ROCKETEER
CriticalA formidable flying ARC that dominates airspace with powerful rocket attacks and devastating area-of-effect damage. Designed to saturate areas with explosions.
Weakpoint
Destroy two thrusters or shoot it's core, which is located underneath it.
How to Kill Rocketeers
The true final boss of Arc Raiders and reigning champion for ARC enemy with the most successful raid kills. If caught off guard, especially in the open, these things easily wipe a squad with just a couple shots. They fly insanely fast, constantly reposition, and feel like they're getting smarter.
🎯Combat Tactics
- →Engage only when you can find and maintain reliable cover
- →Target the armored engines - heavy ammo is optimal
- →Break off two engines and it falls to the ground, eventually killing itself
- →Option 1: Hit midair with Showstopper/Hornet Driver to disable and knock out of sky
- →The fall alone deals significant damage, then heavy shots to front engines
- →Option 2: One or two Wolfpack grenades in the air nearby - close to instant kill
🔫Recommended Ammo
🎒Recommended Items
⚠️Warnings
- •Can easily wipe a squad with couple shots
- •Don't assume you're safe behind cover - they reposition constantly
- •Flies insanely fast
💡Pro Tip
If specifically hunting Rocketeer loot, bring Wolfpack grenades. They detonate into homing mini-rockets that pepper the nearest ARC - nearly instant kill.
Locations
ROCKETEER can be found on the following maps in Arc Raiders:
Loot Drops
All parts are lootable:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ROCKETEER's weakpoint in Arc Raiders?
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Destroy two thrusters or shoot it's core, which is located underneath it.
How hard is ROCKETEER to kill?
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ROCKETEER has a difficulty rating of Very Hard. Heavy ammo is recommended for this enemy.
What items should I bring to fight ROCKETEER?
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Recommended items for fighting ROCKETEER: Showstopper, Hornet Driver, Wolfpack.
Use Heavy ammo for best results.
Where can I find ROCKETEER in Arc Raiders?
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ROCKETEER can be found on the following maps: Dam Battlegrounds, The Spaceport, The Blue Gate, Buried City.
What does ROCKETEER drop in Arc Raiders?
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ROCKETEER drops the following items: ARC Alloy, ARC Powercell, ARC Motion Core, ARC Circuitry, Advanced ARC Powercell, Heavy Gun Parts, Rocketeer Driver, Heavy Ammo.
How much XP do you get for killing ROCKETEER?
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Destroying ROCKETEER gives 500 XP. Looting the remains gives an additional 500 XP. Total: 1000 XP.
Is ROCKETEER worth killing for loot?
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If specifically hunting Rocketeer loot, bring Wolfpack grenades. They detonate into homing mini-rockets that pepper the nearest ARC - nearly instant kill.
Similar ARCs
Other ARC enemies you might encounter on the same maps or with similar threat levels:
