ARC Raiders Enemies
Every ARC machine in ARC Raiders – from Ticks and Wasps to the Bastion, Queen and Matriarch – with threat level and how to deal with each one.
The ARC are the machines that rule the surface. Small drones and rollers are a nuisance on their own but dangerous in groups, while heavy walkers and bosses need a plan – and often a squad. Threat levels below follow the game's own ratings. Use the buttons to filter by type.
Small and flying ARC
4 ARCWasp
Flying · Moderate threat, no armour. A small drone that shoots at you – break its rotors to bring it down.
Hornet
Flying · High threat, light armour. A tougher flying drone; hit the rotors or use heavier guns.
Snitch
Flying · Moderate threat. A scout drone that calls other ARC to you if it spots you – shoot it down fast.
Rocketeer
Flying · Critical threat, heavy armour. A large flying machine that fires rockets. Stay in cover and bring explosives or heavy weapons.
Ground ARC
7 ARCTick
Ground · Low threat. A small crawler that jumps at you – shoot it before it latches on.
Pop
Ground · Moderate threat. A rolling ball that explodes next to you. Keep your distance.
Fireball
Ground · Moderate threat, heavy armour. A rolling machine that sprays fire up close.
Turret
Ground · Moderate threat. A stationary gun that guards an area – flank it or avoid its line of sight.
Sentinel
Ground · High threat, light armour. A stationary sniper tower with a long-range laser. Break line of sight.
Leaper
Ground · Critical threat, heavy armour. A big jumping walker that closes distance fast. Fight it from cover with high-damage weapons.
Shredder
Ground · High threat, heavy armour. A close-quarters hunter added with The North Line, first seen on Stella Montis.
Heavy ARC
3 ARCBastion
Heavy · Critical threat, heavy armour. A large armoured walker with heavy guns. Squads and explosives make it much easier.
Bombardier
Heavy · Critical threat. An artillery walker that shells your position, using spotter drones to find you. Kill the spotters first.
ARC Turbine
Heavy · A huge balloon-like machine added with Riven Tides. Mostly docile, but with brutal defences when attacked.
Bosses
2 ARCQueen
Boss · Extreme threat. A giant ARC that appears during the Harvester map condition. Bring a full squad.
Matriarch
Boss · Extreme threat. Added with The North Line – an even bigger threat than the Queen.
New in Frozen Trail
October 2026 · 3 ARCSection images: official ARC Raiders trailers (ARC Raiders / YouTube).
How to fight ARC
Shoot the weak pointsRotors on drones and exposed parts on walkers take far more damage than armour plates.
Noise attracts ARCGunfire draws machines – and other Raiders. Pick your fights.
Bring explosivesGrenades and explosives are your best answer to heavily armoured ARC.
Loot the wrecksDestroyed ARC drop parts you need for crafting and upgrades.
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Reference page written by AI (Claude) and checked against the sources above. Games change with every patch – the patch this page was last checked for is shown at the top.