Tick in ARC Raiders
Ticks are small, spider-like ARC that lurk in dark interiors — most commonly on the walls and ceilings of buildings and bunkers — and leap onto Raiders, latching on and dealing continuous damage until removed. Alone they are trivial; a swarm in a dark room can shred your shields before you find the clicking.
Tick weak points
The whole body is soft — any hit counts. There is no armor to route around; the danger is the ambush, not durability.
How to kill the Tick
Check ceilings before looting dark interiors and kill them at range. A latched Tick is removed by mashing the action key, by a teammate shooting it off, or automatically after one second with the Looting MK. 2 augment equipped.
Best weapons against the Tick
These guns from our weapon tier list are rated top picks for taking down the Tick. Each link opens the full weapon page with stats and upgrade perks.
Tick 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 Tick
These tracked quests require destroying or interacting with the Tick. Each link opens the full quest guide with objectives and rewards.
Frequently asked questions
How do you kill the Tick in ARC Raiders?
Check ceilings before looting dark interiors and kill them at range. A latched Tick is removed by mashing the action key, by a teammate shooting it off, or automatically after one second with the Looting MK. 2 augment equipped.
What is the Tick weak point?
The whole body is soft — any hit counts. There is no armor to route around; the danger is the ambush, not durability.
What does the Tick drop?
The Tick drops: Tick Pod, ARC Alloy. Check each item page for its sell value and whether to keep or recycle it.