Understanding Trials in ARC Raiders: Your Ultimate Guide to Player Progression
Trials are another exciting form of player progression in ARC Raiders. With so much already to do while exploring Topside, why not add one more rewarding challenge to your to-do list? Completing Weekly Trials offers great rewards, and climbing through the seasonal Ranks unlocks unique gear to flaunt. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about Trials — from unlocking and completing them, to understanding Ranks and earning points efficiently.
What Are Trials in ARC Raiders?
Trials are special challenges that reward you with gear for completing specific tasks in ARC Raiders. Think of it as a highscore system: the more points you earn in a match, the better your rewards. There are two main types of Trials:
- Weekly Trials: These involve objectives like damaging Hornets, destroying ARC foes, and searching loot boxes. Each Trial has its own progress bar.
- Seasonal Ranks: A separate progression system that tracks your rank throughout the season.
Rewards are unlocked at specific point milestones: 1,000, 2,500, and 4,000 points. To bank these points, you must successfully escape the zone. Failing to extract means losing all progress from that match.
What Are Trials Ranks?
The Trials screen features a Ranks tab, which represents your seasonal career progression with rewards attached to each tier. There are 14 ranks you can climb during the season:
- Rookie I
- Rookie II
- Rookie III
- Tryhard I
- Tryhard II
- Tryhard III
- Wildcard I
- Wildcard II
- Wildcard III
- Daredevil I
- Daredevil II
- Daredevil III
- Hotshot
- Cantina Legend
As you complete objectives and extract safely, you gain XP that propels you up the ranks, unlocking rewards at each tier. Generally, leveling up grants you one new item plus all previous tier rewards. For example, Tryhard I awards the Archeologist Backpack along with the Black Eye face style and Happy Jig emote from Rookie III.
Note that moving from Daredevil III to Hotshot does not grant additional gear, but you do get the Hotshot badge as recognition. The highest rank, Cantina Legend, is reserved for the Top 100 players on the server who earn the exclusive Scarlet Black outfit color.
When Do Trials Unlock?
Trials become available when you reach Level 15. You can access them through the Raider tab by selecting the badge icon located at the center bottom of the screen.
How to Complete Trials & Earn More Points
Each Trial requires you to complete a specific task, and your performance is rated using a three-star system based on points earned during a match. Your goal is to hit the three-star rating for the Trial and then successfully extract to bank your points.
Keep in mind these important details:
- You do not accumulate points across matches. For instance, if you earn 1,000 points (one star) in one match and then 3,000 points (two stars) in the next, your total points remain at 3,000 (your best score).
- Focus on completing one Trial per match to maximize your chances of reaching the three-star rating.
- Track your progress by opening your Inventory and checking the Logbook, where your in-game performance for Trials is recorded.
- You must successfully extract from the match to secure any points. Failing to extract means losing all progress for that Trial in that match.
- While you lose Trial progress upon death, you still keep the XP needed to level up your Raider.
Tips for Succeeding in Trials
- Play on zones with major map conditions such as Night Raids or Electromagnetic Storms. These conditions grant double rank points, helping you climb faster.
- Team up with a full squad of players who share the same Trials to coordinate objectives efficiently.
- Avoid PvP encounters unless you are fully equipped for it. It’s safer to extract early with some progress than to risk losing everything by engaging other players.
Conclusion
Trials add a rewarding layer of progression to your ARC Raiders experience, offering unique challenges and exclusive gear for those who conquer them. By understanding how to unlock, complete, and maximize points from Trials, you can elevate your gameplay and earn impressive rewards throughout each season.
Ready to take on the Trials? Assemble your squad, pick your goals, and dive into Topside with confidence!
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