What to know
- Fireballs are rolling bots with prominent side LEDs that patrol indoor zones.
- They typically unleash a flamethrower-style attack when they stop rolling and open their shell.
- When defeated, they drop Fireball Burners, which are used in quests (e.g., “What Goes Around”).
- They are smaller and less armored than many heavy ARC units, but their speed and area-fire make them deadly in enclosed spaces.
In ARC Raiders, the Fireball variant poses a unique threat among the mechanized ARC enemies. Their compact form lets them roll swiftly through corridors and tight rooms, quickly unleashing fire-based damage when you least expect it. Knowing how to spot them, where they spawn, and how to counter them can save you from painful deaths and help you farm quest-related drops like Fireball Burners.
Fireball location in ARC Raiders
Most common in the Dam Battlegrounds’ Control Tower, Research & Administration, Testing Annex, Water Treatment, and Hydroponic Dome Complex.
They are also found in Buried City (especially in metro stations and tight interiors) and Spaceport maps, though these are higher difficulty areas.
How to fight Fireball in ARC Raiders
Step 1: Stay in cover
Stay in cover and avoid open engagements inside rooms; Fireballs excel in close quarters.
Step 2: Identify attack cues
Watch for the rolling silhouette; once it stops and opens its shell, it's about to use its flamethrower.
Step 3: Strike during vulnerability
The best time to attack is when a Fireball opens its shell before attacking, use a high-damage weapon like Ferro or Anvil.
Step 4: Collect the Fireball Burner
After it’s defeated, loot the ground for a Fireball Burner.
Step 5: Extract safely with loot
On extraction or when carrying the burner, avoid unnecessary fights and exit promptly to avoid dying and losing the loot.
Fireball attributes in ARC Raiders
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Movement | Fast rolling, closes distance aggressively |
| Attack | Cone-shaped flamethrower at close range |
| Weakness | Vulnerable when shell opens to attack |
| Drops | 1–2 arc alloys, fireball burner (1–2), powercell |
| Role | Area denial and flushing out entrenched players |
Fireballs are deceptively dangerous: their size and movement may make them look minor, but their flamethrower attack in confined spaces can wipe out an unprepared Raider. Use indoors corridors with caution, strike when their shell opens, and prioritize looting the Fireball Burner for quest progress. Mastering Fireballs means safer runs and steady progression in ARC Raiders.
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