It’s been a week since the Flashpoint update arrived in ARC Raiders, and what better way to engage in the new wave of content than to complete 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 6—April 13)
There are five new Trials in ARC Raiders this week, which will have you fighting ARC and engaging with the latest Major Map Condition.
Here’s the full list of Trials for this week:
- Damage ARC enemies in Old Town (Buried City)
- Disarm mines during Locked Gate (Locked Gate)
- Search Raider Caches
- Damage Wasps
- Damage Vaporizers
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 ‘Damage ARC Enemies In Old Town’ Trial In ARC Raiders—Tips & Tricks
The first Trial of the week will see you entering Old Town in Buried City, where you’ll need to pick a fight with as many ARC as you can find.
Old Town is a relatively large area, and a variety of ARC spawn in this region. If you’re savvy and complete it during a Close Scrutiny Major Map Condition, you could even knock out a few Trials at once by targeting Wasps and Vaporizers in the same location.
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If you don’t fancy facing off against the Vaporizers just yet, there are plenty of ARC that spawn in this region during the likes of Night Raid or Hurricane instead. Just bring your heavy weapons and make sure you have some cover, as enemy raiders might not be here for their Trials.
For a step-by-step guide, follow the process below:
- Load into Buried City, ideally during a Major Map Condition.
- Head towards Old Town.
- Start fighting every ARC and work towards your Trial.
- Once you’ve dealt enough damage, successfully extract.
How To Complete ‘Disarm Mines During Locked Gate’ Trial In ARC Raiders—Tips & Tricks
To complete the second Trial of the week, you’ll need to load into The Blue Gate during the Locked Gate Major Map Condition and disable loads of mines.
Normally, when you join a Locked Gate server, the focus is on getting into the traffic tunnels for superior loot. However, this Trial will have you focusing on the top side, as you snuff out any mines.
You’ll find these hidden throughout the map, though a great place to search is on the hills near Pilgrim’s Peak, or in and around the Reinforced Reception. If you want to three-star the Trial, you’ll need to find and disarm 14 of them, with each one offering 300 points.
Disabling the mines is simple enough; you just need to get close enough without blowing yourself up. It might be best to take a decent amount of healing with you, as it’s fairly likely you might step on one by accident.
For a step-by-step guide, follow the process below:
- Load into The Blue Gate during the Locked Gate Major Map Condition.
- Navigate the surface for mines—you’ll hear them with a faint pinging sound, as well as spot them by their red lights.
- Get close enough to disable them, then rinse and repeat.
- Once you’ve done enough, successfully extract.
How To Complete ‘Search Raider Caches’ Trial In ARC Raiders—Tips & Tricks
Compared to some of the other Trials, this one should be a walk in the park, especially if you complete it during one of two Map Conditions.
You can find Raider Caches on every map except Stella Montis, as these small tin boxes reveal themselves on the surface. They have tons of possible spawn locations on each map, so you’ll need to check each one, whilst listening out for their distinct humming sound.
Whilst you can complete this Trial during the Uncovered Caches Minor Map Condition, you’re better off doing it during the Hurricane Major Map Condition. Not only will the loot be better inside the Caches, with the new Canto SMG Blueprint up for grabs, but you’ll earn double the amount of points towards your Trial.
Dam Battlegrounds and Buried City are the best maps to search, as they have the best densities for Cache spawns, but Spaceport and The Blue Gate work too. It’s the perfect Trial to gather some high-tier gear after the Expedition!
For a step-by-step guide, follow the process below:
- Load into any map during the Hurricane map condition, though Dam Battlegrounds has the best Raider Cache spawn densities.
- Plan your route, and search each and every Raider Cache you find.
- Once you’ve earned three stars, successfully extract.
How To Complete ‘Damage Wasps’ Trial In ARC Raiders—Tips & Tricks
All you’ll have to do for this Trial is shoot Wasps, which can be found on any ARC Raiders map.
These pesky flying ARC can be a nuisance when they catch you in the open, especially during a gunfight. However, if you’re the one hunting them down, it should be a piece of cake.
The Blue Gate might be your best bet when grinding towards three-starring this Trail, as the vast, open map allows you to spot them from a mile away. Load into the raid with an Osprey or Renegade, and just shoot down any and all Wasps that you can find.
For a step-by-step guide, follow the process below:
- Load into any map, though ideally The Blue Gate.
- Use your long-range weapons to snipe any and all Wasps out of the sky.
- Once you’ve killed enough of them, successfully extract.
How To Complete ‘Damage Vaporizers’ Trial In ARC Raiders—Tips & Tricks
Wrapping up the Trials for the week is the toughest yet, as you’ll have to face off against the newly introduced Vaporizer.
These flying tanks only spawn during the Close Scrutiny Major Map Condition, which was introduced with the Flashpoint update. They’ll fly around the Assessors and guard them, so they’ll be easy enough to find, but the difficulty lies in taking them down.
Vaporizers might have snatched the Rocketeer’s crown for being the deadliest ARC in the game, as the heavy armor and laser beams make them incredibly difficult to deal with. Pair that with them occasionally spawning in groups, and you’ll have a mighty task on your hands for this Trial.
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Luckily for you, Insider Gaming has a comprehensive guide on Vaporizers and how to take them down, and you can find it here.
For a step-by-step guide, follow the process below:
- Load into any map during the Close Scrutiny Major Map Condition.
- Head towards the Assessors, which you can spot by the red beams of light in the sky.
- Find some cover to fight the Vaporizers, and start the battle.
- Once you’ve dealt enough damage, 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.
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