You’ve mastered the art of the solo raid. You can navigate the Rust Belt, scrap a few ARC machines, and extract with a decent haul.
But in the high-stakes zones where the best loot and the deadliest enemies await, going alone is a recipe for disaster.
The true endgame of ARC Raiders isn’t just about what you can carry—it’s about who you can rely on.
Transitioning from a lone wolf to a core member of a coordinated squad changes everything. It turns impossible encounters into manageable challenges and transforms chaotic firefights into tactical victories.
This guide breaks down essential strategies for squad-based play—from building the ideal team composition to communicating under pressure and securing your hard-won rewards.
This is your blueprint for dominating the Rust Belt as a unit.
Why Squads Change the Game
While solo play tests your individual skill, squad play tests your ability to collaborate and specialize.
The core advantage of a team lies in shared strength and strategic depth.
A coordinated squad can:
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Split up to tackle multiple objectives simultaneously
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Cover more ground while looting
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Bring combined firepower against high-threat ARC units that overwhelm solo players
Teamwork is also rewarded through shared systems—quest progression, loot distribution, and XP gains—allowing squads to progress faster and control the pace of a raid instead of reacting to it.
Ideal Squad Composition & Roles
A successful squad is more than just four players running together. It’s a balanced unit where every member plays a unique role. While flexibility helps, these core archetypes build the strongest foundation:
| Role | Primary Focus | Key Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|
| Combat Specialist | Aggression & Damage | Initiate fights, apply pressure, and break ARC armor. |
| Tactical Support | Battlefield Control & Utility | Provide covering fire, deploy shields, and control crowds with EMPs. |
| Scout | Reconnaissance & Intel | Track enemy (ARC and player) positions to prevent ambushes. |
| Medic / Support | Team Sustain | Manage revives, deploy health stations, and sustain the squad in long fights. |
Communication Tips: Voice, Pings & Awareness
Communication is the nervous system of your squad. Without it, even skilled players fall into chaos.
1. Pre-Raid Coordination
Before launching, confirm everyone’s goals. Check with traders for active quests and ping objectives so everyone knows the mission plan.
2. Use Your Mic Wisely
A microphone is non-negotiable for high-risk runs—but clarity matters.
Keep callouts short and relevant: enemy positions, ARC types, and loot locations only.
3. Master the Ping System
Use pings for marking enemies, loot, or routes—especially useful when voice chat is crowded.
4. Listen to the Rust Belt
Train your ear. The world’s audio cues—ARC engine hums, footsteps, or gunfire—are tactical intel. Share these cues to keep the squad alert.
Tactical Engagements & Extraction Plans
Executing Tactical Engagements
The way your squad approaches a fight determines whether you extract rich or respawn empty-handed.
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Engagement Discipline:
Don’t take every fight. As the community says, “Any fair fight is already a tactical failure.”
Use cover, control sightlines, and disengage when outmatched—prolonged fights attract third parties. -
Focus Fire:
Coordinate your aim on high-priority targets to thin enemies fast and create panic among the rest. -
Use the Terrain:
Control the battlefield. Draw enemies into chokepoints, use elevation for overwatch, and fight on your terms.
Securing a Safe Extraction
Your victory means nothing if you don’t survive to extract the loot.
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Scout First:
Always send a scout to check extraction zones for ambushes before calling the evac. -
Defensive Setup:
Once extraction is active, shift to defense—use deployable shields, high ground, and cover placements. -
Time Your Exit:
Sometimes, patience is survival. Extracting after other squads can mean a safer, cleaner evac.
Loot Sharing & Resource Management
In a squad, loot isn’t just personal—it’s shared power. Smart distribution ensures everyone grows stronger together.
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Prioritize by Role:
Give loot based on utility, not greed. A better attachment or weapon in the right hands benefits everyone. -
Communicate Finds:
Always call out valuable items—rare materials, medkits, or ammo—so the team can decide collectively. -
Avoid “Ninja Looting”:
Grabbing loot selfishly breaks trust and teamwork. Establish clear loot rules before raids to keep the squad united.
Common Squad Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
Learning from mistakes separates good squads from great ones.
❌ 1. The “Fish in a Barrel” Extract
Mistake: Activating extraction without scouting, becoming an easy target.
Fix: Always secure the area first and establish a defensive perimeter.
❌ 2. Ignoring Third-Party Threats
Mistake: Getting trapped in long, noisy fights that attract other squads.
Fix: Initiate fights on your terms and disengage if you lose the advantage.
❌ 3. Lone Wolfing
Mistake: One player strays too far and gets isolated—easy pickings for enemies.
Fix: Maintain team cohesion and constant positional awareness.
❌ 4. Poor Stamina Management
Mistake: Sprinting nonstop, leaving no stamina to dodge or escape.
Fix: Invest in stamina perks and manage your energy during rotations and fights.
Conclusion: Forge Your Legacy—Together
The Rust Belt wasn’t meant to be conquered alone.
While solo play offers freedom, squad play builds legacy. It’s in the perfectly timed revive, the synchronized ambush, and the shared relief of a successful extraction that ARC Raiders truly shines.
By mastering roles, communication, and tactical discipline, your squad will be ready to venture where others fear to tread—and claim the rewards that only unity can earn.
Now, gather your team, synchronize your loadouts, and show the ARC the power of coordination.
The Cantina awaits your return, heroes.
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