ARC Raiders Bosses
The Queen
LocationHigh-risk zones
WeaknessLeg joints and face, once armor is stripped
DropsHigh XP, rare crafting materials
Recommended Level—
MovesPowerful lasers, mortar fire, ground slam, EMP pulse, spawns additional ARCs
Tip: Requires multiple trios of raiders to bring down — target leg joints and the face to strip its protective armor before attacking the exposed inner metal.
Bastion
LocationHigh-risk zones
WeaknessNot documented
DropsHigh XP
Recommended Level—
MovesNot documented
Tip: One of the top XP sources for experienced squads, alongside The Queen.
Matriarch
LocationLimited-event boss spawning only during its map dynamic event, on Dam Battlegrounds, The Blue Gate, or Spaceport
WeaknessHead Core and Crown weak points
DropsMatriarch Reactor (Legendary material for the Aphelion energy rifle), high-end ARC crafting materials
Recommended Level—
MovesGas Missiles, Flashbang Catapult (wide blind radius), self-homing missiles, Antimatter/Impenetrable Shield phase (stop shooting during it), ARC Summon that calls in Rocketeer and Bombardier reinforcements
Tip: Fight from fixed cover with clear Head Core sightlines, kill any summoned Rocketeer/Bombardier immediately rather than ignoring them, and never waste ammo shooting through the shield phase.