A new week has arrived, and the Weekly Trials in ARC Raiders have been refreshed once again. This week's missions are generally of moderate difficulty. As long as you grasp the correct routes and methods, obtaining a 3-star rating with ease is not a challenge. Here's a detailed guide for this week's trials to help you quickly claim all the rewards!
Trial Missions Overview and Scoring Criteria
There are five trial missions this week, and each mission requires accumulating 4,000 points to achieve a 3-star rating. It's worth noting that this week is during a 2x points event, where all mission points are doubled, presenting a great opportunity to aim for high scores!
1. Kill Ground-Type ARC Enemies
♦ Mission Requirements: Slay ground-type ARC enemies, including Bombardiers, Bastions, Leapers, Comets, and Pop Ticks.
♦ Point Reference:
• Comet: 240 points per enemy → Approximately 17 enemies needed (under 2x conditions).
• Leaper: Around 1,500 points per enemy → Approximately 3 enemies needed.
• Bastion/Bombardier: With higher health, an estimated 2 enemies should suffice.
♦ Recommended Map: The hidden cover area in Blue Gate, which spawns a large number of Bastions and Bombardiers.
2. Kill Pop Ticks, Fireballs, and Pops
♦ Mission Requirements: Slay Pop Ticks, Fireballs, and Pops.
♦ Point Reference: Approximately 470 points per enemy → Around 9-10 enemies needed to complete the mission.
♦ Best Map: Stella Montis in Night Mode (with 2x points). Recommended areas include:
• Seed Vault
• Cultural ARChives
• Robotic Sandbox
Combat Data: In testing, killing one Pop Tick yielded 470 points, and killing one Pop also resulted in 470 points. Just 10 enemies are enough to easily reach 4,000 points.
3. Defuse Landmines in the "Locked Gate" Map
♦ Mission Requirements: This can only be completed in the Locked Gate map mode of Blue Gate. Locate the landmines on the map, stand on them, and click "Defuse".
♦ Point Reference: 300 points per landmine → Approximately 14 landmines need to be defused.
♦ Landmine Spawn Locations (4 areas in total):
• Raiders Refugee
• Pills Green Peak
• Reinforced Reception
• Ancient Fort
These areas are also the spawn points for keys during Locked Gate events. It's advisable to complete the task quickly as other players are also vying for these spots.
4. Collect Plants
♦ Mission Requirements: Collect plants (such as Great Mullein) on the map.
♦ Point Reference: 500 points per plant → Approximately 8 plants need to be collected.
• Recommended Maps:
• Buried City: The Galleria area has a dense concentration of plants.
• Blue Gate: Also offers abundant resources.
• Spaceport is a popular choice but has intense competition.
♦ Note: Under 2x points conditions, collecting just 2 plants is enough for a 1-star rating (1,000 points), and 8 plants will achieve a 3-star rating.
5. Search Containers in the Medical Research Area
♦ Mission Requirements: Search for containers (such as cabinets and drawers) in the medical research area of Stella Montis. Even if a container has already been opened, touching it will still earn you points!
♦ Point Reference: Approximately 268 points per container → Around 15 containers need to be searched.
♦ Best Route: Upon entering the medical area, open all drawers and cabinets in sequence (even if they've already been opened, click on them again). If there's a medical key room, the numerous drawers inside can help you quickly complete the mission. In actual testing, a 3-star rating can be easily achieved within 1 minute.
♦ Note: Other interactive ARC Raiders Items in the area (such as grenade tubes) will also count towards your points.
High-Score Tips: Focusing on a Single Mission vs. Multitasking
♦ Recommended Strategy: Focus on One Trial at a Time
If you're aiming for a high score, it's advisable to concentrate on one trial mission per game. Since resources for different missions are distributed in different areas, spreading your attention will make it difficult to achieve a high score.
♦ Quick 3-Star Strategy
If you just want to claim the 3-star rewards, you can multitask:
• Priority: Medical Area: While searching for containers in the medical area of Stella Montis, there are plenty of Pop Ticks, Fireballs, and other enemies nearby that you can slay to complete the killing missions simultaneously.
• Plant Collection: In the Galleria area of Buried City, you can collect plants while dealing with small ARC enemies in the vicinity.
Special Tips
Make the Most of the 2x Points Condition: Special weather conditions like night mode and hurricanes trigger 2x points, providing the best opportunity to boost your score.
• Act Early: Competition is fiercest when the trials first refresh. It's recommended to complete them early or wait until the crowd disperses.
• Avoid PvP Hotspots: Spaceport is currently a PvP hotspot, so for plant collection, it's better to choose Buried City or Blue Gate.
Conclusion
This week's trials are generally friendly, especially the missions of killing Pop Ticks/Fireballs and searching medical containers. In Stella Montis Night Mode, you can easily achieve a 3-star rating for both missions in a single game. By taking advantage of the 2x points event and the map's resource distribution, and planning your routes reasonably, every raider can easily claim all the rewards.
And don't forget—successful runs yield valuable ARC Raiders Coins and rare ARC Raiders Items. Whether you're saving up for that next weapon upgrade or hunting for a specific blueprint, stacking up those coins will make your journey through the trials even more rewarding. Happy raiding!
