Best Endgame Gear and Strategies in Arc Raiders

Endgame Arc Raiders is about optimization and mastery. Here are the best items and strategies for players who have reached the top and want to push further.

Published 27 March 2026. Updated 2 November 2026.

Legendary Weapons to Chase

Legendary weapons offer unique bonuses and superior stats. The Aphelion and the Equalizer are among them. Each legendary has special properties that can define your entire playstyle. These are worth farming for.

The Heavy Shield

The Heavy Shield is the game's Epic shield and blocks the largest share of incoming damage, at a significant cost to mobility. It needs a compatible augment: Combat Mk. 2, Combat Mk. 3 (Aggressive), Looting Mk. 3 (Safekeeper) or Tactical Mk. 3 (Defensive). Pick the augment first, then the shield it allows.

Rare Material Priorities

Endgame crafting demands rare materials. Check a material's page for the recipes that use it before you plan a run, and store them carefully because losing rare materials to a failed raid stings.

Min Maxing Your Build

At endgame, optimize every aspect of your loadout. Check each weapon's sourced figures on its item page, and keep your total weight under your augment's limit. Small improvements compound into significant advantages when every other player is also running top gear.

Challenge Content Preparation

The hardest content in Arc Raiders requires perfect preparation. Max out your stations, bring the best consumables, and coordinate with a skilled team. Study enemy patterns and develop specific strategies for each challenge encounter.