Easy ARC Farming With Low Cost Loadouts
This guide teaches a practical, repeatable solo method to melt ARC using cheap guns, tight positioning, and a short, high-yield loop that minimizes risk while maximizing parts, blueprints, and XP. You’ll get a clear philosophy for why inexpensive weapons work, concrete budget loadouts, attachment recommendations that don’t break the bank, a minute‑by‑minute Spaceport route you can run immediately, enemy‑specific micro‑tactics, boss handling with low-cost gear, and an economy plan so you never run out of replacements. The approach trades time for economy: fights may last longer than with top-tier gear, but your per-run cost stays tiny and your throughput stays consistent.
The core principle: weak points beat raw power
Arc Raiders is built around exposure windows and weak-point multipliers. Most ARC enemies have plates, joints, or panels that, when broken, reveal a glowing core or vulnerable joint that takes amplified damage. That means a cheap weapon that reliably breaks plates and then delivers steady, accurate shots to the exposed area will often outperform an expensive weapon used inefficiently. The solo rhythm you’ll use is simple: strip armor, create exposure, finish the core, loot, extract. Mastering that rhythm is the single fastest way to scale parts and blueprints without burning credits on high-end weapons.
How to trade time for economy
Accept that cheap guns make fights longer. That’s the point. Longer fights cost less. You’ll run more loops per session because you’re not constantly replacing expensive gear. Keep two weapons: an opener that breaks plates and a follow-up that melts cores. Spend attachments on stability and handling rather than raw damage. Replace lost gear with cheap craft recipes and keep a small stock of spares. This mindset—time for economy—lets you farm reliably and consistently.
Loadout philosophy and examples
Your loadout should be minimal, reliable, and easy to replace. Focus on two roles: the stripper and the finisher. The stripper forces exposure by breaking plates and joints. The finisher is accurate and melts the exposed core.
Opener: choose a heavy or impact weapon with high plate damage and predictable recoil. Use it to break armor quickly and create the exposure window.
Follow-up: choose a medium or light weapon with excellent accuracy and manageable recoil. This is your finishing tool for exposed cores.
Utility: carry one or two cheap grenades or a single utility item for emergency crowd control. Grenades speed up plate breaking but are optional.
Example pairing that balances cost and speed: a heavy opener that breaks plates reliably paired with a medium rifle that holds steady on the core. Keep spare ammo and one backup weapon in your stash so a lost run doesn’t force you to stop farming.
Attachments that matter and what to skip
Spend on attachments that improve accuracy, recoil control, and handling. For the finisher, prioritize stability, aim stability, and reload speed. For the opener, prioritize penetration and impact so plates break faster. Avoid expensive, niche mods that give marginal gains. The goal is repeatability and low replacement cost.
Recommended attachment focus for the finisher: recoil control, aim stability, and a modest barrel or sight that improves precision. For the opener: a barrel or muzzle that increases impact and a stock or grip that keeps recoil predictable.
Positioning and engagement mindset
Positioning beats raw damage. Use cover to bait ARCs into exposing weak points. Fight from angles that let you break plates without exposing your back to other threats. For flying ARCs, attack thrusters and top panels. For walkers, target leg joints and kneecaps. When a large ARC begins an exposure animation, move to a safe line of sight and unload on the core.
Use the environment to your advantage. Narrow corridors and chokepoints let you control movement and force ARCs into predictable paths. Open areas are fine for ranged fights, but always keep an extraction route in mind. If you hear other Raiders or see multiple players converging, extract early and reset.
Enemy micro‑tactics
Rocketeers and flyers: pressure from range and target thrusters or top panels. Use your opener to break panels and then finish the exposed core with your follow-up. Keep moving to avoid homing rockets.
Leapers and close-range ARCs: bait them into chokepoints or inside buildings where they can’t maneuver. Break leg joints to trigger stagger windows and finish the core during the animation.
