All ARC Enemies in Arc Raiders

In Arc Raiders, it’s not just other players you need to watch out for. The real threat comes from ARCs, which are AI-controlled robots that patrol the map and attack you on sight. These robots come in different types, and each one needs a different strategy to defeat. Here’s a simple guide to all ARC enemies in Arc Raiders, to help you deal with them. You’ll learn what they drop, how much XP you get, and the best ways to destroy them safely.

How Do ARC Enemies Work in Arc Raiders?

Before we start, you need to understand how ARCs work. These robots aren’t just mindless killing machines. They have a warning system that tells you exactly what they’re doing. Watch for the colored scanner on each ARC because it will show its alert level:

• Blue means patrolling. Sneak past or plan a stealth attack when you see this color.
• Yellow means getting alerted. The ARC heard something or spotted movement. It’s searching for you now, so you need to either hide or prepare for combat.
• Red means you’re in trouble. They know where you are. The ARC knows exactly where you are, and it’s coming for you. At this point, fighting or running are your only options.

All ARC Enemies in Arc Raiders

Here is the complete list of ARC Enemies in Arc Raiders, divided by their categories:

Small and Medium ARC Enemies

Let’s start with the smaller threats you’ll encounter most often. These enemies might not seem too dangerous alone, but they often travel in groups.

ARC Type	Details	Weakness	Key Drops
Wasp	Small flying drone, shoots light ammo. Shoot thrusters.	Thrusters	• ARC Alloy • Wasp Driver • Light Ammo • Destroy XP Reward: 100 • Loot XP Reward: 200
Tick	A robotic spider that jumps on you and shoots fast.	Low health	• ARC Alloy • Tick Pod • Destroy XP Reward: 50 • Loot XP Reward: 100
Pop	Explodes when close.	Keep distance	• ARC Alloy • Powercell • Crude Explosives • Pop Trigger • Destroy XP Reward: 50 • Loot XP Reward: 100
Fireball	Armored and shoots fire. Hit their core when firing.	Core when firing	• ARC Alloy • Powercell • Fireball Burner • Destroy XP Reward: 100 • Loot XP Reward: 100
Turret	These are Wall-mounted. You can approach from blind spots.	Fixed position	• ARC Alloy • Powercell • Light Ammo • Destroy XP Reward: 100 • Loot XP Reward: 200
Sentinel	Sniper on high ground. Shoot the small capsule if you want to defeat them.	Exposed capsule	• ARC Alloy • Advanced Powercell • Sentinel Firing Core • Heavy Ammo • Destroy XP Reward: 200 • Loot XP Reward: 300

Support and Detection ARC Enemies

Some ARCs don’t directly attack you but make your life much harder by calling for backup or revealing your position, such as:

ARC Type	Description	Weakness	Key Drops
Snitch	Calls for backup when it sees you.	Easy to kill	• ARC Alloy • Powercell • Snitch Scanner • Destroy XP Reward: 100 • Loot XP Reward: 200
Spotter	Marks you for Bombardier. You need to destroy it quickly or hide.	Thrusters	TBA

Medium Assault ARCs

These enemies are tougher and hit harder. You’ll need better gear and strategy to handle them.

ARC Type	Description	Weakness	Key Drops
Hornet	A medium drone with electric shock.	Rear thrusters	• ARC Alloy • Powercell • Hornet Driver • Medium Ammo • Destroy XP Reward: 150 • Loot XP Reward: 250
Rollbot	Large rolling ARC.	Core when transmitting	• ARC Alloy • Powercell • Surveyor Vault • Destroy XP Reward: 200 • Loot XP Reward: 300 for core, 100 for parts

Large and Critical ARCs

Now we’re getting to the really dangerous enemies. These ARCs require teamwork and careful planning to defeat.

ARC Type	Description	Weakness	Key Drops
Bombardier	Launches mortars with Spotter’s help. But you need to take the Spotters first.	Rear plate and joints	• ARC Alloy • Powercell • Bombardier Cell • Launcher Ammo • Destroy XP Reward: 500 • Loot XP Reward: 500
Bastion	Heavily armored minigun walker.	Rear plate and joints	• ARC Alloy • Advanced Powercell • Bastion Cell • Medium Ammo • Destroy XP Reward: 500 • Loot XP Reward: 500
Rocketeer	Flying rocket launcher.	Need teamwork	• ARC Alloy • Advanced Powercell • Rocketeer Part • Heavy Ammo • Destroy XP Reward: 500 • Loot XP Reward: 200
Bison	Four-legged jumper.	Joints and eye	• ARC Alloy • Advanced Powercell • Mechanical Components • Leaper Pulse Unit • Destroy XP Reward: 500 • Loot XP Reward: 600 for core, 200 for parts

Boss ARC Enemies

These are the ultimate challenges in Arc Raiders. You’ll need a full squad with top gear to survive.

ARC Type	Description	Weakness	Key Drops
The Queen	Massive six-legged boss with mortars, lasers, and EMP.	Joints and head core	• ARC Alloy • Advanced Powercell • Advanced Mechanical Components • Advanced Electrical Components • Queen Reactor • Destroy XP Reward: 1,000 • Loot XP Reward: 1,000 for core, 500 for parts
The Baron	Boss-level ARC with multiple weapons.	TBA	TBA
Harvester	Event objective guarded by The Queen.	Special event	Event-based rewards

Lootable ARCs and Husks

Not every ARC you find is hostile. Some are already destroyed or inactive, but you can still loot them for valuable materials.

Arc Raiders throws a lot of different robot enemies at you, and each one requires a different approach. The small ones, like Wasps and Ticks, teach you basic combat. The medium threats, like Hornets and Rollbots, force you to target weak points. The critical enemies like Bastions and Leapers demand teamwork and strategy.

Also Read:

• Arc Raiders Release Date Countdown & Global Launch Times
• ARC Raiders System Requirements: Can Your PC Handle It?

With this guide, you now know what all ARC enemies in Arc Raiders do, how to kill them, and what rewards you get. Get out there, put this knowledge to use, and start collecting those materials. Just be careful, when you see that red laser, it’s already too late to run, so fight!