The Bombing Run is one of the newer quests in ARC Raiders, and completing it can be a true challenge.
You begin this quest after obtaining it from Shani. Compared to other quests released in the Headwinds update, the Bombing Run quest is relatively simple to understand. However, completing it will truly test your abilities at bringing down one of the toughest ARCs.
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ARC Raiders Bombing Run quest walkthrough
The Bombing Run quest can be broken down into the following parts.
- Destroy a Bombardier
- Deliver a Bombardier Cell to Shani
How to find a Bombardier
To destroy a Bombardier, you’ll first need to find one. The Bombardier can spot on all four maps, but you’ll have higher chances of success on Spaceport and Blue Gate. I have marked all the potential locations for finding the Bombardier on these two maps.
To find a Bombardier from a distance, look for a Spotter. A Bombardier will always have Spotters around them, who guide the missiles. First, you’ll need to take down the Spotters (otherwise, you’re just missile fodder).
Then begins the next, and the harder part, of the quest.
How to destroy a Bombardier
The first objective is to destroy the Spotters. Doing so will also help you to get Spotter Relays, which are required for completing the Trophy Display project. To destroy the Bombardier, there are two strategies.
If you’re an endgame player, bring some Wolfpack grenades (around five should be okay). Just hit the Bombardier with Wolfpacks, and it will be enough to take it down. The same can be achieved with Blaze Grenades (they’re slower, but equally effective). If you don’t have grenades, bringing a Hullcracker to the party also works. You can also combine the Hullcracker with Wolfpacks to make it more entertaining.
While Wolfpacks and Hullcracker are amazing against the Bombardier, they’re not exactly cheap. What if you’re a miser like me who saves everything? In that case, bring a simple heavy weapon and plenty of healing items.
After you take down the Spotters, find a covered area. From there, shoot the yellow canisters located on the Bombardier. You’ll need to repeat this process until the canisters are destroyed. Once the canisters are destroyed, the Bombardier will fall over. Then, target its rear canister and keep shooting/throwing grenades until it gets destroyed.
However, you’ll also have to stay away from the explosion range of its mortars. This is the main reason you’ll always want to destroy the Spotters first.
Once done, scavenge the Bombardier to get a Bombardier Cell. Return safely with the item and hand it over to Shani to complete the Bombing Run quest.
