Each season update in Arc Raiders brings a new ARC threat, and this time the developers introduced the ARC Turbine. Unlike other enemies in the game, the ARC Turbine is generally known as a passive enemy. However, this does not mean it won't retaliate when you fire at it. If you are preparing to eliminate the new ARC threat, discover our best strategy to kill the ARC Turbine in Arc Raiders here.

Arc Raiders ARC Turbine Location

The new ARC enemy, the ARC Turbine, can be found on the new Riven Tides map in Arc Raiders. It doesn't matter whether it's on the normal Riven Tides map or under specific map conditions like Beachcombing; in either case, you can find an ARC Turbine. Therefore, always make sure to set your destination to Riven Tides when preparing to kill the ARC Turbine.

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ARC Turbine: Weaknesses and Attacks

Before recommending the best equipment and weapons, you should take a look at the details of the new ARC threat. Like some other ARC enemies, the main weakness of the ARC Turbine is the rotating yellow cylinders that appear when it is stationary. Here’s everything you need to know about the ARC Turbine:

CategoryDetails
Threat LevelCritical
Armor PlateHeavy
Primary AttackProximity Mine Attack
Special AbilitiesLightning and Target Area Missiles
WeaknessRotating Yellow Cylinders

Best Loadout to Destroy the ARC Turbine

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If you're struggling to choose the right loadout to kill an ARC Turbine in Arc Raiders, check out our recommendations:

Shields and Upgrades

When dealing with a large ARC enemy, you should always equip a medium or heavy shield. Therefore, get the Combat MK.2 upgrade or higher, which allows you to equip heavy shields in the game.

Weapons

You can prefer Hullcracker, Jupiter, or Equalizer, which are the best weapons in Arc Raiders to destroy the ARC Turbine. If you don't have the means to craft or buy an epic/legendary weapon, you can deal heavy damage to the new ARC enemy with a fully upgraded Anvil or Renegade.

Healing Items

Bring a sufficient amount of Herbal Bandages, sterile bandages, Vita shots, or even Vita Spray. These are the items you will need the most in a big battle, and it will also be beneficial to bring Shield Restorers. Bringing extra healing items always helps in such a big fight.

Grenades and Tools

Raiders attempted to climb on top of the ARC Turbine and place a bomb on it. However, they were immediately fired upon by the new ARC enemy. Since the ARC Turbine performs many different attacks, you won't have enough time to throw a grenade. Therefore, we do not recommend using any grenades at this moment.

For tools and helpers in Arc Raiders, if you are good at using the Barricade Kit during a conflict, make sure you bring enough Barricade Kits for your fight with the ARC Turbine.

Best Strategy to Destroy the ARC Turbine

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  • Image Credit: Embark Studios
  • Image Credit: Embark Studios
  • Image Credit: Embark Studios

Defeating the new ARC Turbine won't be an easy task, but you can definitely take down this giant balloon-like ARC enemy. Here is our best strategy for defeating the ARC Turbine in Arc Raiders:

1. Team Up for the Hunt

As we always recommend, fighting a dangerous ARC enemy is much easier when you are battling alongside your team. Gather your team! Make sure everyone has the right gear, and your fight against the ARC Turbine will be much easier.

2. Don't Engage When the ARC is in the Air

If you've successfully spotted the ARC Turbine but it's in the air, don't waste your bullets. Just draw its attention, hide behind cover, and wait for it to land. Because while the ARC Turbine is in the air, it is impossible to penetrate its heavy armor or shoot at its weak spot. Therefore, wait for the right moment and stay protected.

3. Learn the Movement Set

When the ARC Turbine lands, it starts to set proximity mines around the new ARC threat. If you approach carelessly, you'll take significant damage. Later, the ARC Turbine launches triple lightning-based missiles; these will shock you on contact and deal massive damage. Finally, it also sends missiles targeting every raider, punishing them with instant death.

As you can see, it's attacking here; this will be an extremely challenging battle as if you were fighting a Matriarch or Queen in Arc Raiders. Therefore, memorize the movement set and avoid all attacks, as a single hit can send you back to Speranza.

4. Aim for the Weak Spot

Like a Shredder or Bastion, the ARC Turbine also has a main weak spot. This is its rotating cylinders (painted yellow). However, they only appear when the ARC Turbine is on the ground. Therefore, as soon as you see the ARC Turbine on the ground, start shooting at the rotating cylinders. Avoid all of its attacks and continuously hit its weak spot, so you can easily take down the ARC Turbine in Arc Raiders.

Arc Raiders ARC Turbine Loot and Rewards

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After successfully defeating an ARC Turbine, you can obtain Turbine Compressors, which are a special loot. These are necessary to craft the new Powered Descender and are also a main requirement in the Avian Alarm project. Here are all the loot and rewards you can obtain by killing an ARC Turbine:

  • Turbine Compressors (special loot)
  • ARC Alloy
  • ARC Synthetic Resin
  • ARC Thermal Coating
  • ARC Motion Core
  • Advanced ARC Power Cell
  • Launcher Ammo

And here we are at the end of our best strategy guide for killing an ARC Turbine in Arc Raiders. So, were you able to eliminate the new ARC threat? Let us know in the comments below.

What is the weak point of the ARC Turbine?

The main weakness of the ARC Turbine lies in the yellow cylinders in its core.

What items does the ARC Turbine drop in Arc Raiders?

You can find Turbine Compressors and other ARC-based resources inside an ARC Turbine.