ARC Raiders Heavy Fuze Grenade Trial Guide:Why Is Your Damage Always Just a Little Short

In the Heavy Fuse Grenade Trial in ARC Raiders Items, many players face the same problem:why do some players easily get 3 stars while others keep getting stuck at 2 stars using the same grenades and the same boss in ARC Raiders Items? Is it really just a damage issue, or are you simply throwing in the wrong place? The truth is that success does not depend on raw damage, but on explosion placement and target selection. Once you understand the key idea of "bottom explosion on the Bombardier," your completion rate will improve immediately.

WHY DAMAGE IS SO INCONSISTENT

Many players assume damage variation is random, but it is actually highly dependent on where the grenade detonates.

Testing shows a clear pattern:

Explosion on top results in the lowest damage

Side impact gives medium damage

Bottom explosion deals the highest damage

Even with the same throw, damage can differ by over 1,000 depending on the detonation point. This is why it often feels like your grenade "hit correctly" but still did not score enough points.

BEST TARGET:WHY BOMBARDIER IS THE OPTIMAL CHOICE

Although the Queen can also complete the trial, it is not the most reliable option.

The Queen has several problems:

High mobility

Short engagement window

Difficult to land multiple grenades consistently

In comparison, the Bombardier is much more stable:

Large and predictable hitbox

Easier movement pattern to read

Better suited for repeated grenade testing

If your goal is consistent 3-star clears, the Bombardier is the best target.

CORE MECHANIC:BOTTOM EXPLOSION IS EVERYTHING

Based on repeated testing, the damage differences are very clear depending on explosion location:

Top explosion:around 2600 damage

Side bounce:2800-3000 damage

Bottom detonation:3400-3800+ damage

The conclusion is simple:

If the grenade explodes underneath the Bombardier, your score will significantly increase.

SIMPLE AND RELIABLE 3-STAR METHOD

You do not need complicated setups. Just follow this basic approach:

First, bring enough Heavy Fuse Grenades

Second, ignore armor stripping or weak-point setup

Third, wait until the Bombardier becomes stationary

Fourth, let the grenade roll or bounce into the bottom area

The key idea is not "where to aim," but "make it explode underneath."

Simplicity is more effective than over-optimization in this trial.

COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID

Many players try to optimize too much, which actually reduces consistency:

Do not try to stun the Bombardier

Do not fully strip its armor

Do not over-adjust positioning for perfect angles

Do not throw grenades onto the top structure

These actions usually reduce the chance of a bottom explosion and lower overall damage consistency.

MATERIAL FARMING AND SUSTAINABILITY

To keep running this trial, you need a steady supply of Heavy Fuse Grenades, especially canisters, as part of your ARC Raiders Materials management.

Efficient farming methods include:

Looting commercial zones for canisters

Recycling water filters to obtain materials

Buying the daily limit from Celeste

Farming overlapping areas between research and admin sectors

Be careful not to confuse water filters with water pumps, as pumps mainly provide oil instead of canisters.

CONCLUSION:WHO THIS GUIDE IS FOR AND WHY IT MATTERS

This guide is designed for:

Players stuck at 2-star clears

Players who want consistent and reliable farming

Players who prefer simple, repeatable strategies

Key benefits:

Higher 3-star consistency

Less wasted grenades and time

Better understanding of explosion mechanics

FINAL TIP

If your damage still feels inconsistent, do not change your loadout first. Instead, check your grenade landing position. In this trial, positioning matters far more than raw damage output.

CORE VALUE SUMMARY

New players:Understand the mechanic quickly and avoid wasted attempts

Mid-level players:Improve consistency and reach 3 stars reliably

Advanced players:Optimize efficiency and reduce unnecessary setup time