Summary
The new Emperor Dungeon in Arc Raiders has only just released, and players have already discovered a way to completely bypass every puzzle and get straight into the final loot room in under 2 minutes. Whether this was intentional or a massive oversight by Embark Studios, it's honestly pretty game-breaking — and the best part is, you don't need much to pull it off, though some players choose to spend ARC Raiders Coins to speed up their gearing instead.
Here's exactly how it works.
What You Need
To pull off this skip, you need:
Emperor Key — required to open the main dungeon entrance (someone on your team must have this)
Snap Hook or Grappling Hook — to reach the platform
Two Showstoppers — grenades that trigger the door sensors
Optional: A Hornet Driver — works as an alternative if you don't have Showstoppers
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Open the Main Emperor Dungeon Door
This part is essential. Someone on your team must use their Emperor Key to open the main entrance first.
Why this matters: If you try to bypass the dungeon without opening the main entrance, you'll burn to death — similar to how the old key card rooms worked. So make sure the main door is open before attempting the skip.
Step 2: Head to the Left-Hand Side Exit
Once the main entrance is open, head over to the left-hand side exit with your Snap Hook or Grappling Hook.
Use the hook to get up onto the platform.
Step 3: Throw a Showstopper at the First Door
Now that you're up on the platform, all you need to do is throw a Showstopper at this door.
Just like that, it opens.
It's as simple as that. There appears to be some sort of sensor behind the door that's being triggered by the Showstopper. Whether this is intentional or a glitch, it works.
Don't have a Showstopper? You can use a Hornet Driver instead — I tested it at the second door and it worked the same way.
Step 4: Bypass the Second Door
Now that you've reached the second door, you can test whether a Hornet Driver does the same as a Showstopper.
As you can see, it actually works. The door opens straight up, giving you access to the main loot room without completing any of the puzzles.
Result: You've essentially bypassed the entire Emperor Dungeon in under 2 minutes.
Inside the Main Loot Room
Watch Out for Wasps
Now that you're inside the main loot room, be careful — there are wasps flying around.
Tip: Stay tucked behind the containers on the right-hand side. They'll eventually lose aggro and leave you alone.
There's also a vapor prize at the exit. Don't shoot any of the Arcs — you'll just draw more attention to yourself. It's much easier to stay hidden, wait for them to de-aggro, and then start shooting the yellow buttons.
Destroy the Yellow Buttons
There are at least six yellow buttons in total:
Three on the left side
Three on the right side
Destroy all of them and the loot will appear on each side of the wall.
Weapon recommendation: Bring an Anvil to take out the buttons. It should take two to three shots per button.
How to do it:
Take out three on one side — one, two, three
Reload
Take out three on the other side — one, two, three
Loot the Containers
Once all buttons are destroyed, containers will appear on each side of the room. The loot in this room is absolutely insane.
Tip: Do this with more than one person — there's too much loot for one player. There are also little containers in the middle of the room you can loot.
What you'll get:
Emperor Modulators — valuable crafting materials
Pink Data Cards — used to earn Research Points, which you spend on blueprints and upgrades
Orange Components — used to craft the new upgraded weapons
Gold Emperor Modulator — very important; currently only has one use: upgrading your Gunsmith to Level 4. Hold onto this if you plan on crafting new upgraded weapons.
Loot value: I walked out with over 160,000 worth of loot from this one run.
How to Exit
You can simply leave through the main exit. But if you're playing in PvP lobbies and want to avoid running into other players, you can head back the exact same way you came in.
Best part: The doors will automatically open back up for you. You don't need to waste any more equipment getting out.
Important Notes
This is likely to get patched quickly. Embark will probably fix this soon, so make the most of it while you can.
You're not glitching through walls or going out of bounds. You're literally throwing a grenade at what seems to be a door with a sensor, and it opens. Whether intentional or an oversight, it works.
You still need someone to open the main entrance first. Without the Emperor Key, you'll burn to death.
Bring a weapon to destroy the yellow buttons (Anvil recommended).
Watch for wasps — stay hidden, let them de-aggro, then loot.
Why Share This?
Some people will ask why I'm making a video showing this off. At the end of the day, I'm just sharing something I discovered that I think people will find useful — and if you'd rather gear up without grinding, you can buy ARC Raiders Coins, with MMOEXP being a trusted and reliable option for that. It's not like we're glitching through walls or going out of bounds — we're throwing a grenade at a door with a sensor and it opens. Whether that's intentional or an oversight, who knows? But I'm sure it'll get patched eventually.
So make the most of it while you can, grab that 160,000+ worth of loot, and craft those new upgraded weapons.
Final Tips
Open the main entrance first — otherwise you burn to death
Bring a Snap Hook or Grappling Hook — to reach the platform
Bring two Showstoppers (or a Hornet Driver) — to open the doors
Stay hidden from wasps — let them de-aggro before looting
Destroy all six yellow buttons — three left, three right
Grab the Gold Emperor Modulator — needed for Gunsmith Level 4
Exit the same way you came — doors auto-open, no extra equipment needed
Do it with a team — there's too much loot for one person
