Every ARC Unit in ARC Raiders (Enemies, Probes & Husks)
ARC units are at the heart of everything in ARC Raiders — they’re the machines that dominate the surface, stalk players during raids, and leave behind the most valuable salvage. While most are hostile enemies, not all ARC units are out for blood. Some are probes collecting data. Others are broken husks with usable scraps. And a few are towering nightmares that take serious teamwork to bring down.
In this guide, we break down all known ARC types — from common enemies to passive husks and mysterious probes — along with what they drop, how much XP they give, and how they behave topside.
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Summary - Every ARC Unit in ARC Raiders
ARC units include active enemies, passive probes, and scavengable husks.
Enemy ARC types like Ticks, Snitches, and Bombardiers drop useful loot and XP.
Probes roam the world passively and can’t be disrupted or destroyed.
Husks are broken remnants of past ARC battles and offer rare salvage parts.
All ARC enemies follow scanner detection rules (Blue = idle, Yellow = alert, Red = hostile).
Matriarch is the most powerful ARC — defeating it takes coordination and firepower.
How ARC Detection Works
ARC machines operate in three detection states that change how they behave:
Blue Scanner: ARC is unaware or patrolling.
Yellow Scanner: ARC is alert to player presence but hasn’t confirmed a target.
Red Scanner: ARC has locked onto a target and becomes aggressive.
If you attack an ARC unit, it can skip straight to red. Over time, scanners shift back toward blue if players remain hidden.
All Hostile ARC Types and Stats
Here’s a full breakdown of all known enemy ARC units, including the XP and loot they drop:
ARC Type | Drops | XP |
|---|---|---|
Snitch | ARC Alloy, ARC Powercell, Snitch Scanner | Destroy: 100 / Loot: 200 |
Wasp | ARC Alloy, Wasp Driver, Simple Gun Parts, Light Ammo | Destroy: 100 / Loot: 200 |
Hornet | ARC Alloy, ARC Powercell, Hornet Driver, Medium Ammo | Destroy: 150 / Loot: 250 |
Tick | ARC Alloy, Tick Pod, ARC Thermo Lining | Destroy: 50 / Loot: 100 |
Pop | ARC Alloy, ARC Powercell, Crude Explosives, Pop Trigger | Destroy: 50 / Loot: 100 |
Fireball | ARC Alloy, ARC Powercell, Fireball Burner | Destroy: 100 / Loot: 100 |
Turret | ARC Alloy, ARC Powercell, Light Ammo | Destroy: 100 / Loot: 200 |
Sentinel | ARC Alloy, Advanced ARC Powercell, Sentinel Firing Core, Heavy Ammo | Destroy: 200 / Loot: 300 |
ARC Surveyor | ARC Alloy, ARC Powercell, Surveyor Vault | Destroy: 200 / Loot: 300 for core + 100 per part |
Shredder | ARC Alloy, ARC Powercell, Shredder Gyro, Shotgun Ammo, Simple Gun Parts, Mechanical Components | Destroy: 200 / Loot: 250 |
Spotter | ARC Alloy, Spotter Relay, Sensors, ARC Powercell | Destroy: 100 / Loot: 200 |
Bombardier | ARC Alloy, Advanced ARC Powercell, Bombardier Cell, Launcher Ammo | Destroy: 500 / Loot: 500 per part |
Bastion | ARC Alloy, Advanced ARC Powercell, Bastion Cell, Medium Ammo | Destroy: 500 / Loot: 500 per part |
Leaper | ARC Alloy, Advanced ARC Powercell, Mechanical Components, Leaper Pulse Unit | Destroy: 500 / Loot: 600 for core + 200 per part |
Rocketeer | ARC Alloy, Advanced ARC Powercell, Rocketeer Part, Heavy Ammo | Destroy: 500 / Loot: 200 per part |
The Queen | ARC Alloy, Advanced ARC Powercell, Advanced Components, Queen Reactor | Destroy: 1000 / Loot: 1000 for core + 500 per part |
Matriarch | ARC Alloy, ARC Circuitry, Magnetic Accelerator, Matriarch Reactor | Destroy: 1000 / Loot: 1000 for core + 500 per part |
Comet | Crude Explosives, ARC Coolant, ARC Thermo Lining, Comet Igniter | Destroy: 100 / Loot: 200 |
Firefly | ARC Performance Steel, Simple Gun Parts, ARC Coolant, ARC Thermo Lining, Firefly Burner | Destroy: 150 / Loot: 250 |
Vaporizer (NEW) | Advanced ARC Powercell, Energy Clip, Heavy Gun Parts, Vaporizer Regulator | Destroy: +500 / Loot: +600 for chassis, +500 per thruster |
ARC Husks and Probes
Not all ARC units are hostile. Husks are broken, lootable machine remains — and probes are passive recon machines collecting data across the Rust Belt.
Probes cannot be destroyed or disrupted. They periodically land in set locations and vanish after a while. Husks, on the other hand, stick around and offer solid salvage if you spot one.
Here’s what they drop:
Unit Type | Parts/Drops | XP |
|---|---|---|
Wasp Husk | ARC Alloy, Wasp Driver, Light Ammo | 200 |
ARC Probe | ARC Alloy, ARC Circuitry, ARC Motion Core, ARC Powercell | 500 |
ARC Courier | Burned ARC Circuitry, ARC Circuitry, Hornet Driver, Damaged Hornet Driver, ARC Powercell, ARC Motion Core, ARC Alloy | 500 |
Rocketeer Husk | ARC Alloy, Rocketeer Part, Heavy Ammo, Damaged Rocketeer Driver | 500 |
Baron Husk | ARC Flex Rubber, Impure ARC Coolant, ARC Performance Steel, Dried-Out ARC Resin, ARC Coolant | 500 |
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FAQs About ARC Units in ARC Raiders
Q: What are ARC units in ARC Raiders?
A: ARC units are mechanical threats or interactable machines found throughout the Rust Belt. Some are enemies, while others are passive or lootable.
Q: How many ARC types are there?
A: There are exactly 20 ARC units in ARC Raiders, including active enemies, probes, and husks.
Q: Can ARC Probes and Husks be destroyed?
A: No, ARC Probes and Husks can’t be destroyed. They’re static objects that exist purely for looting purposes.
Q: Which ARC unit gives the most XP?
A: The Queen grants the highest XP, with 1000 XP for destruction and 1000+ XP in loot per part.
Q: What does the scanner color mean on ARC enemies?
A: Blue means idle, yellow means alert, and red means the ARC has locked onto a target. Some units can jump straight from blue to red if shot.
Final Words
ARC units define the danger and rhythm of the ARC Raiders’ world. Whether you’re sneaking past a turret, running from a Leaper, or picking apart the Queen, every encounter pushes you to adapt. Mastering ARC detection and knowing what each type drops can tilt the odds in your favor — especially when things get chaotic topside.
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