How to Get Rocketeer Drivers in ARC Raiders

Introduction

Rocketeer drivers are valuable loot in ARC Raiders, but obtaining them requires strategy and the right approach. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to successfully hunt down Rocketeers and collect their drivers.

Identifying and Attracting Rocketeers

The first step is locating a Rocketeer—the big daddy of the skies in ARC Raiders. Once you spot one, the recommended approach is to shoot at it to get its attention. This will cause the Rocketeer to fly towards your position, making it an active threat that you’ll need to handle carefully.

Recommended Weapon: Hull Cracker

When it comes to taking down a Rocketeer, the Hull Cracker is the recommended weapon choice. This weapon offers very strong armor penetration and will only explode when targeting arc enemies, making it ideal for this encounter.

Rocketeer Attack Patterns and Dangers

Rocketeers are equipped with multiple offensive capabilities. They fire rockets as their primary attack, and will also have guns and drones nearby to support them. Be extremely cautious during the fight, as the rocket attacks will severely damage your shield. In fact, the damage is substantial enough that sustained rocket hits can completely break your shield over time, not just deplete it temporarily.

Combat Strategy and Positioning

The best tactical approach is to take shelter inside a building where you can use a window as cover. Position yourself so you can walk backwards and forwards in front of the window, allowing you to take shots while minimizing exposure to incoming rocket fire. This defensive positioning gives you time to damage the Rocketeer safely.

How to Know When the Rocketeer Is Weakening

You’ll know the Rocketeer is nearly defeated when you see smoke coming out of it. Be aware that the Rocketeer may chase different players during the fight, which can complicate the battle if you’re in a squad. However, this also means it might move away from your position temporarily.

Bringing Down the Rocketeer

Your primary target should be the propellers on the Rocketeer. After several solid hits with the Hull Cracker, the propeller will be damaged and the Rocketeer will come crashing down. The destruction results in a huge explosion once it hits the ground.

Looting Rocketeer Drivers

Once the Rocketeer is defeated, you’ll be able to loot multiple parts from its body. Each time you loot a different part, it will disappear and respawn elsewhere on the corpse, allowing you to know when you’ve collected everything. Unlike Bombarders and other enemy types that can drop three or four items at a time, Rocketeers typically only drop one Rocketeer Driver per kill.

Collection Tips

If you need multiple Rocketeer Drivers, be prepared for a long farming session since each Rocketeer only drops one driver. While the Hull Cracker is the recommended weapon, the Anvil is also viable—though it will take significantly longer to bring down a Rocketeer. Plan your farming runs accordingly and manage your ammunition wisely.

Conclusion

Obtaining Rocketeer Drivers in ARC Raiders requires patience, proper weaponry, and smart positioning. Use the Hull Cracker, take shelter when needed, and focus fire on the propellers. With these strategies in mind, you’ll be collecting Rocketeer Drivers efficiently in no time.

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