[ARC Raiders]A must-see for beginners! The ultimate strategy guide to evolve into an elite raider at the fastest rate | Complete coverage of all basic systems, divine equipment builds, and professional-grade combat techniques[Ark Raiders 2025 latest version]

ARC Raiders is a multiplayer extraction shooter developed by Embark Studios. This is a PvPvE survival game set on the ruined planet La Terra, where you steal resources from the mysterious mechanical lifeform “ARC” and other players, and survive while strengthening your base. It's popularity has skyrocketed since its release, and there is plenty of end content such as trials and expeditions.

This guide provides detailed explanations to help beginners learn how to move like an expert in just a few days. As a thorough guide, it will greatly change your play.

1. Complete explanation of the basic system that you must master before starting ARC Raiders

When you start the game, first familiarize yourself with the menu screen. The Vault, Loadout, Play, Workshop, Scrappy, and Refiner sections are key to your survival.

Vault role and expansion priority

The storage is where you store the items you bring back. Initial capacity is limited. Expansion is a top priority and can be upgraded up to 280 slots. Expansion materials are mainly purchased with Raider Coins. In the early stages, you earn money by doing NPC quests and scouring low-difficulty maps. The material tracking function (mark the eye with the triangle button) is very convenient. Highlights materials needed for crafting in real time. If you use this, you will drastically reduce the amount of waste you take home. Efficiency increases by more than 3 times.

Vault expansion level	required coins	Number of additional slots	Recommended timing
Lv1 → Lv2	500	+20	After clearing the first quest
Lv2 → Lv3	1500	+30	After 10 laps of Dam Battlefield
Lv3 → Max	5000+	+230	After clearing 1 star trial

Workshops and how to use Scrappy

Craft and upgrade weapons and augments at the workshop. Scrappy breaks down unnecessary items into basic materials (small parts, medium parts, etc.). The disassembly priority is broken equipment > rusty tools > surplus ammunition. This will eliminate the shortage of materials. Early stage weapons can be instantly strengthened.

Refiner material conversion techniques

The smelter that converts lower-level materials into higher-level materials is operated at a ratio such as 10 small parts → 1 medium-sized part. If you use it during night events, the drop rate will increase. You can increase the amount of material at once. Beginners should make it a habit to check daily.

Mastering these systems will increase collection efficiency per sortie by 200%. Preventing unnecessary deaths. The foundation for fastest reinforcement is in place.

2. Optimization strategy for map selection and server settings (secrets of difficulty adjustment)

We recommend choosing a server in North America or Europe. Japanese servers tend to have intense PvP, so avoid them first. The map starts with a small icon (low difficulty). The dam battlefield is an iron plate. Enemy density is low and materials are abundant.

Recommended map ranking and event utilization

map name	Difficulty level	Reason for recommendation	efficiency event
dam battlefield	low	Many safe routes, good blueprint drop	Buried City (Harvest)
buried city	Medium	Lots of plants/keys, 1.5x drops at night	Sluice gate (exploration)
Stella Montis	high	Aiming for rare blueprints, for advanced users	Night Raid
spaceport	Medium	Many weapon cases, many key rooms	Launch Tower Loot

If you aim for event icons (harvest season, harvesters, etc.), materials will be 10x more efficient. Take advantage of the drop rate boost by playing at night. Route example: Dam Battlefield Central South → Red Tower → Around the outer circumference, it is possible to return fully loaded within 20 minutes.

3. Sortie method and loadout god construction (free vs custom complete comparison)

Free loadouts only include basic weapons and are low risk. Custom loadouts are required. Leave the safety pocket (1 slot to take home in case of death) empty. Prioritize valuable items. An example of early customization is as follows.

• Weapon: Kettle (small bullet SMG)
• Augment: Small Shield + Shield Recharger
• Tools: 5 bandages

This will increase your survival rate by 80%. Please check your entire inventory before heading out.

4. Thorough utilization of the trader (merchant) system and Celeste exchange route

Trader is a base NPC. Celeste (seed assortment exchange) is the best. Collect seeds in the event “Harvest Season”. Get the pistol “Barletta” blueprints and keys. Always keep the Raider Hatch Key (2000 coins) from Shiny. Please check the inventory reset every morning.

trader name	Exchange featured item	Source of coins obtained
Celeste	Assortment of seeds → Blueprint	harvest event
Shiny	raider hatch key	NPC quest

5. A complete guide to the optimal way to use the skill tree (avoiding traps that cannot be reset)

Skill points cannot be reassigned. Shake carefully. The top priority is the survival tree “Made during round”. Unleash field craft. Next is stamina (marathon runners, young lungs) → slip slide.

