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& Analysis
Deep dives into Arc Raiders weapons, loadouts, maps, crafting, and the meta. Written for raiders who want to actually win.
The Complete Guide to Trigger 'Nades in Arc Raiders
How the Trigger 'Nade works in Arc Raiders, why two guarantees a kill, extraction ambush setups, PvE combos, what the Patch 1.11.0 + 1.26.0 nerfs changed, and how it compares to every other grenade.
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Arc Raiders Close Scrutiny: The Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about Close Scrutiny in Arc Raiders. How Assessors work, Vaporizer weak points, exclusive loot drops, solo strategies, and the loadout that covers all threats.
How Aggression-Based Matchmaking Actually Works in Arc Raiders
Complete breakdown of Arc Raiders' hidden ABMM system — what increases and decreases your aggression rating, how it affects matchmaking, the solo/trio bleed problem, and the exploit everyone knows about.
Arc Raiders Flashpoint Update: Everything in the March 31 Patch
Complete breakdown of Arc Raiders' Flashpoint update — the Vaporizer aerial ARC, Close Scrutiny ARC Operations, Shredders on all maps, two new weapons (Canto SMG & Dolabra energy shotgun), Scrappy feeding, and crafting QoL.
When to Repair, Recycle, or Recraft Your Gear
The complete repair vs. recycle math for every gear type in Arc Raiders — shields, weapons, augments, and quick-use items. Resource-aware verdicts for each.
Arc Raiders Shield Guide: How Damage Mitigation Really Works
Everything you need to know about shields in Arc Raiders — all tiers compared, the real damage formula, Used to the Weight skill breakdown, and common myths debunked.
Il Toro Nerfed Hard in Patch 1.20 — Here's What Changed
The Il Toro shotgun got hit from every angle in Patch 1.20. Pellet damage, fire rate, dispersion, reload time, and damage falloff all took hits. Here's the full breakdown.