Week 5 of ARC Raiders Trials lands with a familiar lineup, but pushing all five tasks to three stars still demands smart routing, strong weapons, and efficient map selection. Even though none of the objectives are mechanically complex, each one benefits from knowing where the spawns are most consistent and which maps allow you to multitask challenges without wasting match time.
All Week 5 Trials
The following five tasks are active from November 24 to December 1:
- Damage Rocketeers
- Download data during Hidden Bunker
- Search First Wave Husks
- Damage Snitches
- Damage ground-based ARC enemies
These objectives overlap across multiple maps, so you can combine runs if you plan your route correctly.
1. Damage Rocketeers
Rocketeers remain one of the trickiest flying ARCs to farm because their patrol routes vary and map pressure can interrupt respawns. The Trial only requires damage—not kills—but you’ll still need multiple engagements to hit three stars.
Best places to find them
Two locations stand out:
1. Dam Battlegrounds – Hydrophonic Dome Complex
This is one of the fastest ways to secure repeated Rocketeer encounters. A Rocketeer usually circles the area alongside Wasps, Snitches, and Hornets.
2. Testing & Annex Building (Spaceport)
If you prefer a safer approach, the top-floor bunker-like structure lets you shoot from cover while limiting the Rocketeer’s attack angles.
Strategy for easy three stars
- Use high ARC Armor Penetration weapons or Wolfpack grenades.
- After each kill or damage cycle, rotate away from the spawn; lingering too close may halt respawns.
- Bring a Raider Hatch Key to reset quickly and repeat the cycle on the same map.
2. Download Data during Hidden Bunker
Hidden Bunker is a Spaceport-exclusive event and one of the easiest Trials this week because the bunker contains several terminals that all count toward progress.
How to access the Hidden Bunker
- Locate the network of antennas across the southern portion of the Spaceport.
- Once the antennas activate the entrance, clear the outer guards and head inside.
Completing the data downloads
Inside the bunker are multiple consoles. Activating each one begins a download sequence:
- Stay within range – stepping too far changes the indicator from yellow to red.
- When the light turns green, the download is complete, awarding XP and Trial progression.
Expect to cycle across four terminals for a smooth three-star finish.
3. Search First Wave Husks
First Wave Husks appear on almost every map, but the density changes depending on map conditions.
Where to find them reliably
1. Dam Battlegrounds – Old Battleground area
Known for packed First Wave debris including Wasp, Rocketeer, and Baron husks.
2. During “Husk Graveyard” map condition
This global modifier greatly increases husk spawns, making the Trial much faster.
Tips for maximizing searches
- Bring a Raider Hatch Key so you can chain multiple Old Battleground runs.
- Move quickly—husk clusters can sprawl across wide terrain, so speed matters.
- If one location is dry, rotate toward the next cluster instead of waiting for spawns.
4. Damage Snitches
Snitches are among the most common airborne ARCs, and this week’s Trials allow you to bundle this task with the Rocketeer objective.
Where Snitches spawn most often
Dam Battlegrounds – Hydrophonic Dome Complex
The same spot used for Rocketeer farming typically includes Snitches in the formation.
Best way to secure three stars
- Equip high ARC Armor Penetration weapons to break Snitch armor quickly.
- Solo runs give faster progression since other Raider trios won’t steal damage cycles.
- Use Wolfpack grenades to finish a group of flying ARCs while staying mobile.
5. Damage Ground-Based ARC Enemies
Ground ARCs offer the widest range of targets. You only need to accumulate damage—not kills—so the goal is steady output.
Best map to focus on
Buried City – Marano Park
Leapers, Bombardiers, and Bastions commonly spawn here, letting you chain encounters rapidly.
For higher damage totals
If you want to push past three stars for leaderboard purposes, target the larger bosses:
- Queen
- Matriarch
These enemies absorb huge amounts of damage, making them ideal to farm challenge points—if you’re prepared for a long fight.
Just bring a full ammo loadout and use safe angles to avoid heavy retaliation.
Suggested Routes to Finish Week 5 Efficiently
Route A – Dam Battlegrounds Multipurpose Run
Ideal for solo or duo players:
- Hydrophonic Dome Complex → farm Rocketeers and Snitches
- Rotate toward Testing Annex → optional repeat spawns
- Move to Old Battlegrounds in a separate run → search Husks
This covers three Trials across two streamlined routes.
Route B – Spaceport Hidden Bunker Run
Use this run exclusively for:
- Downloading all Hidden Bunker data
- Farming flying ARCs safely from tall structures like Control Tower A6
Great option when you want consistent flying ARC spawns and a long mission timer.
Route C – Buried City Ground ARC Run
Quickest way to finish:
- Damage Leapers, Bastions, Bombardiers
- Swap to Queen or Matriarch for high-volume damage if needed
ARC Raiders Week 5 Trials aren’t exceptionally complex, but efficiency comes from knowing where each target type clusters and which maps let you mix multiple objectives in a single session. Dam Battlegrounds remains the strongest all-rounder, while Spaceport is unmatched for Hidden Bunker progress and safe flying ARC farming.
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Plan your route, pack a high-penetration loadout, and use Raider Hatch Keys to reset quickly—three stars in all five Trials becomes much more accessible with the right flow. Play Now!
