Quick Boost is a type of boosting that first appeared in Armored Core 4. It is a special maneuver that can be performed by NEXTs. As its name implies, a quick boost is a powerful, instantaneous thrust from the NEXT's boosters, delivering an instant burst of acceleration in a second. It can be performed forward, backward, or sideways. While very useful for evading enemy projectiles and mobility, a quick boost consumes a great amount of energy, thereby requiring it to be performed only in the right moments.