Welcome to the Armored Core 6 Missions and Collectibles guide. This guide will cover all available missions in the game at launch including unlocks, all 82 combat logs, all 19 part containers, and rewards.
Refer to the Armored Core 6 Achievements & Trophies Guide for details on the other achievements and trophies in the game.
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Chapter 1
1.1 Illegal Entry
Rewards: 170k COAM
Unlocks: Sortie & AC Design
Training:
- Beginner Training 1: Basic Controls
- Reward: MG-014 Ludlow Machine Gun
1.2 Destroy Artillery Installations
Rewards: 100k COAM
Unlocks: Parts Shop
Training:
- Beginner Training 2: Combat Fundamentals
- Reward: LR-036 Curtis Linear Rifle
1.3 Grid 135 Cleanup
Rewards: 68k COAM
Unlocks: Loghunt
1.4 Destroy the Transport Helicopters
Rewards: 80k COAM
#1 Combat Log (Silver): Protecting the last 4 helicopters.
1.5 Destroy the Tester AC
Rewards: 95k COAM
#2 Combat Log (Silver): Automatic mission target, Tester AC.
1.6 Attack the Dam Complex
Rewards: 180k COAM
#3 Combat Log (Silver): On 2nd tier of the dam directly behind the 2nd objective and to the right of the 3rd objective.
#4 Combat Log (Gold): Index Dunham found at the base of the structure holding the 4th and final objective.
1.7 Destroy the Weaponized Mining Ship
Rewards: 270k COAM
Training:
- Intermediate Support 1: Assembling an AC
- Rewards: ALULA/21E Booster, FC-006 Abbot FCS, VP-20S Generator
- Intermediate Support 2: Reverse-Jointed ACs
- Reward: VP-66LH Laser Handgun
1.8 Operation Wallclimber
Rewards: 330k COAM
Training:
- Intermediate Support 3: Tetrapod ACs
- Reward: DF-GR-07 GOU-CHEN Grenade Launcher
- Intermediate Support 4: Tank ACs
- Reward: BML-G1/P01VTC-04 Vertical Missile Launcher
- Advanced Mercenary Certification
- Training Complete Achievement/Trophy
- Reward: Advanced Mercenary Emblem
#5-7 Combat Logs (3x Bronze): Destroy 3 AC hunt targets in the city on the left side before scaling the dam.
1.9 Retrieve Combat Logs
Rewards: 10k COAM
Unlocks: Arena F-Rank & OS Tuning
#8 Combat Log (Gold): Little Ziyi found inside the lowest part of the area, at the bottom of the crater.
1.10 Investigate BAWS Arsenal No. 2
Rewards: 180k COAM
1.11 Attack the Watchpoint
Rewards: 380k COAM
Unlocks: Arena E-Rank
#9 Combat Log (Gold): Automatic mission target, Sulla.
Chapter 2
2.1 Infiltrate Grid 086
Rewards: 160k COAM
#10 Combat Log (Silver): Automatic mission target, Invincible Rummy.
#11-12 Combat Log (2x Silver): Before opening the door during the objective “Reach center of Grid 086’s lower level”, turn around and go about halfway across the bridge. On the left side you will see a large open area with 2 AC on the far end.
#13-14 Combat Log (2x Bronze): From the last combat logs, get back onto the bridge and continue until you reach the end of the playable area. On the left side you will see another platform this time with 2 weaker ACs.
#1 Part (HC-3000 WRECKER Head): After opening the door on the bridge, enter the building, scale to the next level, and drop down into the room below. Then, turn around to find this part behind a structure on the right.
#2 Part (CC-3000 WRECKER Core): In the room with the furnace go under/over the furnace and find a part at the bottom of the next room over.
#15 Combat Log (Gold): In the room with the furnace, enter the small tube to the right of the furnace that does not have molten liquid flowing through it. Follow the path down a shaft and be ready for an ambush from Nosaac.
