Destroy Skulkers: How to get the BEST Score in ARC Raiders Trials
To destroy Skulkers as effectively as possible:
- Load into a map such as Pendola Pass
- Bring a good weapon for taking out ARC, such as the
Anvil or 
Bettina - Search for
Skulkers using our interactive map for assistance - Earn 500 score per destroyed Skulker, destroying 6 to reach the 3-star reward
- Extract when you’re finished to claim your score and rewards
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 you to Damage Skulkers 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,
Renegade or Bettina 
Tactical MK.2 or 
Looting MK.3 (Survivor)
Light Shield or 
Medium Shield- 10
Shield Rechargers - 10-15
Bandages - 220+
Heavy Ammo (more if you bring Anvil + Bettina) - 320
Medium Ammo (if you bring a Renegade, maybe less ammo if you bring both weapons) - 5-10
Adrenaline Shots
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.
Which map is best for this trial?
This Trial is currently only on the Pendola Pass map. You can do this on the normal map or any conditions you prefer. Check our Event Timers to know when your next chance is!
How to get the best score for this trial
As your time in a trial is limited based on the raid timer, to get the best score, attempt the following:
- Search for the Skulkers using our interactive map
- Fight the Skulkers ideally using cover (they hurt)
- If you take out one or two of the legs, it becomes much easier to fight them safely
- Destroy 6 Skulkers or more and leave when you’re ready
Skulkers hit very hard and fire 3-4 times (with time between shots). It is highly advisable to find cover that you can peek from to deal damage to it safely.
The Skulkers are telegraphed with a laser showing that they’re preparing to fire. They’re also quite nimble, as a result, it is very useful to shoot the legs of the Skulker first.
Can I use a Free Loadout to destroy Skulkers for the weekly Trials?
While you can probably reach the 3-star reward on a Free Loadout if you’re fortunate to have find ammo or anything to help you destroy a Skulker, we currently recommend bringing in your own Loadout. It’ll save you potentially wasting time and the trial itself is not that difficult.
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.
