Raiders, the latest patch has dropped a game-breaker into Arc Raiders: the Aphelion, a legendary two-round burst battle rifle that's shredding ARCs and dominating extractions. Firing high-velocity energy bullets from a 10-round clip, this beast melts machines like butter—perfect for PvE chaos and holding your own in PvP scraps. With patch 1.3 buffing its blueprint drop rate, now's the time to farm it up and climb the leaderboards.
This underbarrel-stocked powerhouse excels against armored foes, with burst fire that chunks health bars in seconds. Pair it with energy mods for endless sprays, and you're untouchable in Stella Montis or North Line runs. Community tests show it outperforming Venator post-nerf—insane DPS, low recoil, and that satisfying energy crackle.
Aphelion Quick Stats:
| Stat | Value | Why It Slaps |
|---|---|---|
| Firing Mode | 2-Round Burst | Precise, high-burst damage |
| Magazine | 10 (Energy Clip) | Sustained fire without reloads |
| Strength | Anti-ARC Shredder | Pierces machines effortlessly |
| Rarity | Legendary | Top-tier rolls possible |
Craft it fully modded, and bosses like the Matriarch drop faster than ever.
The blueprint? Straight from the Matriarch's core during her event spawns—rare, but the drop buff makes it farmable solo or squad. Hit Stella Montis or high-tier maps at event times for max chances. Extract the core quick to dodge raiders!
Pro Farm Loop:
| Step | Action | Tips |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Queue Smart | Stella Montis/North Line (events) | Solo queue for less betrayal |
| 2. Locate Matriarch | Audio cues + flares | Flank from high ground |
| 3. Core Loot | Burst weak points, grab & run | Use traps/explosives |
| 4. Repeat | 5-10 runs/hour | Free loadouts for safety |
Nail this, and Aphelion's yours in under an hour.
Solo? No problem. Aphelion shines here—pair with traps, drones, and mobility for god-mode takedowns. Here's your enemy breakdown:
Solo ARC Takedowns:
| Enemy | Weakness | Aphelion Strat |
|---|---|---|
| Rocketeer | Back vents | Burst air, dodge rockets |
| Bastion | Legs/joints | Kite & burst underbelly |
| Leaper | Mid-air jumps | Predict hops, ground-pound |
| Matriarch | Core after adds | Explosives first, then energy DPS |
Loadout: Aphelion (main), Hullcracker (backup), Jolt Mines, Medkits. Slide-cancel everywhere for speed.
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Raiders, Aphelion's calling. Extract like a legend!