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Armored Core 6

How to Use Soft Lock and Hard Lock (Target Assist)

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This is how to use the Soft Lock and Hard Lock (Target Assist) feature in Armored Core 6 (AC6).

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How to Use Soft Lock and Hard Lock (Target Assist)

Soft Lock Kicks in Automatically

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In Armored Core 6, the "soft lock" feature kicks in automatically when you bring the enemy into your line of sight and get within a certain distance.

Soft Lock Turns Off When Your Enemy Is out of Sight

The soft lock-on disengages when the enemy goes out of sight. Therefore, it's essential to keep moving the right stick for camera control constantly.

R3 Button Triggers Hard Lock (Target Assist)

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Using R3 triggers "target assist," or Hard Lock. This brings the targeted enemy to the center of the screen, making it easier to keep track of them in one-on-one battles. This is very useful in both arena matches and boss fights.

While target assist is activated, a white border appears around the circle surrounding the enemy.

How to Release Hard Lock (Target Assist)

Unlock Manual Aim Through OS Tuning

You can release the lock-on by unlocking Manual Aim through OS tuning. After unlocking Manual Aim, you can toggle Hard Locking ON/OFF by long-pressing R3.

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