Completing All Enemies’ Weaknesses & Solving Loot Drops in Arc Raiders

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Arc Raiders isn’t exactly a relaxing walk, unless the walk is through a landscape full of deadly robots. Everywhere you turn, there’s an ARC machine ready to ruin your day, from massive Bastions that make you question everything to tiny Ticks that somehow find every exposed bit of skin. Knowing what you’re up against makes a big difference, and this guide is here to help.

Here’s a list of enemies you’ll encounter, along with their weak spots and tips for defeating them. Think of this as your quick reference guide to stay ahead of the game’s enemies.

Updated by Allyson Cochran on November 14, 2025: We’ve added information about the Matriarch and Shredder enemies.

All Enemy Types and How to Defeat Them

Below, we describe each enemy type and how we suggest handling them.

Note: You can mark enemies in-game to see their names.

Enemy Name	Type/Description	How to Defeat / Weak Points
ARC Surveyor	Large armored rolling machine with a scanning beacon	Shoot its exposed core during scans. Heavy ammo destroys armor faster. Dodge and take cover to avoid collisions.
Bastion	Slow, heavily armored walking fortress	Aim at the yellow leg joints or disable its rear canister to stun it. Then, target its exposed rear barrel. Use blaze or snap blast grenades for extra damage.
Fireball	Fast-moving, flame-spitting machine	Hit its unarmored core when the front panel opens. It’s relatively weak and easy to damage with most weapons.
Bombardier	Mortar shooter supported by spotter drones	Fire at its yellow knees to slow it down and expose weak spots. Destroy its rear cylinder to disable quickly. Take out spotters first to prevent targeting; attack right after it fires.
Hornet	Small flying drone with electric stun weapon	Destroy front thrusters with heavy ammo or rear thrusters with any weapon. Falling from a height also destroys it. Dodge after firing or hide behind cover.
Leaper	Agile four-legged attacker that causes shockwaves	Dodge its jumps and shockwaves. Attack when it is recovering from a leap. There are no specific weak points.
Pop	Small rolling explosive machine	Destroy it before it explodes. Use vaults, stay ahead, or dodge roll away.
Queen	Massive boss with multiple attack styles	Coordinated team effort needed. Avoid mortars, lasers, and EMPs. Attack weak spots when they are exposed.
Rocketeer	Large flying artillery ARC	Hit its thrusters to bring it down. Dodge missiles with rolls or cover. Use lure grenades to redirect its fire.
Snitch	Unarmed reconnaissance drone	Destroy or disable thrusters to prevent reinforcements. Stay behind cover or out of detection range.
Tick	Small spider-like parasite	Shoot before it latches on. Run behind cover or away from sounds. It’s easy to kill individually.
Wasp	Small flying drone with light guns	Destroy its thrusters to cause it to fall. Dodge or hide to avoid fire.
Matriarch	Larger, more dangerous version of the Queen	Avoid rockets and gas mortars. Attack when its shield drops. Prioritize summoning ARC first. Use cover and long-range weapons for sustained damage.
Shredder	Enemy at Stella Montis, close-quarters combatant	Dodge its four-round pellet burst by strafing or using cover. Keep distance and attack from behind or the sides. Very deadly in tight spaces.

What Loot Does Each Enemy Drop?

Loot can vary, but here’s what each enemy typically provides:

Enemy Name	Loot
ARC Surveyor	ARC alloy, power cells, motion cores, circuitry, sensors, surveyor vault
Bastion	ARC alloy, power cells, motion cores, circuitry, mechanical parts, gun parts, bastion cells, medium ammo
Fireball	ARC alloy, power cells, crude explosives, fireball burners
Bombardier	ARC alloy, power cells, advanced steel, explosive parts, launcher ammo
Hornet	ARC alloy, power cells, Hornet driver, gun parts, medium ammo
Leaper	ARC alloy, rubber, steel, power cells, explosive compounds, Leaper pulse units
Pop	ARC alloy, power cells, thermo lining, explosives, trigger
Queen	ARC alloy, power cells, cores, circuitry, coolant, flexible rubber, resin, reactor, and many other components
Rocketeer	ARC alloy, power cells, cores, circuitry, heavy gun parts, driver, heavy ammo
Snitch	ARC alloy, power cells, resin, sensors, scanner
Tick	ARC alloy, tick pod
Wasp	ARC alloy, power cells, driver, light ammo
Matriarch	ARC alloy, circuitry, steel, power cells, rubber, resin, reactor
Shredder	ARC alloy, gyroscope, shotgun ammo