If there’s one enemy in ARC Raiders that’ll make you want to throw your controller, it’s the Hornet — that annoying flying drone with a shield and a bad attitude. This AI menace fires off shock projectiles that can wreck your health and leave you totally helpless. You’ll know it’s around when you see four thrusters and a bright spotlight scanning the ground like it’s hunting for trouble. Spoiler: you’re the trouble.
Taking one down isn’t easy, but once you know what to do, you can turn the tables. Let’s break it down.
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Where to Find the Hornet
You’ll run into Hornets pretty often — they pop up on most maps in ARC Raiders. Your first official encounter happens during the “Picking Up The Pieces” quest in the Dam Battlegrounds area.
In the game, there are all kinds of ARC enemies — from the fiery Fireball to the bouncy Pop, and the airborne ones like Wasps and Rocketeers. The Hornet falls into that flying ARC category, but it’s tougher than most of its cousins and takes some skill to bring down.
Its front armor is basically a flying tank — heavily plated and super resistant to damage. You can easily spot one thanks to the red laser it uses to shoot out electric shock attacks. Get hit by one of those, and you’re instantly stunned — no movement, no counterattack, just pain. The shock doesn’t just paralyze you; it also melts through your shields and health like butter.
How to Deal with the Hornet
Alright, so how do you fight back? Here are a few solid strategies to help you survive (and maybe even look good doing it):
- Stay mobile. As soon as it starts firing, move! Standing still is basically asking to get fried.
- Find cover. If you spot multiple Hornets in the sky, duck into bushes or behind structures. You’ll need that protection.
- Aim for the thrusters. Use Heavy ammo and target its thrusters — that’s its weak spot.
- Stay out of sight. When a Hornet goes into its “Alerted” mode, it’s on high alert. Break its line of sight before it spots you again.
Best Weapons to Use Against the Hornet
Now, let’s talk gear. Picking the right weapon makes a huge difference. The game throws a big arsenal your way eventually, but early on, you’ll only have a few options to work with.
If you’re just starting out, go with the Rattler. Yeah, it’s not the strongest gun around — it’s only C-tier in our ARC Raiders weapon rankings — but it’s reliable enough to take down a Hornet if you play smart.
Once you level up a bit, things get better. You’ll unlock or craft weapons like the Ferro or the Kettle, both great choices for wrecking Hornets fast. If you manage to destroy both of its thrusters, the drone will crash to the ground in flames. Just make sure you’re not standing where it lands — that explosion can deal massive damage and easily take you out too.
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