The North Line update has really turned up the heat in Arc Raiders, and if you are not adjusting fast, Stella Montis will chew you up. Survival comes down to how quick you can patch yourself up, and the burst heal trick is a game changer. You hit a Vita Shot for an instant 50 HP, then slap on a Bandage right after—both effects stack, dragging you from death’s door to fighting strength almost instantly. Same deal when your shields drop: throw in a Surge Recharger under a basic shield kit and you are back in the fight before anyone realises you were hurting. Keep these ready in your quick-slot; you will be surprised how often that extra second of healing lets you reposition and turn the tables. And don’t forget, Sterilized Bandages are easy to churn out at a Med Station II, giving you endless sustain for any run—especially handy if you pick up plenty of ARC Raiders Coins along the way.
Movement makes all the difference in tight fights. A Sprint Roll covers twice the distance of a regular roll, which can be the only thing saving you in a shotgun rush. Vaulting when winded slows you down, so hit a stim right before climbing to keep your speed. There is this sneaky crouch-back-jump-mantle move on some Outpost shelves—it gets you to high ground where enemies do not expect you, and sometimes to loot spots others miss. Pair that with a Heavy Shield and the ‘Use of Weight’ perk, and you are sitting on more than half damage reduction without slowing your pace. It is a combo that lets you tank hits while still helping mates, reviving on the move, or yanking an extraction lever even while downed.
Knowing when and how to take a fight is just as important. With ARCs, aim for weak spots first—you will down them faster and farm parts more efficiently. A Showstopper EMP right in the face of a rocketeer will knock out its turbines, making it an easy target. Against players, Jolt Mines are perfect for stopping rushes; you can also trap ziplines or elevators to mess with pursuers. Tossing throwables in the middle of a fight can force enemies off rhythm, and Noisemakers near extraction points give you just enough warning to prep for incoming trouble. And yeah, the old fake-friendly emote still works—lure someone in and take the kill. Harsh, but this world does not forgive naive moves.
Loot chasing is where most runs are made or lost. Always check locked rooms—they always pay out. When storms roll in, commercial zones drop blueprints more often, so do not hide indoors when lightning strikes. Assembly Silos hide crates and grenades, and residential blocks are packed with trinkets and keys you can sell for a quick score. Keep crafting your heals on the move, keep your workshop tracker on so the game points you toward missing materials, and hit ARC Probes and Field Depots to uncover hidden POIs. Those spots will often have the high-tier gear that turns a decent haul into a jackpot. Stick to these habits and you will not just scrape by—you will own the raid, especially if you keep farming enough to Raider Tokens buy to fuel your next big push.