What to know
- Firefly Burners drop from Firefly ARC enemies after you destroy them.
- The front and back exposed fans are the easiest weak points to hit.
- The best farming area is around the Hydroponic Dome Complex battleground.
- Fireflies often fly with Hornets, so expect grouped engagements.
If you’re trying to craft high-tier gear in ARC Raiders, farming Firefly Burners becomes essential. These rare components drop from Firefly ARCs and are used in specific crafting recipes and recycling chains. The good news is that Fireflies have clear weak points, and once you understand their attack patterns, they become much easier to handle.
Below is everything you need to know to farm them efficiently and safely.
Details of Firefly Burner farming
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Enemy Type | Firefly ARC |
| Item Rarity | Rare |
| Drop Item | Firefly Burner |
| Best Farming Location | Hydroponic Dome Complex battleground |
| Weak Points | Front fans (from below), back exposed fans |
| Common Companion | Hornets |
| Major Threat | Flamethrower (Inferno / Fireball attack) |
| Best Strategy | Circle behind during flamethrower animation |
Where to find Firefy ARC enemy
Fireflies spawn frequently in the battleground surrounding the Hydroponic Dome Complex, located within the Dam Battlegrounds region. This area provides open sightlines and elevation changes that make it easier to reposition behind the Firefly. You’ll often spot Hornets first; if you see them patrolling the skies, a Firefly ARC is usually nearby. The terrain around the dome allows you to move underneath or flank wide, which is key for targeting their exposed fans safely.
Understanding the Firefly’s weak points
Fireflies are aerial ARC units equipped with a flamethrower-style weapon. While they can be dangerous, their design leaves clear exposed components.
Front fans (easy from below)
The front-facing fans are one of the easiest weak points to hit — but only when you are positioned underneath the Firefly. From below, you get a clear angle to shoot directly into the exposed fan blades.
However, if the Firefly is flying toward you at eye level, those fans are not exposed from your angle. That’s when you need to reposition.
Back exposed fans (primary damage window)
The rear fans are the safest and most consistent weak point. If the Firefly is facing you head-on, circle to either side and move behind it. Once you’re behind the unit, the exposed fan assembly becomes fully visible and vulnerable.
This is your main damage window.
Flamethrower attack creates a damage opportunity
When the Firefly activates its flamethrower (Inferno / fireball attack), it becomes stationary. This is the safest and most reliable moment to reposition and unload damage into its rear fans.
It cannot strafe while channeling the flamethrower, giving you several seconds of uninterrupted weak-point access.
How to farm Firefly Burner efficiently
- Move to the battleground around the Hydroponic Dome Complex and scan the skies for Hornets. Their presence usually signals nearby Firefly ARCs.
- Clear surrounding Hornets first. Fighting multiple aerial ARCs at once makes repositioning nearly impossible and increases your risk of getting burst down.
- Engage the Firefly from medium range and bait its flamethrower attack. Avoid standing directly in front of it for too long.
- As soon as it begins channeling the flamethrower, strafe wide and move behind it.
- Target the exposed rear fans and maintain sustained fire. Focus accuracy over panic spraying.
- If it rotates toward you, reposition again instead of trading damage head-on.
- Loot the Firefly Burner after the kill and extract safely. Avoid staying too long in open airspace, as additional ARCs may patrol into the area.
Combat tips to avoid quick deaths
Fireflies are dangerous because of their burst damage. Their “fireball” or inferno-style attack can eliminate you quickly if you stay exposed.
- Do not stand still during approach.
- Use terrain dips and structures for partial cover.
- Avoid tunnel vision while shooting weak points.
- Prioritize spacing so you can flank safely.
Patience is more effective than aggression in these fights.
Firefly Burner crafting and recycling value
| Item | Rarity | Weight | Sell Value | Recycling Results | Salvaging Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firefly Burner | Rare | 0.75 | 1,000 | 2x ARC Alloy, 2x Crude Explosives | 2x Crude Explosives |
The Firefly Burner can be recycled into crafting materials or used in higher-tier weapon crafting. One notable recipe includes:
| Ingredients | Requirement | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1x Synthesized Fuel | Explosives Station 3 | |
| 2x Crude Explosives | Trailblazer Blueprint | 1x Trailblazer |
| 1x Firefly Burner |
This makes Firefly farming especially important if you’re working toward explosive-focused weapon builds.
Why the dome complex is the safest farming route
Farming Firefly Burners becomes straightforward once you understand positioning and weak-point timing. Focus on circling behind the Firefly, bait its flamethrower attack, and prioritize rear fan shots for consistent takedowns.
The Hydroponic Dome Complex battleground offers open sky visibility, flanking space, limited vertical obstruction, and reliable ARC patrol routes.
Compared to tighter industrial sectors, this area gives you room to reposition — which is critical against aerial enemies.
If you stay patient and control spacing, you can turn what feels like a dangerous aerial encounter into one of the most efficient rare-material farms in ARC Raiders.
