How to Kill Queen in Arc Raiders

The Queen is the toughest end-game boss in Arc Raiders. To take down this massive boss, both precision and teamwork are required. This powerful ARC enemy drops high-tier loot, making the fight worth every bullet you spend. In this guide, learn how to kill the Queen in Arc Raiders, including the best loadouts, strategies, and combat tips to help your squad take it down efficiently.

Arc Raiders Queen Location

In Arc Raiders, Queen spawn is only located near the Harvester. This means you must enter a Harvester Event map to find it. Look for the ‘link’ icon beside the maps to identify the event. Click on the map and confirm entering the Harvester event.

The Queen is easy to spot as it is one of the largest ARC enemies in Arc Raiders. Once you spawn in any of the Harvester Events, look for the Harvester, and the Queen will be seen guarding it.

Arc Raiders Queen Health, Weakness and Attacks

Before you prepare, knowing about your enemy always comes in handy. Here are the full stats for Queen in Arc Raiders, including its health points, weaknesses, attacks, and more.

Best Loadouts to Kill Queen in Arc Raiders

To kill the Queen in Arc Raiders, having the best loadout is as important as having skills to do it. Before we jump into the best weapons or healing items, you must know what to keep in the safe pocket.

While most of the players prefer keeping valuables in the safe pocket, having a Raider Hatch Key for the Queen run is a must. This will help in extraction even after most elevators are swarming with enemy ARCs or humans.

Shields and Augments

The best augment to use for a Harvester Event is the Raider Augment IV. Craft the augment using 1x Power Rod and 4x Processor. This augment gives 24 backpack slots, 3 safe pocket slots, and 8 quick use slots. However, the reason we suggest it is because of its shield compatibility. When using the Raider Augment IV, players can use the higher-level Arc Raiders shields. We suggest you go with the Heavy shield for the Queen raid.

Weapons

To kill the Queen in Arc Raiders, having the best weapons in the game is important. As we mentioned already in our Arc Raiders weapons tier list, Hullcracker is the best ARC killer in the game. And that stands accurate against the Queen. Make sure you have the Hullcracker with a lot of launcher ammo in the bag.

As the secondary weapon, Venator works like magic. This gun is strong against ARCs, which will help in dealing with those pesky Wasps and Hornets. But that is not all. Given its high damage and armor penetration, Venator works solidly against the human intruders as well.

Healing Items

Attack is not always the best defense; sometimes, survival requires proper medication. That is why we suggest carrying some solid healing items in the bag. Having multiple Herbal Bandages and Shield Rechargers is crucial for a long boss fight. Alongside that, keep a couple of Defibrillators to revive teammates or other humans instantly. Having a few Vita Shots is also helpful to instantly fill missing HP.

Grenades and Gadgets

To deal with powerful machines like the Queen, having some strong Arc Raiders grenades and gadgets is crucial. If you want to beat the Queen to a pulp faster than an orange, then Wolfpack is a must-have grenade. This ARC killing machine detonates and targets the nearby ARC after a delay. Once it contacts the ARC, it deals 1992 damage. Showstopper is the grenade that stuns ARCs for 10 seconds on impact. Use this to shut down the Queen before splashing those Hullcracker rockets.

Snap Hook is one of the best gadgets to have when fighting the Queen. It helps you latch onto a surface and cover large distances. Using the hook, you can jump on top of the Queen or run away from it. The Barricade Kit is a valuable tool for addressing primary attacks. It comes with a health of 500 points.

Tips and Tricks to Kill Queen in Arc Raiders

Now that you know the stats of the Queen and what loadouts to bring in attempt to kill it in Arc Raiders, here are a few tips and tricks to do it more efficiently:

1. Dodge the Attacks

In a fight against the Queen, it is always better to keep your dodge button handy. As its primary attack, Queen fires 2-5 mortars from the top of her dome. You will get easy visual and audible cues to avoid the impact of the mortars. Remember, after the impact, it creates a flaming ground. It is better to dodge roll away as soon as the mortars are launched.

Similarly, it is simple to dodge the laser beam, as it also comes with a heavy sound cue. However, this attack deals a lot of damage compared to any other ARC attack in the game. Luckily, having the Heavy Shield will help you stay clear of instant knockdown.

When you are near the Queen for a close-range onslaught, watch out for the EMP Pulse and Ground Slam. The Queen randomly picks its melee range attacks, which makes it hard to predict what is coming. To deal with this, have a Snap Hook ready to escape.

2. Stun and Hit the Weakpoints

To deal more damage to the Queen, it is better to stun it first. You can do it easily by using the Showstopper. It stuns the Queen for 10 seconds. In this stun duration, use the Snap Hook to jump on top of the Queen and hit the Head Core of the Queen. This is one of the weak points of this ARC boss.

If you cannot go close-range, go for the joints. Remember to constantly hit the joints with the Hullcracker. When you are near the Queen, spam the Wolfpack to deal more damage. Remember to use the Wolfpack when no other ARCs are near. Otherwise, the damage will be split among them.

3. Stay Inside Buildings

When fighting the Queen in Arc Raiders, it is better to stay behind cover always. That is why fighting from inside buildings is the best option. To do so, look for a building near the Queen and fortify it with some Noisemakers. This will detect if any human enemies are entering the building. Now spam the Wolfpacks and Hullcracker shots at the Queen. Just make sure you do not directly take a hit from the Laser Beam attack.

Arc Raiders Queen Loot and Rewards

Now that you know how to kill the Queen in Arc Raiders, it is time to look at what makes the fight worth it—the rewards. Defeating the Queen opens up one of the richest loot pools in the game, packed with high-rarity items and valuable components. Along with the Queen’s own ARC parts, you can also loot the Harvester it guards in Arc Raiders. Here are all the rewards you can earn from a successful Queen kill:

Main debris loot pool

• ARC Alloy
• Advanced ARC Powercell
• ARC Motion Core
• ARC Circuitry
• ARC Coolant
• ARC Flex Rubber
• ARC Thermo Lining
• ARC Synthetic Resin
• ARC Performance Steel
• Advanced Mechanical Components
• Advanced Electrical Components
• Magnetic Accelerator
• Queen Reactor

Small debris loot pool

• ARC Alloy
• Advanced ARC Powercell
• ARC Motion Core
• ARC Circuitry
• ARC Thermo Lining
• ARC Synthetic Resin
• ARC Performance Steel
• Magnetic Accelerator
• Queen Reactor

Harvester

• ARC Items
• Blueprint

That is everything you need to know about the Queen in Arc Raiders, including the way to kill it and complete the Harvester Event. So, are you planning to take on the Queen solo, or will it be your usual trio run? Share your battle plans and strategies in the comments below.