The Frozen Trail update adds a new ARC enemy called the Bully, and it hits hard. It looks clumsy at first, but it can wipe a careless Raider in seconds. If you want a Bully Fragmenter, you have to kill one first. Here is how to find it, beat it, and loot the part you came for.
What Is the Bully Fragmenter Used For in ARC Raiders
The Bully Fragmenter is an Epic-tier item. You can throw it like a cluster grenade, the same way the Bully fires its own grenades at you. One throw splits into 8 explosions that deal 40 damage each in a 5 meter radius. Save it for tight spaces. Throwing it in the open wastes it, but it works well inside a room or under a Bastion.
It also has a crafting role. It counts as a material for a new quest and for upgrading your Level 3 Research Table. Other guides expect more quest and Project uses to appear as the season goes on, so think twice before you burn every Fragmenter as a grenade.
On the MetaForge marketplace, the 24-hour median value sits at 266 Seeds.
Where Bullies Spawn on Pendola Pass
Bullies live on the new Pendola Pass map. They roam in three main spots:
- The train north of Railroad Junction
- Both sides of the Commissary Supermarket
- East of the Fallen Emperor
The Bully does not show up on any other map right now.
Which Bully Parts Drop the Fragmenter
The Bully breaks into a pile of lootable parts when it dies, so you need to know where to look. Check the main body and the gun first. Those two give you the best chance at the Fragmenter. The main body also holds shotgun shells and grenade launcher ammo. The limbs drop Mechanical Components, ARC Alloy, and other ARC parts.
Move fast. Large ARCs draw other Raiders, and someone else may grab the loot before you do. One Bully usually gives about one Fragmenter, so expect a grind if you need several.
How To Take Down a Bully by Hitting Its Leg Joints
The Bully carries a close-range shotgun and fires grenades that explode a couple of seconds after they land. It runs across rough ground and closes distance fast. It charges in, fires, backs off, and circles around again. It also gets more erratic when you fight back. Bullies often spawn in pairs, and they pull in other ARC and Raiders.
Aim for the yellow joints on its four legs. Those are the main weak points, and you can dismember the Bully much like a Leaper. Skip the armored body. Shooting it burns through ammo and does very little.
If you strip the armor, you expose another yellow weak point on the main cannon. Destroy it and the Bully loses its weapon.
A few habits help in the fight:
- Listen for its loud, distinctive sound, then get behind hard cover before it reaches you.
- Roll sideways out of its charge. It runs mostly straight and carries momentum, so it overshoots you and needs about four seconds to turn around.
- Use that turn window to hit the leg joints.
- Stay near cover the whole time. Its turret swivels a full 360 degrees, even while the body runs the other way.
- Fight indoors or in a narrow space when you can. The Bully loses its speed advantage there, and its grenades and shotgun blast have less room to catch you.
Best Weapons and Grenades Against the Bully
Heavy rounds work best against the leg joints. Fast-firing weapons scatter their hits across the armor, and light ammo bounces off.
Good gun picks:
- Hullcracker
- Anvil
- Aphelion
- Bettina
- Jupiter
The Hullcracker is the top choice. Its damage, accuracy, and range make it the weapon to bring when you hunt Bullies on purpose.
Your gadgets matter too:
- Showstopper Grenade: It stalls the Bully’s erratic movement for a moment, which makes the leg joints much easier to hit.
- Wolfpack Grenades: It takes around four to destroy one Bully, so only use them if you carry plenty.
- Deadline Mine: It takes two, and placing one on the Bully’s body is tricky.
- Tether Launcher: It pins a leg for a short time. Fire it right before you unload your burst, because the Bully breaks free fast.
Pair a tether with a Deadline dropped under the Bully for a clean kill if you have the mines to spare.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I get a Bully Fragmenter in ARC Raiders?
Kill a Bully on the Pendola Pass map and loot its parts. Check the main body and the gun first.
What does the Bully Fragmenter do?
You can throw it as a cluster grenade that splits into 8 explosions of 40 damage each. It also works as a crafting material for a new quest and for upgrading your Level 3 Research Table.
How many Bully Fragmenters does one Bully drop?
You usually find about one per Bully. If you need several, plan for repeat kills.
What is the best weapon against the Bully?
The Hullcracker is the top pick. Its damage, accuracy, and range suit the leg joints well. Anvil, Aphelion, Bettina, and Jupiter also work.
Does the Bully appear on maps other than Pendola Pass?
Not right now. Pendola Pass is the only map where Bullies spawn.
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