Queen in ARC Raiders
The Queen is a raid-boss on legs: layered armor, missile pods, sweeping energy fire, and enough health to outlast careless squads. Destroying her armor plates progressively exposes lootable debris. Every Raider on the map hears a Queen fight start — and some will come to third-party it.
Queen weak points
Leg joints and head take real damage; stripping armor plates exposes the red reactor core, which is the actual kill target. Each destroyed part drops lootable debris, so partial damage still pays — but since Frozen Trail (2.0) the higher-tier loot sits in the leg pieces themselves, not in the armor plates that cover them. Plates can still hold some loot; the legs are the payday.
How to kill the Queen
Commit as a squad or do not commit. Break the leg joints to force staggers, peel armor to open the core, and burn the core in the stagger windows. Loot the destroyed legs, not just the shed plates. Bring ammo for a long fight and an exit plan for the players it attracts.
Best weapons against the Queen
These guns from our weapon tier list are rated top picks for taking down the Queen. Each link opens the full weapon page with stats and upgrade perks.
Queen is tied to timed map events. See the full spawn schedule for Matriarch
Queen 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 Queen
These tracked quests require destroying or interacting with the Queen. Each link opens the full quest guide with objectives and rewards.
Frequently asked questions
How do you kill the Queen in ARC Raiders?
Commit as a squad or do not commit. Break the leg joints to force staggers, peel armor to open the core, and burn the core in the stagger windows. Loot the destroyed legs, not just the shed plates. Bring ammo for a long fight and an exit plan for the players it attracts.
What is the Queen weak point?
Leg joints and head take real damage; stripping armor plates exposes the red reactor core, which is the actual kill target. Each destroyed part drops lootable debris, so partial damage still pays — but since Frozen Trail (2.0) the higher-tier loot sits in the leg pieces themselves, not in the armor plates that cover them. Plates can still hold some loot; the legs are the payday.
What does the Queen drop?
The Queen drops: Queen Reactor, ARC Alloy, Advanced ARC Powercell, ARC Motion Core, ARC Circuitry, ARC Coolant, ARC Flex Rubber, ARC Thermo Lining, ARC Synthetic Resin, ARC Performance Steel, Advanced Mechanical Components, Advanced Electrical Components, Magnetic Accelerator. Check each item page for its sell value and whether to keep or recycle it.