ARC Raiders Season 2 Week 3 Trials Guide: 3-Star Mastery

In ARC Raiders, Season 2 Week 3 trials shape leaderboards and loot hauls. Five Bastion-centric challenges demand smart rotations for 3-stars. Players agree: Buried City's layout enables single-match clears. What unlocks max efficiency?

Editor's Note: MMOJUGG distilled the key insights from this 5-minute guide from The Gaming Merchant's live Buried City run and FRENCHCOPS' max-score routes. Support creators: The Gaming Merchant, FRENCHCOPS, Cloud Plays.

Trial Requirements at a Glance

Season 2 Week 3 features repeatable objectives. Points scale with performance; 3-stars need top thresholds via volume or multipliers.

Note: Snowballs offer massive point potential; prioritize these over simple supply drops.

Why Buried City Excels

The compact layout of Buried City cuts travel time significantly. Outskirts yield uncontested Great Mullein, and Bastions spawn predictably at Morirano Park or Plaza Rosa.

MMOJUGG Tip: Deploy Ziplines early to speed up outskirts loops by 20-30%. This logic is often missed in video runs but saves at least 1 minute per rotation.

Loadout for One-Match Clears

Pack light for maximum mobility during the trial:

• Primary: Renegade (3-shot Snitches; low drop-off).

• Secondary: Deadline (Bastion knockdown; essential for safety).

• Utility: Bandages (x20+ for frostbite), Ziplines (rotation boost).

• Optional: Stitcher for consistent heals.

Pro Play: Queue for PvE lobbies to focus on objectives without the risk of Raider interference.

Master Route: Outskirts Circle

1. Spawn → Outskirts loop: Move counter-clockwise. Scan skies for Snitches and Supply Drops.

2. Circle perimeter: Gather 10-15 Great Mullein while avoiding the Galleria rush.

3. Search Drops: Watch for white beams; you only need to search, not extract.

4. Engage Bastion: Find spawns at Morirano or Plaza. Use Snowballs first, then finish with damage.

5. Respawn wait (8 min): Take a roof perch for Snitches while waiting for the next Bastion.

6. Final Extract: Use the nearest Radar Hatch to secure your 3-star score.

Trial Tactics Deep Dive

Harvest Great Mullein

The Outskirts are reliable for 300 pts each. Galleria is a hot drop and too risky for a dedicated farming run.

• MMOJUGG Tip: Frostbite risk spikes during prolonged loops. Stock up on Green Bandages early, as most guides overlook the cumulative health drain.

Throw Snowballs at Bastions

Requires 16 hits for the full 600 pts. Collect snowballs from nearby piles before engaging.

• Mechanism: Aim for the head or joints from top-floor cover.

• MMOJUGG Tip: If the Bastion pulls aggro away, reposition immediately to maintain a 100% hit rate and maximize points.

Damage Snitches

Renegade shreds these flyers from distance.

• Logic Gap: Aim for the body, not the blade. Over-damaging the blade can drop it early, causing you to lose the full 600-point reward.

ARC Raiders Season 2 Week 3 Trials FAQs

How do I achieve 3-stars on Throw Snowballs at Bastions?

Target full-HP Bastions while using building cover. Collect 20 snowballs and throw 16+ while peeking between fireball cooldowns. This yields over 1,800+ pts per run.

What is the fastest Great Mullein harvest route?

The Buried City Outskirts circle is the fastest, providing 15 plants in under 10 minutes. Avoid the Galleria to ensure a safe 4,500+ score.

When should I tackle Damage Snitches?

Engage them from rooftops (like the Hospital) during the 8-minute Bastion respawn window. Using the Renegade allows for efficient 3-shot kills.

How to search all Supply Drops efficiently?

Track the white beams and ping them for your team. You only need to search 3 drops, not pull the loot, making this a quick 10-minute side objective.

Thanks for Reading

Master the ARC Raiders S2W3 trials by following our Buried City route. Stay tuned to MMOJUGG for more high-tier strategies.

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