Surveyor in ARC Raiders
Surveyors drift high over the map scanning terrain, carrying a sealed cargo vault on the belly — one of the better loot piñatas in the game if you can drop it. Shooting the vault down alerts nearby ARC.
Surveyor weak points
The underside vault mounting and engine nacelles; sustained rifle-caliber fire on either brings it down.
How to kill the Surveyor
Engage with a scoped weapon from cover. The crash site draws both ARC and players, so loot the vault fast and leave. Pistols cannot crack it — bring rifle-caliber or heavier.
Best weapons against the Surveyor
These guns from our weapon tier list are rated top picks for taking down the Surveyor. Each link opens the full weapon page with stats and upgrade perks.
Surveyor 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 Surveyor
These tracked quests require destroying or interacting with the Surveyor. Each link opens the full quest guide with objectives and rewards.
Frequently asked questions
How do you kill the Surveyor in ARC Raiders?
Engage with a scoped weapon from cover. The crash site draws both ARC and players, so loot the vault fast and leave. Pistols cannot crack it — bring rifle-caliber or heavier.
What is the Surveyor weak point?
The underside vault mounting and engine nacelles; sustained rifle-caliber fire on either brings it down.
What does the Surveyor drop?
The Surveyor drops: Surveyor Vault, ARC Alloy. Check each item page for its sell value and whether to keep or recycle it.