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On top of all this, you can further increase your movement through the OS Tuning upgrade \u201cQuick Turn.\u201d This feature allows your AC to quickly turn to the sides or behind. And it\u2019s only worth one OST Chip, making it extremely cost-efficient. You\u2019ll also want to be sure to have assembled some fast boosters to maximize the ground that you cover when boosting, especially if you\u2019re a sword-user. Of course, be sure to keep an eye on your boost speed stats as well when assembling your AC. Armored Core 6 is an intense and unforgiving game, so it\u2019s important to make the most of every tool given to you, even if it requires some thinking outside the box. 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Boosting in Armored Core 6<\/em> (AC6<\/em>) does a lot more than help you move faster and evade incoming attacks. In fact, its offensive capabilities are among the most fun and complex aspects of the game, and part of what makes its combat so exhilarating.<\/p>

Quick Boosting is the type of boost you will most often use. Its effect is immediate, allowing you to zig-zag through enemy fire and change your momentum instantaneously to throw off the enemy. Then there\u2019s Assault Boosting, which leaves you briefly vulnerable due to start-up lag, but greatly rewards you by sending you careening towards your target, powering up your kinetic or melee attacks due to your velocity strengthening their effects.<\/p>