Damage Flying ARC using Hullcracker: How to get the BEST score in ARC Raiders Trials
To damage Flying ARC using 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 flying ARC or baiting them in closer to land shots
- 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.
Scoring
The key to gaining score in Damage flying ARC using Hullcracker is to avoid shooting the propellers off and focusing the center of the ARC with your Hullcracker shots. You can expect to get around:
- 150~ score per Wasp
- 300~ score per Firefly or Hornet
- 1500~ score per large flying ARC (Rocketeer or Vaporizer)
As a result, you’ll only need to fully damage around 15 or so small to medium ARC or just a couple of large ARC for the 3-star reward threshold.
What you’ll need
For this Trial, the objective requires you to Damage flying 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
You can optionally bring 
Snitch Scanners too, however, they’re entirely optional. You can also take down some Snitches in-game and take their scanners and use them.
Can I use a Free Loadout to damage flying ARC using Hullcracker for the weekly Trials?
No, we currently do not recommend using a Free Loadout for this trial. You’ll need a very specific, high-end PVE weapon (the Hullcracker) and tons of expensive Launcher Ammo. as a result, it is impossible to realistically complete this trial with a Free Loadout.
Map
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 flying ARC. Alternatively, you can select a map with “Close Scrutiny” active. Check our Event Timers to know when your next chance is!
The BEST Location for Maximizing Score
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. For example, there is almost always a Rocketeer or Vaporizer around the Hotel Complex at the start of a round. Make sure to utilize cover inside the hotel when dealing with large ARC.
From the top of the hotel, you can easily spot other large ARC, such as a Vaporizer from a distance, you can utilize almost any second weapon (or the Hullcracker) to aggro the Vaporizer to a safe and consistent shooting range.
Once it’s close enough, you can fully engage it with your Hullcracker, taking cover when needed.
Often, you’ll find packs of 2-4 flying ARC moving together on the map. As a result, keep an eye out for these packs as combined they can easily give you nearly a third of your 3-star reward score!
Utilizing the locations marked on the map earlier, you’ll be able to easily find and destroy plenty of flying ARC, reaching scores well-above 3,000 (the 3-star reward threshold) without much effort. As a reminder, you can destroy Snitches for score, and then throw their Scanners to spawn 2 more Wasps for more score. Alternatively, you can intentionally let the Snitch alarm go through, spawning 2 Wasps and 1 Hornet, netting more score.
Take a moment to search our ARC Raiders guides for more weekly Trials guides or download our official Overwolf App Companion for direct real-time assistance.
