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Navigate the dangerous world of ARC Raiders with confidence. Our comprehensive guides cover everything from beginner strategies to advanced tactics, weapon stats, map knowledge, and optimized loadouts. Whether you're a new recruit or a seasoned veteran, we've got you covered.
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Master the core gameplay loop, event walkthroughs like The Harvester, extraction strategies, and essential beginner tips to survive the surface.
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Plan your perfect build with our interactive skill tree tool. Explore Survival, Mobility, and Conditioning trees.
Build Your SkillsAll Maps
Explore all confirmed maps including Dam Battlegrounds, Spaceport, Buried City, and more. Find extraction points and tactical info.
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Discover optimal gear combinations for different scenarios. From budget builds to high-risk setups, plan your perfect raid kit.
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Complete arsenal guide featuring all weapon types with detailed stats, effectiveness ratings, and tactical recommendations for every firearm.
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Comprehensive catalog of 250+ in-game items including ammunition, materials, blueprints, keys, and quick-use items with values and rarities.
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Our Recommended Skill Tree Progression
Master the 76-point meta: Mobility for everything, Survival for loot optimization, and Conditioning for combat. Interactive skill tree included with point-by-point progression.
Candleberry Spawn Locations Guide: Flickering Flames Event
Complete guide to Candleberry spawn locations on Dam Battlegrounds. Find the best farming routes, high-density areas, and fruit basket locations for the winter event.
Cold Snap Arrives: December Update 1.7.0 Brings Winter to the Rust Belt
Winter hits the Rust Belt with the massive December Update. Featuring Cold Snap map condition, Flickering Flames event, new Goalie Raider Deck, Locked Gate timer, and hundreds of bug fixes.
ARC Raiders Roadmap is HERE: Stella Montis, New ARCs, and the First Expedition Window Revealed!
Embark Studios drops the first official roadmap with Stella Montis map, new ARC machines, snowfall conditions, and the first Expedition window in December. Everything coming in November and December 2025.
Embark CEO: How Arc Raiders and The Finals Are Rewriting the Rules of Game Development
Patrick Söderlund, founder of Embark Studios, shares lessons from The Finals, the rebirth of Arc Raiders, and how the studio is building games 100x faster while respecting players' time.
Arc Raiders Release Trailer Breakdown: Grappling Hooks, Giant ARCs, and Epic Moments
The Arc Raiders release trailer reveals exciting new gameplay mechanics including grappling hooks that can snatch flying ARCs out of the sky, plus stunning visuals and epic moments that showcase what's coming at launch.
Field Depot Locations & Quest Guide
Complete guide to finding Field Depots and finishing "Off the Radar" and "Down to Earth" quests. Learn how to repair antennas, deposit ARC Field Crates for loot rewards, and locate all six Field Depots on Dam Battlegrounds.
Ultimate Scrappy Upgrade Guide: Max Out in Under an Hour
Find Dog Collar, Cat Bed, Comfortable Pillow, Lemons, Apricots, Olives, Prickly Pears, and Mushrooms. Complete farming routes for all Scrappy upgrades with Lush Bloom strategies and best locations.
Arc Raiders Beginner's Guide: Complete Survival Manual
Everything new Raiders need to know: Speranza hideout management, topside survival, ARC robot combat, PvP tactics, and the proven 5-minute extraction rule that keeps you alive.
Raiding the Harvester: A Step-by-Step Guide to Scoring Epic Loot
Master the high-stakes Harvester puzzle and walk away with legendary weapon blueprints. Learn how to bypass the Queen, solve the container puzzle, and extract with the best loot in the game.
Embark Executive Producer spills the secrets: Server Slam Was Just "10-15%" of ARC Raiders' Full Experience
With the full release imminent, Embark Studios' Executive Producer lifts the curtain on what's truly waiting for Raiders in Speranza, from new maps and deep lore to a unique take on seasonal wipes that respects your time.
Arc Raiders Devs Reflect on Server Slam and What's Changing for Full Release
The developers have shared their key takeaways from the Server Slam weekend, and I've got some personal takes after 15 hours of "server-slamming." From the all-seeing Flying ARCs to the infamous Dam Tower drop, here's what's changing and what it means for the full release.