What to know
- Turrets are stationary and found indoors in buildings across the Rust Belt.
- They have a sweeping scanner that detects movement and triggers continuous bullet fire.
- Turrets deal moderate damage but can be avoided by breaking the line of sight or quickly peaking from cover.
- Lack of armor plating makes turrets easy to destroy with any ammo type or grenades.
Turrets serve as a close-quarters defense mechanism for ARC enemies and are usually mounted on interior walls. Their scanning light is visible and can alert attentive players before they are spotted. Once the turret detects movement, it locks on and fires a constant bullet stream until the target is out of sight, after which it shoots at the last known location for a short duration.
ARC Enemy Turret: Quick overview
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Turret (ARC unit) |
| Threat level | Moderate |
| Armor plating | None – unarmored unit |
| Attack style | Stationary; fires rapid bullet barrages after detecting movement via scanner light |
| Common locations | Indoors, mounted on walls inside buildings, mainly in Rust Belt areas |
| Key loot drops | ARC Alloy, ARC Powercell, Light Ammo |
| Weakness/Notes | Low health (80), vulnerable to all ammo types and grenades; easy to destroy if detected early; attack can be avoided by breaking line of sight or using cover |
ARC Enemy Turret locations
In ARC Raiders, turrets are mostly found indoors, usually mounted on walls inside buildings across the Rust Belt region. You’ll often see them in places like control towers, research centers, and industrial sites such as the Dam Control Tower Administration Building. They’re usually placed in smart spots like rooftops, walkways, and hallways to guard key areas.
Some maps known for turret spawns include Dam Battlegrounds (around the Dam Control Tower near the outdoor stairs), Buried City (in towers overlooking plazas), Blue Gate (around the middle and northern parts of the map), and Spaceport (which has lots of turrets on rooftops, gantries, and in control rooms).
Key Traits
- Static units: Mounted on walls or ceilings inside buildings — they don’t chase you.
- Unarmored: They lack armor plating, making them fragile compared to most other ARCs.
- Scanner mechanic: Turrets continuously sweep for motion — they use a visible scanning light to detect targets.
- Threat level: Moderate — they’re dangerous in confined indoor spaces, especially if they catch you unaware.
How to approach and destroy Turrets safely
Turrets can be found indoors, typically mounted on walls in buildings known for enemy presence. You can identify a Turret by the distinct sweeping scanner light it emits as it constantly scans for movement within buildings.
Use cover strategically to avoid their continuous bullet fire. Stay behind corners or obstacles to break their line of sight frequently.
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Attack turrets swiftly with firearms; since they have no armor plating, a few shots from any ammo type will bring them down quickly.
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ARC Enemy Turret combat tips
- Use audio cues from turret gunfire to time your movements—pause or take cover as they reload or shift targets.
- Employ distraction tactics by throwing projectiles or grenades to divert the turret’s attention away from you or your squad.
- When engaging multiple turrets, prioritize destroying those covering choke points or high-traffic areas first to reduce overall incoming fire.
ARC Enemy Turret loot & drops
| Item | Use case |
|---|---|
| ARC Alloy | Standard crafting material for weapons and gear. |
| ARC Powercell | Energy source used to power advanced equipment and crafting benches. |
| Light Ammo | Ammunition used for light firearms. |
Combat Behavior
- Aggro trigger: A turret will fire immediately once it detects a Raider in its scanning arc.
- Bullet barrage: Once alerted, it fires a sustained burst at you or your last known position.
- No tracking movement: They don’t lead shots — their bullets travel straight at where you were spotted.
How the Turret fits into the enemy ecosystem
The turret is a stationary ARC enemy that defends key indoor areas with continuous bullet fire once it detects movement. Though unarmored and easy to destroy, turrets control chokepoints and suppress raiders, making them dangerous when combined with other ARC units. Treat turrets like quick-priority targets to avoid being overwhelmed and secure their valuable drops early in combat.