#3 Part (AC-3000 WRECKER Arms): After defeating Nosaac, open the part box in the room.
#4 Part (2C-3000 WRECKER Legs): Before dropping down to fight the mechs in the area with RaD painted on the back wall, turn right and follow the road down the ramp to this part.
#16-18 Combat Log (3x Bronze): From the last part, fall off the edge of the platform and find 3 weak AC’s on the floor below.
2.2 Eliminate the Doser Faction
Rewards: 65k COAM
2.3 Ocean Crossing
Rewards: 330k COAM
Unlocks: Arena D-Rank & NEST
Parts: 45-091 JVLN Beta Detonating Missile Launcher
#19-22 Combat Log (4x Bronze): After exiting the elevator at the start of the level, immediately head to your right all the way across the large platform below with the lasers. Then, drop down a large cut-out on the right side of the platform. Below you will find 2 weak flying mechs. After dispatching them, head through the tunnel and 2 more flying mechs will attack.
Chapter 3
3.1 Steal the Survey Data
Rewards: 100k COAM
#23 Combat Log (Silver): This target is located near the 3rd survey data drone at the start of the mission
3.2 Attack the Refueling Base
Rewards: 240k COAM
#24 Combat Log (Bronze): When you reach the large bridge crossing the river, turn to your right to see to smaller bridges. A bronze target is on the right side of the taller/farther bridge.
#25 Combat Log (Bronze): The next target is under the far end of the large bridge.
3.3 Eliminate V.VII
Rewards: 200k COAM
#26 Combat Log (Silver): The first hunt target is found near the first objective on the far end of the city nested in some of the tall buildings.
#27 Combat Log (Gold): Automatic mission objective, V.VII Swinburne.
#28 Combat Log (Gold): When Swinburne says, “Wait, let’s not do anything hasty.”, he will put up a bubble shield around his AC. Stop firing and listen to him. After he says his peace, a dialog option will appear with Accept or Decline. Press D-Pad Left to accept the proposal. After a brief cutscene, you will fight Rokumonsen.
3.4 Tunnel Sabotage
Rewards: 130k COAM
Unlocks: Arena C-Rank
#29 Combat Log (Bronze): About half way through the tunnels, there will be a bridge connecting to the right with a lower bridge perpendicular to it. Cross the bridge all the way to the right side. Then, ascend up the rocky cliffs and follow the path to an open room with mechs, including the bronze Loghunt target.
#5 Part (IA-C01W1: NEBULA Plasma Rifle): In the upper back part of the room with the Loghunt target.
3.5 Survey the Uninhabited Floating City
Rewards: 380k COAM
#6 Part (IA-C01G: AORTA Generator): After shutting down the 1st fog control device, continue along the path until a flying mech attacks from the top of a building on the left. Once the mech is dealt with, ascend to the top of the building to find the part.
#30 Combat Log (Silver): After shutting down the 2nd fog control device, follow the beacons until they jump onto an overpass. Instead of following the road above, continue straight below and you will find the silver Loghunt target near a large circular building.
3.6 Heavy Missile Launch Support
Rewards: 160k COAM
3.7-A Eliminate the Enforcement Squads
Rewards: 270k COAM
#31 Combat Log (Gold): At the start of the mission, ignore the objectives and head to the right. Hug the right wall and you will find a wrecked mech with a video record. When you grab the record, it will trigger an ambush with this gold Loghunt target.
3.7-B Destroy the Special Forces Craft
Rewards: 300k COAM
3.8 Attack the Old Spaceport
Rewards: 320k COAM
Unlocks: Arena B-Rank
#32-33 Combat Log (2x Silver): At the start of the mission, look to the right and see the high plain with fuel reserves on it. Head over there and take down 2 silver Loghunt targets.
#34 Combat Log (Silver): On the other side of the high plains, straight and to the left of where you started the mission is another target. Follow the markers to the 3 capital ships and you will run across another silver Loghunt target.