Bastions and Bombardiers: focus on leg joints and kneecaps. Repeatedly breaking these parts often triggers a long exposure window. Use that time to unload your follow-up weapon.
Small swarm bots: these die quickly to any ranged weapon. Use them to practice quick swaps and to keep your ammo economy healthy.
Boss-class ARCs: bosses are soloable with cheap guns but require patience. Break multiple joints to create repeated exposure windows and use cover to avoid heavy attacks. If you have one or two grenades, use them to speed plate breaking, then finish with steady follow-up fire.
Spaceport minute‑by‑minute farm loop
This is a compact, repeatable loop designed for solo players who want steady returns with minimal risk. Run it exactly as written for the first few sessions until the rhythm becomes muscle memory, then adapt to spawn variations.
Pre-run prep: stash a spare opener and finisher, one or two cheap grenades, and a small stack of healing items. Set your HUD to show nearby extracts and mark the nearest safe extract.
Minute 0–1: spawn and move to the nearest tower. Clear small bots quickly with light fire. Use the opener to break the first ARC’s plates. Swap to the finisher and kill the exposed core. Loot the immediate containers.
Minute 1–3: move to the breach room. Clear any small bots, use the opener to break plates on the next ARC, then finish with the finisher. Loot the breach caches and check for a locker spawn.
Minute 3–5: head to the locker cluster. Clear and loot quickly. If another ARC spawns nearby, repeat the strip/finish/loot cycle. If you hear other players, extract early.
Minute 5–7: move to the secondary tower or hangar. Repeat the same pattern: opener to strip, finisher to melt, loot, and move. Keep fights short and avoid long chases.
Minute 7–9: if you’ve killed two or three ARCs and looted containers, head to the nearest extract. Extract and bank your gains. If traffic is low and you feel safe, start the loop again in the opposite direction to vary spawns.
This loop is intentionally short. The goal is frequent extracts and predictable gains. If you encounter other Raiders, extract immediately and reset. Short loops beat long hauls when farming solo.
Minute‑by‑minute variations for high-value runs
If you want to push for higher-value parts, extend the loop by adding a boss spawn or a high-tier breach. Use one or two grenades to speed plate breaking and accept a longer fight. After the boss, extract immediately. The extended loop yields more parts but increases risk and time per extract.
Boss handling with budget gear
Bosses are the most time-consuming part of solo farming with cheap guns. The method is the same: break multiple joints to create repeated exposure windows and use cover to avoid heavy attacks. Focus on leg joints first to force stagger animations. Use grenades to speed plate breaking if you have them. When the boss exposes the core, swap to your finisher and hold steady fire. If the boss uses area attacks, reposition behind cover and wait for the next exposure.
Patience is essential. Don’t try to rush a boss with a cheap finisher; instead, create multiple exposure windows and chip away. Keep a spare opener in your stash in case you lose your primary.
Loot priorities and inventory management
Always pick up ARC cores, motion drivers, accelerators, and any high-tier blueprints. Convert low-value junk into crafting mats and keep a small reserve of credits for quick repairs. Don’t hoard low-value items that clog your inventory; sell or convert them so you can keep running loops without returning to base frequently.
Inventory discipline: keep only what you need for the loop. A cluttered inventory slows decision-making and forces unnecessary trips back to base. If you find a high-tier blueprint, extract immediately and bank it.
Crafting economy and replacement strategy
Keep a small stockpile of cheap weapons and attachments so you can replace lost gear without breaking your farm. Convert low-tier drops into crafting mats and prioritize crafting the opener and follow-up weapons you use most. This keeps your per-run cost predictable and low.
When you have surplus parts, craft a slightly better finisher for boss runs, but keep one cheap set for routine loops. The cheap set is your workhorse; the upgraded set is for special runs.
Survivability and emergency tactics
Keep movement fluid and avoid long, stationary fights. Use cover and verticality to avoid heavy attacks. If you’re low on health or see multiple players approaching, disengage and extract. Keep a cheap backup weapon and a small stack of healing items so a single mistake doesn’t end your session.
