Best loadout to make use of in ARC Raiders

The best loadout in ARC Raiders contributes to a successful raid. The title consists of many great weapons and gears, but they are only available at the later stages of the game. This sometimes confuses players about what to pick and what to ignore from the limited stuff available to them. On top of that, things become much harder when you’re solo queuing and aren’t equipped with the best loadout.

This article covers the best loadout to use in ARC Raiders.

Best loadout to use in ARC Raiders for the early stages of the game

Here’s the best loadout to use for the initial stages of the title:

Equipment

• Slot 1: Looting MK 1
• Slot 2: Light Shield

Weapon

• Primary: Ferro 1
• Secondary: Stitcher 1

Quick Item

• Slot 1: Bandages
• Slot 2: Light Impact Grenade
• Slot 3: Shield Recharger

Here’s an overview of how these loadouts impact your raid:

The Looting in MK 1 is a must-have equipment as it increases your backpack size from 10 to 18 slots. This is crucial because players often run out of storage, which eventually causes them to leave some items that could become valuable in future runs.

The Light Shield helps in reducing the damage by 40% ensuring you stay alive after taking quite a few hits from Hornet or other ARCs.

For the primary weapon, consider Ferro 1, as it is an A-tier firearm in our ARC Raiders weapon tier list that can easily take down ARCs, especially Hornet and Wasp, with a few hits. There are some drawbacks, such as the repeated reloads after firing a single shot, but it still proves viable in most of the challenging situations.

In the secondary slot, you actually have many options to consider based on what weapons you have in your inventory. You can use either Stitcher 1 (SMG) or IL Toro 1 (Pump-action shotgun), and both will do the job at the initial stage. Just make sure you put the right type of ammo in your backpack.

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Lastly, in the Quick Item, make sure to place at least 5 to 6 bandages in the first slot. For the others, use a Light Impact Grenade and a Shield Recharger. As you know, ARCs in this game are very frustrating. You’ll never know when they sneak up behind you and start shooting. Hence, these items are crucial for your survival and a safe return to Speranza.

Best loadout to use in ARC Raiders for the later stages

Here’s the best loadout to use for the later stages of the title:

Equipment

• Slot 1: Looting Mk. 3 (Survivor)
• Slot 2: Heavy Shield

Weapon

• Primary: Hullcracker or Jupiter
• Secondary: Anvil IV

Quick Item

• Slot 1:Sterilized Bandage
• Slot 2:Vita Shot
• Slot 3: Surge Shield Recharger

Here’s how these loadouts impact your overall raid journey:

The Looting Mk. 3 (Survivor) is an epic item that not only increases your backpack space but also recovers your health up to 75% while you’re downed and staying still. This works when you’re knocked down, but you can still crawl to the extraction point.

The Heavy Shield offers a 52.5% strong health protection against incoming damage. It’s very effective when dealing with bosses like Queen or Leaper. However, the only con is that it increases mobility.

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The Hullcracker and Jupiter are both meta firearms that help you clear the later stages. They are very rare, and you’ll need to find their blueprint to craft them. Finding the blueprint may take some time, but it’s definitely worth the effort. The Hullcracker is an Epic firearm that fires explosive projectiles. On the other hand, Jupiter is a Legendary weapon that you can obtain by completing a puzzle.

The Anvil is a single-action pistol that uses heavy ammo. It has a high damage output and Arc penetration power, effective in dealing with enemies. You can find a blueprint of Anvil in containers scattered around some maps, especially the Buried City. You can upgrade its level from the Workshop, which requires certain items.

Unlike normal bandages, the sterilized ones help you to recover a large amount of HP. This is helpful as it takes less time to recover a good chunk of HP.

Similar to sterilized bandages, the Vita Shot restores a large amount of health almost instantly. It quickly recovers 50% of your health, allowing you to get back into action right away.

Lastly, the Surge Shield Recharger recovers 50% of your shield in just 5 seconds. It is a rare item that you can craft by visiting the Medical Lab 2 workstation.

That concludes everything regarding the best loadout in ARC Raiders.

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