The Shared Watch event is currently underway in Arc Raiders, offering players a unique opportunity to engage in cooperative gameplay. This event shifts the focus from the usual Candleberry hunts in a frigid landscape to the more familiar task of taking down Arc, a challenge that players have been tackling since the game’s inception. The aim is to foster teamwork and camaraderie among Raiders, although personal experiences may vary, as some players have found themselves single-handedly dispatching Arc with their arsenal of Seeker Grenades.
Strategic Gameplay with Seeker Grenades
Seeker Grenades, introduced in December of last year, have quickly become a favorite for many players. These grenades function as a ‘Poor man’s Wolfpack,’ launching into the air to explode into a homing projectile. They are remarkably effective, capable of taking down a Wasp with a single hit, often dispatching a Snitch, and sometimes even one-shotting a Hornet depending on the angle of attack. The crafting process for these grenades is straightforward, requiring only two easily obtainable ingredients:
- 2x Arc Alloy
- 1x Crude Explosives
Bird City serves as an excellent map for utilizing this strategy, as the chimneys are often filled with seeds that players overlook, while Snitches patrol the rooftops, making it easy to summon additional Arc to defeat. While engaging with Leapers and Bastions, the primary tactic involves using the Anvil to lure Snitches towards the player, effectively bringing the fight to them rather than seeking out the Arc directly. This method allows for a more controlled environment, especially when dealing with the summoned Wasps and Hornets.
Upon the arrival of these flying Arc, the Seeker Grenades prove invaluable. With a well-timed throw, players can eliminate Wasps instantly or severely injure Hornets, significantly speeding up the process compared to traditional methods of targeting rotor fans. The aggressive approach of engaging multiple enemies simultaneously adds a layer of excitement to the gameplay, although it does require careful management of grenade supplies.
For those who may not have the Seeker Grenade blueprint, purchasing them from Apollo is a viable alternative, ensuring that players can still effectively tackle Snitch summons. Other maps, such as Dam Battlegrounds, particularly near the Hydroponics Complex, also present favorable conditions for this strategy.
It’s crucial to remember that encouraging Snitches to summon more Arc onto the map not only increases the number of targets but also enhances the potential for earning extra merits to complete the event. While confronting a Matriarch is another option, it demands a higher level of equipment and often leads to competition with other players for damage and destruction. For those seeking a more efficient route to success in the event, leveraging Seeker Grenades is highly recommended.
