The Christmas cold has arrived early in ARC Raiders as part of the Cold Snap update, and you can find snowballs with which to engage in some friendly fights with other raiders.
The latest update has introduced a special condition that applies to all maps. When the Cold Snap conditions are triggered, the maps will have major areas covered by snow. This is when you can find snowballs. This guide will help you find out about the snowballs and explain what you can do with them.
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How to get snowballs in ARC Raiders
You can only find snowballs when a Cold Snap condition is active on a map. You can check whether the condition is active before beginning a fresh round. You’ll have to be careful about the chill that can chip away at your health if you’re not careful.
You can find snowballs in the group. You can also collect them with your hands. Go close to a snowball, and you’ll get the Collect prompt. The snowball will be added to your quick slot, and you can equip it to throw at another player.
The process of throwing a snowball is the same as throwing any other throwable. You confirm your aim and then choose the force to determine how far the snowball will go. However, the range of snowballs in ARC Raiders appears to be relatively low, so try to get close to another player before you throw a snowball.
Can you damage someone with snowballs in ARC Raiders
The snowballs are purely cosmetic, and you can’t use them to damage other players. They also don’t have any in-game effects, plus it’s nearly pointless to bring them back with you. You’ll get just 20 coins per snowball, so it’s better just to use them in a round before a safe extraction.
However, pay attention to them if they’re required for completing the latter stages of the Flickering Flames event.
Published: Dec 16, 2025 11:37 am