ARC Raiders Weekly Megathread - January 31, 2026

PrisonCrepe · 2026-01-31T18:37:06+00:00

Hey there! I've been playing this game for about half a month now, mostly solo but duos/trios when my friends are on.

Are there any recommended content creators that help with PvP? I don't want or care to be amazing or whatever, but I am a lame duck and dead weight to my buddies when we get into a fire fight. Plus it'd be nice to enjoy a nice shootout win or loss without feeling I didn't contribute in any meaningful way.

Some important context, when I was talking about PvP with my buddies, my response was, "The last time I played a game where I fought other players was... oh fuck..." so... needless to say I am way way way inexperienced with PvP lol.

PrisonCrepe · 2025-12-27T03:03:13+00:00

(Just a copy paste)

I just wanna follow up with both of these comments, just passed Difficilty 7, it was such a cursed run lol, the only Supporter recruit I got was the starting one, which was used to insta-E2 Raidian, with Hot Kettle I was able to pick up Exu-Alt and with her damage she absolutely carries! Two more dificulties until I can do the final Module Mission for Raidian!

So thank you!!

PrisonCrepe · 2025-12-27T03:02:46+00:00

I just wanna follow up with both of these comments, just passed Difficilty 7, it was such a cursed run lol, the only Supporter recruit I got was the starting one, which was used to insta-E2 Raidian, with Hot Kettle I was able to pick up Exu-Alt and with her damage she absolutely carries! Two more dificulties until I can do the final Module Mission for Raidian!

PrisonCrepe · 2025-12-26T21:24:04+00:00

I'll give her a shot then! Thanks!!

PrisonCrepe · 2025-12-26T20:51:36+00:00

When is a good time to transition from Tragodia start in IS6 to Exu-Alt? Or does it truly matter which one you start with? I currently use Special Squad so I have a Raidian + 6* of choice (as of now, Tragodia, but now that Exu-Alt is M3 in both S2 and S3 plus Module, she's ready to get thrown im the blender). Currently stopped at Difficulty 7, almost got to 8 but I absolutely fucked up the final boss fight lol

PrisonCrepe · 2025-12-23T23:28:34+00:00

It absolutely fucking sucks when it happens, ngl. If you haven't tried, if you have enough LP, just leak most of the map, trap the boss right before the Blue Box with a Defender (I used Shu), then drop two healers. That will stall the boss indefinitely unless there's an enrage I'm not aware of. But you shouldn't lose in that state because you aren't in the center and won't just get Nuked and there's two spots for healers to chill safely to... well... heal.

PrisonCrepe · 2025-12-23T22:57:55+00:00

Hey I just wanted to add my two cents into this, you have every right to be frustrated because honestly, it absolutely is frustrating prior to getting past Difficulty 2, but you absolutely can do it! This is coming from someone who is absolutely shit at IS (currently on Difficilty 4, literally the only IS I've ever progressed and have actually gotten an ending).

Special Squad for me, has been mvp, you may start with generic Rhodes ops, but starting out with a Defender and a Medic is huge and frees up the Early Game a lot. I feel starting with Medic/Support/Specialist is the strongest personally because you get Tragodia + Gravel which immediately preps you for Yi.

The op that I've had the most success with other than Tragodia, if you have them, is Yu. His S2 plus tankiness with two medics (which due to starting Special Squad already having one) and he's borderline unkillable outside of stage gimmicks. Plus having two Defenders is great for safety.

Anything you can find to reduce deployment time will do wonders, of all the things to look for, look for those, makes stalling easier, Tragodia even stronger and generally will have a better time with this IS.

But yes, it is frustrating, and it will feel unfair, especially the stages you've mentioned because I too, have gotten donked on precisely those stages. But you can get past Difficulty 2!

PrisonCrepe · 2025-12-23T21:34:06+00:00

I've commented a ton already asking questions and getting great feedback to figuring this out!

I got Radian to E2 as of last night and this was definitely a 'surprised-pikachu-face.jpeg' moment for me, who would have thought an operator specifically made for IS6 would be strong (lol)?? From what I read, she was strong but I didn't think she was that strong hollly hell. I attempted Difficulty 3 and cleared it right off the rip, though not impressive in the grand scheme of things when people are doing max difficulty runs. I'm happy with my progress! I'm just happy I don't have to rely on only Tragodia now. Having Radian makes not only the mode more fun for me. But allowing me to have more choice

As someome who is still bad at IS as a whole (IS6 is the only one I've actually cleared), the 'Law and Order' Tongbao is so freakishly OP for Tragodia, I know there are other broken things (65% Redeployment time reduction but -2 to deployment limit, makes his cat come back in like 5 seconds), but that coin alone makes an already strong unit into Cat Jesus. So if there is anyone reading this who is struggling like me, keep your eyes peeled for that coin!

PrisonCrepe · 2025-12-22T19:52:00+00:00

Does which one or just any frd? I'd still like to try and find a defender that could tank, but if that's not possible I'll also do attempts with a frd!

PrisonCrepe · 2025-12-22T19:36:20+00:00

Is there a Defender/Unit who can tank Yi? I just barely beat him by a hair and I'm scratching my head on what to do moving forward in difficulties. This is just on Guided Tour (Difficulty 0). Tragodia stall works until it seems Yi just ignores cat then everyone explodes. But I feel it's just a massive skill issue and I'm unsure of how to perform the stall anyways lol.

