If you have been struggling to efficiently take down large ARC robots in ARC Raiders after recent balance changes, you are not alone. Nerfs to previously dominant tools, such as the Holecracker, have made farming Bastions, Bombarders, and Leapers feel slower and more resource-intensive than before. Fortunately, a new method has emerged that is not only faster but significantly cheaper and more consistent.
The solution is surprisingly simple: Light Impact Grenades.
Why Light Impact Grenades Are Meta After the Nerfs
Light Impact Grenades are currently one of the most overlooked yet powerful tools in ARC Raiders. While many players still rely on heavy weapons or complex setups, these grenades offer unmatched burst damage against ARC bosses with minimal risk and investment.
Key advantages include:
· Extremely fast throw speed compared to heavy weapons
· Low crafting cost using passive materials
· High damage efficiency against large ARC units
· Effective for solo, duo, and trio play
· Minimal loss risk if killed by PvP encounters
Against most large ARC enemies, including Bastions, Bombarders, and Leapers, only 10–20 grenades are required for a kill, often taking less than 15 seconds total.
How to Get Light Impact Grenades Cheaply
The barrier to entry for this strategy is almost nonexistent.
Crafting
Light Impact Grenades are easy to craft using materials you naturally accumulate from Scrappy, primarily:
· Plastic Parts
· Chemicals
These are passive resources most players already have in excess. Crafting is the most cost-effective option.
Buying from Vendors
If needed, grenades can also be purchased directly from vendors. While buying large quantities can become expensive, the return on investment is nearly guaranteed due to the ARC Raiders loot value. In most cases, one ARC kill fully refunds grenade costs, with additional profit on top.
Recommended Loadout for Fast ARC Boss Farming
This strategy does not require a complex or high-risk loadout.
Minimalist Option
· 20–25 Light Impact Grenades
· No armor or weapons
· Store grenades in your safe pocket
· Kill, loot, extract
This approach minimizes risk and is ideal for fast money runs.
Defensive Option
· 20–25 Light Impact Grenades
· Basic firearm (e.g., Stitcher)
· Light armor (optional)
This setup offers minimal self-defense against PvP without sacrificing speed or cost efficiency.
How to Kill ARC Bosses in Seconds
Once your loadout is ready, the execution is straightforward:
1. Spawn into a raid and immediately move toward a known ARC boss spawn.
2. Use cover to manage aggro if necessary.
3. Throw Light Impact Grenades as rapidly as possible.
4. Maintain pressure—throw speed is faster than most weapon DPS.
5. ARC bosses will collapse in seconds.
Even if you miss a few throws, bringing 20–25 grenades gives you enough margin to finish the fight cleanly. This method scales with group size. Multiple players throwing grenades will reduce kill time even further, but it remains fully viable solo.
Loot Value and Profit Breakdown
The real strength of this method is its consistency.
· Purple ARC Raiders items sell for approximately 5,000 credits each
· Blues and additional materials provide further value
· ARC parts can be sold or saved for upgrades
In nearly every scenario, you leave the raid with more credits than you spent, even if all grenades were purchased rather than crafted.
Advanced Option: Mid-Raid Crafting
If you have the Field Crafting perk, this strategy becomes even more flexible.
· Bring stacks of Plastic Parts and Chemicals into the raid
· Craft Light Impact Grenades on demand
· Minimal inventory space required
This opens up theoretical possibilities for fighting massive targets like the Queen or Matriarch. While those encounters may require hundreds of grenades and are not recommended for efficiency, the math supports that it is possible.
Why This Method Is So Strong Right Now
· Faster than most traditional boss-killing methods
· Extremely cheap and accessible
· Low emotional and financial risk if killed
· Reduces PvP exposure due to speed
· Perfect for early-raid rushes before other teams rotate
By the time most squads finish looting their spawn area, you can already have killed a major ARC, looted it, and extracted.
Final Thoughts
Light Impact Grenades are currently one of the most efficient tools for farming large ARC enemies in ARC Raiders. They are cheap, fast, scalable, and incredibly forgiving. If you are still relying on older methods post-nerf, you are likely wasting both time and resources.
Run in, delete a Bastion in seconds, grab the loot, and get out before anyone can react. If you have not tested this strategy yet, now is the time. Share any additional tips or optimizations you discover, and keep an eye out for future ARC Raiders guides as the meta continues to evolve.