Damage ARC enemies using the Deadline: How to get the BEST score in ARC Raiders Trials

To damage ARC enemies using the Deadline effectively:

1. Bring at least 2 Deadlines with you and an Photoelectric Cloak (or Lure Grenades)
2. Go onto any map that has Bastions or Bombardiers spawning (Check our interactive map!)
3. Sneak up to a Bastion utilizing the Photoelectric Cloak, and attach a Deadline to the yellow core on its back
4. Run away as fast as you can, you can also use Smoke Grenades to cover yourself
5. Let the Deadline explode, get your score, and leave!

In this guide, we’ll go over the best ways to approach and damage ARC enemies using the Deadline.

Trial Preparation

This trial can be done in all party sizes to an effective level, whether that’s gaining your 3-star rating (which requires 3000 score) or pushing to maximize your points for promotion.

What you’ll need

For this Trial, the objective requires dealing as much Deadline damage as possible within the raids time limit. As a result, you’ll mostly need basic medical consumables, a gun to defend yourself with and some Deadlines. We recommend bringing:

• Any gun + Ammo you feel like bringing as a back-up plan
• Survivor MK.3 Augment
• Medium Shield (recommended to survive accidents with a Bastion or Bombardier)
• 5 Shield Rechargers
• 5-10 Bandages
• As many Deadlines as you can afford to safely bring for more attempts at a high score
• Photoelectric Cloak
• Smoke Grenades
• Adrenaline Shots
• Lure Grenades optional

Which map is best for this trial?

This weekly Trial can be completed on any map as long as there is a Bombardier spawn and other large ARC spawns. However, we’ve picked Blue Gate for ease of access to a Bombardier or Bastion (and a safe spot) with the option of playing on Electromagnetic Storm or Night. Check our Event Timers to know when your next chance is at any preferred condition you may have when playing.

How to get the best score for this trial

The strategy for this trial is nice and simple. First, wherever you may spawn at the start, head straight to the closest Bombardier or Bastion POI to your spawn. If the Bombardier isn’t there, check another. Next, to secure the 3-star score of 3,000+:

1. Mark out a few Bastion/Bombardier spawns to rotate to throughout the raid
2. When you find one that’s alive, use your Photoelectric Cloak or Lure Grenades to get close to the back of the large ARC
3. Attach the Deadline to the back of the ARC and get away as fast as possible into cover
4. You can use the Cloak again to mask your escape
5. The Deadline will likely one shot whichever of the two large ground ARC you placed it on, netting you around 2000-2600~ score
6. As a result, using at least 2 Deadline in a match should secure the 3-star reward
7. Extract and enjoy your rewards

Lure Grenades and the Cloak are perfect ways to safely reach and escape the large ARC. Do not panic and you’ll get your mine on the target with ease.

Can I use a Free Loadout for the Damage ARC enemies using the Deadline weekly Trial?

No, unless a friend is dropping you the Deadlines to use for the trial, you’ll have to come prepared before attempting the trial.

More ARC Raiders resources

Check our ARC Raiders guides for more weekly ARC Raiders Trials walkthroughs, or download our official Overwolf App Companion. You can also see your Weekly Trials Leaderboard in real-time.