ARC Raiders: From Zero to Hero – The Ultimate Beginner's Survival Guide
Welcome back, Raiders! This is Sulley, and this guide is designed to transform you from a confused newbie into a confident survivor. We'll cover everything from the core gameplay loop to advanced combat and movement tactics. Let's get started!
Part 1: The Core Loop – It's a Scavenger Sim, Not a Deathmatch
The fundamental cycle of ARC Raiders is simple:
Prepare: Gear up at your space base (The Roost).
Deploy: Drop into a hostile surface map for 30-40 minutes.
Scavenge & Survive: Collect resources, avoid or fight enemies, complete objectives.
Extract: Evacuate successfully to bring your loot home.
Upgrade: Use loot to upgrade workstations, craft gear, and advance your skill tree.
⚠️ The #1 Beginner Mistake: Being too aggressive. This is not a "kill-everything" shooter. It's a survival scavenger sim. Unnecessary noise (gunfire, loud running) will:
Alert nearby ARC machines.
Attract other players looking for an easy fight.
Turn a quiet loot run into a chaotic battle for survival.
Golden Rule: Avoid first, fight only when necessary. Survival and successful extraction are your primary goals. Always have a clear objective for each raid (e.g., "find Circuit Boards in the industrial zone").
Part 2: Sound & Stealth – The First Law of Survival
Sound design is critical. Everything you do makes noise that enemies and players can hear.
Go Quiet: Crouch to make footsteps nearly silent and reduce your detection range.
Holster for Speed: Press H to put your weapon away. You'll run faster and jump farther, perfect for escapes or traversing the map safely.
Stealth Glide: Crouch while sprinting downhill to enter a glide. This is quiet and regenerates stamina while moving.
Listen: Use headphones! Learn the audio cues for loot caches, ARC detectors, and enemy movements.
Part 3: Third-Person Mastery – See Them First
Shoulder Swap: Bind this to a comfortable key. Always swap shoulders based on your cover (e.g., peek right from left-side cover). This minimizes your exposure.
Corner Peeking: Use the free camera to look around corners without exposing your body. Spot enemies before they see you.
Light & Vision: The game has a simulated eye adaptation system.
Hiding: Staying in shadows makes you harder to see.
Blinding: Rushing from dark to bright light will briefly impair your vision. Wait for it to adjust before engaging.
Part 4: Loadouts & Gear – Choose Wisely
Deployment Options:
Custom Gear: Bring your best weapons, mods, and consumables. High risk, high reward. You lose it all if you die.
Free Gear: Provides basic equipment for free. Low risk, ideal for practice and learning maps. You only lose what you find during the raid.
Shields & Rigs:
Shields: Light (fast, low protection), Medium (balanced), Heavy (slow, high protection). Light or Medium are recommended for beginners.
Rigs (Enhanced Equipment): Determine your carrying capacity, quick slots, and most importantly—your Safe Pocket. Items in the Safe Pocket (blueprints, rare treasures) are kept even if you die.
Weapon & Ammo Strategy:
Light Ammo: Good vs. players at close range. Poor vs. ARC armor.
Medium Ammo: Versatile. Decent against both players and robots.
Heavy Ammo: Excellent vs. ARC armor, can shred player shields. Highly recommended.
Loadout Tip: Carry one heavy weapon (for robots) and one medium weapon (for versatility).
Your Secret Weapon: The Pickaxe:
Not just for mining! It can silently destroy cameras, traps, and small ARC units (like Bubbles and Spiders).
Left-click sweeps, right-click is a powerful overhead chop. Practice it—it's a lifesaver.
Part 5: Progression – Skill Tree & Base Upgrades
Earning XP: Open containers, loot corpses (even empty ones). Always be looting to progress your skill tree.
Early Skill Tree Priority (Action Points):
Marathon Runner: Reduces sprint stamina cost.
Vitality Lungs: Increases max stamina.
These two make map traversal and escaping infinitely easier.
Next, Consider (Survival Tree):
In-Turn Crafting: Craft bandages, shield chargers, etc., on the move. A game-changer.
Scavenger's Intuition: Faster search speed = more loot and XP.
Base (The Roost) Upgrade Priority:
The Rooster: Your #1 priority. Provides passive material income every raid.
Weapon Station: Unlocks new weapon and attachment blueprints.
Medical Lab: Unlocks better healing items and shield chargers.
Refiner: Converts common materials into rarer ones for high-tier crafts.
Part 6: Combat & Survival Mechanics
Health > Shields: Shields only provide damage reduction, not complete blockage. Damage "bleeds through" to your health.
Heal First: If your health is low, use a bandage before recharging your shield.
Arc Power Batteries: Loot these from defeated ARC units. You can consume them mid-raid (Q key) for a quick shield recharge. A crucial emergency tool.
Extraction is Everything: All that shiny loot means nothing if you die. Evacuation points (elevators, subways) are loud and draw attention.
Secure the Area: Find cover and watch all angles before calling the evac.
