Combat Strategies
Learn how to defeat every ARC enemy
BASTION
Heavy Assault
Combat Tactics
Use cover to avoid sustained fire. Flank to target rear canister. EMP grenades create openings.
Weak Points
Rear Canister
Destroy the canister on his rear to expose its weakpoint
Recommended Weapons
Danger Zones
BOMBARDIER
Heavy Artillery
Combat Tactics
Keep moving to avoid artillery strikes. Close distance quickly. Target rear weak point.
Weak Points
Rear Canister
Shooting at the yellow rear canister deals direct damage to its core
Recommended Weapons
Danger Zones
LEAPER
Siege Engine
Combat Tactics
Keep mobile. Use fire damage. Target the eye when possible. Don't get cornered.
Weak Points
Eye
You can shoot into its eye
Entire Body
Fire is most effective
Recommended Weapons
Danger Zones
ROCKETEER
Flying Artillery
Combat Tactics
Target thrusters first. Get underneath to hit the core. Keep moving to avoid rockets.
Weak Points
Thrusters
Destroy two thrusters to bring it down
Core
Shoot its core, which is located underneath it
Recommended Weapons
Danger Zones
THE QUEEN
Boss
Combat Tactics
Full squad required. Target leg joints. Wait for laser attack to hit the core. Bring explosives.
Weak Points
Leg Joints
The yellow joints on her legs
Core
Exposes her core when firing the laser
Recommended Weapons
Danger Zones
MATRIARCH
Boss
Combat Tactics
Wait for attacks to expose core. Target leg joints and crown. Requires coordinated squad.
Weak Points
Central Core
Central glowing core, which becomes exposed when it attacks
Leg Joints
Leg joints are vulnerable
Crown
The red areas on the crown
Recommended Weapons
Danger Zones
HORNET
Medium Drone
Combat Tactics
Watch for red laser warning. Flank to hit rear thrusters. Use cover between shots.
Weak Points
Rear Thrusters
Unarmored rear thrusters
Recommended Weapons
Danger Zones
SENTINEL
Sniper Turret
Combat Tactics
Use cover, don't stand still. Close distance quickly or counter-snipe. Target yellow canister.
Weak Points
Yellow Canister
The yellow unarmored canister will be your main target
Recommended Weapons
Danger Zones
FIREBALL
Area Denial
Combat Tactics
Bait it to open, then shoot the core. Keep distance to avoid flames.
Weak Points
Core
Exposes its core when it's using the flamethrower
Recommended Weapons
Danger Zones
SHREDDER
Area Denial
Combat Tactics
Target the eye-bar. Watch for the orange core between armor plates.
Weak Points
Eye-bar
Primary weakness is the 'eye-bar' at its head
Orange Core
You may see the orange core between its armour plates
Recommended Weapons
Danger Zones
WASP
Flying Drone
Combat Tactics
Listen for buzzing sounds. Pick them off at range. Don't let swarms surround you.
Weak Points
Thrusters
Unarmored thrusters are exposed
Recommended Weapons
Danger Zones
TICK
Ambush Predator
Combat Tactics
Listen for skittering sounds. Quick melee kills them instantly. Check corners and ceilings.
Weak Points
Entire Body
Just shoot it. It's also one-hit with your melee weapon
Recommended Weapons
Danger Zones
POP
Explosive
Combat Tactics
Shoot on sight. Keep distance. Listen for rolling sounds.
Weak Points
Entire Body
Just shoot it before it gets close
Recommended Weapons
Danger Zones
SNITCH
Scout Drone
Combat Tactics
Priority target - kill before it calls reinforcements. Quick, accurate shots needed.
Weak Points
Thrusters
Thrusters or the underside plating
Recommended Weapons
Danger Zones
SURVEYOR
Reconnaissance
Combat Tactics
Chase it down. Wait for it to transmit to expose the core. Good loot piñata.
Weak Points
Energy Core
Exposes his energy core when shooting his blue beam into the sky
Recommended Weapons
Danger Zones
TURRET
Defense System
Combat Tactics
Scan rooms before entering. Quick destruction - one accurate burst.
Weak Points
Entire Body
Unarmored. Shooting it is enough