Matriarch in ARC Raiders
An imposing ARC machine that makes the Queen look friendly. The Matriarch appears under a specific map condition on Spaceport, screened by waves of smaller ARC hell-bent on keeping her from harm. Her reactor is one of the most sought-after trophies in the game.
Matriarch weak points
Energy shields must be broken first; then the limbs and finally the exposed red reactor core take damage. As with the Queen, Frozen Trail (2.0) moved the high-tier loot from the leg armor plates into the leg pieces they protect — strip the plate, then kill and loot the leg.
How to kill the Matriarch
Thin out her escorts before committing to the core. Phase one is shield-breaking — sustained fire, no heroics. Phase two is the Queen playbook: limbs for staggers, core in the windows. 2.0 also restored her full ranged kit, so do not assume a safe angle exists. Few Raiders extract with a Matriarch Reactor — plan the exit first.
Best weapons against the Matriarch
These guns from our weapon tier list are rated top picks for taking down the Matriarch. Each link opens the full weapon page with stats and upgrade perks.
Matriarch is tied to timed map events. See the full spawn schedule for Matriarch
Matriarch drops
Loot pulled from the wreck after the kill. Each link opens the item page with its sell value and keep-or-recycle verdict.
Quests that target the Matriarch
These tracked quests require destroying or interacting with the Matriarch. Each link opens the full quest guide with objectives and rewards.
Frequently asked questions
How do you kill the Matriarch in ARC Raiders?
Thin out her escorts before committing to the core. Phase one is shield-breaking — sustained fire, no heroics. Phase two is the Queen playbook: limbs for staggers, core in the windows. 2.0 also restored her full ranged kit, so do not assume a safe angle exists. Few Raiders extract with a Matriarch Reactor — plan the exit first.
What is the Matriarch weak point?
Energy shields must be broken first; then the limbs and finally the exposed red reactor core take damage. As with the Queen, Frozen Trail (2.0) moved the high-tier loot from the leg armor plates into the leg pieces they protect — strip the plate, then kill and loot the leg.
What does the Matriarch drop?
The Matriarch drops: Matriarch Reactor, ARC Alloy, ARC Circuitry, ARC Performance Steel, Advanced ARC Powercell, ARC Flex Rubber, ARC Synthetic Resin, Magnetic Accelerator. Check each item page for its sell value and whether to keep or recycle it.