Arc Raiders: Tracking Down Those Fiery Orbs of Annoyance (and Their Burners!)
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Hunting down those fiery, rolling Arc enemies known as Fireballs and their crucial Fireball Burners in *Arc Raiders* can be a bit of a trek, primarily for quests and Refiner upgrades, but they're most reliably found on the Dam Battlegrounds map, especially when they open up to attack.
Alright, mate, gather 'round. You know how it is in *Arc Raiders*, right? Just when you reckon you've got a handle on things, the game throws a curveball… or rather, a *fireball*. These pesky rolling infernos are crucial for a few quests like “What Goes Around,” “Fight Fire With Fire,” and “The Right Tool,” but finding them can feel a bit like searching for a specific pixel in a procedurally generated universe. It's enough to make a digital wizard pull his beard out, eh?
So, what *are* these mysterious Fireballs? Well, as the name subtly hints, they're another flavour of Arc enemy, spherical in nature with ominous orange lights. Spot one, and it'll likely roll straight for you, spitting fire like it's auditioning for a dragon role. Nasty business, but hey, someone’s gotta deal with 'em, right?
Our mate Ford James over at Polygon, bless his digital heart, has done some proper legwork on where these fiery fiends like to hang out. From his intel, the **Dam Battlegrounds** map is your best bet for a quick job. He (and we, too, apparently!) reckons they've popped up in places like the Control Tower (especially through a breachable door and up a zipline, sounds like an adventure!), Research & Administration, Testing Annex, Water Treatment Control, and the Hydroponic Dome Complex. Basically, if it sounds like somewhere an experimental, fire-spewing orb might lurk, it probably does.
Now, for those of you feeling a bit more adventurous (or just stuck on another map), they've also been sighted in the Eastern Station on the Buried City map. Ford's hunch is that *all* the metro stations might be hotbeds for these guys, but for sheer efficiency and less head-scratching, the Dam Battlegrounds is the first map you unlock and generally a bit easier to wrangle. Fair dinkum.
But wait, there's more! Beyond just finding these rolling nightmares, you’ll also be wanting their **Fireball Burners**. These bits of fiery loot are essential for upgrading your Refiner and, more immediately, for whacking an Arc enemy with one for that “What Goes Around” quest. Getting 'em is straightforward in concept: kill a Fireball. However, here's the wizard's trick, mate: these buggers are armoured like a medieval tank until they decide to get spicy. You can't just blast 'em on sight. You need to wait until they open up a bit, preparing to emit fire, *then* you lay into them. It's all about timing, like brewing the perfect potion, or timing that epic ultimate ability.
Once you’ve got your hands on a Burner, remember they’re throwable like a mini-grenade to start a small fire. They're not exactly atomic bombs, mind, so if you're trying to complete that quest objective, grab a few or make sure your target is already a bit softened up. Is it a bit of a grind? Aye, probably. But finding those hidden pockets of resources, that's part of the digital alchemy, isn't it? Turning elusive fire-orbs into precious upgrade materials? Sounds like a good day's work to me.
So, gear up, keep an eye out for those glowing spheres, and remember: timing is everything. Happy hunting, and may your Refiners always be upgraded!
*Original article by Ford James for Polygon.*
Tags: Arc Raiders, Gaming Guide, Looter-Shooter, PvE, Resource Management
Original article: Polygon