Armored Core Nexus
Weapons Guide
Legend / Contents
>Rifles/Burst Rifles/Sniper Rifles/
Laser Rifles/Dual Laser Rifles-RF/BRF/SRF
>Machine Guns-MG
>Handguns-HG
>Shotguns/Flamethrowers-SG/FTL
>Bazookas/Grenade Rifles/Plasma Cannons-BZ/GR/PLC
>>Stacking
>Missiles/Warheads-SM/WHD
>Rockets/Spread Shot Rockets-RKT/SSRKT
>Chainguns-CNG
>Slug Guns/Grenade Launchers/Rail Guns/
Energy Cannons/Linear Cannons-SLG/GL/RLG/EC/LNC
>Orbit Cannons-OBT
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Rifles
Rifles are standard, accurate single shot weapons with good single shot damage
and heat. Best used with support mechanisms like left arm MGs, SGs or GRs. Also
works well with all types of EO support. Burst rifles are Great for stacking,
which I will discuss later in the guide. They are also very good for closing in
with an energy blade. Their only drawback is their reload rate, so if you use
support mechanisms, you should do great. Energy rifles are even stronger than
regular rifles, but they take up energy, so be careful and equip your parts
accordingly. It?s best to use low-drain parts in tandem with these. Dual laser
rifles are even stronger, but with more energy drain. So just double the specs
of the regular laser rifles. Sniper rifles are very accurate and have a high
damage rating, as well as great heat specs. They are also good for taking out
targets? weapons. Always use in tandem with rapid-fire left arm weapons. This
will improve your firing rate and save you in close combat situations. Try using
dual rapid fire standard rifles with good ammo stores and ammo heat in tandem
with EC eo support fire. This is excellent for mid to close range battles, as
the combination of strong shell and energy damage drains AP very quickly.
Lastly, always use high accuracy FCS and arm parts. In fact, do this for all
weapons. It saves ammo and kills targets faster.
Machine Guns
Machine guns are fast-killing mid range weapons that are good for continuous
damage and heat pelting. These are very good in tandem with left arm GRs, or
another MG. If you were to add eo support fire to any of these setups, you?d
have an AC unit with excellent firepower. Omega/Clown Face had this setup, and
he had serious potential, the only thing that limited the unit?s potential was
it?s idiotic AI. Fingers are excellent close range rapid-fire weapons. They kill
extremely fast and are best used in tandem with either another Finger, SGs or
FTLs. Always use Fingers for hangar parts, they are the absolute best sidearm
you could possibly ask for. Ammo/Bullet Life had excellent firepower with this
setup, by the way. Just make sure you?ve got something to engage the target from
long ranges, like SMs.
Handguns
Handguns have only two good features; stun damage and heat. Besides that, their
firing rate, range and damage are mediocre. Only use these if you?ve got no
other choice. Try using dual handguns (make sure they?ve both got stun damage)
in tandem with MG eo support fire. If used properly, many targets will not be
able to even move once you?ve engaged them. Their AP will chip away and they
will be destroyed in seconds, thanks to overheating.
Shotguns and Flamethrowers
Shotguns are powerful close range weapons with good ammo stores and excellent
heat specs. Always use in tandem with either another SG, an FTL, or a Finger. If
you were to use this setup with any eo support fire, you would have an excellent
close-combat unit. Just make sure you are good at basic evasive maneuvering.
Make sure you are never right in front of the enemy while leeching away his AP.
Dual SGs with dual Finger hangar units make an excellent unit. FTLs are good to
use for those who have already mastered evasive maneuvers and can stay at
point-blank range without taking hits. Use either two of these or use them in
tandem with Fingers or SGs.
Bazookas, Plasma Cannons and Grenade Rifles
These usually have inadequate ammo stores, but excellent damage and heat specs.
They are highly inaccurate at long range, so use them wisely. Be sure to use
these in tandem with a rapid-fire weapon in case of damage races. Tatara/Zanba
demonstrates how to use a bazooka at close ranges. Just be sure to use eo
support to help drain the targets AP while you stall, heat, and damage it?s unit
with your massive single shots.
Stacking
Stacking is when you use left arm weapons or eo support fire at the same instant
you are switching your primary weapon. This way, your stream of fire is
continuous, even if you are switching weapons or reloading.  Very effective when
using burst rifles and rail guns.
Missiles and Warheads
Missiles are all-range effective guided ordinance weapons with damage and heat
specs depending on their size and numbers. Always distract the target while
launching salvos of these. You can initiate an OB dash while locking on, and
launch your missiles as soon as you actually OB into the enemy. That way, the
target is busy fending you of while volleys of missiles are crashing into him.
It takes experience to know when to perform one of these. Titan warheads require
the most backup, as they are extremely slow. Try using them at mid to close
range, like how Foxeye uses them. The only missiles that are safe to launch from
a distance are vert SMs, stealth SMs and hi act SMs.
Rockets and Spread Shot Rockets
Rockets are inaccurate mid-range weapons with impressive damage and heat specs.
Like some bazookas, you need to use these wisely, as they cannot lock. Always
use in tandem with MGs, so you will damage them continuously while aiming. Do
not forget that left arm weapons can be fired at any time, even if you are using
back unit weapons.
Back Unit Guns
Chainguns are good to use for tanks and quads that stack with single shot
weapons. Damage, heat and ammo stores are significantly increased in comparison
to arm MGs.
Slug Guns are excellent close range weapons. Use in tandem with FLTs and RKTs
for either heat or stun damage. I?d personally recommend RKTs, so that while
they are stunned, you can land a shot with your SLG. Excellent firepower and
heat specs.
Grenade Launchers, Rail Guns and Energy Cannons are the same as their BZ and GR
counterparts. Always, always use stacking while using these, as that is what
makes them most effective. Make sure you have a high accuracy FCS part equipped
so you land your shots more often. Use these in tandem with stalling weapons. A
Karasawa LRF is an excellent choice. I don?t recommend using these at long
ranges. Use them only at mid range, as you get splash damage from point-blank
blasting. I?d only recommend these with tanks or quads, since there is no human
plus in ACN. Once again, emulate MxGTHGS? (I spell that right?) style of battle,
only improve on his pathetic AI.
Orbit Cannons
Only use these with multi-target FCS? with quick lock speed and long range
specs. It is recommended that you barrage your opponent while he is fending away
your orbits, as it confuses him and ends up getting him killed very quickly. I
recommend an OB core with FTLs, SGs or Fingers to go with an OBT.
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Special Thanks & Notes
Special thanks to everyone who helped me get my first FAQ up. Sonecor, Indigo
and everyone else. I?d also like to comment that all tactics listed above are
fully tested and working. Test subjects include the entire arena roster and
human opponents?who are members of the NorCal Steel Raven?s Society.
Contact
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