 07-061 Mind Alpha

Arms - IA-C01A Ephemera

Legs - 06-042 MInd Beta

Booster - BST G2/P026SPD

FCS - VE-21B

Generator - VE-20A

Core Expansion - Pulse Armor

Certain components in the Core Expansion - Pulse Armor are more elusive than others and require a diligent search for hidden containers or retrieval through Combat Logs. The key elements lie in the capability to wield the formidable Zimmerman Shotguns and Songbirds. It is crucial that the AC build achieves a harmonious equilibrium and possesses the ability to evade swiftly. When confronted with an opponent's staggering blow, the utilization of Pulse Armor becomes indispensable in order to maintain the upper hand in combat.

Handler Walter Moveset

Walter's AC is equipped with standard guns and missiles that can be easily evaded as long as the player keeps moving. However, the real challenge lies in his more powerful charged attacks. When he starts charging the Coral Oscillator located on his left side, he will execute a wide swing to his right. To dodge this move, simply fly above the swing.

He will occasionally detonate his red pulse shield in a large explosion like previous bosses. Look for his shield flashing and back away immediately.

If the Coral Rifle on his right side charges up, he will unleash a powerful beam towards the player. Walter has the ability to track the player's movements with the beam, so it is crucial to keep boosting away from it until the beam dissipates.

Strategy

To best tackle this fight, it is vital to maintain a mid to long-range distance from Walter and evade his attacks. The combined efforts of the duel Zimmermans and Songbirds should swiftly dismantle his pulse shield and disrupt his movements. Melee weapons are not recommended, as keeping close proximity to him proves to be extremely challenging. The fight consists of a single phase, but Walter does possess two repair kits which he will employ to regain health. While not as formidable as previous bosses, Handler Walter still poses a formidable challenge, putting the player's build and skill to the test.

Armored Core 6 is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.