What to know
- The Tick is an unarmored ARC unit that hides on walls and ceilings, then lunges at you.
- Typical loot from the Tick includes ARC Alloy and a Tick Pod item.
- Prefers indoor or enclosed building locations; you’ll often find it on walls or ceilings near corners.
- Combat is fairly simple — since it’s unarmored, you can kill it with any weapon, but it can latch on and drain health or shields if ignored.
If you’re heading into the Topside in ARC Raiders and want to minimize nasty surprises, knowing how to deal with the Tick is smart. It’s one of the more common ARC units you’ll encounter, especially indoors, and while it’s not a heavily armored bot, it still poses a threat due to its stealthy behavior and ability to latch onto you. This guide covers its locations, loot drops, combat behavior, and how to handle it efficiently.
Arc Raiders Tick: Quick overview
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Tick (ARC unit) |
| Threat level | Moderate |
| Armor plating | None – unarmored unit |
| Attack style | Leaps onto Raider, drains health/shield, hides on walls/ceilings |
| Common locations | Indoors, on walls or ceilings inside buildings |
| Key loot drops | ARC Alloy, Tick Pod |
| Weakness/Notes | Low health, vulnerable to standard weapons |
Arc Enemy Tick locations
The Tick usually appears inside buildings, especially where there are walls and ceilings it can cling to. It often hides near corners or entryways, waiting to ambush Raiders who move through confined spaces. When you breach an indoor area, always check the walls and ceilings for any movement or mechanical noises — that’s often your clue that a Tick is nearby. Because of its low armor, it’s most commonly found early in raids when clearing rooms.
How to fight the Tick in Arc Raiders
Step #1 - Hear the robotic shuffling sound
As you enter a room, keep your crosshair near the walls and ceiling. Listen for robotic shuffling or movement. The Tick will often crawl before lunging.
Step #2 - shoot early
If you spot it before it leaps, shoot it early. Because it has no plating, it’s vulnerable to standard ammo and weapons.
Step #3 - avoid taking damage
If it reaches you and latches on, hold the interact button to dislodge it. Then finish it off quickly to avoid taking damage.
Step #4 - collect all drops
After killing it, loot the drops — ARC Alloy and Tick Pod — which are useful for crafting and upgrades.
Arc Enemy Tick combat tips
- Keep moving inside buildings; staying stationary makes it easier for Ticks to latch on.
- Use sound cues — their crawling or skittering is a reliable warning.
- Melee attacks work well since the Tick has very low health and this conserves ammo.
- After each encounter, loot quickly and move on; lingering in confined areas increases risk from other enemies.
Arc Enemy Tick loot and drops
| Item | Use case |
|---|---|
| ARC Alloy | Standard crafting material for weapons and gear. |
| Tick Pod | Unique drop used for upgrading benches and crafting components. |
Ticks are reliable early-game sources for these materials, making them useful for consistent resource farming.
How the Tick fits into the enemy ecosystem
The Tick belongs to the lighter class of ARC enemies. It’s unarmored, quick, and primarily a nuisance enemy that distracts you or drains health if ignored. Compared to the larger ARC units — like Fireball or Pop — the Tick is much weaker but can be dangerous when combined with other enemies. Treat it as a quick-kill target to maintain control of combat situations and keep resources flowing from its drops.
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