[ARC Raiders]After Hull Cracker is completely weakened! Equalizer armor removal fastest + Renegade body sharpening strongest loadout complete guide[Queen & Matriarch 10 minute defeat verified]

The most important thing in ARC Raiders' large ARC battles, especially against Queens and Matriarchs, is the speed of “armor stripping”. Hull Cracker has been significantly weakened in the latest update, completely breaking the conventional wisdom. Due to the adjustment of explosion damage, accuracy on hitting large ARCs is now strictly required, and combined with the scarcity of ammunition, it has become extremely difficult to operate. As a result, the new strongest build centered on the equalizer has been completely established.

This guide will thoroughly explain the true strongest configuration after Hullcracker's nerf. Focusing on the combination of instantly peeling off the frontal armor within one magazine with the Equalizer and efficiently chipping away at the main body with the Renegade, it covers everything from detailed procedures for Queen and Matriarch battles, how to obtain blueprints, and from solo operations to team operations. As a result of repeated verification in actual battles, we have delivered a configuration that enables stable defeat within 10 minutes.

1. Details of Hull Cracker weakening and the beginning of a new era

With the latest patch, Hull Cracker's performance against large ARCs has been significantly revised. Due to the redistribution of explosive damage, precision fire to the targeted area is now an absolute requirement, and the previous situation where only continuous fire was sufficient has completely disappeared. In particular, the explosion damage against large enemies has decreased overall, and combined with the rarity of Launcher Ammo, it has become extremely difficult to use it in actual battles.

The Hull Cracker, which until now reigned as the most powerful weapon, has now fallen into the position of being almost deprecated. Instead, Legendary grade equalizers have established an overwhelming position. The Equalizer is a fully automatic beam rifle that uses Energy Ammo and has a magazine capacity of 50 rounds, and has extremely high penetration power against ARC armor, making it possible to completely strip off frontal armor with one magazine. Even compared to the Hull Cracker's firepower increase rate, the Equalizer boasts a stable dissolution rate, completely surpasses it in terms of ammo availability and cost performance.

2. Complete explanation of Equalizer's detailed specifications and armor peeling mechanics

The basic performance of the equalizer is as follows.

• Ammo: Energy Ammo
• Firing mode: Fully-Automatic
• Magazine capacity: 50 rounds
• Damage: 8 (effective value is extremely high due to armor penetration specialization)
• Fire rate: 33.5 RPS
• Range: 68.2m
• Stability: 85
• Mobility: 44.3
• Weight: 14
• Value: 27,500 coins

The biggest feature is the rating “ARC Armor Penetration: Very Strong”. This ability allows the frontal armor of a large ARC to be rapidly melted with just continuous irradiation. In actual combat, the armor will completely evaporate just by hitting all the bullets at a distance of about 15 meters from the front of the Queen. After that, it immediately moves to the sides and legs, and the fastest way is to transfer the exposed body to the Renegade. Its weaknesses include a reload time of about 3 seconds and reduced mobility due to its weight, but this is not a problem at all if it is used as a weapon exclusively for stripping armor.

Craft recipe (Rank I):

• Magnetic Accelerator ×3
• Complex Gun Parts ×3
• Queen Reactor ×1

Repair cost is Magnetic Accelerator x2 + Complex Gun Parts x1. Queen Reactor is a material that is only dropped when defeating the Queen, so please prepare with the assumption that you will defeat the Queen repeatedly.

3. Renegade: The strongest weapon that shaves the body after removing the armor

The Renegade currently has the best cutting efficiency for the main body as a medium-range assault rifle. Its biggest strengths are its 35 damage per shot, 80-round magazine, and extremely fast reload speed. It can be transferred to the main body immediately after removing the armor with the equalizer, and it is possible to remove nearly 40% of the queen's main body with one magazine.

Detailed specifications (Rank IV conversion):

• Damage: 35/shot
• Magazine: 80 rounds
• Fire rate: High (about 600 RPM)
• Penetration power: Medium (optimal for after armor removal)

Blueprint replacement demand is extremely high, and acquisition is the key, but compared to Hull Cracker, ammunition is much easier to obtain, and even if you lose it, you won't suffer much, which is a big advantage.

4. Wolfpack: Decisive blow of leg destruction and high firepower finisher

Epic-grade grenade “Wolfpack” splits into multiple homing missiles after being thrown, dealing explosive damage exclusive to ARC. By firing three shots directly at the main body after peeling off the leg armor, the time to defeat it can be significantly shortened. When throwing, keep in mind the bounce on the ground and aim to stay in the air, and your accuracy will dramatically improve. It is also extremely effective for small ARCs such as Bombardier.

