Earth Defense Force 6: Ultimate Inferno Weapons Farming Guide

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Welcome to the ultimate guide for farming Inferno weapons in Earth Defense Force 6 (EDF6)! If you’ve beaten the campaign and are ready to take on the endgame challenges, this guide is for you. Here, we’ll detail an incredibly effective method to farm high-level weapons, specifically from mission 128.5, “Town of Darkness.” This mission allows you to obtain weapons ranging from level 73 to 95 with relative ease. Spoilers for the very late endgame ahead, so proceed with caution.

Mission Overview: Town of Darkness (Mission 128.5)

Mission Layout

“Town of Darkness” is set in a town at night. You’ll start with one AI squad of Wing Divers and face seven small teleportation anchors spawning various enemies:

  1. First Anchor (Ahead of You): Grey Ants
  2. Second Anchor (Right Side): Red Ants
  3. Third Anchor (Right Side): Spiders
  4. Middle Map Anchor: Excavation Drones
  5. Last Three Pylons (Left Side): Regular Androids
    • Middle of these three spawns small Grenadier Androids.

A single Flamer Nyx is also present on the map. Mission-based vehicles scale with your level, offering strategic advantages.

Preparation and Strategy

Option 1: Standard Approach

  1. Gear Up: Equip your best weapons and armor. For example, using a level 52 assault rifle and level 51 Slaughter shotgun as a Ranger with 2100 Armor.
  2. Clear First Four Pylons: Power through the initial anchors using your weapons.
  3. Utilize the Nyx: Use the Nyx to finish off the last three pylons risk-free for easy Inferno weapon drops.

Option 2: Fast Nyx Acquisition

  1. Class-Specific Strategies:
    • Ranger: Use a helicopter to reach the Nyx quickly.
    • Wing Diver: Fly directly to the Nyx.
    • Fencer: Utilize Jump and Dash boosts to navigate swiftly.
  2. Nyx Utilization:
    • Clear enemies around the anchors with the Nyx.
    • Manually destroy the anchors with powerful weapons to conserve Nyx ammo.

Special Considerations for Air Raider

Unfortunately, Air Raiders don’t have an easy way to sneak through to the Nyx. Consider farming this mission with other classes first or playing it cooperatively.

Example Run: Ranger on Inferno

I completed this farm as a Ranger on Inferno with 2400 Armor and level 50 weapons. Using a helicopter, I flew straight to the Nyx, ran out of ammo but managed to finish off the remaining enemies with my level 50 guns.

Preparation for Farming

To get those level 50 weapons, farm Mission 70 on Hardest difficulty using a level 39 Minion Buster and all three Aerial Reverser Grenades to keep yourself and the AI alive against the armored cosmonauts. If this is too challenging, start farming Mission 128.5 on Hardest to obtain weapons like the level 68 Blazer, which will help you tackle Inferno difficulty.

Map and Anchor Locations

For visual learners, here’s a rough diagram of enemy anchor locations and the Nyx on the map. This can help you plan your approach and ensure you’re targeting the right areas for maximum efficiency.

Conclusion

Enjoy your loot and use these powerful Inferno weapons to dominate other single-player levels with ease. This mission is not only a great way to farm high-level weapons but also a fun challenge for seasoned EDF players.

Remember, the key to success is preparation, strategy, and utilizing the Nyx effectively. Have fun, and EDF!

Feel free to share your own experiences and tips in the comments. Happy farming, and remember: EDF deploys for the Earth!

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