The Spotter is a stealthy reconnaissance ARC that doesn’t attack directly but marks you for more dangerous enemies, eliminate it quickly or risk becoming a target for high-threat units.
What to know
- The Spotter doesn’t fire weapons or deal damage directly; instead it locks onto Raiders with a laser beam and marks them, enabling sniper or mortar units (such as the Bombardier) to target you accurately.
- Threat Level: High; not due to its own firepower, but because of its support role in enabling high-damage enemies.
- Armor: None (unarmored); the Spotter’s vulnerability lies in its lack of defense, but its value comes from detection rather than brute strength.
- Weakness: Thrusters (or exposed mobility parts); since it is airborne or hovering, those are logical weak points.
In ARC Raiders, the Spotter plays a pivotal role in the enemy ecosystem, not as a heavy-hitter, but as a support unit that undermines your survival by calling in heavier threats. While it may seem low-priority, ignoring a Spotter can escalate a routine raid into a firefight you weren’t ready for. Identifying, disabling, or avoiding it is key to staying one step ahead.
Spotters location in ARC Raiders
- Spotters tend to hover above open zones, near buildings or between structures where they can maintain line-of-sight. They are often found in conjunction with higher-threat units like the Bombardier.
- Because they assist other ARCs by tagging Raiders, you’ll often spot them when heavier units are present. Use this as a cue to clear the area or avoid it altogether.
How to fight Spotters in ARC Raiders
Step 1: Eliminate the Spotter first
Prioritize destroying the Spotter before engaging heavy enemies; it’s the overhead threat marker.
Step 2: Break the line of sight
Use cover and line-of-sight breaking tactics: if you can obscure the laser beam or get behind objects, the Spotter’s ability to mark you is significantly reduced.
Step 3: React quickly to the targeting laser
If you see the laser beam projecting from the Spotter onto you, assume you’re about to be targeted by a heavy unit; react immediately by moving, seeking cover, or eliminating the Spotter.
Spotters attributes in ARC Raiders
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Movement | Fast, agile drone |
| Attack | None, but triggers reinforcements |
| Weakness | Low armor, vulnerable to ranged attacks |
| Drops | ARC Alloy, Spotter Relays |
| Role | Reconnaissance, enemy alert system |
Don’t underestimate the Spotter in ARC Raiders; it’s a small threat in isolation but a pivotal one when paired with high-damage units. If left unchecked, it can turn a manageable firefight into a lethal encounter. Focus on line-of-sight, use cover intelligently, and eliminate the Spotter early when you notice its beam. Neutralizing this reconnaissance unit improves your odds of survival and keeps heavy enemy confrontations on your terms.
