The Riven Tides update is drawing ever closer to ARC Raiders, but what better way to prepare for it than completing the new batch of Trials? These objectives change weekly, as do the rewards, and if you’re gearing up for the new wave of ARC, they’re a great way to earn some extra loot.
Every week, there are five Trials for you to work on, and you’ll need to earn 4,000 points for each one to three-star them. You’ll gain points by completing activities tied to the Trial, and if you manage to earn three stars, there’s a chance you’ll also earn some high-tier rewards—blueprints included.
In this guide, you’ll find out what the latest batch of Trials are in ARC Raiders, as well as the best method to complete each one.
Every Trial In ARC Raiders (April 13—April 20)
There are five new Trials in ARC Raiders this week, which will have you battling a variety of ARC, as well as taking a fair bit of damage.
Here’s the full list of Trials for this week:
- Get hit by lightning (Electromagnetic Storm)
- Destroy ARC enemies in the Swamp (Dam Battlegrounds)
- Damage Bastions
- Search Supply Drops
- Damage Comets
Remember that completing Trials during an active Major Map Condition will double the amount of points that you earn. Luckily, Insider Gaming has a nifty Map Condition Tracker, so you can schedule when it’s best to grind out your weekly Trials.
How To Complete ‘Get Hit By Lightning’ Trial In ARC Raiders—Tips & Tricks
As far as Trials go, this one is perhaps the craziest; you’ll need to get yourself struck by lightning numerous times to complete this Trial.
Of course, this Trial is locked behind the Electromagnetic Storm event, where lightning often strikes sporadically across the map. With this Trial in mind, your job is to get struck by it—and not just once if you want the three stars.
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It’s pretty obvious to see where the lightning will strike, thanks to the shimmering blue circle on the ground that appears moments before it lands. By all means, this is a comparatively easy Trial, just make sure you have enough healing on you to withstand the numerous jolts.
For a step-by-step guide, follow the process below:
- Load into any map during the Electromagnetic Storm Map Condition.
- Stay on the surface, and purposefully get struck by the lightning.
- Once you’ve managed three stars, successfully extract.
How To Complete ‘Destroy ARC Enemies In The Swamp’ Trial In ARC Raiders—Tips & Tricks
This Trial is fairly broad, as all you’ll need to do is roam around the Swamp part of Dam Battlegrounds and destroy any ARC.
Numerous ARC types spawn in the Swamp, but perhaps most notable are the Rocketeers and Leapers. Unfortunately, there isn’t a Trial for damaging those ARC, so you can’t stack up Trials together this time around.
However, it’s still worth targeting those if you want to get the Trial done quickly, as they’ll yield the most points. In fact, if you really want to try your luck, you could load into a Close Scrutiny match and try taking on the Vaporizers—though make sure you come prepared, as they’re no joke.
For a step-by-step guide, follow the process below:
- Load into Dam Battlegrounds, ideally during a Major Map Condition.
- Head to the Swamp, mainly the Hydroponic Dome Complex.
- Destroy the Leaper and Rocketeer that spawn here, or just one of them and a handful of smaller ARC.
- Successfully extract.
How To Complete ‘Damage Bastions’ Trial In ARC Raiders—Tips & Tricks
As the Trial suggests, you’ll need to go toe-to-toe with a Bastion, one of ARC Raiders’ more deadly foes.
Bastions can spawn on any map in ARC Raiders, though the most common place to find one is on Stella Montis, right at the bottom of the Loading Bay. It’s an ideal place to fight one, thanks to the variety of cover, and you shouldn’t have much trouble targeting its weak points—the yellow joints on its legs, or the canister at the back.
To stand a chance at taking them out, though, you’ll need some decent kit. Heavy Weapons like a Ferro or Anvil are recommended, and if you can spare the gear, a Wolfpack would do a serious number against it. That being said, they aren’t the most complicated ARC to take down, so it might be best to save the more expensive gear for a tougher fight.
For a step-by-step guide, follow the process below:
- Load into Stella Montis with a heavy weapon and a few stacks of ammo.
- Head to the Loading Bay and find some good cover.
- Begin to shoot the Bastion. Aim for its weak points, and take cover when it shoots.
- Once it’s destroyed, successfully extract at the nearby Metro Station.
How To Complete ‘Search Supply Drops’ Trial In ARC Raiders—Tips & Tricks
You’ll be roaming the maps for this ARC Raiders Trial, as you’ll need to call in and search multiple Supply Drops in one raid.
To spawn a Supply Drop, you’ll need to look out for the small Call-In Stations scattered across the maps—other than Stella Montis. Once you request a Supply Drop, you’ll have to wait a moment, but before long, a small pod will parachute in nearby.
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All you have to do now is search it, but don’t expect the best of loot: these are best for ammo top-ups and some consumables. However, if you want to three-star the Trial, it’s best to do this during a Major Map Condition for those double points, otherwise you’ll need to search five of them in a single match!
For a step-by-step guide, follow the process below:
- Load into any map (other than Stella Montis) during a Major Map Condition.
- Find a Supply Drop Call-In Station, and wait for the Supply Drop to arrive.
- Search the Supply Drop, then begin looking for another one.
- Rinse and repeat until you’ve earned three stars, then successfully extract.
How To Complete ‘Damage Comets’ Trial In ARC Raiders—Tips & Tricks
For the final ARC Raiders Trial this week, you’ll have to hunt down some Comets, one of the relatively new enemies in the game.
These rolling ARC might remind you of the Fireball or Pop, but don’t be mistaken, as the Comets are far more deadly. You’ll find them roaming on the surface, and once you’re spotted, they’ll rush towards you and quickly detonate a deadly seismic charge.
Since they’re so fast and dangerous, you’ll want to make sure you take them out quickly, before they have a chance to get near you. With that in mind, it’s best to use some long range weapons, like an Anvil or Renegade, to make short work of them from afar. And don’t forget to hunt them during a Major Map Condition, so you won’t need to find as many of them.
For a full step-by-step guide, follow the process below:
- Load into any map (other than Stella Montis) during a Major Map Condition.
- Explore the surface until you find a Comet.
- Try to find some elevation so it can’t catch you quickly, and open fire.
- Rinse and repeat until you’ve completed the Trial, and successfully extract.
If you manage to get three stars for each Trial, there’s a strong chance you’ll earn some juicy loot. Share your hauls in the official Insider Gaming Discord Server.
For more ARC Raiders guides, check out everything known about the Riven Tides update, as well as the complete High Gain Antenna Project.
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