Recommended swing order for beginners (all tree routes illustrated)

1. Survival: Crafted during the round (can be crafted immediately)
2. Maneuver: Marathon Runner (Stamina +20%)
3. Mobility: Young lungs (recovery speed up)
4. Maneuver: Slip slide (slide invincibility time extended)
5. Security: Enhanced item collection (blueprint drop +10%)

This build will be completed with a total of 30 points. If you specialize in PvP, prioritize security.

6. Professional-grade techniques for using recovery items and shields (survival rate to 99%)

Equip a shield recharger at all times. Guard your HP with a small shield. Increase shield regeneration speed with augments. Use immediately when HP is below 50%. Please strictly follow the rule of leaving more than half of your stamina.

7. Basics and applications of action operations (all types of movements that dramatically change the survival rate)

Mute the sound by crouching. Check your blind spots by switching viewpoints (right stick). The golden rule for stamina management is to keep it at least half full. Sliding moves invincibly by pressing Shift while dashing. Change direction at the wall.

8. Mastering the proper use of dodge roll (all patterns of emergency avoidance)

Stationary rolls are used for precision evasion. Dash rolls are used to gain distance. In the actual battle, please roll immediately with the ARC laser warning sound.

9. Complete guide to how to use archery weapons (positioning techniques that determine 90% of battles)

Close to archery objects (fixed artillery batteries). Guide the enemy. When escaping, reload behind the archery weapon. Perfect for avoiding ambushes.

10. Complete strategy and reward list for NPC quests (story quests)

Accept orders from NPCs. Get the Barletta Blueprint and the Ultimate Weapon Blueprint. Clearing the call station will greatly increase your experience points.

Quest name	Compensation example	Strategy tips
first stepping stone	Barletta Blueprint	Dam Battlefield Low Difficulty Route
faint traces	Experience points + coins	Collection of hidden city plants

You will reach level 20 immediately by clearing all quests.

11. Actual situation of trial (weekly mission) and conditions for clearing 3 stars

Due to its high difficulty level, we recommend avoiding it in the early stages. The conditions for 3 stars are collecting 100 specific materials + defeating the boss. Equipment requirements are Lv3 weapons.

12. Things to be careful of during high-difficulty events (key invalidation trap)

Raider hatches cannot be used during electromagnetic storms or camping. Please switch to elevator return.

13. Return method and Raider hatch lifeline operation

You usually return by elevator. Escape immediately with the hatch key. The key can be obtained by purchasing or crafting Shiny.

14. End content efficient route for collecting blueprints (fastest way to obtain)

Aim for the weapon case and raider treasure chest. There is a high probability that blue blueprints will appear on the Dam Battlefield night route.

The recommended blueprints are as follows.

• Barletta: Early stage pistol king.
• Il Toro: A medium-sized SMG.
• Anvil: A shotgun.
• Torrente: It's a rifle.
• Venator: The strongest in PvE

15. Top Rules for Supply Management and Warehouse Expansion

Make full use of 280 slots. Expand every day. Rotate the coins by selling surplus.

16. Complete reinforcement guide for recommended early stage crafting weapons

weapon name	craft materials	Upgrade priority	Strengths
kettle	small parts 20	Magazine expansion	High short-range DPS
stitcher	Medium size parts 15	silencer	Best cost performance SMG
Ferro	Large parts 10+ARC alloy	reload speed	ARC specialized rifle
rattler	small parts 30	chalk	Introduction to shotguns

This way you can beat the beginning.

17. Summary of 10 points that beginners should definitely remember (expanded version)

1. Keep more than half of your stamina remaining: This is the lifeline of roll slide.
2. Constant use of projectiles: This is the key to positioning.
3. Learning to avoid sliding and dashing: Toy with the PvP win rate.
4. Small icon map only: Safety first.
5. Safety pocket empty: Zero risk of death.
6. Blueprint priority awakening: End gate opens.
7. Hatch key lifeline: Avoid total loss by returning immediately.
8. Night event specialization: Drops will increase dramatically.
9. Quest barrage: Experience value & reward rush.
10. North American server solo: PvP stress free.

If you follow this guide, you can become a 3-star trial regular in one week. It also supports the latest patches. Brighten up your ARC Raiders life the fastest.