In ARC Raiders, shields are essential for winning fights and staying alive. Whether you’re facing off against other players or massive ARC machines, a fully charged shield can absorb a lot of damage. As you progress in the game, you’ll unlock more powerful shields to help you survive even longer. Let’s take a look at all the different shield types available in ARC Raiders and what you need to recharge them.
All Shield Types in ARC Raiders
In ARC Raiders, players can use three different shields: Light, Medium, and Heavy. You’ll start with the Light shield, but you can find Medium and Heavy shields while exploring the game’s maps. Each shield reduces the amount of damage you take, protecting your health.
Here are the complete stats for all shields available in ARC Raiders.
| Type | Shield HP | Damage Mitigation | Weight | Movement Speed Reduction | How to Get |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light | 40 (Four Bars) | 40% | 5.0 | None | Exploration Craftable at Workbench & Gear Bench (Level 1) Sold by Lance (Clinic) Trader for 1,920 Coins |
| Medium | 70 (Seven Bars) | 42.5% | 7.0 | 5% Reduced Movement Speed | Exploration Craftable at Gear Bench (Level 1) Sold by Lance (Clinic) Trader for 6,000 Coins (Level 12 required) |
| Heavy | 80 (Eight Bars) | 52.5% | 9.0 | 15% Reduced Movement Speed | Exploration Craftable at Gear Bench (Level 2) Sold by Lance (Clinic) Trader for 16,500 Coins (Level 20 required) |
How to Recharge Shields in ARC Raiders (All Items)
In ARC Raiders, when you get hit, your shield will protect you by absorbing some of the damage. The remaining damage will then affect your health. Shields don’t last forever, though! You’ll need to use items to recharge them during and between battles to avoid getting seriously hurt.
Here are the stats for all the items that players can use to recharge their shields in ARC Raiders.
Before a match, players can fully restore their shield’s health by repairing it through the action menu in Speranza.
| Item | Recharge Level | Where to Find It |
|---|---|---|
| ARC Powercell | Recharges Two Shield Bars | Bodies of Defeated ARC Machines ARC Pods and Couriers |
| Shield Recharger | Recharges Four Shield Bars | Craftable at Workbench & Medical Lab Sold by Lance (Clinic) Trader for 1,920 Coins |
| Surge Shield Recharger | Recharges Five Shield Bars | Craftable at Medical Lab (Level 2) Sold by Lance (Clinic) Trader for 3,600 Coins |
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