Pop in ARC Raiders
Pops waddle toward movement and explode when they reach you. They often idle dormant near loot caches and activate when you get close — the soft chime as one arms is your only warning in cluttered rooms.
Pop weak points
The body is the weak point — one hit from range sets it off harmlessly away from you.
How to kill the Pop
Never melee a Pop. Detonate it from distance with a single shot, or walk a wide arc around dormant ones to save ammo. Its blast damages other ARC too — baiting one into a patrol is free damage.
Best weapons against the Pop
These guns from our weapon tier list are rated top picks for taking down the Pop. Each link opens the full weapon page with stats and upgrade perks.
Pop 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 Pop
These tracked quests require destroying or interacting with the Pop. Each link opens the full quest guide with objectives and rewards.
Frequently asked questions
How do you kill the Pop in ARC Raiders?
Never melee a Pop. Detonate it from distance with a single shot, or walk a wide arc around dormant ones to save ammo. Its blast damages other ARC too — baiting one into a patrol is free damage.
What is the Pop weak point?
The body is the weak point — one hit from range sets it off harmlessly away from you.
What does the Pop drop?
The Pop drops: Pop Trigger, ARC Alloy. Check each item page for its sell value and whether to keep or recycle it.