Killing the Queen in ARC Raiders is one of those fights that feels overwhelming the first time you run into it. She's a huge spider-like ARC boss with around 22,000 HP, heavy armor plating, and attacks that can wipe unprepared squads almost instantly. You'll usually find her roaming high-threat areas like the Dam Battlegrounds, often tied to world events or Harvester encounters. Because of the loot she drops — reactors, blueprints, armor mods — players tend to converge on the fight, which makes it just as much a PvP risk as a boss encounter ARC Raiders Items.
Loadout prep makes a big difference. Weapons that deal strong armor damage are key, so launchers like the Hullcracker are great for breaking plating and exposing weak points. Pair that with a solid rifle for handling adds, since Wasps, Hornets, and other ARCs will swarm during the fight. Mobility and defense gadgets help a lot too. Snap Hook is useful for quick repositioning or escaping danger, while barricades can block incoming mortars if you're holding a position. Grenades are best saved for add waves rather than the Queen herself. It's also smart not to bring your most valuable gear — the fight attracts other players looking to third-party.
Where you fight her matters as much as what you bring. Open areas are dangerous because her mortar barrages and laser attacks have clear sightlines. A lot of players try to lure her toward the Power Gen Complex on the Dam map, where stairs, rooftops, and cover let you break line of sight and reposition safely. Elevation helps you target her legs while avoiding some ground attacks, and tight angles make it easier to control the pace of the fight.
Her attacks are deadly but readable once you learn them. Mortars fire in short volleys and leave burning zones, so constant movement is important. The laser beam has a clear charge sound — when you hear it, get behind cover immediately or be ready to tank it with heavy shielding. Up close, she can drop EMP bubbles or slam the ground, both of which punish players who stay too long underneath her. Meanwhile, add units can spiral the fight out of control if ignored, especially ranged ARCs that chip shields from a distance.
The fight itself revolves around breaking armor and cycling weak points. Focus on her legs first — destroying the plating exposes glowing joints and slows her down. Once enough damage is dealt, her head core becomes vulnerable, and that's when you want to dump your highest burst damage. Then it's back to leg pressure until the next opening. Teams usually split roles between leg damage, add control, and core burst, while solo players rely more on peek damage and kiting.
A lot of wipes come from simple mistakes — standing in mortar fire, ignoring adds, or overcommitting when her armor is still intact. PvP interference is also common, so always stay aware of your surroundings. Sometimes you can even bait rival players into her attack zones to thin the competition before finishing the fight ARC Raiders Coins for sale.
Once you get comfortable with her patterns, the encounter becomes much more manageable and even farmable. The loot payoff is strong, and the fight itself is one of the more cinematic moments in the game — watching her collapse in flames after a long battle never really gets old. With the right positioning, patience, and weak-point focus, taking down the Queen goes from a chaotic scramble to a controlled, repeatable win.
