Dominate the Battlefield with the Ultimate Firepower in Armored Core 6

The stat known as Firearm Specialization in Armored Core 6 is found on Arm components. Although identifying this stat on a component is easy for players, they may not be clear about its exact function. This guide aims to clarify the confusion and provide detailed information on Firearm Specialization in Armored Core 6.

It should be noted that players can access information on all the stats in Armored Core 6 through the in-game Contextual Help feature. To use this feature, mech video game enthusiasts simply need to select a part (in the Parts Shop or during Assembly), press the Help prompt at the bottom of the screen, and choose Contextual Help. While the Contextual Help descriptions may not answer all of a player's questions about a stat, they are still valuable to know.

Armored Core 6: What is Firearm Specialization

The use of firearms is enhanced with the skill of Firearm Specialization, which results in an improvement in target tracking performance. This improvement is quantified through the "Target Tracking" stat of an AC. The in-game description of this stat explains that it directly influences the performance of lock-on, thereby determining the likelihood of successfully hitting moving enemies.

While this effect may seem lackluster when facing sluggish and immobile adversaries, it truly excels when engaging swift adversaries with potent surges. In fact, Armored Core 6 players who discover that their designs are faltering in such combats ought to contemplate equipping a pair of Arms that will enhance their Target Tracking statistic via Firearm Specialization.

Players should now have a reasonable understanding of Firearm Specialization. However, they may still be confused about how it differs from the bonuses provided by their mech's FCS. The "Assist" stats on FCS components improve aim when targeting enemies with weapons in Armored Core 6, which may seem similar to Firearm Specialization.

However, FCS components do not affect the Target Tracking stat, suggesting that they do not impact accuracy against moving enemies. Instead, the Assist stats on FCS components improve an AC's ability to secure a lock-on at different ranges, while Firearm Specialization focuses on maintaining that lock-on. Both the FCS and Arm components are crucial in mounting an effective offense, so players should not neglect them when building their mechs in Armored Core 6.

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