How to Get Bastion Cells in ARC Raiders

Bastion cells are valuable resources in ARC Raiders, and obtaining them requires defeating one of the game’s most challenging enemies: the Bastion. This guide will walk you through the complete process of locating, defeating, and looting Bastion enemies to collect their cells efficiently.

Locating Bastion Enemies

Bastion enemies can be found on maps like the Buried City. When exploring these areas, keep your eyes open for these distinctive mechanical opponents. Once you spot one, approach cautiously and prepare for combat.

Understanding Bastion Anatomy and Weak Points

Before engaging a Bastion, it’s crucial to understand its physical structure. The Bastion has clearly visible yellow kneecaps that serve as its primary weak point. These are the areas you must target to successfully destroy the enemy.

Combat Strategy for Defeating Bastions

Weapon Recommendation

The Hull Cracker is the recommended weapon for this fight, available at the gun shop for approximately 30,000 currency per day. This weapon is effective against the Bastion’s armor plating.

Positioning and Cover

The Bastion is equipped with a very powerful machine gun, making it extremely dangerous to face in open combat. You must always have something to hide behind when engaging this enemy. Position yourself strategically so you can fire safely.

Firing Pattern

The Bastion’s firing pattern is important to understand. You can typically get about two shots off before the Bastion fires again. This gives you a small window of opportunity between its attacks. Concentrate your fire on the same leg repeatedly to make the Bastion fall and become immobilized, making it easier to damage.

Persistence Through Damage

Even after the Bastion falls or becomes damaged, it can still fire its machine gun, so remain vigilant. Continue attacking until the enemy becomes a motionless, deteriorated metal husk. You’ll know the Bastion is completely defeated when it no longer moves or presents a threat.

Looting Bastion Cells

Once the Bastion is defeated, you can begin searching different parts of its body for Bastion cells. Each part you search yields 250 XP in addition to potential loot.

Expected Yield

A single defeated Bastion typically yields multiple Bastion cells—usually up to three or four cells per enemy. Search each accessible part of the Bastion’s body, including the legs and other sections, to maximize your cell collection. Not every part will contain a cell, but thoroughly searching increases your chances of obtaining the maximum possible haul.

Summary

Obtaining Bastion cells in ARC Raiders requires patience, strategy, and careful combat execution. Focus your fire on the Bastion’s yellow kneecaps, maintain adequate cover from its powerful machine gun, and use the Hull Cracker weapon for best results. After defeating your enemy, thoroughly search all available parts to collect three to four Bastion cells per kill. With this knowledge, you’ll be well-equipped to farm these valuable resources efficiently.

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