ARC Raiders Trials Guide (2025): How to Reach ‘Cantina Legend’ & Unlock Exclusive Rewards

You’ve survived countless raids, mastered extraction routes, and hit Level 15 in ARC Raiders. But now comes the real challenge—Trials, the high-stakes PvE endgame mode that separates casual raiders from the elite veterans of Speranza.

Trials aren’t just another quest system; they’re a seasonal competitive gauntlet where your skill, consistency, and survival instincts earn you exclusive cosmetics and the legendary ‘Cantina Legend’ rank.

If you’re wondering how to climb ranks faster, optimize your runs, or understand how the reward system really works, this comprehensive guide breaks it all down—from your first weekly challenge to the top-tier ranks and the rarest rewards.


What Are Trials? Understanding ARC Raiders’ Endgame Gauntlet

Trials unlock once you hit Player Level 15, opening a new tab in your main menu. From here, you’ll access five weekly objectives that test different combat and exploration skills.

ARC Raiders Trials Guide
These aren’t random daily chores—each Trial is designed to push you to your limits, with objectives like:

  • Damaging Hornets or other ARC enemies

  • Searching First Wave Husks and Supply Drops

  • Destroying Ticks, Fireballs, and Pops

  • Opening ARC Probes or Harvesting plants

The best part? You don’t need to complete everything in one run. You can focus on a single challenge at a time and still make solid progress week by week.


How ARC Raiders Trials Scoring & Ranking Works

1. Personal Best Scoring System

Trials use a Personal Best model for scoring:

  • Your weekly total equals your highest scores across all five challenge types.

  • Example: If you earn 800 points damaging Hornets and later get 1,200, only the 1,200 counts.

  • This rewards consistency and mastery over one lucky run.

2. The Crucial Extraction Rule

There’s one golden rule—you must extract successfully for your progress to count.
Failing extraction, even after completing multiple objectives, means zero points added. Survival is everything.

3. Division-Based Ranking

You’re placed in a division of 100 players with the same rank tier.
Weekly promotions depend on your placement:

Position    Weekly Result
1–302x Promotion (e.g. Rookie I → Rookie III)
31–601x Promotion (e.g. Rookie I → Rookie II)
61–100No Promotion

💡 Tip: Always aim for the top 30% for faster seasonal climbs.


All ARC Raiders Trial Ranks & Rewards

Trials feature 14 total ranks across six major tiers, each unlocking cumulative rewards.

Rank TierSpecific Ranks    Key Rewards
RookieRookie I–III“Happy Jig” Emote (II), “Black Eye” Face Style (III)
TryhardTryhard I–III“Archeologist” Backpack (I), “Briefcase” Attachment (III)
WildcardWildcard I–III“Mastery Medal” Charm (I), “Bow and Arrow” Emote (III)
DaredevilDaredevil I–III“Patrol” Outfit + Headgear (I)
HotshotSingle TierUnlocks all previous rewards
Cantina LegendTop 100All prior rewards + “Scarlet Black” Outfit Color

🔥 Cantina Legend is the ultimate flex—instantly identifying you as one of ARC Raiders’ elite.


Weekly Rewards Breakdown

Trials also offer instant weekly crates as you accumulate points across all challenges:

Points Earned    Reward
1,000Uncommon Reward Crate
2,500Rare Reward Crate
4,000Epic Reward Crate

These deliver immediate gear upgrades and cosmetics while you work toward seasonal glory.


Pro Tips to Climb Trials Faster

Smart Gameplay Strategies

  • Focus on One Objective at a Time: Don’t multitask. Dedicated runs for a single challenge yield higher scores.

  • Prioritize Survival: Extraction = progress. Always know your escape route.

  • Monitor Your Division Midweek: Adjust your pace based on your current standing—push harder if you’re close to top 30.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Ignoring the Clock: Don’t start a Trial close to the daily reset.

  • ⚠️ Over-committing for Points: Walking away alive is better than losing it all.

  • 🎒 Neglecting Your Loadout: Always tailor weapons and gadgets to your active challenge type.


Conclusion – From Rookie to Cantina Legend

The ARC Raiders Trials system is the perfect endgame loop—competitive, rewarding, and built for longevity. With its clever division-based ranking, personal best scoring, and exclusive cosmetics, Trials offer the ultimate reason to keep raiding.

Your path from Rookie to Cantina Legend won’t be easy, but consistency beats luck. Focus your runs, extract smart, and stay persistent.

Speranza’s leaderboards are waiting—and those ‘Scarlet Black’ cosmetics won’t earn themselves.

Good luck out there, Raider. The Cantina Circle awaits.        


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