How to quickly destroy all ARC machines (weak points) in ARC Raiders

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The dangerous ARC machines that inhabit the Rust Belt are one of the most fascinating aspects of the game. ARC Raiders. From tiny enemies like wasps to towering death machines like the Matriarch, there's no shortage of threats that can shorten an invader's time at the top. However, players can take out these machines quickly if they know exactly which weaknesses to exploit. Here's a complete guide to all the weaknesses of ARC machines. ARC Raiders.

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All the weaknesses of ARC machines and how to quickly destroy them in ARC Raiders

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there is 15+ ARC machines Where players go head-to-head ARC Raiders. Each enemy has specific weaknesses that can be quickly destroyed. Some weaknesses, such as propellers or glowing cores, are very obvious, while others are hidden and require combat experience to identify them.

here Full list of ARC machinesTheir weaknesses, and how players can quickly defeat them.

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arc machine

Location/Rarity

weakness

How to destroy it quickly

Wasp ARC Enemy Weakness ARC Radar

wasp

Outdoor/Public

All 4 propellers

Just shoot down the two propellers with any type of ammo. It's enough to prevent it from flying away and destroy it if it hits the ground.

Hornet ARC Enemy Weaknesses ARC Radar

hornet

Outdoor/Public

2 propellers exposed at the back

The Hornet's most effective weak points for targeting are the two exposed/unshielded propellers at the back. If you defeat these two, it will collapse quickly. Alternatively, the player can use heavy ammo to fire a shield at the front propeller to attack the propeller.

Snitch ARC Enemy Weakness ARC Radar

moderation

Outdoor/Uncommon

3 white propeller plates around the body

Players can shoot down two of the three white plates containing propellers around the Snitch. Do this before calling for reinforcements with heavy ammo.

Pop ARC Enemy Weaknesses ARC Raiders

pop

Indoor/Public

whole body

Pop can be destroyed anywhere on its body with 2-3 rounds of light ammo or 1 round of medium or heavy ammo.

Fireball ARC Enemy Weakness ARC Radar

fireball

Indoor/Public

flamethrower

The fireball opens when you get close, dealing fire damage. Shoot the white interior to destroy it immediately. Alternatively, you can deal with them unilaterally with heavy weapons.

Tick ​​ARC Enemy Weaknesses ARC Radar

tick

Indoor/Public

whole body

Shooting with a single bullet or hitting with a hammer will instantly destroy the tick.

TurretARC Enemy Weakness ARC Radar

turret

Indoor/Uncommon

body behind the barrel

Two shots from a heavy weapon will quickly bring down the turret.

Rocketeer ARC Enemy Weakness ARC Radar (1)

rocketeer

Outdoor/Uncommon

All four thrusters and over-eye area

Removes armor from one of the Rocketeer's thrusters equipped with a heavy weapon, then fires it with regular ammunition for full damage. Destroy one or more of the thrusters to significantly hinder mobility.

Reaper ARC Enemy Weakness ARC Radar (1)

leaper

Outdoor/Rare

Middle eye and four legs

Players can shoot the Leaper's eyes with heavy ammo to remove its outer shell and begin damaging its HP. Another great and probably best way to destroy a leaper is to throw a Blaza Grendae.

Bastion ARC Enemy Weakness ARC Radar

bastion

Outdoor/Rare

Yellow leg joints and yellow vessels on the back of the head.

Players must choose to join and shoot with Hullcracker until Bastion becomes inactive for a short period of time. You can then move around and shoot the yellow canister on the back of the head to deal massive damage.

Bombardier ARC Enemy Weak Point ARC Radar

bombardier

Outdoor/Rare

It has similar weaknesses to Bastion, but is a bit trickier since Spotters trigger mortar attacks. Players having trouble can start the fight by throwing a Wolfpack.

Sentinel ARC Enemy Weakness ARC Radar

sentry

Outdoor/Rare

body behind the barrel

Taking down a sentinel is similar to taking down a turret if you shoot it from a distance. If you're close enough, you can throw a few explosives at it to destroy it quickly.

Shredder ARC Enemy Weakness ARC Radar

shredder

Indoor/Stella Montes only

thruster

Shooting the thrusters with a heavy ammo weapon will quickly destroy the Shredder.

ARC Surveyor ARC Enemy Weakness ARC Radar

ARC Surveyor

Outdoor/very rare

Inside the beacon module

When the Surveyor sends a blue beacon into the sky, approach cautiously and fire when the beacon module opens, initially causing massive damage. Next, you can throw the Showstopper to disable it and shoot the armor plate with a heavy weapon.

Queen ARC Enemy Weakness ARC Raiders

queen

Outdoor/Ultra Rare

legs and head

Shoots the armor from the Queen's legs and the exposed skeletal structure underneath, dealing high damage. The Queen's head has a spot where you can focus your fire to deal significant damage to her HP.

Matriarch ARC Enemy Weaknesses ARC Raiders

godmother

Outdoor/Ultra Rare

red nucleus in the head

The Matriarch's primary goal is to expose the Red Core. Simply peel off the two large armor plates on the front and wait for the force field to release, or simply climb on top of its head and wait for it to pop out. Your squad should focus on shooting and even attaching Deadline mines to this core to quickly take down the Matriarch.


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released

October 30, 2025

ESRB

Youth/Violence, Blood


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