The Arena is a hallmark of the Armored Core series, and it returns in AC6. We’ll cover everything you’d want to know about it, including when it’s unlocked, how many fighters there are, a list of the fighters, and what rewards you get for becoming the champion in the Armored Core 6 Arena.
When does the Arena unlock in Armored Core 6?
You’ll unlock Rank F of the Arena in AC6 after completing the mission Operation Wallclimber. When the mission is concluded, Allmind will leave a message notifying you that the Arena is available.
How many Arena fighters are there in Armored Core 6?
There are 29 Arena fighters in AC6 during your first playthrough. just as there were in most of the previous games. These aren’t unlocked all at once. Instead, every few missions, another class will become available. If you take them on as they’re unlocked, you’ll finish S rank well before the end of the game.
In subsequent playthroughs you’ll unlock another round of fighters.
Armored Core 6 Arena Fighters List
Here’s a list of all the fighters you can take on in the first Arena in AC6:
- 29/F “Invincible” Rummy, AC: MAD STOMP
- 28/F Index Dunham, AC: BURN PICKAXE
- 27/F: G6 Red, AC: HERMIT
- 26/E: Nosaac, AC: BITTER PROMISE
- 25/E: V.VI Maeterlinck, AC: INFECTION
- 24/E: Little Ziyi, AC: YUE YU
- 23/E: V.VII Swinburne, AC: GUIDANCE
- 22/D: G4 Wu Huahai, AC: LI LONG
- 21/D: Ring Freddie, AC: CANDLE RING
- 20/D: V.V Hawkins, AC: RECONFIG
- 19/D: G5 Iguazu, AC: HEAD BRINGER
- 18/D: Rokumonsen, AC: SHINOBI
- 17/C: G4 Volta, AC: CANNON HEAD
- 16/C: V.VIII Pater, AC: DUAL NATURE
- 15/C Sulla, AC: ENTANGLE
- 14/C: “Chatty” Stick, AC: CIRCUS
- 13/C: Middle Flatwell, AC: TSUBASA
- 12/B: V.III O’Keeffe, AC: BARREN FLOWER
- 11/B: “Cinder” Carla, AC: FULL COURSE
- 10/B: Coldcall, AC: DEADSLED
- 09/B: V.IV Rusty, AC: STEEL HAZE
- 08/B: “Honest” Brute, AC: MILKTOOTH
- 07/A: G2 Nile, AC: DEEP DOWN
- 06/A: V.II Snail, AC: OPEN FAITH
- 05/A: Chartreuse, AC: UMBER OX
- 04/A: Thumb Dolmayan, AC: ASTGHIK
- 03/S: King, AC: ASTER CROWN
- 02/S: G1 Michigan, AC: LIGER TAIL
- 01/S: V.I Freud, AC: LOCKSMITH
On your second playthrough, another nine challengers unlock:
- A-1 Integration Subject 51-001 K
- A-2 Analysis Subject 51-011 AL
- A-3 Integration Subject 51-012 AL
- B-1 Integration Subject 51-002 K
- B-2 Analysis Subject 51-013 BE
- B-3 Analysis Subject 51-014 BE
- Y-1 Integration Subject 51-003 K
- Y-2 Analysis Subject 51-015 GA
- Y-3 Analysis Subject 51-016 GA
Finally, on your third playthrough, the last three become available:
- D-1 Classified Subject 51-101 R
- D-2: Classified Subject 51-201 W
- D-3: Classified Subject: —— –
What rewards do you get for completing the Arena in AC6?
If you beat all 29 fighters in the first Arena in Armored Core 6, you’ll get a decal stating that your Evaluation is complete. You’ll also get the Vvc-700LD Laser Drone back weapon which sends out six autonomous drones to fire a series of three powerful laser blasts at a target, and the “Testing Complete” trophy/achievement.
For beating the second Arena, you’ll get the coveted “Master of Arena” trophy/achivement.