Last Hope: You can crawl to an evac point and activate it while downed. Hold on until the transport arrives!
Part 7: Advanced Movement & Tips
Stamina is Life: Avoid spamming the combat roll; it drains stamina quickly. Only roll if it guarantees you cover.
Adrenaline Injectors: Use these! They provide an instant stamina boost and increased regen. Essential for escapes or pushing.
Fall Damage Management:
Ledge Grab: When near an edge, press your vault key to grab on safely.
Rolling Landing: Press roll just before hitting the ground to mitigate most fall damage and maintain momentum.
Resource Management:
Seeds: Don't discard them. Trade them with the vendor Celeste at your base for materials.
Recycling: Dismantling gear in-raid yields fewer materials. Bring stuff home to recycle for maximum returns.
Resource Tracking: In crafting menus, you can "track" a blueprint. Needed materials will have an eye icon in-raid, making scavenging efficient.
Final Pro-Tip: Network Stability
A smooth connection is non-negotiable. High ping can cause delayed shots and rubberbanding. Consider using a game accelerator like GearUP Booster to ensure you're connected to the optimal server region for the lowest latency and a stable experience.
You're now ready, Raider. Remember: move with purpose, fight with wisdom, and always have an exit plan. Get out there, scavenge, survive, and upgrade. Good luck!
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ARC Raiders Spaceport Guide: All 18 Weapon Crate Locations
In ARC Raiders, the Spaceport map is one of the best locations for farming weapon crates, gear, and valuable resources. However, many players only find a few of them and leave the raid missing a lot of loot.
This guide will walk you through all 18 weapon crate spawn locations in the Spaceport, explaining where to look and how to reach them safely.
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1. Repair Hangar – Red Ball Spawn
The first weapon crate location is in the bottom-left corner of the Spaceport map, just left of the repair hangar.
Look for the large red sphere sitting in the open area.
A weapon crate can spawn underneath this structure, making it a quick early pickup if you spawn nearby.
Tip: This area is fairly open, so scan for ARC patrols before looting.
2. Vehicle Repair Watchtower
The second location is a watchtower in the bottom-right of the vehicle repair department.
How to loot it:
Use the rope to climb up the tower.
Check inside the small room at the top.
⚠ Important:
A turret can spawn inside the tower, so aim your weapon before finishing the climb.
3. Vehicle Repair Department – Second Floor Office
The third crate location is inside the vehicle repair department building.
You can enter either:
From the north entrance, or
Through the left-side door.
Once inside:
Go upstairs to the second floor.
Enter the office area.
Check cabinets and desks.
Weapon crates often spawn inside this room alongside other loot.
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4. Fuel Pipeline Watchtower
The fourth crate is in the watchtower next to the fuel pipeline.
Steps:
Locate the tower beside the pipeline route.
Climb the rope to reach the top platform.
Check the tower room for a crate spawn.
Like other towers, turrets may appear, so stay alert.
5. Fuel Pipeline Interior
Next, head to the fuel pipeline area.
Look for:
A large pipe sticking out of the ground
Located near the word “LINE” on the map
Jump inside the large pipe tunnel, where a weapon crate can spawn.
6. Rocket Assembly Pipeline
The sixth spawn is in the rocket assembly area.
Steps:
Find the large gate in the lower-left corner.
Climb the stairs next to the gate.
Move right, then look east.
Follow the pipeline walkway.
You’ll find weapon crate spawn points along the pipes, with a path leading back down.
7. Container Yard Alley
On the east side of the rocket assembly area, you’ll find a container yard.
Look for:
A narrow alley between containers
Slightly northeast of the assembly building
The weapon crate can spawn inside this corridor.
Be careful not to enter the wrong lane, as the yard layout can be confusing.
8. North Moat Tower
In the north of the map, you'll find the North Moat Tower.
To reach it:
Use the zipline to climb up.
At the top, locate the concrete enclosure near the door.
Climb inside to check for a weapon crate spawn.
⚠ The zipline approach can be awkward and slow, so stay alert.
Arrival Hall – 4 Weapon Crates
The Arrival Hall contains FOUR possible weapon crate spawns, making it one of the most valuable loot areas.
Ground Floor – Locked Room
Enter through the bottom-right door, then:
Turn left in the lobby.
Pry open the locked door.
Inside are multiple resources and weapon crates.
Lobby Corner Spawn
Back in the lobby:
Enter the door opposite the first room
Walk to the end near the rope
A weapon crate can appear in the corner beside the rope.
Second Floor Office
Head upstairs on the right side of the atrium.
After passing the archway, the left office has a pryable door where crates can spawn on the table.
Roof Ladder Spawn
On the opposite second-floor entrance:
Jump onto the table.
Exit the window.
Move along the ledge to a ladder.
Climb to the top floor.
Another weapon crate can spawn here.
10. Departure Building
Enter the departure building from the upper-right entrance.
First crate:
Climb to the top floor
Check the office cubicles
Second crate:
Continue along the floor.
Jump over the railing into the corridor
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