28 December 2025

How to Farm Bombardier Cells in ARC Raiders the Easy Way

By newsgame

ARC Raiders‘ Bombardiers are like the older siblings of Bastions. They share a similar physics and movement style, but Bombardiers hit much harder and are far tougher. That said, there is a reliable trick that lets raiders take these beasts down in just a few seconds, as long as they stay sneaky and precise.

This guide provides an overview of Bombardiers in ARC Raiders, highlights their weaknesses, breaks down the most efficient ways to destroy them, and points out the best spots for farming Bombardier Cells.

ARC Raiders: How to Find & Destroy a Bastion

Here’s a complete guide on how players can quickly beat a Bastion in ARC Raiders and get the Bastion Cells that are required for Gear Bench upgrade.

Spotters are unique ARC machines that closely resemble Snitches. Their role is to locate and tag players, so Bombardiers can strike.

The Trick to Solo Bombardiers in ARC Raiders

If you want to take down a Bombardier on your own, you will need two types of throwables: Trailblazers and Lure Grenades. Start by throwing a Lure Grenade in the opposite direction to distract the Bombardier, then follow up with three to four Trailblazers. This is usually enough to kill a Bombardier.

Another way to solo the infamous bomber ARC is to stun it with a Showstopper or Hornet Driver, then place a Deadline near its rear cylinder. If Deadlines are not available, Trigger ‘Nades work as an alternative. These sticky explosives function much like C4 in other games and can be remotely detonated.

The Best Weapon to Defeat Bombardiers

Bombardiers have fully plated bodies, making them resistant to most standard weapons. The best choice in ARC Raiders is the Hullcracker, which fires explosive projectiles strong enough to pierce their armor.

If you don’t have a Hullcracker or other rare weapons, your next best option is heavy-ammo guns like the Ferro and Anvil. When using these weapons, focus on targeting the Bombardier’s weak points: its yellowish kneecaps and the cylinder on its back.

Where to Find Bombardiers

The best place to farm Bombardier Cells is the area between the Library and the Town Hall in the Buried City. Bombardiers spawn frequently here, and the surrounding buildings provide excellent vantage points for hunting them. This area is also close to an extraction point, ensuring a safe escape once you’ve collected the cells.

Other Bombardier Locations

The Blue Gate	North of the Raider’s Refuge
Buried City	Parking Garage, Plaza Rosa

Some Tips and Notes for Raiders

Keep these in mind:

Night Raids are ideal for Bombardier farming. During this limited-time event, most players focus on gathering loot, leaving Bombardiers largely unchallenged.
Make the most of Hornet Drivers. New ARC Raiders players with limited resources can shoot down Hornets and collect their drives, which function as stun grenades to temporarily disable the Bombardier.
Use an Augment with two safe pockets. Bombardiers can drop more than three cells, so having two pockets ready can help you carry them all.
Exploit Spotter spawns. Bombardiers will keep summoning Spotters, which can be farmed for ARC Raiders Coins as long as you stay in a safe position away from the Bombardier’s missiles.

What to Do with Bombardier Cells

Bombardier Cells are needed to upgrade the Refiner workshop station to level 3. Once upgraded, you can sell any excess cells for 5,000 Coins each or keep them for future recipes or event requirements. Recycling a Bombardier Cell yields two Advanced Mechanical Components and two ARC Alloy.