Craft materials are mainly composed of ARC Motion Core. You can aim for a guaranteed drop on the Night Raid route, so please actively go around.

5. All about how to build and prepare for the strongest loadout

Core loadout:

• Primary: Equalizer (armor stripping)
• Secondary: Renegade (in charge of carving the main body)
• Grenade: Wolfpack x3-5
• Items: Recovery Kit 50%, Shield Charge 30%, Ammo 20%, Defib (when using a team)

Blueprint acquisition route:

• Equalizer: Crafting using Queen Reactor, weapon crate (dam/spaceport area)
• Renegade: Scrappy Hideout lap, trader exchange
• Wolfpack: Same route as Night Raid Blue Gate and Vita Spray

Highly recommended player level 20 or higher and gas resistance 50% or higher. Be sure to equip a heavy shield when playing solo.

6. Queen Battle: Actual Battle Procedures and Detailed Timeline

Queens have a high probability of appearing in the dam area and Blue Gate. It has a lot of HP, and its main threats are missile attacks and summons.

Step by step:

1. Opening (0-2 minutes): Fix at approximately 15m in front and completely strip off the frontal armor with all Equalizer magazines. If you hear the missile warning sound “boom”, immediately move to cover.
2. Transition phase (2-4 minutes): Move around to the flank and focus the torso with Renegades. Insert one wolf pack into the leg.
3. Middle stage (4-7 minutes): Process the summoned Rocketeer with top priority. Once the red core is exposed, reload the Equalizer and pursue it.
4. Finish (7 to 10 minutes): After completely destroying the legs, use Renegade fire + the remaining 2 Wolfpacks to chip away at the main body. When in a team, use Defib to revive.

With this flow, you can stably defeat the enemy within 10 minutes. It can also be achieved solo.

7. Matriarch Battle: Dealing with a more difficult enemy than the Queen

The Matriarch is a superior compatible enemy of the Queen, with the addition of gas mines and flash attacks. They appear in the Dam and Blue Gate areas, and are of the highest difficulty level.

Dedicated countermeasure points:

• Gas mines: The green glow on the legs is a sign. Immediately jump and move horizontally to avoid it.
• Flash attack: Keep a distance of 15m or more.
• When the blue shield is deployed: This is a valuable supply timing. Prioritize ammo and healing.
• Red Core Exposure: Appears when damage is accumulated on the head, and the damage dealt is doubled.

The basic procedure is the same as the Queen, starting with armor stripping and moving to body scraping. Make it your top priority to bring them indoors. The priority order of small enemies is Rocketeer > Bastion. You can obtain Matriarch Reactor as a reward for defeating it, which is a powerful crafting material.

8. Differences and optimization between solo and team operations

For solo:

Treat Equalizer and Renegade alone and make the most of cover. Prioritize recovery items and expect defeat to take about 10 to 12 minutes.

For teams (2-4 people):

A clear division of roles is possible. One person will be in charge of removing the armor, two people will be in charge of sharpening the main body, and one person will be in charge of processing small fry and healing. By circulating Defib, the survival rate is almost 100%.

The biggest point to prevent failure is to be wary of Hyena players.

9. Blueprint Fast Farm Shortest Route

• Dam area: There are over 20 crates around the queen around the water gate.
• Blue Gate: Guaranteed drop of Wolfpack is possible in Night Raid.
• Spaceport area: Thoroughly collect the crates in the hidden room.

Efficiency can be doubled by using Weekly Trials.

10. Actual damage verification data and alternative builds

Actual value:

Equalizer 1 magazine completely removes armor. One Renegade magazine deals approximately 378 damage to the main body. It can be defeated approximately 1.5 times faster than the Hull Cracker configuration.

Alternative configuration example:

• Jupiter (long range specialized type)
• Energy burst (balanced type)

11. Notes and frequently asked questions

• Ammo shortage prevention: Always prioritize crafting Energy Ammo.
• PvP mixed area: If you go down, immediately revive with Defib.

Q: Is it really possible to do it solo? A: Yes, it is possible. It's all about preparation and maneuvering.

Q: Is Hull Cracker completely unusable? A: Not recommended due to lack of accuracy.

12. Summary: Completely dominate large ARCs with this loadout

The Hullcracker nerf clearly signaled a new era for the game. The combination of Equalizer + Renegade + Wolf Pack is the best in terms of armor removal speed, body scraping efficiency, cost performance, and safety. Queens and Matriarchs can continue to hunt and mass produce Reactors with low risk. Stay up to date with the latest updates and work with your friends to become invincible. Start using this guide today and stay on top of your ARC Raiders career. It is a composition that allows you to realize your strength with each victory. Please bookmark it and use it again and again.