How to Kill Rocketeers in ARC Raiders

ARC Raiders is a third-person extraction-shooter where players face both AI enemies and other players while scavenging resources topside. Among the various ARC machines, Rocketeers stand out as one of the most threatening aerial units you'll encounter during raids.

Rocketeers are heavily armored flying machines equipped with guided missile launchers. They patrol high-value areas like extraction elevators and treatment facilities, making them unavoidable obstacles when you're trying to extract with loot. Players attempting to take them down without proper equipment and positioning often waste resources or get eliminated before completing the kill.

In this article, we'll explore exactly how to kill Rocketeers in ARC Raiders, covering effective weapons, spawn locations, and the specific weak points you need to target for an efficient takedown.

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Where to Find Rocketeers

Rocketeers spawn in specific maps throughout ARC Raiders, but their appearance relies heavily on RNG and current map conditions. Each map has multiple potential spawn locations where Rocketeers can appear, though the exact position varies from raid to raid.

Here are the maps that have Rocketeers:

• Dam Battlegrounds

• Buried City

• Spaceport

• The Blue Gate

Each map features distinct spawn locations that we'll explore in detail in the following sections.

1. Dam Battlegrounds

Dam Battlegrounds has two primary Rocketeer spawn locations that players should check during raids.

• East of Control Tower (mostly flying around the tower)

• Near the extraction point at the Power Generation Complex

The Control Tower spawn is the most consistent location on this map. Rocketeers patrol the airspace around the tower, making them visible from a distance. The Power Generation Complex spawn sits near the extraction elevator, forcing players to deal with the Rocketeer before extracting safely.

2. Buried City

Buried City has one primary Rocketeer spawn location that players can check.

• Parking Garage area (South of Research Building)

The Parking Garage spawn is the most reliable spot to find Rocketeers on this map. The Rocketeer typically patrols the airspace above and around the garage structure, giving you multiple angles to engage from.

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3. Spaceport

Spaceport features one primary location where Rocketeers spawn, though they can patrol between two nearby areas.

• Launch Towers

• Extraction point North of the Launch Towers

Rocketeers on this map primarily spawn near the Launch Towers but often patrol north toward the extraction point. This movement pattern means you might spot the Rocketeer in either location, depending on when you arrive.

4. The Blue Gate

The Blue Gate has two Rocketeer spawn locations that players should monitor during raids.

• West of Pilgrim's Peak

• Southeast of Checkpoint

These two spawn points cover different sections of the map. The Pilgrim's Peak spawn sits in the western area, typically patrolling around elevated terrain that offers natural cover options. The Checkpoint spawns to the southeast, positioning the Rocketeer near a key navigation point, making it difficult to avoid if you're moving through that section.

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How to Kill Rocketeers

Killing Rocketeers requires targeting their weak points. The thrusters keeping them airborne are the primary weak spots, with a red glowing core underneath serving as a secondary target. Destroying two thrusters will cause the Rocketeer to crash, making it vulnerable to finishing attacks.

The Wolfpack grenade makes this fight significantly easier. A single Wolfpack explodes into 10-12 homing missiles that automatically target nearby ARCs. One well-placed Wolfpack can nearly one-shot a Rocketeer or leave it with minimal health for an easy finish. Before throwing the grenade, clear any nearby Wasps or Hornets to prevent them from stealing missile locks.

If you don't have Wolfpack grenades, Showstopper grenades or Hornet Drivers can stun the Rocketeer and knock it to the ground for several seconds. This creates a safe window to unload heavy weapons directly into the thrusters without worrying about missile barrages.

Here are the best weapons for killing Rocketeers:

• Anvil

• Hullcracker

• Ferro

• Bettina

Watch for the Rocketeer's targeting system. Four yellow lasers indicate it's locking onto you. When they turn red, immediately get behind solid cover, or the missiles will take you down in two hits. Use buildings, walls, or large structures to break the line of sight during missile volleys, then pop out to continue shooting thrusters between attacks.

Final Words

Rocketeers are dangerous enemies but manageable with the right approach. Target the thrusters consistently, use heavy weapons or Wolfpack grenades for maximum efficiency, and always stay behind solid cover during missile volleys. The targeting system gives you clear audio and visual cues before each attack, so timing your movements between volleys keeps you alive. Farm Rocketeers for valuable materials like ARC Alloy, Motion Cores, and Rocketeer Drivers needed for workshop upgrades.

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