Damage Wasps: How to get the BEST score in ARC Raiders Trials
Trials in ARC Raiders brings together the community to complete various challenges week by week to be placed on a competitive leaderboard. Raiders are tasked with participating in 5 different Trials (which rotate into a new set of Trials every week too), the goal is simple – gain as much score as possible in each Trial objective in an attempt to promote in Trial Rank. Of course, plenty of Raiders only want to cash in their quick 4000 score for the 3-Star rewards each week too. In this guide, we’ll go over the best ways to approach and Damage Wasps to maximize your score (or get your fill and get out) and etch your place in the Speranza Hotshots.
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 4000 score) or pushing to maximize your points for promotion.
Scoring
The key to gaining score in Damage Wasps is to avoid shooting the propellers off and focusing the center of the Wasp with your shots. You can expect to get around 440~ points per Wasp on average.
What you’ll need
For this Trial, the objective requires you to Damage Wasps as much possible within the raids time limit. As a result, you’ll mostly need essentials, a good weapon for killing smaller ARC – and a ton of ammo. We recommend bringing:
- Anvil IV (Can be Anvil I but IV is preferred for the Fire Rate) and/or Renegade
- Tactical MK.2
- Light Shield
- 10 Shield Rechargers
- 10-15 Bandages
- 160+ Heavy Ammo
- 320 Medium Ammo (if you bring a Renegade, maybe less ammo if you bring both weapons)
- 10-15 Adrenaline Shots
- 2-5 Smoke Grenades
- 3-6 Barricade Kits
- 3 Trigger ‘Nades (Optional)
- As many Snitch Scanners as possible
Most of the above can be tweaked to your preference, however, this set-up ensures you can move around the map, effectively deal with all ARC threats and cover yourself should an opponent get the jump on you.
Snitch Scanners
The Snitch Scanner is the most important part of getting maximum score from this Trial. You can farm Snitch Scanners by coming into any map with a basic loadout (and at least 1 safe pocket). Simply shoot down any Snitch you come across and loot the Scanner from them. You can stack 3 Scanners in one slot, meaning you can guarantee up to 9 Scanners per farm run (more if you get extract safely).
Map
The best map to push for the maximum score possible, while technically possible on any map due to the use of Snitch Scanners, we recommend Dam Battlegrounds with the Electromagnetic Storm 2x Modifier enabled. You can also do it at a Night Raid or Cold Snap. Check our Event Timers to know when your next chance is!
The BEST Location for Maximizing Score
Our safe spot for this Trial is up in the Northwest of the map, located on top of the West Broken Ridge bridge. You’re pretty out of the way here, and with Barricade Kits set up, you’re very safe overall. If you’re utilizing Electromagnetic Storm, there’s almost a 0% chance you’re found here. As a result, it’s a safe, elevated place to safely use your Snitch Scanners.
Once you’re up on the bridge, simply set-up your Barricades and begin throwing your Snitch Scanners. A Snitch Scanner spawns in two Wasps each time one is thrown. It is important to note that you should not throw too many too quickly, the game instance limits the amount of ARC spawns that can happen at one time. As a result, pay close attention to your Snitch Scanner throws, as you may forget to pick up a Snitch Scanner that didn’t activate. You’ll know if they activate by hearing the Snitch Alarm sound with a beam coming down from the sky.
This method works both in solo play and team play. Following the above (and depending on how many Snitch Scanners you have) you can easily get anywhere from 40,000 – 100,000+ score. The higher end of the score depends on if you’re in a trio or solo, due to inventory space.
Easy way to Fast 3-star Damage Wasps
While the Snitch Scanner method is both quick, easy and safe – it also requires time to set-up due to farming the Snitch Scanners. As a result, if you want to quickly get 4000 score for your 3-star Damage Wasps and get out – we recommend Blue Gate with the Electromagnetic Storm 2x modifier. Simply spawn in with a basic loadout, find yourself a nice spot up towards the Pilgrim’s Peak side of the map and take down some Wasps (or aggro Snitches to spawn them) from range until you’re done and want to extract. This method won’t take longer than a few minutes and is typically safe. You can also push for 15,000-20,000 score this way too if Snitch Scanners isn’t your thing.
Check our ARC Raiders guides for more weekly Trials assistance or download our official Overwolf App Companion