It’s been a few weeks since the major Riven Tides update arrived in ARC Raiders, and we’re full steam ahead into a new Trials season. 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 (May 11-18)
There are five new Trials in ARC Raiders this week, and they’ll have you looting different containers and battling some newer ARC.
Here’s the full list of Trials for this week:
- Damage ARC enemies on the beaches (Riven Tides)
- Damage Vaporizers
- Damage Fireflies
- Search Raider Caches
- Search ARC Probes, Couriers and Assessors.
Remember that completing Trials during an active Major Map Condition no longer nets you double points, and there will no longer be objectives tied to them, either. That means you can complete these Trials during any Map Condition—so long as it’s on a viable map to begin with.
How To Complete ‘Damage ARC Enemies On The Beaches’ Trial In ARC Raiders—Tips & Tricks
For this Trial, you’ll need to destroy ARC on the beach, a region which is exclusive to the Riven Tides map.
You can see in the image above where you’ll need to be; so long as you’re above the purple line on the map, any ARC you destroy should count towards your Trial. Typically, small batches of flying ARC are found here, so it shouldn’t be too difficult of a fight, though make sure you don’t get caught out by the lack of cover.
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Of course, you don’t need to complete this during a Major Map Condition, but if you were to do it during a Night Raid, for example, more ARC would spawn, thus giving you an opportunity to earn more points.
For a step-by-step guide, follow the process below:
- Load into Riven Tides during any Map Condition.
- Head to the beach on the Northern part of the map.
- Destroy any and all ARC that you find.
- Once you’ve earned your three stars, successfully extract.
How To Complete ‘Damage Vaporizers’ Trial In ARC Raiders—Tips & Tricks
This might be the toughest Trial this week, as you’ll be pitted against the Vaporizers.
These flying tanks aren’t exclusive to the Close Scrutiny Map Condition, as they can be found roaming around the skies on practically every map (aside from Stella Montis). They spawn more frequently during Major Map Conditions, so if you’re gunning for a high score, it’s going to come with additional risks.
Vaporizers might have snatched the Rocketeer’s crown for being the deadliest ARC in the game, but Insider Gaming has a comprehensive guide on how to take them down, which you can find here.
For a step-by-step guide, follow the process below:
- Load into any map aside from Stella Montis.
- Keep an eye on the skies, and spot a Vaporizer.
- Find some cover before engaging, and begin to whittle it down.
- Do enough damage for three stars (It should require around two/three encounters).
- Successfully extract.
How To Complete ‘Damage Fireflies’ Trial In ARC Raiders—Tips & Tricks
Fireflies were added with the Shrouded Sky update to ARC Raiders, and whilst they’re simple enough to take down, they can still deal a significant amount of damage if you’re not careful.
These flying ARC can spawn on any map, and they’re essentially a souped-up Wasp with an underbelly flamethrower. That said, they’re far more armored, even more so than the Hornet, so you’ll need to chip away at its thrusters if you want to take them down.
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With that in mind, it’s best to use a heavy weapon, like an Anvil or Ferro, as they should make short work of the plating. Just try to shoot them down before they get too close, and be warned, as they tend to spawn in packs with other flying ARC—if they band together, you could be in for a rough time.
For a step-by-step guide, follow the process below:
- Load into any map, ideally during a Major Map Condition.
- Roam the surface and keep an eye out for Fireflies: they spawn like Wasps and Hornets, rocketing down from the sky.
- Take them out as and when you see them: you’ll need five or six to three-star the Trial.
- Once you’ve earned your points, 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. You might not earn double points anymore, but the loot will be better inside the Caches, with the new Crash Mat Blueprint up for grabs,
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.
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 ‘Search ARC Probes, Couriers And Assessors’ Trial In ARC Raiders—Tips & Tricks
The usual ARC Probes Trial has been updated to include Couriers and Assessors into the mix, making it easier than ever with more breachable containers counting towards the Trial.
With that in mind, it could be best to try this Trial during the Close Scrutiny Map Condition, as that’s where Assessors exclusively spawn. With a chance at finding the Legendary Dolabra Blueprint in one, it’s a great shout to kill two birds with one stone.
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That being said, it might be more hassle than it’s worth, especially if you come unprepared. If you bring enough smokes and a Photoelectric Cloak, it could be a walk in the park, but with the amount of ARC that spawn around Assessors, it could be risky business.
If you’re only interested in the Trial, it might be best to stick to Electromagnetic Storm, which spawns more ARC Probes for you to search. It can happen on three maps, including:
- The Blue Gate
- Dam Battlegrounds
- Spaceport
For a step-by-step guide, follow the process below:
- Load into any map with the Electromagnetic Storm event (or Close Scrutiny if you want to include Assessors).
- Search for multiple Probes, and breach/search them.
- Successfully extract.
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