Rocketeers are one of the most frustrating enemy types in Arc Raiders. Here’s the most reliable way to take them down in any encounter, with some very easy-to-find Items and Weapons.
Use Showstopper Grenades on Cooldown
The fastest and most consistent way to kill Rocketeers is by
cycling Showstopper grenades. These grenades can take a Rocketeer down to the ground for several seconds, allowing you and your Squad to take them down without getting blown up.
Whenever you see a Rocketeer preparing a volley, throw a Showstopper directly at it, then repeat the process every time it goes to fly away. This may take a few Showstopper grenades to do, so stock up!
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Follow Up with Heavy Impact Items
After the initial stun, follow up with heavy impact explosives to fully break the Rocketeer:
Best Options for High Impact Damage on Arc
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Hullcracker
— Perfect for chunking armor and quickly finishing a staggered target, but may be difficult to find. Alternatives would be any Heavy Ammo or Explosive Ammo weapon. -
Wolfpack
— Excellent burst damage and huge AoE, but expensive and hard to find. -
Standard Grenades
— Not as powerful, but very spammable and still effective when timed properly. Any that you have spare are good for when the Rocketeer is stunned.
The goal is simple:
stagger → burst → delete. Rocketeers rarely survive this combo.
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Don’t Give Them Space
While the damage method is straightforward, positioning matters. Rocketeers become dangerous only when left alone at long range. Keep pressure on them:
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Stay in mid-range where they can’t rain volleys uninterrupted.
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Break line of sight when you need to reset and have accessible cover nearby.
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Prioritize Rocketeers before dealing with weaker mobs.
Rocketeers look intimidating, but with proper stagger tools and explosive follow-ups, they’re some of the easiest enemies to shut down. Cycle Showstoppers, chain heavy impact items, and never let them freely fire—and you’ll erase them before they ever overwhelm your squad.
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