In ARC Raiders, Fireball Burners are one of those mysterious consumables that seem simple at first glance—but have specific uses that tie into both combat and progression. They come from a dangerous source, require a bit of finesse to handle, and can even be recycled into valuable crafting materials.
Fireballs are mid-tier ARC enemies that roll toward players at high speed before unfolding and unleashing a cone of flame. They serve as both a short-range threat and a tool for flushing players out of cover, often appearing in tight hallways or enclosed areas.
Because of their aggression, taking down a Fireball safely usually requires distance—using cover, high-impact weapons like the Ferro, or keeping line of sight breaks to avoid being cornered.
Tip: Defeating a Fireball often drops ARC PowerCells alongside the Burner, giving you a chance to recharge shields between fights.
Where to Find Fireballs
Fireballs aren’t always easy to locate, and their spawn points vary across maps. However, Fireballs can be reliably found across several key areas on each map.
Dam Battlegrounds Map
- Control Tower
- Research & Administration
- Water Treatment
- Testing Annex (east side)
- Hydroponic Dome Complex
Other Maps
- Spaceport: Flight Control and Control Tower B6 (higher difficulty zone)
- Buried City: North Galleria and Hospital (higher Fireball frequency)
Fireballs typically spawn indoors in compact hallways or compounds. If you’re chasing quests like Fight Fire With Fire or What Goes Around, these are your best hunting grounds.
How to Get a Fireball Burner
Once you’ve destroyed a Fireball, loot the remains carefully—you’ll often find a Fireball Burner among the dropped items. It’s not guaranteed to drop every time, so expect a little RNG.
Fireball Burners are throwable items that function similarly to incendiary grenades. When used, they ignite an area and deal burn damage over time. These can be used to kill ARC units directly or processed for other purposes.
How to Use Fireball Burners in ARC Raiders
Fireball Burners are mainly used in two ways:
1. Completing Fireball-Related Quests
Several quests require you to kill specific ARC units using a Fireball Burner. To ensure your progress registers correctly:
- Use the dropped Burner, not fire from an active Fireball.
- Weaken your target first with guns, then throw the Burner for the killing blow.
- Match the quest wording:
- “Destroy any ARC enemy using a Fireball Burner” – any ARC unit works.
- “Destroy a Fireball with a Fireball Burner” – the final blow must hit a Fireball.
- Avoid kill-steals—if another player or stray shot finishes the target, the quest won’t count.
The burn damage must be the final source of death for the quest to update. Unarmored enemies like Pops or Ticks are easier targets for this.
2. Recycling for ARC Alloy
If you’re not on a quest, Fireball Burners can be recycled into ARC Alloy, a crucial crafting resource used in upgrading equipment and your Refiner to level two.
Because Burners are consumable and rare, it’s wise to keep a few on hand for quests while converting extras into Alloy for long-term benefits.
Best Practices for Burner Farming and Kills
- Pull Fireballs into open areas: This prevents being trapped in flame zones.
- Engage from a distance: Let them roll toward you, then destroy them once they expose their weak spot.
- Isolate a low-tier ARC target: Finish it using the Burner’s fire to guarantee quest credit.
- Avoid active ARC Probes: Their alarm attracts Wasps and Hornets, interrupting your setup.
Fireball Burners in ARC Raiders are more than just another throwable—they bridge combat mechanics and quest objectives. Each Fireball you defeat is a chance at both survival tools and crafting progress. Use them to complete objectives efficiently or melt them down into Alloy when you’re running light on resources.
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Treat Fireballs as both a hazard and an opportunity: clear them smartly, loot their Burners, and let the flames work in your favor. Play Now!
