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ARC Raiders 'Close-Range Precision Survey' Event Complete Guide: Survival Strategies and New Loot GuideThe newly added 'Close Scrutiny' event in Arc Raiders is considered one of the most challenging map conditions ever. This guide provides all key information for successful survival and farming, from the characteristics of the new enemy 'Vaporizer' to 'Arc Assessor' breach strategies, and valuable loot like the 'Dolabra' blueprint obtainable from the event. Discover the optimal methods to efficiently achieve objectives and acquire new items amidst overwhelming enemies.
1. 🎮 'Close Scrutiny' Event Overview and New Enemy 'Vaporizer' Analysis
· 'Close Scrutiny' is one of the most challenging events in Arc Raiders, taking place in 'Buried City' and 'Blue Gate'.
· The new Arc, 'Vaporizer', is a hybrid of a Rocketeer and an Equalizer, firing energy beams and setting the ground ablaze, engulfing players in flames.
· Vaporizers have two firing modes: one is an area-of-effect attack that burns a wide area, and the other is a single shot that can target two Raiders simultaneously.
· They are very agile, and like Rocketeers, they crash if their four jet engines are destroyed, with their rear being a weak point.
· Weapons like Jupiter or Hull Cracker are effective, but Vaporizers are very powerful and aggressive, always appearing in groups, making them difficult to deal with.
· The new Arc, 'Vaporizer', is a hybrid of a Rocketeer and an Equalizer, firing energy beams and setting the ground ablaze, engulfing players in flames.
· Vaporizers have two firing modes: one is an area-of-effect attack that burns a wide area, and the other is a single shot that can target two Raiders simultaneously.
· They are very agile, and like Rocketeers, they crash if their four jet engines are destroyed, with their rear being a weak point.
· Weapons like Jupiter or Hull Cracker are effective, but Vaporizers are very powerful and aggressive, always appearing in groups, making them difficult to deal with.
00:00 - 01:36
1. 🎮 'Close Scrutiny' Event Overview and New Enemy 'Vaporizer' Analysis
· 'Close Scrutiny' is one of the most challenging events in Arc Raiders, taking place in 'Buried City' and 'Blue Gate'.
· The new Arc, 'Vaporizer', is a hybrid of a Rocketeer and an Equalizer, firing energy beams and setting the ground ablaze, engulfing players in flames.
· Vaporizers have two firing modes: one is an area-of-effect attack that burns a wide area, and the other is a single shot that can target two Raiders simultaneously.
· They are very agile, and like Rocketeers, they crash if their four jet engines are destroyed, with their rear being a weak point.
· Weapons like Jupiter or Hull Cracker are effective, but Vaporizers are very powerful and aggressive, always appearing in groups, making them difficult to deal with.
· The new Arc, 'Vaporizer', is a hybrid of a Rocketeer and an Equalizer, firing energy beams and setting the ground ablaze, engulfing players in flames.
· Vaporizers have two firing modes: one is an area-of-effect attack that burns a wide area, and the other is a single shot that can target two Raiders simultaneously.
· They are very agile, and like Rocketeers, they crash if their four jet engines are destroyed, with their rear being a weak point.
· Weapons like Jupiter or Hull Cracker are effective, but Vaporizers are very powerful and aggressive, always appearing in groups, making them difficult to deal with.
01:37 - 04:15
2. 🗺️ Arc Assessor Event Progression and Strategy Guide
· 'Surveyors' roam the map, scouting specific points, and when they fire a yellow beam, an 'Arc Assessor' lands at that location.
· After landing, the Arc Assessor completes its task as three hooks take off one by one.
· An activated Arc Assessor can be identified by the unextinguished light pillars among the three, and also by the protrusions at the base of the cone.
· To breach and search an Arc Assessor, the platform must extend, and this platform opens alternately for each cone.
· When a breach begins, 3 additional Arcs (1 large, 2 small) are summoned, and various enemies such as Hornets, Wasps, and Vaporizers may appear.
· The number of aerial Arcs becomes overwhelming, so the key strategy is to infiltrate, quickly acquire items, and escape, rather than trying to defeat all enemies.
· After landing, the Arc Assessor completes its task as three hooks take off one by one.
· An activated Arc Assessor can be identified by the unextinguished light pillars among the three, and also by the protrusions at the base of the cone.
· To breach and search an Arc Assessor, the platform must extend, and this platform opens alternately for each cone.
