Destroy Fireballs: 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 Destroy Fireballs 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 scoring for “Destroy” is simple. In this case, the Fireballs give 364 score each during the day. However, they give 728 each in 2x modifiers. As a result, in a 2x event scenario – you can easily rack up the score.

What you’ll need

For this Trial, the objective requires you to “Destroy Fireballs” as much as 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)
• Tactical MK.2
• Light Shield
• 5 Shield Rechargers
• 10-15 Bandages
• 160+ Heavy Ammo
• 10-15 Adrenaline Shots
• 2-5 Smoke Grenades
• 3 Trigger ‘Nades (Optional for PvP)

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.

Free Loadout

This Trial and map route CAN be Free Loadout friendly. As a result, we recommend giving it a try before committing resources – especially if you’re only aiming for 4000 score for the 3-star.

Map

The best map to push for the maximum score possible is Stella Montis with the Night Raid 2x Modifier enabled. Check our Event Timers to know when your next chance is!

The BEST Route for Maximizing Score

Being on Stella Montis, there is a TON of dangerous PVP in the first 10 minutes. As a result, be very alert when traveling to and through the route. Please note: This method is good for solo, however, trios have a better option.

The main route is to be taken through the Lobby Metro all the way through to the Seed Vault stairwell. Throughout the Sandbox, make sure to check the side corridors, and the upper level of the Sandbox too. In the control rooms upstairs, there is plenty of additional Fireballs to destroy. Head up the Seed Vault stairwell and continue through the next part of the route.

Head up the Seed Vault stairwell and continue through the next part of the route.

From the top of the stairwell, you can peek out to the Atrium and pick up another 1-2 Fireballs before moving into the Cultural Archives. Sweeping through the Archives nets you another 2-3 Fireballs easily. However, there is plenty of Shredders and Ticks lurking around – pay attention!

Once you’ve cleared the Archives, take the zipline up to Business Center and clear the location. Finally, head into Lobby and destroy any Fireballs you may see. You can loop back into Atrium from Communications here and start to backtrack on the newly spawned Fireballs. Repeat this process until you’re satisfied.

Trio Splitting

For the highest possible points, the best option is to split up as a trio and run 3 different routes. This method without a doubt nets you the most score, easily exceeding 40,000+. it is VERY risky to split in trios especially on Stella Montis, however, if:

• You purposely PVP the first 10~ minutes
• You time your queue with the Event ending so no new players can spawn in
• It’s a quiet or friendly (rare) raid

Then you’re in for a good time and a full farm to Destroy Fireballs with ease. The three routes are as follows:

Route 1

Send one player to utilize the route shown above, between Sandbox and Cultural Archives as the main two rotation points.

Route 2

The next player wants to focus on Assembly, Medical Research and Loading Bay.

All of the Fireballs in these locations are very easy to find, Assembly typically has the Fireballs between each room.

Medical Research can have Fireballs on both the upper and lower floor of the POI. Sometimes, they’re lurking in rooms too.

Route 3

If you’re in a Trio, then send your third player to fill in the gaps in the non-POI locations, as there is some Fireballs here and there dotted around that aren’t bunched with the rest. This route is pretty low-gaining, however. As a result, you may decide to double up on one of the routes for PvP-safety reasons.

Check our ARC Raiders guides for more weekly Trials assistance or download our official Overwolf App Companion