By Arkagame.com | November 14, 2025
Arc Raiders is more than just an extraction shooter—it’s a high-stakes battle against deadly robotic enemies called ARCs. From small reconnaissance drones to massive boss-level machines, every enemy presents unique threats that can wipe out your squad in seconds. This guide covers all Arc Raiders enemies and offers proven strategies to take them down efficiently.
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Table of Contents
Basic Enemies
Basic ARCs are the most common foes in Arc Raiders. They are manageable solo with standard weapons but can still overwhelm players in groups.
Wasp
Weak Spot: Thrusters
- The most common enemy you’ll face.
- Fires rapidly and can quickly deplete health.
- Strategy: Aim for any of its four thrusters to destabilize it and crash.
Hornet
Weak Spot: Rear thrusters
- Stronger than Wasps, with electrical attacks that disrupt movement.
- Strategy: Use cover, then target rear thrusters for a quick takedown.
Snitch
Weak Spot: Underside plating
- A recon drone that calls in backup if not destroyed quickly.
- Strategy: Shoot the plating underneath; breaking two of three plates usually eliminates it.
Fireball
Weak Spot: Core (when open)
- A ground-based ARC with a flamethrower that melts shields.
- Strategy: Use heavy weapons or wait until the core is exposed to conserve ammo.
Pop
Weak Spot: N/A
- Explodes on impact, dealing massive damage.
- Strategy: Prioritize timing and accuracy; any weapon works.
Tick
Weak Spot: N/A
- Spider-like ARC that attaches to players indoors.
- Strategy: Use a melee Raider Tool for a quiet, instant kill.
Turret
Weak Spot: N/A
- Stationary guns that scan and fire on sight.
- Strategy: Approach from cover and unload any ammo type; heavy weapons are faster.
Sentinel
Weak Spot: Yellow canister
- Long-range turret capable of high-damage sniper attacks.
- Strategy: Attack from behind or target the yellow canister with heavy weapons.
Shredder
Weak Spot: N/A
- Close-range ARC that explodes for high damage.
- Strategy: Use grenades or heavy weapons to prevent it from getting close.
Special Enemies
Special ARCs are large, boss-style enemies that appear less frequently but require strategic planning and heavy firepower to defeat.
Surveyor
Weak Spot: Core
- Rolls around collecting data and flees quickly.
- Strategy: Use Snap Blast Grenades or heavy weapons to destroy its core before it escapes.
Leaper
Weak Spot: Face and legs
- Can jump long distances and emits damaging shockwaves.
- Strategy: Attack legs first to limit mobility, then target the face.
Rocketeer
Weak Spot: Thrusters
- Flying ARC that fires powerful rockets with splash damage.
- Strategy: Destroy thrusters with heavy weapons or grenades, then finish off the exposed body.
Bastion
Weak Spot: Legs and yellow canister on back
- Large crab-like ARC with rapid machine gun attacks.
- Strategy: Take cover, destroy leg joints, then target the yellow canister for maximum damage.
Bombardier
Weak Spot: Legs and yellow canister on back
- Similar to Bastion but fires deadly mortar attacks.
- Strategy: Avoid being spotted by Snitches; attack leg joints and the canister to bring it down.
Queen
Weak Spot: Legs and face
- Appears in Harvester events; capable of lasers, mortars, and summoning ARCs.
- Strategy: Focus on legs and face with heavy weapons or grenades to take her down efficiently.
Matriarch
Weak Spot: Legs and face
- Extremely aggressive; uses homing missiles, flashbangs, and gas mines.
- Strategy: Use Hullcracker and Wolfpack grenades, aim for the face when shields drop, and maintain cover.
Pro Tips for Defeating ARCs
- Use cover strategically: Most ARCs have ranged attacks that can shred shields quickly.
- Target weak points: Thrusters, cores, legs, and yellow canisters take more damage.
- Conserve heavy ammo: Wait for critical moments like exposed cores or shield downtime.
- Coordinate in teams: Special enemies like the Queen or Matriarch are nearly impossible solo.
- Grenades and launchers: Snap Blast or Wolfpack grenades can turn difficult fights into manageable encounters.
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