· When a breach begins, 3 additional Arcs (1 large, 2 small) are summoned, and various enemies such as Hornets, Wasps, and Vaporizers may appear.
· The number of aerial Arcs becomes overwhelming, so the key strategy is to infiltrate, quickly acquire items, and escape, rather than trying to defeat all enemies.
04:16 - 05:52
3. 🛡️ Recommended Skills and Equipment for Event Survival
· The recommended skills and equipment for surviving and acquiring loot in the 'Close Scrutiny' event are as follows:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Recommended Skills | · Proficient Prior: Maximizes breach and search speed to complete tasks quickly (5/5 recommended). · Turtle Crawler: Increases crawl speed while downed, enhancing survivability. · Crawl Before You Walk: Allows faster crawling when downed, making it easier to escape dangerous areas. |
| Essential Equipment | · Photoelectric Cloak: Useful for stealthily approaching Arc Assessors and escaping after a breach. · Crafting Materials: 4 Speaker Parts, 2 Advanced Electrical Parts. · Additional Equipment: Multiple Shields and Shield Boosters, Spare Shields (to prepare for Vaporizer's flame attacks). |
05:53 - 08:43
4. 💡 Map Information Utilization, Combat Supplies, and Advanced Strategies
· You can check the Arc Assessor's landing points and movement paths on the map, but direct targeting is currently difficult due to a bug.
· 'Combat Supplies' points marked on the map contain many useful items such as ammo boxes, medical bags, grenade tubes, and weapon cases, and blueprints like 'Anvil' can also be acquired.
· 'Smoke Grenades' are useful for stealth during a breach, but they can attract the attention of Arcs. It is recommended to throw a smoke grenade just before breaching, then use the Photoelectric Cloak to escape after the breach.
· In the late stages of the round (10 minutes before the end), more Arc Assessors may remain, so farming at this time is also a good strategy.
· Consider using a 'Hatch Key' for a quick escape instead of the usual Raider extraction method.
· 'Combat Supplies' points marked on the map contain many useful items such as ammo boxes, medical bags, grenade tubes, and weapon cases, and blueprints like 'Anvil' can also be acquired.
· 'Smoke Grenades' are useful for stealth during a breach, but they can attract the attention of Arcs. It is recommended to throw a smoke grenade just before breaching, then use the Photoelectric Cloak to escape after the breach.
· In the late stages of the round (10 minutes before the end), more Arc Assessors may remain, so farming at this time is also a good strategy.
· Consider using a 'Hatch Key' for a quick escape instead of the usual Raider extraction method.
08:44 - 10:54
5. 🎁 New Loot and Blueprint Information
· The main loot and new blueprints obtainable from the 'Close Scrutiny' event are as follows:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Arc Assessor Loot | · Assessor Matrix: 5,000 Credits each. 6 needed for 'High Gain Antenna' Project Stage 2, 18 for Stage 3. · Vaporizer Regulator: Dropped by Vaporizers. 4 needed for Project Stage 2, 15 for Stage 3. |
| New Blueprints | · Dolabra: Legendary Energy Shotgun. Specialized in penetrating Arc armor plates at close range. Primarily drops from Arc Assessors but has a low drop rate. · Canto: Medium Ammo SMG. Primarily drops from 'Hurricane' event caches. · Surge Coil: Deployable electrical device. Periodically shocks the surrounding area. Found in breachable containers, lockers, and general containers. · Main Drop Locations: Dam Battlegrounds (46%), Electromagnetic Storm event. Also obtainable in the 'Close Scrutiny' event. |
10:55 - 15:29
6. 🎬 Confirming Event Difficulty and Strategy Through Actual Gameplay
· Actual gameplay footage shows Vaporizers and Surveyors guarding Arc Assessors, and the overwhelming number of enemies reinforced during a breach.
· This highlights once again how useful a stealth strategy using the Photoelectric Cloak is amidst such overwhelming enemies.
· Investing heavily in breach and search skills to complete tasks quickly is crucial, and combining smoke grenades with the Photoelectric Cloak is key to increasing survival rates.
· This highlights once again how useful a stealth strategy using the Photoelectric Cloak is amidst such overwhelming enemies.
· Investing heavily in breach and search skills to complete tasks quickly is crucial, and combining smoke grenades with the Photoelectric Cloak is key to increasing survival rates.