Arc Raiders ARC Enemies – All Enemy Types & How to Beat Them

All ARC Enemy Types

ARC (Autonomous Robotic Combatants) are the primary PvE threat in Arc Raiders. Understanding each type helps you survive and farm efficiently.

Common ARC Units

• Hornets: Fast drones, attack in swarms. Weak to AoE and SMGs.
• Leapers: Jump at players from distance. Dodge sideways, shotgun during landing.
• Patrol Units: Standard enemies. Drop keycards and components.
• Security Units: Tougher patrols near locked areas.
• Medic Units: Heal other ARC. Kill first.
• Tech Units: Drop electronics. Circuit Boards, Magnetrons.

Heavy ARC

• Baron Husk: Armored mini-boss. Hit the back power cell.
• Tempest (Enemy): Electrical field generator. Stay outside 10m, use EMP.
• Venator: Hunter-killer that tracks players. Shoot the head sensor.

Bosses

• Sentinel: Most common boss. Back core weak point. 10-min respawn.
• Matriarch: Massive boss. Destroy 4 leg nodes to expose core.
• Queen: Buffs all nearby ARC +50% damage. Kill first. Crown weak point.
• Emperor: Event-only mega boss. Requires multiple squads.

General Tips

• Unsuppressed guns trigger reinforcement calls — use suppressed weapons when possible
• Crouching reduces detection range by 60%
• ARC lose tracking after 10 seconds out of line of sight
• See the AI guide for detailed behavior patterns