Damage ARC using the Hullcracker: How to get the BEST score in ARC Raiders Trials
To damage ARC using the Hullcracker effectively:
- Load into any map (we decided to choose Riven Tides) or a map with the “Close Scrutiny” event condition active
- Bring a
Hullcracker with a ton of ammo (150+) if you’re really pushing for a super high score you’ll need more ammo and additional Hullcrackers - Find a good vantage point on the map and begin destroying ARC or baiting them in closer to land shots (you will also need cover to protect yourself from large amounts of damage)
- Get your desired score and extract
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 3,000 score) or pushing to maximize your points for promotion.
What you’ll need
For this Trial, the objective requires you to Damage ARC as much possible within the raids time limit with a Hullcracker. As a result, you’ll mostly need essentials, a Hullcracker (or a few), plenty of launcher ammo and additional supplies. We recommend bringing:
- Hullcracker IV (or a couple of them if pushing super high score)
- Any secondary to “aggro” ARC from range
Looting MK.3 (Survivor)
Light Shield (Medium is okay too)- 5+
Shield Rechargers - 10+
Bandages - 200+ Launcher Ammo
- 10+
Adrenaline Shots 
Zipline
Which map is best for this trial?
You’re able to attempt this trial on any map. However, for our example, we’ve picked Riven Tides for the open air space and easy to find large ARC. Alternatively, you can select a map with “Close Scrutiny” active. Blue Gate is a fantastic Alternative too. Check our Event Timers to know when your next chance is!
These locations on the Riven Tides map give you a good amount of vantage points to see plenty of small, medium and large flying ARC. You’ll also be able to see the large ground ARC from many of these positions. The Hotel can be great for taking down early 
Rocketeers or 
Vaporizers – just be sure to use inside as cover!
Our favorite location for this trial is to be at the extract south of the Port Authority Building (marked on the map above). With a Zipline taking you just above the extract, you can rotate between multiple large ARC spawns. It’s a great spot to play from too due to having cover and a quick way out if you make a mistake and are downed.
The extract further south (up where the Zipline can take you) you’ll have another large ARC spawn. There is plenty of cover to use, however, be aware when it comes to having a 
Leaper spawn. It can most definitely follow you into some of the buildings.
How to get the best score for this trial
The strategy for this trial is nice and easy, takes no time at all and has minimal risk (unless you’re very unlucky with positioning). First, wherever you may spawn at the start, head straight to the extract south of the Port Authority Building. If the 
Bombardier isn’t there on the beach, you can start aggroing flying ARC. To recap:
- Get to the extract south of the Port Authority Building
- Set-up a Zipline to get you above the extract as a rotation tool
- Start using your Hullcracker on any large ARC on the ground or in the sky (you can shoot smaller ARC, however, the score isn’t worth the ammo)
- You can also target
Comets, they’re acceptable for score to ammo ratio - Regularly activate the extract so it’s always open for emergencies
- Farm score until you’re ready to leave
Can I use a Free Loadout to damage ARC using the Hullcracker for the weekly Trials?
No, we currently do not recommend using a Free Loadout to attempting a trial involving the Hullcracker. The only exception is if a friend is bringing you the entire kit. If this is not the case, please prepare ahead of time.
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.