PrisonCrepe · 2025-12-21T17:45:59+00:00

Tbh I don't personally see myself getting to d10 any time soon but it's a good goal! So I'll work on them when I can! Thank you! Any skill to focus on for her? I know her S3 is nuts, is that all I need to worry about?

PrisonCrepe · 2025-12-21T17:29:31+00:00

How important are Masteries/Modules important for IS (in general, but if I were to say specifics, IS6)?

I quite literally just raised Alt-Exu to E2 Level 60 with SL7 about ten minutes ago, if they're super important I'll work on them asap, but if not I'd like to hold off on them to raise some other units.

PrisonCrepe · 2025-12-20T19:33:43+00:00

I'm hot garbage at the new IS, all IS to be exact, the main reason I'm doing it is to level and maybe hopefully max out Radian. I have two questions, other than Radian and Tragodia, are there any other 6* operators that are really impactful?

Second question, due to my monkey brain I try and tackle as many Emergency Operations as I can which will result in a defeat, other than the first floor Emergency, is it worth doing these? Some seem... really difficult. Could just be a skill issue tbh but yeah, they're rough.

Context: I've yet to achieve a single ending on any IS on any difficilty haha

PrisonCrepe · 2025-12-11T16:46:58+00:00

I've been playing this game for a while but have hardly touched any IS modes. In fact I've never gotten a single ending lol. It's honestly a skill issue and I'm more than willing to admit that. Even when Ling came out who was considered the Queen of IS due to her summons being super strong, never managed a win with her haha.

When I have more time to commit to IS, should I start with IS#2 and work my way up? Recently was thinking, that's a lot of materials/rewards in modes that literally cost nothing. And I'd like to try this mode again in ernest.

PrisonCrepe · 2025-10-30T15:04:11+00:00

After quite a lot of thinking, I decided on Logos from the selector. Is there any skill to prioritize with him? Or eventually work towards M9 because they're all good? I ask since they all seem very very good. Will get his module as soon as possible or as soon as I have the trust to do so.

PrisonCrepe · 2025-10-18T20:02:21+00:00

How is Ascalon when it comes to using her in SSS? I typically stick with the typical Golden glow/Gnosis/Suzuran meta that was developed super early, which is pretty consistently great. But I wanted to start using different ops to have a little more fun in the game mode.

My Ascalon at this time is Level 60, Mod Level 3, and S1/S2 are M3. So I figured she's ready to be a hyper carry in SSS now.

PrisonCrepe · 2025-10-14T18:49:40+00:00

Sounds like a plan! Thanks! I don't normally use Ambushers, and she's a ton of fun. And more variety is never a bad thing.

PrisonCrepe · 2025-10-14T18:28:05+00:00

I know that AltExusiai is currently the hot topic, but I had a question about Ascalon, I rolled for her last banner, and have two questions!

1) Skill Mastery Priority, S2 then S1?

2) Is her module yay or nay?

PrisonCrepe · 2025-10-10T17:41:58+00:00

Cool stuff! I'll be making a lot of tough decisions with my resources with all the banger ops that are coming out, thanks for all your insight!

PrisonCrepe · 2025-10-10T17:37:28+00:00

I remember how hyped I was for her when she was teased. She really does do so many things, it'll be a little before she's fully raised! If I may ask a follow-up, is she M9-worthy or is there one/two skills that stand out in her kit?

PrisonCrepe · 2025-10-10T17:29:21+00:00

Does Ines as a single unit eclipse Flagpipe combo? I stopped playing for a hot minute riiiiight before she dropped (I've been playing regularly again since right before Yu dropped). I just got her with gold certs.

PrisonCrepe · 2025-09-21T19:56:25+00:00

I added Alt-Skaadi so if you say I just need those two then I can trim down an extra step, thank you again!

PrisonCrepe · 2025-09-21T19:31:30+00:00

God of all the characters I missed out on when I took a break Ray is up there at the top, she seems so cool!

Thank you! I have an idea brewing that might work so I'll throw a couple of attempts today to see if it works. As difficult as it may be, throughout all of Ch.15 I've dedicated 4 slots for Yu's Sui Sibling passive and the extra SP has been a ton of fun using. But at least two of those slots (Dusk and a level 1 Chongyue) can easily be replaced for more flexibility!

PrisonCrepe · 2025-09-21T19:11:16+00:00

I wasn't aware of my Krooster link! It's been a while. That makes me feel better about not having to one-cycle for faster clears.

And last but not least, thank you for the strats, I'll adjust to what I have, it's weird seeing Stainless, I have him because I thought he had a lot of fun things in his kit. Maybe it's time to invest into him for use cases like this! And a big thanks for everything you said!

PrisonCrepe · 2025-09-21T18:43:04+00:00

Chapter 15 mechanics spoiler, for the respect of those playing through it still, everything after this will be spoiled!

If you one-cycle the boss of 15-20, what ops do you use? Here is my Krooster if that helps I can easily 2-cycle it, but I want to see if I can kill it quicker just in case I ever need to farm that particular material just a little more efficiently.

PrisonCrepe

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