What to know
- The Week 11 trial in ARC Raiders asks you to throw snowballs at Bastions (functionally the same target type as Rocketeers this week).
- You only need about 4,000 score for 3★, which is roughly 16 clean snowball hits.
- Cold Snap maps are essential because they spawn snow piles.
- You can pre-farm snowballs before starting the actual trial run.
The Week 11 snowball trial looks annoying on paper, but in practice it’s one of the quickest ARC Raiders challenges to clear once you understand the scoring. You’re not required to fight Bastions conventionally or survive for long—just land enough snowball hits and extract.
What the Week 11 throw snowballs at bastion trial actually tracks
This trial awards score only when a thrown snowball hits a Bastion. Damage, kills, or other enemies do not matter. On Cold Snap maps, each successful hit is worth roughly 250 score, meaning you reach the 3★ threshold at around 4,000 score.
That translates to about 16 hits total. You don’t need to overcommit or farm endlessly once you reach that number.
How to prepare before starting the trial
Cold Snap maps are mandatory because they spawn snow piles. These piles respawn quickly, letting you stockpile snowballs without pressure.
You don’t have to do this during the trial itself. One efficient approach is to enter a normal raid first, farm snowballs until your inventory is full, then extract and start the trial run already prepared.
Team play isn’t required, but having more players throwing snowballs can shorten the trial dramatically.
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How to gather snowballs efficiently
- Snow piles are scattered across Cold Snap maps and can be interacted with repeatedly.
- Locate a snow pile as soon as you spawn on a Cold Snap map.
- Interact with the pile multiple times. It respawns every few seconds, allowing you to farm a large number of snowballs without moving.
- Stay in one safe area until you have at least 20–30 snowballs. This gives you room for missed throws.
- Extract and queue into the Week 11 trial with a full inventory.
How to hit Bastions consistently with snowballs
- Bastions are mobile and armored, but snowballs don’t require precision damage—only a clean hit.
- Close the distance. Snowballs are easier to land at short-to-medium range.
- Lead your throws. Aim where the Bastion is moving, not where it currently stands.
- Watch for pauses. Bastions often slow briefly near cover or while changing direction—these moments are ideal for throws.
- Use terrain. Corners, rocks, and narrow paths limit movement and make repeated hits easier.
- Count your hits. Once you reach roughly 16 successful throws, you’re done.
Best locations to farm Bastions
| Map | Reliable Bastion hotspots | Why this map works well |
|---|---|---|
| Stella Montis | Landing Bay, Loading Bay | One of the most consistent Bastion spawn areas; strong vertical cover and tight chokes make snowball hits easier and safer |
| The Blue Gate | Outer Gates checkpoint, under Headhouse dome, underground tunnels | Enclosed underground areas reduce interference and make Bastion movement predictable |
| Spaceport | Between Vehicle Maintenance & Container Storage, West & East Hangars, Rocket Assembly & Launch Towers, Trench Hatch West | Multiple spawn points in one map give you several chances per run without heavy roaming |
| Buried City | Outside Hospital / Old Town, Town Hall, Parking Garage, Marano Park | Bastions often appear naturally while moving through the map, good for passive trial progress |
| Dam Battlegrounds | NW of Water Treatment Control, Hydroponic Dome Complex, SW of Power Generation Complex | Possible Bastion spawns, but less consistent than other maps; best used as a fallback option |
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Tips that make the trial easier
You don’t need special gear for 3★, but certain tools can reduce frustration. Brief stuns, knockdowns, or movement disruption effects give you extra time to land snowballs safely. These are helpful but entirely optional if you position well.
- Choose maps with multiple spawn points (Spaceport & Blue Gate are especially good).
- If your goal is repeatable farming, Stella Montis Landing Bay is widely considered one of the most consistent Bastion locations.
- In Trials, use Cold Snap maps to also generate snowballs and loop Bastions for easy hits without fighting lots of other enemies.
This trial is less about combat skill and more about preparation and restraint. Once you understand that only a handful of snowball hits are required, Week 11 becomes one of the fastest ARC Raiders trials to clear. Farm smart, count your hits, and extract early.
We hope this ARC Raiders Week 11 Trials guide brought clarity and saved you time. Your feedback means a lot, so feel free to comment with suggestions, ideas, or questions. We monitor the comments closely and try to respond quickly to anyone who needs assistance or further explanation.
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