Ultimate Guide to Defeating Every Enemy in ARC Raiders

In the realm of ARC Raiders, players confront formidable adversaries beyond mere cannibalistic raiders: the hostile ARC entities. Each enemy boasts a unique strategy for engagement, necessitating a tailored approach for survival. Below is a comprehensive guide on overcoming every ARC enemy in ARC Raiders.

Mastering the ARC Enemies in ARC Raiders

1. Tick

Optimal Weapons: Melee weapons, any firearm
Enemy Type: Small Spider

Ticks are known to ambush players by hiding on ceilings and walls. They can latch onto you, draining health and shields, but they are highly vulnerable: one hit will take them out. To detach a Tick that has grabbed hold, simply hold the interact button.

ARC Raiders enemy ARC tick small spider — Screenshot by Prima Games

2. Pop

Optimal Weapons: Any gun, explosives
Enemy Type: Indoor Bomber

Pops are aggressive enemies that roll towards you and attempt explosive attacks. While they can cause significant damage, you can mitigate this threat: shooting them as they approach is effective, or executing a well-timed dodge roll will help you evade the explosion altogether.

ARC Raiders enemy ARC Pop small white explosive ball — Screenshot by Prima Games

3. Fireball

Optimal Weapons: High armor penetration weapons, explosives
Enemy Type: Indoor Flamethrower

Fireballs unleash a burning spray upon opening, significantly complicating close encounters. Their tough armor means you should maintain a distance: let them reveal their core, then attack from afar. Avoid close-quarters melee since the subsequent explosion can inflict serious damage on you.

ARC Raiders enemy ARC white ball with scanners and flamethrowers — Screenshot by Prima Games

4. Surveyor

Optimal Weapons: Burst rifles, explosives
Enemy Type: Outdoor Scanner/Support

Surveyors excel in detecting enemies, broadcasting your position while attempting to escape. They possess a weak point: the core is exposed when scanning. Quickly eliminate this vulnerability before they flee.

ARC Raiders arc enemy surveyor big black ball with scanners — Image via Embark Studios

5. Turret

Optimal Weapons: Rifles, impact grenades
Enemy Type: Static Indoor Sentry

These wall-mounted turrets have a distinct scanning ability. Approach carefully, initiating your attack during its reload period by baiting out its fire. Consider using impact grenades for an effective takedown.

ARC Raiders enemy ARC Turret mounted on wall — Screenshot by Prima Games

6. Sentinel

Optimal Weapons: High penetration weapons, impact grenades
Enemy Type: Long-range Laser Turret

Sentinels possess a striking ability to track players at long distances and fire powerful shots. Avoid being locked on by disrupting visibility. Peek out during their reloading phase to effectively counterattack, though be cautious as their laser lock poses a threat from other players.

ARC Raiders enemy ARC long range laser turret — Screenshot by Prima Games

7. Snitch

Optimal Weapons: SMGs, fast mid-range rifles
Enemy Type: Flying Alarm

Snitches can compromise your location by marking you and summoning reinforcements if you maintain proximity for too long.Quickly target the rotors or outer panels to neutralize them before they escape, and utilize an impact grenade if within range.

ARC Raiders enemy ARC snitch aerial scanner drone — Screenshot by Prima Games

8. Wasp

Optimal Weapons: Precision rifles, accurate firearms
Enemy Type: Light Aerial Harasser

Wasps engage in strafing patterns utilizing sustained gunfire, presenting a serious threat in heated battles.Directly targeting and damaging two rotors will force them to crash, or using an impact grenade can secure an easy kill.

ARC Raiders enemy ARC two flying drone wasps — Screenshot by Prima Games

9. Hornet

Optimal Weapons: Heavy rifles, machine guns
Enemy Type: Stun Drone

Hornets release slow-flying electric darts, inflicting debilitating effects and considerable health loss. Evasive action, like rolling right before their attack, can provide a critical dodge.Target the exposed rear thrusters for rapid elimination.

ARC Raiders enemy ARC Hornet flying drone with gattling gun — Screenshot by Prima Games

10. Leaper

Optimal Weapons: High armor penetration rifles, energy weapons
Enemy Type: Elite Melee Bruiser

Leapers have an uncanny ability to jump great distances and deliver area-of-effect damage with their slams. Utilize structures to hinder their movement; when they cannot fully enter spaces, focus on damaging a leg to break it and expose their internals. Engaging them out in the open is often fatal.

Arc Raiders Leaper enemy — Screenshot by Prima Games

11. Bastion

Optimal Weapons: Explosives, heavy machine guns, grenade launchers
Enemy Type: Heavy Walking Turret (Elite)

Bastions are formidable foes, armed with miniguns capable of obliterating health and shields. Seek cover immediately as their slow movement allows for various strategies. Concentrate your fire on their yellow kneecaps and back cylinder, and coordinate with teammates to distract and flank for optimal damage. Alternatively, sustain long-range fire from a secure location.

ARC Raiders heavy tank ARC with machine gun Bastion — Image via Embark Studios

12. Bombardier

Optimal Weapons: Rocket launchers, heavy rifles
Enemy Type: Grounded Artillery Drone (Elite)

Bombardiers represent the explosive counterpart to Bastions, equipped with guided rockets and accompanied by spotter drones that continuously reveal your position.First target the spotter drones to reduce the pressure, then utilize covered perches to strike at their weak points on the back and legs.

ARC Raiders Bombardier enemy ARC with mounted missile launcher — Image via Embark Studios

13. Rocketeer

Optimal Weapons: Heavy machine guns, rockets, energy weapons
Enemy Type: Airborne Missile Drone (Elite)

Rocketeers unleash devastating volleys of rockets, so engaging them in open spaces is highly unadvisable. Find sturdy overhead cover, bait their attack, then focus on destroying the front thrusters for optimal results.

ARC Raider heavy missile drone rocketeer — Screenshot by Prima Games

14. Queen

Optimal Weapons: Heavy launchers, EMP grenades, high penetration rifles
Enemy Type: Raid Boss

The Queen stands as the ultimate challenge, commanding a legion of minions such as Wasps and Rocketeers. She deploys a variety of attacks, including homing rockets and sweeping lasers. Target her weak points: the joints of her legs and the exposed core during certain attacks. Teamwork is crucial: rotate aggro and coordinate your fire while ensuring everyone is well-equipped.

ARC Raiders enemy boss ARC giant mechanical spider shooting lasers Queen — Image via Embark Studios

For additional strategies, tips, and essential loot locations, be sure to explore our guides on Scrappy the Rooster’s upgrade items, the Skills tier list, and recommendations for the best loot in ARC Raiders.

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