Our Arc Raiders guide hub collates all the information that any player would ever need to know about survival topside, and not only that, we'll be updating it further as we explore and the game itself expands to new horizons! Arc Raiders has already had many updates and changes since its launch, including new maps and events, and considering the game's success, it seems very likely that there'll be more to come in the future. With that in mind, use the navigation tags at the side of the page to find the advice you need, or scroll down to find it all laid out!
Basics and fundamentals
Below are some basic tips and advice to help players get to grips with the game, helpful to players of any experience level!
- Arc Raiders tips: To start off with, our top ten tips and tricks will help players get to grips with all elements of the game, laying out the nuances that we wish we'd known before we started.
- Best Arc Raiders weapons tier list: From the mighty Ferro the sly Kettle, we've got all the weapons you can find and craft arranged by priority, with details on the value and strengths of each one.
- Best Arc Raiders skills: Arc has numerous skills for players to learn, broken across three different skill trees. Our guide will explain where to invest that effort, and what new abilities will really make the difference topside.
- Can you revive enemies and dead teammates in Arc Raiders? Resurrecting and reviving both teammates and enemies is an important part of the experience, but what are the limitations? It's worth understanding who you can and can't save.
- How to get a free loadout in Arc Raiders: If you're burning through your inventory or don't want to risk losing anything on a difficult mission, we'll explain how to get loadouts for free.
- Arc Raiders twitch drops and discord quests: For freebies that will enhance your look and inventory alike, here's how you connect your accounts and what you'll get for it.
Missions and Maps
Now we've covered how to do it, you need to know what to do. Here's all the toughest challenges and objectives in the game you're likely to encounter, and how to handle them.
- Arc Raiders Stella Montis: The fifth map, introduced post-launch, is a labyrinthine maze of bunkers, factories, stations and research facilities. You'll want to understand it before you dare venture below…
- Arc Raiders Electromagnetic Storms: Lighting will blast those who are unprepared in these periodic storms – but there's advantages to them too! Find out what you need to know about inclement weather in our handy explainer.
- Arc Raiders Hidden Bunker: The Spaceport has regular events wherein the Hidden Bunker can be opened – but is it worth the effort, and what's waiting inside?
- Arc Raiders supply drops: Introduced in a quest and appearing in maps to bring in new resources, supply drops are a helpful way to stay armed and ready.
- Arc Raiders field depots: Finding special crates and bringing them to these marked buildings will allow you to summon a loadout's worth of resources, as well as complete certain missions.
- Arc Raiders Hornets: Hunting these hovering robots is one of the earliest missions, and not an easy one for newcomers.
- Arc Raiders fireball burners: Though useful as explosives, these components take front and center in the What Comes Around quest. Here's how to find and use them, both in the quest and missions to come.
- Arc Raiders A First Foothold: Introducing players to the Blue Gate map, this mission walkthrough will show you how to find all key four locations.
- Arc Raiders Eyes on the Prize: Somewhere on the rooftops of Buried City is a Raider Outpost you'll need to find and repair, which our mission walkthrough will help with.
- Arc Raiders Androids: One mission spent exploring Stella Montis is all about finding Androids for Lance, but finding anything in those tunnels isn't easy. How's some advice on hunting them down.
Loot, rare items and blueprints
Whether you want them for your loadout, for quests or for upgrades to your workshop, we've got details on all the most important and in-demand items here.
- Arc Raiders Loot Cheat Sheet: For starters, here's a comprehensive guide to every non-craftable item in the game, and what you should do with it! Scrap, sell, or save it in your stash – we'll tell you!
- Arc Raiders blueprints: The holy grail of items in Arc Raiders, blueprints allow you to craft new items back at your workshop, from minor tools, to deadly new firearms.
- Arc Raiders Rusted Gears: These seemingly innocuous items are part of the Tier 3 upgrade for the Gunsmith bench, but they're not easy to find. We'll show you how to farm them easily.
- Scrappy the Rooster upgrades: The next three guides all cover difficult things to find that offer a minor health boost in the field… but are far more important as ways to upgrade your pet chicken, Scrappy.
Review
If you're looking to know more about the game itself, our Arc Raiders review is an in-depth breakdown of the game and what you can expect! Our reviewer said that it's one of "the most memorable multiplayer experiences I've had all year" and that "you could just as reasonably describe it as a social experiment", talking about the tension that arises when you encounter other players. Read the full thing and find out for yourself!
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