BASTION
CriticalMassive, crab-like machines that are slow but devastating. They're capable of shredding shields and dealing massive damage with heavy attacks.
Weakpoint
Destroy the canister on his rear, to expose it's weakpoint.
How to Kill Bastions
If you ever hear sustained gatling fire followed by raider flares popping off, you've stumbled near a Bastion. These super heavily armored units have a massive forward-mounted minigun that shreds through raiders in seconds. When caught in the open, you're as good as dead.
🎯Combat Tactics
- →Aim for the yellow joints on its legs
- →Target the yellow canister weak spot on its back
- →Heavy ammo punches through armor quicker - saves ammo
- →Remove three legs and it has trouble walking/turning
- →Get behind it to damage the critical spot revealing the core
- →Use Showstoppers or Hornet Drivers to disable and crack joints risk-free
🔫Recommended Ammo
🎒Recommended Items
⚠️Warnings
- •Minigun absolutely shreds through raiders in seconds
- •Loud sounds guarantee attracting other players and ARCs
- •Fully intact, they rotate quickly enough to track you
💡Pro Tip
These are always worth taking down. With practice comes efficiency, which cuts down on players that will inevitably flock to your location.
Locations
BASTION can be found on the following maps in Arc Raiders:
Loot Drops
Every leg joint and main body becomes lootable. These are loaded:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is BASTION's weakpoint in Arc Raiders?
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Destroy the canister on his rear, to expose it's weakpoint.
How hard is BASTION to kill?
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BASTION has a difficulty rating of Hard. Heavy ammo is recommended for this enemy.
What items should I bring to fight BASTION?
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Recommended items for fighting BASTION: Showstopper, Hornet Driver.
Use Heavy ammo for best results.
Where can I find BASTION in Arc Raiders?
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BASTION can be found on the following maps: Dam Battlegrounds, The Spaceport, The Blue Gate, Buried City, Stella Montis Lower, Stella Montis Upper.
What does BASTION drop in Arc Raiders?
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BASTION drops the following items: ARC Alloy, ARC Powercell, ARC Motion Core, ARC Circuitry, Bastion Cell.
How much XP do you get for killing BASTION?
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Destroying BASTION gives 500 XP. Looting the remains gives an additional 250 XP. Total: 750 XP.
Is BASTION worth killing for loot?
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These are always worth taking down. With practice comes efficiency, which cuts down on players that will inevitably flock to your location.
Similar ARCs
Other ARC enemies you might encounter on the same maps or with similar threat levels:
