The Frozen Trail update adds a ton of content to ARC Raiders, but nothing catches players off guard quite like the new ARC enemy: the Bully. It may look like a giant robot dog, but the Bully is an aggressive, oppressive beast that can quickly reach your position. Taking one down requires knowing where to aim and how to survive its attacks. To help you out, here's a complete guide on the Bully in ARC Raiders Frozen Trail.
How to Beat the Bully in ARC Raiders
The Bully's entire combat strategy revolves around aggressive pressure and hit-and-run tactics. At a distance, it launches cluster grenades that can shred your health before you realize what's happening. If you try to close the gap, the Bully switches to a shotgun blast, then charges in and backs off to keep you off balance.
The Bully's main frame is covered in heavy plating, making center-mass shots a waste of ammo. It has two weak points that you need to target:
- The Leg Joints: Consistent, accurate hits to the leg joints will chip the Bully down efficiently and bypass its main armor.
- The Head (When Open): Patience is highly rewarded in this fight. When the Bully prepares to shoot, its head actually opens up to reveal a highly vulnerable weak spot.
Resist the urge to hold the trigger down. Pick your moments to aim for the leg joints while it moves, and target the head the second it opens to fire.
Which Weapons Work Best?
To beat the Bully, you need Heavy rounds with strong armor penetration. The Bully's heavy plating and weak points respond best to accurate, high-damage shots. Here are some weapon suggestions.
- High-Penetration Weapons: Heavy hitters like the Jupiter, Aphelion, Dolabra, and Anvil are top-tier choices because they naturally crack ARC armor.
- Fast-Fire SMGs: These offer poor damage against armored sections and aren't ideal for landing precise hits on the head's brief vulnerability window.
- Shotguns: While they deal damage, you risk getting caught by the Bully's own 15-damage close-range shotgun blasts.
How to Get and Use Bully Fragmenters in ARC Raiders
Defeating a Bully gives you a chance to loot a Bully Fragmenter, an Epic-tier throwable weapon. When you throw it, the Fragmenter splits into exploding clusters that cover a wide area. Use it against grouped enemies or to flush rival players out of cover.
Should You Keep or Use Fragmenters in ARC Raiders?
Consider saving a few Bully Fragmenters in your stash; they can help in combat and when you need to craft certain items. Bully Fragmenters can be recycled into valuable crafting material at your Outpost. No Projects or quests require the fragmenter, but ARC-dropped items become essential as the season progresses. Stashing a few ensures you're prepared for future crafting requirements while still enjoying its explosive nature.
