• The **Shared Watch event** is currently live in *Arc Raiders*, focusing on taking down Arc machines.
  • **Seeker Grenades** are emerging as the sleeper MVP for quickly completing this event, thanks to their low crafting cost and high impact.
  • These grenades effectively serve as a "poor man's Wolfpack," capable of decimating smaller flying Arc units like Wasps and Snitches.
  • Crafting is straightforward: 2x Arc Alloy and 1x Crude Explosives, with both ingredients easily sourced from Arc machine kills.
  • **Bird City** and **Dam Battlegrounds** are highlighted as prime locations for efficient farming and engaging Snitches to maximize Arc spawns.
  • In other news, Embark Studios recently deployed a hotfix, squashing a nasty item duplication bug and signaling impending bans for exploiters.

The "Shared Watch" Event: Our Take on Efficient Arc Extermination

Alright, Raiders, the "Shared Watch" event is upon us for the next couple of weeks, and while it's a "lil' one," as the word on the street goes, it's still a prime opportunity to rack up those merits. The directive is clear: kill Arc. Simple enough, right? We've all been doing it since day one. However, our internal testing and intel from the field reveal a rather potent strategy that’s turning this event into a quick grind rather than a slog.

Seeker Grenades: The Unexpected Meta Breaker?

Forget the endless hunt for Candleberries in a blasted snowscape; this event is about machine mayhem. And for that, we’ve found a true game-changer: the **Seeker Grenade**. Introduced last December, these bad boys were often overlooked, but trust us, they’re lethal. Imagine a "Poor man's Wolfpack"—you lob one, and it explodes into a single, homing projectile. That’s enough to one-shot a Wasp, often take down a Snitch, and, with the right angle, even one-shot a Hornet. We’re talking instant aerial clear, no more painfully plinking rotor fans, especially against those infuriating Hornets.

The kicker? The crafting recipe is absurdly efficient:

  • 2x Arc Alloy
  • 1x Crude Explosives

If you have the blueprint—and many of you veterans might have picked it up and forgotten it—you're golden. The brilliant part is that both ingredients are farmed directly from the very Arc machines you’re meant to be killing. We’re talking a self-sustaining loop here. Chuck a Seeker Grenade, scavenge Arc Alloy and parts, recycle for more alloy. Need Crude Explosives? Grab them from dead Pops or recycle Pop Triggers and Fireball Burners. Ran out of chemicals to craft them in the Refiner? Celeste sells more for seeds.

Strategic Deployment: Snitches, Wasps, and Hornets, Oh My!

Our optimal strategy? Turn those Snitches into your personal Arc summoners. Why chase Arc when they'll come to you? Blasting your Anvil towards the nearest Snitch, getting them to cross the map, then disabling their wings as they call in two Wasps and a Hornet is textbook efficiency. That's where the Seeker Grenades shine. As soon as those flying nuisances spawn, a couple of quick tosses often wipe out the Wasps instantly, or take out one and severely maim the Hornet. It’s significantly faster than trying to engage them with conventional weaponry.

For optimal farming and combat, we strongly recommend these map conditions:

  • Bird City: Absolutely incredible for this strategy. Chimneys often yield seeds (which everyone else ignores, bless their hearts) for buying chemicals, and the rooftops are crawling with Snitches.
  • Dam Battlegrounds: Especially around the Hydroponics Complex, it's another hotspot for Arc activity.

Remember, the goal is to get those Snitches to summon as many Arc as possible. While you could tackle a Matriarch and her summons, those fights are contested, require heavy gear, and frankly, aren't as rapid for event completion. If you don't have the Seeker Grenade blueprint yet, Apollo usually stocks them, making them a solid purchase for tackling Snitch summons in a pinch.

Beyond the Event: A Quick Scan on Arc Raiders' Health

On a related note, Embark Studios recently pushed a hotfix, decisively squashing the notorious item duplication bug. While this is a welcome patch for game integrity, a clear warning has been issued: bans are coming for players who abused the exploit. We applaud Embark for their swift action and clear stance against cheating, ensuring the playing field remains fair for everyone.