How to Optimize Your 85-Point ARC Raiders Build
With exactly 85 skill points available at the level cap, creating the perfect Expedition Skill Tree requires difficult sacrifices. You cannot unlock every tier-3 node. Use our interactive ARC Raiders Skill Tree Calculator to theorycraft your setup. The tool automatically enforces branch prerequisitesβfor instance, you cannot invest points into advanced Survival nodes like In-Round Crafting until its base requirements are met.
Popular Meta Builds for 2026
- The Ghost Looter (Survival/Mobility Focus): Maximize Looter's Instincts and Silent Scavenger to hit Security Containers fast, then dump remaining points into Marathon Runner to outrun ARC patrols.
- The Heavy Gunner (Conditioning Focus): Invest heavily in Loaded Arms and Broad Shoulders to carry heavy weaponry (like the Equalizer or Aphelion) without suffering severe movement penalties.
- The Field Medic (Support Focus): Rush down the Survival tree to unlock In-Round Crafting and Rapid Recovery, ensuring your squad never runs out of healing items during intense firefights.
Remember that the meta frequently shifts with patches from Embark Studios. Bookmark this calculator to test new point distributions before committing your resources in-game.