I dropped onto the Dam Battlegrounds with my HUD flickering and a squad nearby gone quiet. You can hear the swamp before you see it—the hiss of ARCs surfacing through reeds. I learned fast that patience beats panic if you want those stars.
How to easily destroy ARC enemies in the Swamp in ARC Raiders
Last night I watched three players circle the same shallow pool, waiting for a spawn to blink into existence.
Head straight to the Swamp in the southwest corner of the Dam Battlegrounds map. The Swamp is split across three nearby spots; I flagged them on the screenshot below so you don’t waste time guessing. You’ll want to hang near those spawn points and let the ARCs come to you—aggression here is rewarded, but reckless chasing is not.
When an ARC pops up, focus on the small ones first—they’re fragile and feed your XP meter quicker. Take them down fast and you’ll rack up the meters that translate into the three stars you want. Think of the swamp as a small stage where targets appear and disappear; treat it like mowing a lawn—systematic, not sloppy.
Any loadout will work, but some kits make the job smoother. I prefer the Anvil for steady damage and the Renegade when I need mobility. The Hullcracker tears through tougher ARCs but invites attention—avoid PvP while you’re farming to reduce the risk of losing your kit.
How do I find the Swamp on Dam Battlegrounds?
Drop south-west on the Dam Battlegrounds minimap and head for the cluster of shallow water and broken walkways. If you’re on PC, community maps on Reddit or the ARC Raiders Discord often have pinned screenshots showing the three spawn clusters—save one to your phone for quick reference.
How to get three stars in ARC Raiders weekly trials (April 13)
Earlier today a player grabbed a single star, then left after an hour because they didn’t know how XP stacks between kills.
Stars come from accumulated XP as you destroy ARCs. Small ARCs give quick, reliable XP; the larger the target, the more they contribute when you finally drop them. Keep count—destroy several small ARCs and a single medium to push you to three stars without hunting the rare spawns.
Which loadouts are best for killing ARCs?
Short answer: flexibility and survivability. Anvil and Renegade pair well for steady, controlled engagements; Hullcracker melts health but paints a target on your back. If you want my routine, I bring a mid-range weapon, a burst kit for quick damage, and a mobility tool to reset fights—think of it as a magnet that pulls opportunities to you when the enemy overextends.
How do I earn three stars quickly?
Focus on numbers over trophies. Small ARCs spawn more often, so clear waves and bank the XP. If a medium ARC shows up, coordinate with teammates to peel it—aim for weak points like knees and rear canisters. The three stars unlock Epic-level loot; it’s the fastest path to blueprints and rarer gear.
Other weekly tasks you’ll see alongside the Swamp objective: get struck by lightning during an Electromagnetic Storm event, damage Bastions by targeting knees and canisters, search and call in unused Supply Drops scattered across the map, and damage Comets by firing at their exposed core as they cycle to attack.
I’ve run this loop dozens of times on Steam builds and on console sessions; timing and patience win. Ready to camp the Swamp until someone argues it’s a waste of time?