If you’re serious about winning in Arc Raiders, you’ve got to throw the cautious approach out the window. Hanging back waits for others to hand you scraps, and that’s not going to cut it. The real edge comes from smart, aggressive play, where you’re the one deciding how and when fights happen. Your gear is the foundation here, and it needs to be tuned for speed and punch, not turtle-like defence. Personally, I get the best results using the Combat Mk.3 Augment — it keeps the shield solid, helps with health regen, and gives extra utility slots so I can keep the heat on my target. Stick a Medium Shield in that build for reliable cover without slowing you down. My mid-range weapon of choice is the Bettina AR with a Recoil Stabiliser and Extended Mag, which just chews through opponents before they can react. For point-blank scraps, I swap to the Bobcat SMG; the recoil might as well not exist, letting you slide straight into enemies and shred them. Combine that with Shield Rechargers, Vita Shots, and a couple of Heavy Fuze Grenades and you’re ready to snag those ARC Raiders Items from whoever crosses your path.

Movement decides who lives and who’s stuck back at the respawn screen. If you stand still, you’re handing the other team an easy kill. You’ve got to be unpredictable — change speeds, mix in sudden direction swaps, keep the enemy second-guessing. One combo I swear by is the jump-slide weapon swap. Pop the jump, start swapping weapons while you’re airborne, then slide into cover or a flank position and hit them from an angle they didn’t expect. When you land, throw in a quick perpendicular roll to mess with their aim even more. Another handy trick when someone’s chasing you? The grenade drop slide — slide forward, drop a grenade under you, roll clear, and watch them run right into the blast. If you bind dodge roll to a side mouse button, you can chain slides, rolls, and ADS without slowing down your reactions. And when you’re rotating to new areas, holster your weapon for max sprint speed, then re-equip on the move so you’re ready the second trouble starts.

<h3>Pressure in the Fight</h3>
When you get into combat, don&rsquo;t hesitate. If you break their shield, you follow up immediately &mdash; give them zero time to patch up or hide. Grenades are your best friend here; flush them from cover and force bad positions. Something a lot of players miss: heal your health before your shield. Shields can save you from stray shots, but if you&rsquo;ve got low health, one clean sniper hit can still drop you. Stay topped up. Use the world to your advantage too &mdash; bait enemies near ARC nests, then use a Lure Grenade to let the bots pile on the damage for you. In chaotic three-squad scraps, don&rsquo;t fight everyone at once. Pick a single team, focus all fire there, clear them fast, then regroup before dealing with whoever&rsquo;s left.

<h3>Post-Fight Discipline</h3>


After every fight, stick to a quick ritual. Heal up, get shields recharged, and take a swift look around before touching a single loot drop. Those few seconds save you from being third-partied. It&rsquo;s tempting to rush the spoils, but one glance can keep you alive long enough to claim victory and gather the ARC Raiders BluePrint you&rsquo;ve been aiming for.