Week 13 Trials in ARC Raiders has dropped, bringing fresh challenges that demand strategy, skill, and the right loadout. Whether you’re hunting massive Queens or opening mysterious Probes, this comprehensive guide ensures you’ll maximize your Trial scores and dominate the leaderboards before the January 26 deadline.
Table of Contents
ARC Raiders Week 13 Trials Challenge Overview
| Trial Challenge | Objective | Difficulty | Best Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damage Queens/Matriarchs | Deal damage to raid bosses | Hard | Blue Gate |
| Search First Wave Husks | Loot destroyed ARC shells | Easy | Old Battlegrounds |
| Damage Flying ARCs | Attack airborne enemies | Medium | Dam Battlegrounds |
| Deal Damage to Shredders | Target lethal machines | Medium | Stella Montis |
| Open ARC Probes | Breach survey machines | Easy | Spaceport |
Pro Strategies for Maximum Stars
Queens & Matriarchs Challenge: Head to the Blue Gate’s convenience store during Harvester events. This spot provides perfect cover—the Queen hovers overhead while you safely shoot her exposed legs and core. Strip armor plates to reveal the vulnerable core, or attach two Deadlines for instant three-star completion.
First Wave Husks: The Old Battlegrounds offers abundant Wasp, Rocketeer, and Baron husks. When breaching Baron heads, immediately climb down after the animation to avoid fire damage, then return to complete your loot. This straightforward challenge welcomes free loadouts.
Flying ARC Enemies: Position yourself on the Pipeline Tower roof during Night Raids at Dam Battlegrounds. Use an Osprey to scout Rocketeers and flying threats, eliminating them systematically with your Renegade or Jupiter. Deploy Wolfpacks as backup for overwhelming encounters.
Shredder Hunting: Wait for Stella Montis Night Raid to tackle these lethal machines. Target their glowing thrusters with Anvil IV or Renegade IV weapons. Advanced players can use Hullcracker IV to eliminate Shredders in just two hits for rapid score accumulation.
ARC Probes: Utilize the Spaceport map during Prospecting Probes events for a 2x score multiplier. The crashed and surveying probes scattered throughout guarantee easy three-star completion with any loadout—even free kits work perfectly.
Essential Loadout Recommendations
For high-stakes challenges, equip Renegade or Jupiter primaries, paired with Stitcher or Venator secondaries. Medium shields, shield rechargers, and multiple healing items ensure survival. Optional Wolfpacks provide crucial firepower during emergencies.
Remember that ARC Raiders by Embark Studios rewards strategic planning over brute force. Each Trial demands different approaches—adapt your tactics accordingly.
Maximizing Your Trial Performance
Your highest single score counts, not cumulative attempts. This means you can retry challenges until achieving optimal results. Always extract safely to Speranza to lock in your scores—dying before extraction nullifies your progress.
For additional strategies, explore our ARC Raiders boss guides and weapon tier lists to optimize your loadouts for future Trials.
The official Embark Studios support page provides technical assistance if you encounter issues during your runs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long do Week 13 Trials remain active?
Week 13 Trials run from January 19 through January 26, 2026, giving you one week to achieve maximum stars and climb the leaderboards.
Q: Do I need premium loadouts for three-star completions?
Most challenges benefit from quality gear, but First Wave Husks and ARC Probes trials can achieve three stars using completely free loadouts and smart positioning.
