With the fresh COLD SNAP update, ARC Raiders is bringing the snowy vibes to your raids and expeditions. Besides the Flickering Flame event and the frosty battlegrounds, you can have a little R&R in the gameplay by making snowballs.
While it looks simple on the surface, knowing when and how to use snowballs can give you small but meaningful advantages during runs, because they leave real damage on objects and enemies.
How snowball making works during the COLD SNAP
Snowball making becomes available automatically once you enter a snow-covered area during the COLD SNAP event. You don’t need a crafting bench, inventory materials, or upgrades.
How to make and use snowballs in ARC Raiders
Travel to any outdoor area affected by the COLD SNAP weather modifier. These zones are visually marked by heavy snow coverage and reduced visibility.
Approach snow-covered ground and use the collect prompt when it appears. Your Raider will quickly gather snow and form a snowball.
Once created, the snowball is added to your quick-use slot, allowing you to throw it immediately or save it briefly for tactical use.
Aim and throw the snowball like any throwable item. The throw has a short arc and limited range, encouraging close-to-mid positioning.
Snowball making reinforces ARC Raiders’ focus on environmental interaction and adaptive survival. It’s a small system, but it encourages creativity, fun, situational awareness, and smart decision-making—key pillars of the game’s design philosophy.
Snowball details
Mentioned as a compact snowball fashioned out of the most malleable and aerodynamic snow.
- Loadout space: 5 units
- Weight: 0.4 kg
- Sell Price: 20
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