Light Ammo: Good vs. players at close range. Poor vs. ARC armor.

Medium Ammo: Versatile. Decent against both players and robots.

Heavy Ammo: Excellent vs. ARC armor, can shred player shields. Highly recommended.

Loadout Tip: Carry one heavy weapon (for robots) and one medium weapon (for versatility).

Your Secret Weapon ARC Raiders Items: The Pickaxe:

Not just for mining! It can silently destroy cameras, traps, and small ARC units (like Bubbles and Spiders).

Left-click sweeps, right-click is a powerful overhead chop. Practice it—it's a lifesaver.

Part 5: Progression – Skill Tree & Base Upgrades
Earning XP: Open containers, loot corpses (even empty ones). Always be looting to progress your skill tree.

Early Skill Tree Priority (Action Points):

Marathon Runner: Reduces sprint stamina cost.

Vitality Lungs: Increases max stamina.

These two make map traversal and escaping infinitely easier.

Next, Consider (Survival Tree):

In-Turn Crafting: Craft bandages, shield chargers, etc., on the move. A game-changer.

Scavenger's Intuition: Faster search speed = more loot and XP.

Base (The Roost) Upgrade Priority:

The Rooster: Your #1 priority. Provides passive material income every raid.

Weapon Station: Unlocks new weapon and attachment blueprints.

Medical Lab: Unlocks better healing items and shield chargers.

Refiner: Converts common materials into rarer ones for high-tier crafts.

Part 6: Combat & Survival Mechanics
Health > Shields: Shields only provide damage reduction, not complete blockage. Damage "bleeds through" to your health.

Heal First: If your health is low, use a bandage before recharging your shield.

Arc Power Batteries: Loot these from defeated ARC units. You can consume them mid-raid (Q key) for a quick shield recharge. A crucial emergency tool.

Extraction is Everything: All that shiny loot means nothing if you die. Evacuation points (elevators, subways) are loud and draw attention.

Secure the Area: Find cover and watch all angles before calling the evac.

Last Hope: You can crawl to an evac point and activate it while downed. Hold on until the transport arrives!

Part 7: Advanced Movement & Tips
Stamina is Life: Avoid spamming the combat roll; it drains stamina quickly. Only roll if it guarantees you cover.

Adrenaline Injectors: Use these! They provide an instant stamina boost and increased regen. Essential for escapes or pushing.

Fall Damage Management:

Ledge Grab: When near an edge, press your vault key to grab on safely.

Rolling Landing: Press roll just before hitting the ground to mitigate most fall damage and maintain momentum.

Resource Management:

Seeds: Don't discard them. Trade them with the vendor Celeste at your base for materials.

Recycling: Dismantling gear in-raid yields fewer materials. Bring stuff home to recycle for maximum returns.

Resource Tracking cheap ARCR Items: In crafting menus, you can "track" a blueprint. Needed materials will have an eye icon in-raid, making scavenging efficient.

Final Pro-Tip: Network Stability
A smooth connection is non-negotiable. High ping can cause delayed shots and rubberbanding. Consider using a game accelerator like GearUP Booster to ensure you're connected to the optimal server region for the lowest latency and a stable experience.

You're now ready, Raider. Remember: move with purpose, fight with wisdom, and always have an exit plan. Get out there, scavenge, survive, and upgrade. Good luck!