Week 16 of ARC Raiders is here, and as usual, there’s a new batch of Trials to complete. These objectives change weekly, as do the rewards, but they’re a reliable way to earn some extra loot whilst out on a raid.
Every week, there are five Trials to complete, and you’ll need to earn 4,000 points to three-star each of them. You’ll gain points by completing activities tied to the Trial, and if you earn three stars, there’s a chance you’ll receive 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 methods to complete each one.
Every Week 16 Trial In ARC Raiders
There are five new Trials in ARC Raiders this week, with almost all of them requiring you to hunt down specific ARC.
Here’s the full list of Trials for ARC Raiders Week 16:
- Deal damage to Shredders
- Search First Wave husks
- Damage Rocketeers
- Damage Leapers
- Destroy Fireballs
Remember that completing Trials during an active Major Map Condition will double the amount of points that you earn. Of course, you’ll need to extract to secure your progress, so make sure you play it safe if you’ve managed to earn over 4,000 points.
How To Complete ‘Deal Damage To Shredders’ Trial In ARC Raiders—Tips & Tricks
For the Damage Shredders Trial in ARC Raiders, you’ll need to head to Stella Montis, as they’re exclusive to that map.
Shredders earned their name for a reason, as they’ll shred your health bar if you’re close to them when they fire. These deceptively quick ARC shoot rapid bursts of Shotgun shells, which can drop your health bar quicker than most enemies in the game.
That being said, they are relatively easy to kill, so long as you’re taking cover when they fire and use a Heavy weapon like an Anvil or Ferro. Aim for their glowing-blue thrusters and shoot them off; before long, they’ll be on fire and disposed of.
For a step-by-step process, follow the process below:
- Load into Stella Montis, ideally during a Night Raid.
- Locate a Shredder. Great places to find them are in the Medical Research or Cultural Archives.
- Aim for their thrusters, and destroy them. Do this three times if you want to three star the Trial.
- Successfully extract.
How To Complete ‘Search First Wave Husks’ Trial In ARC Raiders—Tips & Tricks
For this Trial, you’ll need to search the decaying bodies of previous ARC, which spawn around multiple maps as First Wave Husks.
They come in three shapes and sizes:
- Wasps
- Rocketeers
- Barons
You can find these older remains on most maps, especially during the Husk Graveyard or Electromagnetic Storm Map Conditions, though only the latter will offer you double points towards the Trial. All you need to do is search them, so even if you’re late to the party and they’ve already been breached, you can still complete the Trial.
For a step-by-step guide, follow the process below:
- Load into any map, though Dam Battlegrounds or The Blue Gate during Electromagnetic Storm is ideal.
- Search for any and all First Wave Husks, searching them on the way.
- Once you’ve earned enough points, successfully extract.
How To Complete ‘Damage Rocketeers’ Trial In ARC Raiders—Tips & Tricks
This might be one of the more dangerous Trials of the week, as you’ll need to fight at least two Rocketeers to three-star the Trial.
Rocketeers can be found on any map aside from Stella Montis, though the likes of Spaceport and The Blue Gate are where they’re found the most. These flying ARC enemies are some of the most dangerous in the game, but with some preparation and the right equipment, they’re fairly easy to destroy.
In an ideal world, a Wolfpack and some well-placed shots are more than enough to dispose of a Rocketeer, but if you can’t get your hands on the homing grenade, any Heavy weapon should do the trick. Just duck in and out of cover when it fires, and aim for its four thrusters; shoot two off, and the ARC will come tumbling down.
For a step-by-step guide, follow the process below:
- Load into any map aside from Stella Montis.
- Locate a Rocketeer and find some cover before engaging.
- Throw your Wolfpack, or use your Heavy weapons and aim for the thrusters.
- Destroy two, and successfully extract.
How To Complete ‘Damage Leapers’ Trial In ARC Raiders—Tips & Tricks
Leapers can be frustrating to fight, but similar to the Rocketeer Trial, with the right equipment, they come down fairly easily.
When facing a Leaper, you’ll want to use almost the exact same method you’d use when facing a Rocketeer; bring a Wolfpack if you can, but if not, Heavy weapons will make short work of them. They’re frustrating to fight in the open, but pose little threat if you manage to find some cover in a building.
These ARCs also don’t spawn on Stella Montis, but you’ll find them roaming across all of the other maps. They’re commonly found around the base of Launch Towers on Spaceport or Farmlands on The Blue Gate. However, during a Major Map Condition, you’ll need to kill at least two of them to earn enough points for three stars.
For a step-by-step guide, follow the process below:
- Load into any map aside from Stella Montis.
- Locate a Leaper and find some cover before engaging.
- Throw your Wolfpack, or use your Heavy weapon whilst aiming for the central ball.
- Destroy two, and successfully extract.
How To Complete ‘Destroy Fireballs’ Trial In ARC Raiders—Tips & Tricks
This is one of the easier Trials for the week, as all you’ll need to do is hunt down Fireballs, which spawn on any map.
These roaming ARC go down in just one shot from a Heavy weapon, or from a well-timed hit to their core. However, that’ll mean they’re close enough to douse you in fire, so it might be best to shoot them from a distance.
These ARCs can be found on any map, but they’re easiest to find on Stella Montis or Buried City. Just be careful when hunting them, as they tend to patrol with Pops. If you get caught off guard, they can catch you in an awful, fiery explosion.
For a step-by-step guide, follow the process below:
- Load into any map, though Stella Montis or Buried City might be the best shouts.
- Search interior locations to find Fireballs, and destroy them.
- Once you’ve killed enough for three stars, successfully extract.
If you manage to get three stars for each Trial, there’s a strong chance you could earn yourself some solid loot. If you do, share your haul in the official Insider Gaming Discord Server.
For more ARC Raiders guides, check out the early 2026 Roadmap, as well as 7 secret loot spots you need to know about.
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