Destroy Ticks Pops and Fireballs using Raider Tool: How to get the BEST score in ARC Raiders Trials
To Destroy Ticks Pops and Fireballs using Raider Tool effectively:
- Load into Stellar Montis on any condition
- Follow the path we lay out in this guide
- Destroy any Tick, Pop and Fireball you come across with your melee attack (Raider Tool)
- Each destroyed Tick, Pop and Fireball awards 235 score, meaning you’ll need to destroy 13 to get the 3-star reward
- Extract as soon as you’re ready!
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.
Scoring
The scoring for “Destroy” is simple. In this case, the Ticks Fireballs and Pops all give 235 score each on any condition. However, you have to destroy these ARC with your melee weapon only.
What you’ll need
For this Trial, the objective requires destroying as many Ticks Fireballs and Pops as possible within the raids time limit with your Raider Tool. As a result, you’ll mostly need essentials and a decent weapon to get you out of awkward moments or player fights. We recommend bringing:
Anvil IV (Can be Anvil I but IV is preferred for the Fire Rate)
Tactical MK.2
Light Shield- 10
Shield Rechargers - 10-15
Bandages - A stack of
Heavy Ammo - 5-10+
Adrenaline Shots
Most of the above can be tweaked to your preference, however, this cheap 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.
Can I use a Free Loadout to Destroy Ticks Pops and Fireballs using Raider Tool in Trials?
Yes! We absolutely recommended using a Free Loadout for this trial if you’re not looking to bring any gear in. You only need your Raider Tool and some wits about you to avoid fatal damage from a Pop explosion or Fireball burning.
Should I use aggression-based matchmaking for friendly lobbies?
Yes, we also highly recommend utilizing this method for friendly lobbies as it yields consistently safe results.
Map
The best map to push for the maximum score possible is Stella Montis.
The BEST Route for Maximizing Score
Regardless of spawn, you should be able to get into a groove in either direction when following this rotation. Be aware that other Raiders might be destroying some of these ARC on their path through too so you might not always have the spawn for them.
Solo Play
You can start either at the Lobby Metro or Seed Vault, as a result of your spawn. As seen above in the map image, following this almost “C” shape rotation starting from either point. For the example of this guide, we’ll start from Seed Vault.
Seed Vault
You can enter the Seed Vault by finding a Fuel Cell nearby and putting it into the interactable near the Vault door. Once inside, make sure to check every aisle for Tick spawns. This location is untouched provides an insane amount of score for free, making it a very desirable spot to get to first.
Robotic Sandbox
After the vault is clear, head out and follow the route along to Robotic Sandbox B. It is good to start on the lower floor of Sandbox B to clear the ARC underneath the control room. However, it is important to head up to the control room of Sandbox B and clear the ARC inside.
Lobby Metro
Heading up to the top allows you to move and shoot down on the Fireballs and Pops. Also while clearing the top entirely. Next, head through to Lobby Metro. There is spawns on both sides and even up just above some of the outer staircases leading out. Try to bait each ARC towards you one at a time otherwise you may find yourself catching some missed opportunities and take damage.
And that’s the end of the route! Simply rotate back and forth through the planned sections and you’ll easily climb in Score. This is ideal for solo play to to follow a simple back and forth route as the ARC at the beginning of your route respawn.
Squad Lobby
For the highest possible points, the best option is to split up as a trio and run 3 different routes. The routes are as follows:
Route 1
The first route is simply the same as the route shown above in our solo example, as a result make the best use of the explanation above.
Route 2
Our second route brings one of the trio to Assembly as the starting point. You’ll want to rotate across the entire area of Assembly to clean up all the ARC before moving into Medical Research.
After reaching Medical, make a sweep through the upper rooms and walkways. Finally, drop down and head into the Medical cafeteria and clean out the Ticks there. To repeat this route, simply come out through Loading Bay (you may be able to snipe a couple extra related ARC for points) and head North back into Assembly.
Route 3
our third route sends the final trio member to start in Cultural Archives. To start, simply sweep through each aisle of the Archive, while avoiding the Shredders. Make sure to check the side rooms within the Archive, they can have Ticks spawn there too.
From here you can branch off into the Atrium, Communications and Business Center.
Fastest way to 3-star Destroy Ticks Fireballs and Pops using Raider Tool
The quickest and easiest way to push the 3,000 score for the 3-star rewards is to load into Stellar Montis and sprint straight for the Seed Vault. The Seed Vault has so many ticks that you can easily get very close if not entirely done with the 3,000 score requirement. After this, you can simply head to the Seed Vault Extract and return to Speranza for your rewards!
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