Emergency disengage: if a fight turns sour, break line of sight, use a smoke or utility if available, and sprint to the nearest extract. Losing a cheap weapon is a small cost compared to losing a full inventory of parts.
Handling PvP while solo farming
If you encounter other Raiders, avoid confrontation unless you have a clear advantage. Extract early and reset. If you must fight, use the environment to your advantage and pick fights where you can control engagement distance. Cheap guns are not ideal for PvP duels, so prioritize extraction over risky fights.
If you’re repeatedly targeted on a map, switch to a different loop or time your runs for lower traffic windows. Farming at off-peak hours reduces PvP risk and increases consistent yields.
Advanced techniques that save time and credits
Practice the swap timing between opener and follow-up so you don’t waste shots during the exposure window. Learn the exact parts to target on each ARC type so you create exposure faster. Use the environment to force ARCs into predictable animations and always loot during diaggro windows to avoid being interrupted.
Use short bursts on the finisher to control recoil and keep shots on target. If your finisher has a burst mode or tap-fire option, use it to maintain accuracy on cores. For open-area fights, strafe and fire in controlled bursts to avoid missing the exposure window.
When to upgrade and when to stick with cheap guns
As you accumulate parts and credits, you’ll naturally upgrade. When that happens, keep one cheap set for farming low-risk loops and use upgraded gear for high-value boss runs or group content. Cheap guns remain valuable because they let you farm without worrying about losing expensive gear.
Upgrade only when the marginal time saved justifies the cost. If a new weapon halves kill time but costs ten times more to replace, it’s not worth it for routine loops. Use upgrades strategically for specific goals, not as a default.
Common mistakes and how to avoid them
Trying to brute-force a fight with cheap guns instead of creating exposure windows is a common mistake. Another is staying too long on a map when other players converge. Avoid both by focusing on weak points and extracting early when traffic rises.
Over-attaching to loot: don’t risk your entire run for a single container if multiple players are nearby. Extract and come back later. Inventory mismanagement is another frequent error; keep only what you need for the loop.
Quick reference: what to carry (kept minimal)
Carry an opener, a finisher, one or two grenades, basic healing items, and a spare cheap weapon. Keep attachments focused on accuracy and handling. This minimal kit keeps replacement costs low and lets you run loops without frequent trips back to base.
FAQ
Can I solo every ARC with cheap guns? Yes. Most ARC enemies are soloable with patience and a focus on weak points. Boss-class ARCs take longer but are doable if you repeatedly create exposure windows and use cover to avoid heavy attacks.
Do I need grenades or utilities to make this work? No. Grenades speed up plate breaking and reduce time per kill, but they are not mandatory. One or two cheap grenades are a useful quality-of-life addition.
What’s the fastest way to farm ARC parts solo? Run short, repeatable loops on a map with predictable ARC spawns, focus on the strip/finish/loot/extract rhythm, and avoid high-traffic hotspots. Short loops with frequent extracts yield the best consistent returns.
How do I keep costs low if I die often? Keep spare cheap weapons and attachments in your stash, convert low-value drops into crafting mats, and extract frequently so you don’t lose large amounts of progress in a single run.
Which map is best for beginners using cheap guns? Maps with compact loot clusters and predictable ARC spawns are best. Spaceport-style maps are ideal because they offer short loops and safe extracts.
How do I handle boss ARCs with budget gear? Break multiple joints to create repeated exposure windows, use cover to avoid heavy attacks, and be patient. Grenades help but are not required.
Closing and next steps
This guide gives you a complete, repeatable solo method to melt ARC with cheap guns, reliable positioning, and a short, high-yield loop. Start with the Spaceport minute‑by‑minute loop, practice the strip/finish/loot/extract rhythm, and keep your inventory lean. Over time you’ll refine swap timing, learn exact weak points for each ARC type, and build a small crafting economy that keeps your runs cheap and consistent.
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