3.9 Eliminate “Honest” Brute
Rewards: 50k COAM, RaD Emblem
#7 Part (WB-0010 DOUBLE TROUBLE Chainsaw): At the start of the mission, follow the waypoints until you reach the platforms with the red lasers. Then, fly to the lower left platform to collect the part right on the road leading into the center of the platform.
#35 Combat Log (Bronze): On the same platform as the previous part, go to the right (counter-clockwise) to fight a spherical mech for the combat log.
#36 Combat Log (Bronze): Now, fly up to the upper platform with lasers and take out another spherical mech on the far right side of the pillar.
#8 Part (BC-0600 12345 Booster): Continue following the path until you reach a long platform extending out to the right. Head to the right all the way to the tip of the platform to collect a part.
#37 Combat Log (Silver): Backtrack to where you landed where there is a train track intersection. There you will fight a silver Loghunt target.
#38 Combat Log (Bronze): A little further along the waypoints, you will see a large, blue shield surrounding multiple enemies. Go into the shield and defeat the bronze Loghunt target inside.
#9 Part (WB-0000 BAD COOK Flamethrower): Then, continue to follow the waypoints indoors where you will drop down into a small room with red lasers. There is a part in the back right area of the room.
#39 Combat Log (Platinum): The final battle log is acquired by defeating the final boss in the mission, “Honest” Brute.
3.10 Defend the Old Spaceport
Rewards: 200k COAM
#40 Combat Log (Platinum): Automatic mission objective, defeat Raven for the battle log.
3.11 Historic Data Recovery
Rewards: 0 COAM
VE-60SNA Stun Needle Launcher (Needed for the next mission)
3.12 Destroy the Ice Worm
Rewards: 420k COAM
Unlocks: Arena A-Rank
Chapter 4
4.1 Underground Exploration – Depth 1
Rewards: 250 COAM
#10 Part (IA-C01L: EPHEMERA Leg): When you reach the midpoint (the first bottom of the shaft), there will be a large hangar opening within reach. The next objective will have you interact with an access point. While you’re waiting on the floors to open up, head to the back of the room and collect this part.
4.2 Underground Exploration – Depth 2
Rewards: 300 COAM
HD-012 Melander C3 Head
BD-012 Melander C3 Core
AR-012 Melander C3 Arms
LG-012 Melander C3 Legs
#41 Combat Log (Gold): Automatic mission target, Head Bringer G5 Iguazu.
#42-43 Combat Log (2x Bronze): As you approach a door with blue lasers shooting down the hall toward you, there will be a room off the right side with 2 bronze targets and a part.
#11 Part (IA-C01B: GILLS Booster): In the back of the room with the above 2 bronze Loghunt targets.
#12 Part (IA-C01A: EPHEMERA Arms): After entering the ventilation duct, use the springboard to jump to the top of the shaft where you will find a part directly in front of you.
4.3 Underground Exploration – Depth 3
Rewards: 270 COAM
Unlocks: Arena A-Rank & S-Rank
#13 Part (IA-C01F: OCELLUS FCS): At the start of the mission, you will approach a large circular structure in the middle of the shaft. Before moving onto the structure, stay on the outer platforms on the right and move counter-clockwise to the 2nd platform. A part crate is just behind some structures on the platform.
#44-45 Combat Log (2x Silver): At the start of the mission, you will approach a large circular structure in the middle of the shaft. On two of the beams holding it up are silver battle log targets. If you work your way counter-clockwise around the structure, they will be on adjacent beams on the opposite side from where you come in.
#14 Part (IA-C01C: EPHEMERA Core): At the end of the beam with one of the silver Loghunt targets.
#46 Combat Log (Gold): Automatic mission target, IA-C01: Ephemera / Enforcement System, as you are trying to escape the facility.
