ARC Raiders Trials Season 5 Week 5 runs from August 3 to August 9, 2026. The active rotation includes Damage Vaporizers, Destroy Wasps, Deliver carriables, Open containers in Port Authority Building and Damage ARC using a single Jump Mine.
Trials unlock at Raider Level 15, and your score must come from one surface raid followed by a successful extraction. Runs do not stack; the game keeps your best extracted score for each objective. The star thresholds are 1,000 points for one star, 2,500 points for two stars and 4,000 points for three stars. Major map conditions no longer provide the old 2x Trials bonus.
For more weekly routes and loadout help, visit the ARC Raiders guides hub.
ARC Raiders Trials Season 5 Week 5 Challenges
| Challenge | Points | Three-Star Target | Best Starting Plan |
| Damage Vaporizers | 1.3 per damage | 4,000 | Fight near an Assessor during Close Scrutiny |
| Destroy Wasps | 250 per Wasp | 16 Wasps | Hunt flying ARC on Riven Tides |
| Deliver carriables | 500 per delivery | 8 deliveries | Run Field Crates to Field Depots |
| Open Port Authority containers | 200 per container | 20 containers | Clear the building from bottom to top |
| Damage ARC with one Jump Mine | 10 per damage | 400 damage | Plant it on an exposed Bombardier weak point |
How to Get Three Stars in Every Week 5 Trial
Damage Vaporizers
Close Scrutiny is the best condition because Vaporizers often appear around Assessors. Bring a Jupiter or another strong ARC-killing weapon, plenty of ammunition, healing, shield rechargers and a few Wolfpacks.
Fight from a building with safe window angles. Hit the central weak area, return to cover between shots and avoid wasting explosives while its barrier is active. One fully damaged Vaporizer can produce roughly 3,600 points, so one full kill plus light damage on a second target should clear the 4,000-point threshold.
Check the major ARC types and weaknesses guide before risking an expensive kit.
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Destroy Wasps
Riven Tides works well because its open spaces make flying ARC easy to spot. Bettina, Anvil or Renegade are reliable choices, but bring more ammunition than a normal loot run.
Each Wasp gives 250 points, making 16 kills the three-star target. Snitch Scanners are valuable because they can bring in extra Wasps. Trigger them away from the busiest area, clear the summoned targets, then rotate toward natural patrols.
Deliver Carriables
Dam Battlegrounds is the best choice for a high score because it offers several Field Crate routes. Deliver eight crates to nearby Field Depots for 4,000 points.
Carry Adrenaline Shots for faster rotations and use a Snap Hook, when available, to pull carriables closer. Check the map for the nearest depot instead of crossing the whole zone. A free loadout works for three stars; a mobility-focused kit is better for leaderboard attempts.
Open Containers in Port Authority Building
This Trial only works inside the Port Authority area on Riven Tides. Sweep the ground floor, balconies, electrical cabinets, lockers, machinery, walkways, outer wall and roof. Twenty containers give 4,000 points.
Already-looted containers can still provide Trial credit, so check open boxes. Start at the bottom and move upward to avoid repeating floors. A Riven Tides Classified Records Keycard opens another container-rich room, but it is mainly useful for high-score attempts.
Review the Riven Tides complete guide before choosing your route.
Damage ARC Using a Single Jump Mine
This is the least consistent Week 5 challenge because the score must come from one Jump Mine.
Riven Tides is a practical choice because a Bombardier can spawn without a special condition. Remove its Spotters, break the armor on one leg or expose the core on its back, then place the mine against the unarmored section. Lure Grenades help control its position. A clean 400-damage blast reaches three stars.
Bring several mines because poor placement can waste an attempt. Another option is Stella Montis, where multiple Shredders can be pulled into one room before the mine detonates between them.
How to Push for a Top 250 Score
Three stars unlock weekly rewards, but they are only the baseline for a serious leaderboard run. Your total uses the best extracted score from all five challenges, so one weak record can hold back the full set.
For more context on the competitive changes, PC Gamer also covered how Embark reworked ARC Raiders Trials, including the move toward more flexible objectives and rebalanced scoring.
For a stronger Top 250 push:
- Run one objective at a time instead of chasing every Trial in the same raid.
- Improve your lowest record first.
- Use coordinated squads for Vaporizers and Jump Mine attempts.
- Handle containers and deliveries during quieter solo runs.
- Carry equipment for a maximum score, not only the three-star minimum.
- Extract once a personal best is secure.
- Check the leaderboard after each improvement and stop spending rare gear when the gain no longer changes placement.
The Trials overhaul removed condition-based double scoring, making preparation, routing and safe extraction the main competitive advantages.
ARC Raiders Trials Season 5 Rewards
Season 5 ends on September 30, 2026. Final placement can unlock Scorta outfit variations, while Hotshot and Cantina Legend players can earn exclusive red and blue variants. Other seasonal cosmetics include the Green Bruiser backpack, Pressure Gauge charm, Hydraulic Pump attachment and the “Come at me” emote.
Three-star clears also secure the highest weekly challenge reward milestone. Keep all five personal-best scores updated throughout the season instead of relying on one strong week.
Frequently Asked Questions
What level unlocks Trials in ARC Raiders?
Trials unlock at Raider Level 15.
Do Trial scores carry across multiple raids?
No. Each challenge uses your best score from one successfully extracted raid.
How many points are needed for three stars in Week 5?
You need 4,000 points in a single Trial to reach the three-star reward threshold.
Do major map conditions still double Trial points?
No. The guaranteed 2x bonus was removed in the Trials overhaul.
Can multiple Trials be completed in one raid?
Yes, but focused runs are usually better for leaderboard scores. Combine objectives only when their map, route and loadout naturally overlap.
