How to Beat ARC Turbine in ARC Raiders?

ARC Raiders Patch 1.26.0 is finally live, and with it comes a brand-new threat: the ARC Turbine. This flying machine might look easy to deal with on paper, but taking it down isn’t that simple. You’ll need to wait for it to land before going for the yellow canisters inside it. However, if you’re still struggling to beat it, don’t sweat it out. Here’s a complete guide to beating ARC Turbine in ARC Raiders with ease!

Here’s How to Beat ARC Turbine in ARC Raiders

ARC Turbine only starts appearing after the 15-17 minute mark in a match, and there’s no specific condition that triggers its spawn in ARC Raiders. Once that window hits, you’ll encounter multiple units across the map. Taking them down isn’t easy either, as they come with heavy armor that makes them nearly impossible to damage while closed.

While the ARC Turbine is hovering in the air, you won’t be able to do much to it. The key here is to wait for it to land. When it touches down and opens up, you’ll notice yellow canisters spinning inside. These are its weak points, so make sure to focus fire there and deal as much damage as possible before it decides to lift off again.

However, be ready, as the ARC Turbine won’t stay on the ground for long. It will take off and relocate, forcing you to track it down again. It’s also highly aggressive with lightning-chaining missiles from above. Your best bet to deal with the machine is to stay in cover, let it deal its attacks, and then move in to hit the yellow canisters when it lands.

ARC Raiders Patch 1.26.0 is Out & Ready to Play!

Riven Tides map in ARC Raiders. | Credits: Embark Studios

ARC Turbine isn’t the only highlight of the ARC Raiders Patch 1.26.0. One of the biggest additions with this update is the Riven Tides map, which takes players to the western coast of the Rust Belt. Here, you will be exploring sandy shores and hunting for treasure across the beaches. Just make sure you’re carrying the right tools for the expedition, as you might run into some dangerous foes.

The update also introduces a range of new content, fresh items, the project Avian Alarm, cosmetic gear sets, and Trials Season 4, giving players new ways to progress and fight against other players. Another major change comes to the weapon economy. Developers have decided to rebalance the system as it began to feel unbalanced, with weapons also now degrading over time. However, players will be able to upgrade them to restore their durability.

Rounding things out are several quality-of-life improvements, including UI enhancements, better expedition indicators, reworked emotes, and a host of bug fixes. Issues such as aim assist not working properly when targeting leg joints on certain ARCs and voice-related glitches have now been resolved.

With that said, have you managed to take out the ARC Turbine in ARC Raiders? Let us know in the comments below!