4.4-A Intercept the Redguns
Rewards: 400 COAM
#47 Combat Log (Platinum): Automatic mission target, Liger Tail / G1 Michigan.
4.4-B Ambush the Vespers
Rewards: 180 COAM
#48-49 Combat Log (2x Gold): Automatic mission targets, Reconfig / V.V Hawkins & Dual Nature / V.VIII Pater.
4.5 Unknown Territory Survey
Rewards: 260k COAM
#15 Part (IA-C01H: EPHEMERA Head): This part is directly in your path as you navigate the tight tunnel with worms. You will jump a large chasm shortly before dropping to a lower tunnel. After the drop, the part will be on your left.
#50 Combat Log (Platinum): Automatic mission target, Steel Haze / V.IV Rusty
4.6 Reach the Coral Convergence
Rewards: 520k COAM
#51-52 Combat Log (Gold): Automatic mission targets, Infection / V.VI Maeterlinck & Li Long / G3 Wu Huahai
#16 Part (IA-C01W3: AURORA Light Wave Cannon): After defeating the first 2 Loghunt targets, head in the opposite direction of the next waypoint and jump over a chasm. On the left is a short building with this part on the roof.
#53 Combat Log (Bronze): Take out the bronze Loghunt target on the bridge while following the waypoints.
#54-61 Combat Log (8x Bronze): Under the bridge is a large lake with another 8 rolling bronze Loghunt targets. It’s best to approach them from the side of the bridge where you came from. You will have 2 initially, with 2 more under the middle of the bridge. The final set of 4 are on the far side of the bridge.
#17 Part (IA-C01W2: MOONLIGHT Light Wave Blade): This part is located where the final set of 4 bronze Loghunt targets were waiting on the far left side under the bridge.
#62-63 Combat Log (2x Silver): Stay in the lake area under the bridge and head to the far right side. There you will find 2 silver Loghunt targets who initially appear dormant.
Chapter 5
5.1 Escape
Rewards: 0 COAM
AH-J-124/RC Jailbreak Head
AC-J-120/RC Jailbreak Core
AA-J-123/RC Jailbreak Arms
AL-J-121/RC Jailbreak Legs
5.2 Take the Uninhabited Floating City
Rewards: 385k COAM
Note: This is the final branching point. Once a choice is made, you will be locked into the A or B path through the end of the game.
5.3-A Intercept the Corporate Forces
Rewards: 440k COAM
#64 Combat Log (Silver): From the start of the mission fly high and to the left so you land on top of the massive roof covering the city. A silver Loghunt Battle Log target is waiting for you there.
#65 Combat Log (Platinum): Automatic mission objective, Locksmith / V.I Freud.
5.4-A Breach the Karman Line
Rewards: 470k COAM
EL-PH-00 Alba Head
EL-PC-00 Alba Core
EL-PA-00 Alba Arms
EL-PL-00 Alba Legs
5.5-A Shut Down the Closure Satellites
Rewards: 550k COAM
5.3-B Eliminate “Cinder” Carla
Rewards: 81k COAM
#66 Combat Log (Gold): Automatic mission target, Open Faith / V.II Snail
#67-68 Combat Log (2x Platinum): Automatic mission targets, Full Course / “Cinder” Carla & Circus / “Chatty” Stick.
5.4-B Destroy the Drive Block
Rewards: 630k COAM
5.5-B Bring Down the Xylem
Rewards: 340k COAM
IB-C03H: HAL 826 Head
IB-C03C: HAL 826 Core
IB-C03A: HAL 826 Arms
IB-C03L: HAL 826 Legs
New Game+
1.6 Attack the Dam Complex (NG+ Alt)
Rewards: 190k COAM
#69 Combat Log (Gold): When presented with the option to take out your companions, choose Accept and take out Cannon Head / G4 Volta for the gold Loghunt.
