Best Tips & Tricks To Avoid PvP In ARC Raiders

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In ARC Raiders, scavenging for gear on the surface is incredibly risky – every moment could be your last. The game’s challenging player-versus-player combat will take some getting used to, and the constant threat of other players hunting you down adds to the tension.

Want to avoid player-versus-player combat? This list offers helpful strategies for positioning yourself well, looting safely without being noticed, and successfully leaving the area with your gear and items.

Use Your Flashlight Sparingly

Nothing Says ‘I’m Looting Here’ Like An Active Flashlight Inside A Dark Building

Exploring the darker areas of the Topside, Raiders will likely use their flashlights, but keeping them on constantly is a bad habit. It’s not only a waste of battery, but it also makes you an easy target. An illuminated Raider is clearly visible to enemies from outside buildings, revealing your location while you’re looting. Remember, containers always show an icon, even in the dark, so you don’t need a flashlight to find them.

Overall, this game really needs better visibility, particularly when the weather is good and it’s daytime. Because so many buildings have broken windows and damaged roofs, sunlight often shines inside, making a flashlight feel unnecessary. Even when it is dark, the flashlight isn’t very helpful – its beam is too narrow compared to the detection range of enemy radars. It just doesn’t seem effective.

Avoid ARC Enemies, They Will Reveal Your Position

Those Annoying Drones Put A Target On Your Back

Ugh, nothing ruins trying to sneak around and avoid a PvP fight like those ARC enemies! Seriously, those little drones – Hornets, Wasps, and Rocketeers – are so annoying. They just stick to you like glue, and immediately draw unwanted attention. It makes avoiding a fight almost impossible!

To avoid unwanted PvP combat, here’s a key rule: steer clear of ARC enemies and don’t engage unless absolutely necessary. If you want to remain hidden, it’s best to avoid areas covered by blue scanners and find cover whenever you see an ARC Snitch nearby.

Never Turn Your Back On Another Raider

Not Even When The ‘Don’t Shoot’ Rule Has Been Called

It seems obvious, but many players die in PvP battles because of this: enemies are using the ‘Don’t Shoot’ emote to appear harmless and lower your defenses. Pay close attention to their actions: if they put away their weapon and walk away, it’s likely they’ll leave you alone.

If someone stays nearby, shadows you closely, and makes jerky motions, they’re likely planning to attack as soon as you let your guard down. Don’t ever turn your back on them, and avoid taking the lead. Keep an eye on them by turning the camera, and if they pull out a weapon, quickly dodge and shoot – don’t hesitate.

Don’t Loot Or Breach Containers If You Hear Someone Is Approaching

It Will Immediately Put Them In Alert, And They Might Prepare An Ambush

Okay, so as a player, I’ve noticed something really important about playing. When you’re searching buildings for loot, people forget to be quiet! Seriously, it’s a lifesaver. And even worse, some of us just keep looting even when we hear someone else nearby. If I hear footsteps below me while I’m looting, I instantly stop and get ready for a fight. Forget opening chests or anything like that – it’s just too risky when you know someone else is around!

Pay close attention to what you hear. If you notice footsteps shifting around, it likely means players are trying to evade enemies and reposition themselves, though this isn’t very common. More likely, they’ve found the Raider and are preparing for a fight. If the footsteps suddenly stop instead of fading away, the Raider has probably dropped to a crouch or is hiding, waiting to ambush you. Proceed with extreme caution.

Be Careful Of Cameras And Metal Detector Alarms

They Make A Lot Of Noise

Be cautious when approaching buildings. Most have at least one entrance monitored by a security camera. These cameras will detect you if you get too close, triggering an alarm that alerts all nearby enemies and other players.

Just like with cameras, always check for metal detectors before entering areas like offices, labs, or cubicles. If you trigger one, it will alert everyone in the building. Unlike cameras, you can’t destroy metal detectors – you’ll need to find a different way in.

Loot The Map Counterclockwise

Players Tend To Loot In The Direction They Spawn

Many players who raid tend to move straight ahead and loot what’s directly in front of them, but that’s often a bad strategy. A better approach is to loot in the opposite direction. This reduces the chance of being ambushed by other players and helps you spot any raiders who appear nearby, giving you a tactical advantage.

Taking a counterclockwise route for farming is likely to be slower and less rewarding. However, it will significantly improve your safety when combined with other strategies for avoiding player-versus-player conflict, such as using cover, staying hidden, and steering clear of powerful enemies.

If You See A Flare, Don’t Run Towards It

It’s Either A Trap Or A Raider Killer

As a long-time player, I’ve learned that when you see a flare in the sky, it usually means one of three things: someone got taken down, a player requested a supply drop, or – and this is the sneaky one – an enemy is trying to lure you into a trap. Honestly, if you’re trying to avoid a fight, the last thing you want to do is run towards a flare. Trust me on this one – it’s almost always trouble!

It’s possible some players died battling the ARC enemies, which leads to a simple rule: avoid fighting them altogether. There’s no benefit to approaching something that might be a dangerous trap or a deadly encounter with an ARC Swarm – it’s best to just turn around and walk away.

Avoid Looting Probes Unless Strictly Necessary

They Make A Lot Of Noise, And The Loot Is Practically Useless

You can get ARC Parts by sending out Probes to raid locations, but you can also find them by looting defeated enemies or scavenging from Couriers scattered around the map. Unlike Probes, these other methods don’t create a loud signal that draws enemies from up to a kilometer away.

Baron Husks and Surveyors are really noisy, so it’s best to steer clear of crashed or landing probes. Smart Raiders know that staying quiet is key to survival. As the game says, ‘Loud Clothes, Silent Steps’ – prioritize stealth!

Unlock In-Round Crafting & Traveling Tinkerer ASAP

These Skills Will Save Your Life More Than Once

In-Round Crafting lets players make helpful items like Shield Rechargers, Bandages, and Grenades, increasing their chances of survival on the Topside.

The upgraded Traveling Tinkerer perk lets you craft more Grenades, Mines, and Traps. It also unlocks the ability to craft Raider’s Hatch Keys, providing a quick and safe escape from the Topside and unwanted player-versus-player combat.

Lock Voice Chat & Emotes To Team-Only

If I Had A Dollar For Every Careless Raider…

To steer clear of unwanted player-versus-player (PvP) encounters, make sure your voice chat is set to ‘Team Only,’ and also limit your emotes and pings to teammates only.

Even if you’re playing alone, marking a location on your map will make your Raider character speak, alerting all nearby players. You can customize this behavior in the Emote wheel (hold ‘G’, then press ‘K’). Keep in mind that voice chat is automatically turned off in Solo Mode because the game is very sensitive to any sounds, and you don’t want other Raiders overhearing you.

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2025-11-27 00:08