7 ARC Raiders Tips I Wish I Knew Earlier

 

1. Know Your Enemies

ARC Raiders enemies come in tiers.
Ticks and Pops are weak but swarm fast indoors.
Bastions and Rocketeers? Avoid them early on — you’ll waste ammo.
Learn their weak points (rotors, joints, back caps) and shoot smart, not wild.

If something glows yellow, it’s usually a weak spot.

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2. Manage Your Ammo

You’ll run out faster than you think.
Light ammo for SMGs and pistols, medium for ARs and snipers, heavy for cannons.
Always bring more than you need — Rocketeers burn through your supply in seconds.

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3. Use Sound as Intel

Sound is your best radar.
Drones buzzing, alarms beeping, or gunshots in the distance — all tell you what’s happening nearby.
Sometimes it’s even smart to leave alarms active to bait other players.

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4. Understand Shields

Shields in ARC Raiders reduce damage, not replace HP.

• Light (Green): 40% reduction
• Medium (Blue): 42.5%
• Heavy (Purple): 52.5%, but slower movement
  Always heal health first, then restore your shield.

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5. Recycle to Save Space

Your backpack fills up fast.
Recycle junk materials into common ones like fabric to free space for better loot.
Use Ctrl + Click (PC) or Square (PS) for instant transfers — don’t get caught looting.

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6. Plan Your Extractions

Before dropping, check where extraction points are and how long their timers last.
If you miss it, you’ll risk running across the map empty-handed — and that’s how players die with full bags.

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7. Don’t Hoard Gear

“It’s not your loot — it’s just your turn to use it.”
Use your best weapons and armor.
Better gear means better survival odds, and you can always rebuild through crafting or free loadouts later.

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Conclusion

ARC Raiders rewards smart play, not just good aim.
Listen, plan, recycle, and move — that’s how you outlast both Raiders and the Ark.