ARC Raiders guide
ARC Raiders guide: solo skills, useful loot, research and achievement drafts.
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By Hizzle Guides · PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S · Embark Studios · 69 pages · Game version checked: Frozen Trail PC-led draft; Store Update 2.4.0 and Live Update 2.3.0 reviewed November 5, 2026; console unlock parity UNSURE; no in-game testing
Where are you stuck?
- ARC Raiders beginner guide: where do I start?
- ARC Raiders best solo build: which skills?
- ARC Raiders weapon tier list: which job?
- ARC Raiders what to keep: sell or recycle?
- ARC Raiders Research Points: how do I get them?
- ARC Raiders Research Station: upgrade costs?
- ARC Raiders Frigate Inductor: where is it?
- ARC Raiders Emperor Modulator: what is it for?
- ARC Raiders Grappling Hook: how do I craft it?
- ARC Raiders how to take a photo: which camera?
Trophy guides
51 trophy guides (1 Platinum, 50 Achievement). Every one has its own page with steps and sources.
Start here
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ARC Raiders beginner guide: your first safe return
ARC Raiders beginner guide: bring a replaceable kit and plan your return before looting. Get a first-run checklist and upgrade priorities.
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ARC Raiders what to do first: a short checklist
ARC Raiders what to do first: learn a return route, track one upgrade and use a repeatable kit. Get a clear order before rare-item farming.
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ARC Raiders platforms: PC, PS5 and Xbox
ARC Raiders platforms are PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Check official store links, online requirements and unfinished trophy reconciliation.
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ARC Raiders PvE mode: did the test end?
ARC Raiders PvE mode: the October test ended on October 20. See the official follow-up, former restrictions and what remains unannounced.
Early game
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ARC Raiders best solo build: survival first
ARC Raiders best solo build: favor movement, carrying and quiet looting. Compare a dated 76-point planner with early-run priorities.
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ARC Raiders weapon tier list: pick for the job
ARC Raiders weapon tier list: separate learning, armor and specialist picks. See how Frozen Trail changed Anvil and Hullcracker advice.
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ARC Raiders what to keep, sell or recycle
ARC Raiders what to keep: reserve your next upgrade and quest items before selling. Separate Frigate Inductors, Data Modules and research.
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ARC Raiders how to take a photo: camera help
ARC Raiders how to take a photo: equip a camera for in-game pictures; a platform screenshot is different. See quest checks and known bugs.
Mid game
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ARC Raiders Research Points: how to get and spend
ARC Raiders Research Points fund selected unlocks at the Research Station. Check item conversion, target costs and material gates first.
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ARC Raiders Research Station: unlock and costs
ARC Raiders Research Station access follows the Outpost project. See dated level 1–4 material costs and the separate room requirements.
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ARC Raiders Grappling Hook: craft and use
ARC Raiders Grappling Hook needs its blueprint and Utility Station 1. See the listed recipe, Snap Hook distinction and current movement bugs.
Late game
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ARC Raiders Frigate Inductor: where to look
ARC Raiders Frigate Inductor comes from Frigate loot and is needed for Research Station 4. Check boarding, hatches and the 2.3 loot change.
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ARC Raiders Emperor Modulator: use and source
ARC Raiders Emperor Modulator is a Fallen Emperor component for Gunsmith progression. Check its use and why entrance-only loot advice changed.
Any time
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ARC Raiders patch notes: what changes this guide
ARC Raiders patch notes: 2.4 is a store update; 2.3 changed loot and gadgets. See affected pages and dated quest or movement issues.
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ARC Raiders achievements: list and method drafts
ARC Raiders achievements: all 50 Steam methods,51 PS5 trophies and Xbox 1000G. Browse requirements, evidence labels and the completion roadmap.
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ARC Raiders achievement roadmap: what comes first
ARC Raiders achievement roadmap covers returns, Workshop and combat. Plan all 50 Steam methods, PS5 Platinum and Xbox with clear evidence labels.
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ARC Raiders PS5 trophy list: all 51 and grades
ARC Raiders PS5 trophy list has 51 entries: one Platinum, three Gold, five Silver and 42 Bronze. Check requirements and console evidence limits.
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ARC Raiders Xbox achievements: all 50 and 1000G
ARC Raiders Xbox achievements total50 entries and 1000G in the public list. Browse every point value and method, with platform limits labeled.
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Sources we checked
- Official release and platform linksChecked 2026-11-05
- Official current update feedChecked 2026-11-05
- Official Steam requirement catalogueChecked 2026-11-05