How To Respec Skill Tree in ARC Raiders
If you’ve made a choice you regret while progressing down the Skill Tree in ARC Raiders, you’re probably wondering how to respec. Unfortunately, the game doesn’t have a proper respec feature. But don’t worry—there are alternatives, although they aren’t as simple or quick as a traditional respec.
No Traditional Respec Feature
As mentioned, ARC Raiders does not offer a straightforward respec option. You cannot pay a small fee to reallocate your Skill Tree points, whether partially or fully. This means that once you assign your points, they’re locked in—at least, for the time being.
The Alternative: Expeditions
The only real way to respec your Skill Tree is through the Expeditions feature. This feature unlocks once you reach Level 20. To access Expeditions, head to the main menu, select the Raider tab, and choose Projects.
You can also find a full breakdown by selecting the About Expeditions button in-game (or press the right stick down on your controller). In brief, Expeditions function as a prestige system.
Here’s how it works: by submitting the required materials to the Expedition Project, you help build a caravan that will take your Raider out of the Rust Belt. Completing this process allows you to create a new Raider with a fresh Skill Tree allocation.
Important Considerations
- Your current Raider will be lost. Think carefully before starting an Expedition if you want to preserve your existing character.
- There are perks for future Raiders. The new Raider will benefit from increased XP gain, more materials from Scrappy, enhanced weapon repairs, bonus Skill Points, and extra Stash Slots.
- Partial progress and items will carry over. Some progress and items transfer to your next Raider, but most of your current gear and all of your Skill Points will reset.
By losing your Skill Points, this process effectively functions as a respec, allowing you to try a different Skill Tree setup. This is currently the closest option available to respec in ARC Raiders.
Expedition’s Limited Availability
There’s one final catch: Expeditions are only available during specific time windows.
You have a preparation period of 7 weeks to gather and supply materials for the Expedition Project. The current window runs from October 30, 2025 to December 14, 2025. After this, a short finalization period takes place from December 15, 2025 to December 20, 2025.
On the last day of the cycle, December 21, 2025, the caravan departs if you have finalized the Expedition. This action wipes your current Raider, enabling you to create a new one.
If you don’t manage to gather all required materials within the preparation phase, don’t worry—your progress will carry over to the next Expedition Project cycle.
Final Thoughts
While the Expedition system isn’t an ideal respec solution, it’s currently the only method available to reset your Skill Tree in ARC Raiders. It may be an expensive and voluntary character wipe, but at least it gives you the chance to start fresh and experiment with different builds.
So yes, it’s better than nothing!
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