1.9 Prisoner Rescue (NG+ Alt)
Rewards: 250k COAM
#70 Combat Log (Silver): From the start of the mission, hurry as fast as you can to take out all targets ahead of your escort, including the 2 helicopters that will approach the first landing pad. Then, turn hard to the left and face the wall that you were on. There is a silver Loghunt target on the far end, near a large beacon.
#71 Combat Log (Platinum): Automatic mission objective at the end of the escort path, Deep Down / G2 Nile.
1.11 Attack the Watchpoint
Unlocks: Arena Analysis Mode Alpha-Rank
2.2 Stop the Secret Data Breach (NG+ Alt)
Rewards: 380k COAM
#72 Combat Log (Silver): After dropping down a hole, and entering the next corridor, take out the silver quadruped mech.
#73-75 Combat Log (3x Bronze): After taking care of the 5 hacking drones, head back into the small opening next to the furnace. Follow the path and take out 3 bronze Battle Log targets.
3.4-B Prevent Corporate Salvage of New Tech (NG+ Decision)
Rewards: 260k COAM
Unlocks: Arena Beta-Rank
3.10 Defend the Dam Complex (NG+ Alt)
Rewards: 450k COAM
#76-77 Combat Logs (2x Platinum): Automatic mission targets, Aster Crown / King & Umber Ox / Chartreuse.
3.12 Destroy the Ice Worm
Unlocks: Arena Gamma-Rank
4.2 Underground Exploration – Depth 2 (NG+ Alt)
#78 Combat Log (Platinum): In the same room with a long ramp where you fought Head Bringer G5 Iguazu in the first playthrough.
4.5 Unknown Territory Survey (NG+ Alt)
#79 Combat Log (Gold): Instead of being followed by 1 mech, you are now followed by 2. The second target is Tsubasa / Middle Flatwell.
New Game++
1.7-B Escort the Weaponized Mining Ship (NG++ Decision)
Rewards: 500k COAM
1.10 Obstruct the Mandatory Inspection (NG++ Alt)
Rewards: 550k COAM
3.5 Survey the Uninhabited Floating City (NG++ Alt)
Rewards: 380k COAM
#80 Combat Log (Platinum): Automatic mission objective, ASTGHIK / Thumb Dolmayan.
3.11-B Coral Export Denial (NG++ Decision)
Rewards: 110k COAM
4.2 Underground Exploration – Depth 2
Unlocks: Final Arena Challenge
Note: Now that all arena challenges are unlocked, take the time to complete all of them to unlock parts and the 2 achievements/trophies associated with them.
4.4-C Eliminate V.III (NG++ Decision)
Rewards: 320 COAM
#81 Combat Log (Platinum): Automatic mission target, Barren Flower / V.III O’Keeffe.
4.6 Reach the Coral Convergence (NG++ Alt)
Rewards: 520k COAM
5.1 M.I.A (NG++ Alt)
Rewards: 400k COAM
#82 Combat Log (Gold): After crossing the second bridge head into the burning room on the right (before opening the door to continue the mission). There is a hole in the floor that was used in the Depth 2 mission to power up the door/elevator. Your ally, Hermit / G6 Red needs some assistance. After helping, he will turn on you making him the final Battle Log target.
5.2 Regain Control of the Xylem (NG++ Alt)
Rewards: 380k COAM
#18 Part (IB-C03W3: NGI 006 Coral Missile Launcher): At the start of the mission, drop of the ledge to your left and take out two small drones directly ahead. Next to the drones is a parts chest.
#19 Part (IB-C03W4: NGI 028 Coral Shield): In the 3rd room, get to the middle of the bottom floor and look up. You will see the blinking light of a parts chest on a platform in the middle.
5.3 Coral Release (NG++ Alt)
Rewards: 660k COAM
That’s it for the Armored Core 6 missions and collectibles guide. Please post any questions or comments below. Thanks.
Thanks for the guide! Was really helpful and well done. Cheers!
Thanks. Glad it helped.