ARC Raiders Phantom Targets Guide: Upgrade Cargo Elevator and Fastest Way to Complete Every Objective

Summary

The Phantom Targets event is now live in ARC Raiders, and this guide will help you complete every objective as quickly and efficiently as possible. Whether you're repairing antennas, dealing damage with special devices, or hunting down different ARC enemies, this walkthrough follows the fastest route while minimizing resource consumption. It also helps you make better use of your ARC Raiders Items, ensuring you don't waste valuable resources during the event. If you're looking to unlock all Part 1 rewards without wasting valuable gear, this is the strategy to follow.

1. Phase 1: Repair the Cargo Elevator Antennas

Your first objective is to repair three communication antennas located at the extraction elevators on Xfells, Central Swamp Lift, and Water Treatment Elevator.

Don't worry if the repair animation appears to bug out or the progress bar resets. Although it looks like the upgrade failed, your progress is still being tracked correctly. Simply repair all three antennas to complete the first page of the project.

The rewards include an Aggressive Augment, Heavy Shield, and a Ve, making this a great way to start the event.

2. Phase 2: Pop Trigger, Wasp Driver, and Leaper Pulse Unit Challenges

The second phase requires you to deal damage using three different ARC devices:

• Pop Trigger: Deal 50 damage

• Wasp Driver: Deal 500 damage

• Leaper Pulse Unit: Deal 1,000 damage

Fastest Pop Trigger Strategy:

The easiest method is to lure a Shredder into the small room at Port Authority, then use a Showstopper to stun it before placing your Pop Triggers.

Keeping the Shredder trapped inside the room prevents it from escaping the blast radius, making this challenge both safe and efficient.

Best Wasp Driver Method:

When fighting Wasps, always aim for the center core instead of the rotors. This is a more reliable way to destroy them and obtain Wasp Drivers.

After collecting a few, return to the same room at Port Authority. Stun the Shredder with a Showstopper, throw your Wasp Drivers, and you'll complete the damage requirement with very little risk.

Most Efficient Leaper Pulse Unit Strategy:

To farm Leaper Pulse Units, first stun a Leaper with Jolt Mines, then burn it with Blaze Grenades while focusing fire on its glowing eye.

For the damage challenge itself, however, the Shredder is the better target. Because it can be trapped in a confined space, your Leaper Pulse Units are much less likely to miss. While the Bastion is another option, it moves more frequently and makes the challenge harder than necessary.

3. Phase 3: Fire Damage, Energy Weapons, and Flying ARC

The final stage consists of three objectives:

• Deal 1,500 Fire Damage

• Destroy large ARC enemies using Energy Weapons

• Destroy 20 Flying ARC with launcher weapons

Fastest Way to Farm Fire Damage:

Fireball Burners and Blaze Grenades deal the same type of fire damage, but Fireball Burners are usually easier to collect if you have the blueprint.

You can find several Fireball Burners around Riven Tides, especially near the Custom House and the left Stacking Yard Building.

For maximum efficiency, use them against a Bombardier. Unlike other large ARC enemies, Bombardiers tend to stay in one place, allowing them to remain inside the fire for the full burn duration and take much more damage.

Best Energy Weapon:

Among the three Legendary weapons earned from the event, Jupiter is easily the strongest choice for this objective.

Rocketeers are the safest enemies to farm. Keep your distance—around 300 meters if possible—and use natural cover while shooting.

Although Bastions also count toward the challenge, they move more aggressively and leave less room for mistakes, making them a less beginner-friendly option.

Best Location for Flying ARC:

For the final objective, stay on Riven Tides.

This map has the highest concentration of flying enemies, especially Wasps and Hornets. Since they have relatively low health, they can be eliminated quickly with the Hullcracker or Rascal, saving valuable launcher ammunition.

Instead of firing from long range, let the enemies fly closer before taking the shot to improve accuracy and avoid wasting ammo.

Final Thoughts

The Phantom Targets event follows a straightforward progression: repair the antennas, complete the special device damage challenges, then finish the fire damage, energy weapon, and Flying ARC objectives.

By focusing on efficient farming locations such as Riven Tides and Port Authority, you'll spend fewer resources while earning all the available rewards, including Radar Tokens, Legendary weapons, and valuable equipment. If you need additional gear to speed up your progress, you can also explore ARC Raiders Items for sale before starting the event. Combined with this route, you'll be able to complete Phantom Targets as quickly and efficiently as possible.