**Everything You Need to Know About Trials in ARC Raiders**
Trials are an exciting form of player progression in ARC Raiders. With so much to do while exploring Topside, Trials add another rewarding challenge to your to-do list. Not only do they offer great rewards through Weekly Trials, but you can also unlock exclusive seasonal gear by climbing the Ranks. Here’s a complete guide on unlocking, completing Trials, understanding Ranks, and how to maximize your points.
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### What Are Trials in ARC Raiders?
Trials are challenges that reward you with gear when you complete specific tasks in ARC Raiders. Think of them as a highscore system— the more points you earn during a match, the better the rewards you receive.
There are two main types of Trials:
– **Weekly Trials:** These include tasks such as damaging Hornets, destroying ARC foes, and searching loot boxes.
– **Seasonal progress under the Ranks tab:** This tracks your overall career progression through a season.
Each Weekly Trial features its own progress bar, and the points you earn unlock rewards at certain milestones:
– Reward 1 at 1,000 points
– Reward 2 at 2,500 points
– Reward 3 at 4,000 points
**Important:** You must successfully escape to bank your points. If you fail to extract, all progress from that match is lost.
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### What Are Trials Ranks?
Within the Trials screen, you’ll find a **Ranks** tab. This is a seasonal career progression system where you earn XP and level up through 14 different ranks, each unlocking unique rewards.
#### The 14 Trials Ranks:
1. Rookie I
2. Rookie II
3. Rookie III
4. Tryhard I
5. Tryhard II
6. Tryhard III
7. Wildcard I
8. Wildcard II
9. Wildcard III
10. Daredevil I
11. Daredevil II
12. Daredevil III
13. Hotshot
14. Cantina Legend
As you complete objectives and escape safely, you gain XP to climb these ranks. Leveling up typically grants you one new item plus all rewards from previous ranks. For example, reaching Tryhard I gives you the Archaeologist Backpack, Black Eye face style, and Happy Jig emote from Rookie III.
Note that moving from Daredevil III to Hotshot does not grant new gear but will likely give you the Hotshot badge as recognition. The final rank, **Cantina Legend**, is reserved for the Top 100 players on the server and awards the exclusive Scarlet Black outfit color.
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### When Do Trials Unlock?
Trials become available once you reach **Level 15**. You can access them through the Raider tab by selecting the badge icon located at the center bottom of your screen to open the Trials page.
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### How to Complete Trials & Earn More Points
Each Trial involves a specific task you must complete during a match. Your performance is rated on a three-star system:
– The more points you earn in a match, the higher your star rating.
– Your goal is to reach a three-star rating in a single match and then extract.
**Keep in mind:** Points do not accumulate across multiple matches. For example, if you earn 1,000 points (one star) in one match and 3,000 points (two stars) in your next, your total points remain 3,000 for that Trial. Your highest single-match score is what counts.
To achieve the three-star rating, focus solely on completing the specific task required by the Trial during a match. You can track your progress via the Inventory > Logbook, which displays your in-game statistics.
**Remember:** You must successfully extract to secure any points earned. Dying or failing to escape results in losing all progress from that match, although you will still keep XP toward leveling your Raider.
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### Tips for Maximizing Trials Success
– **Play on zones with major map conditions:** Events like Night Raids, Electromagnetic Storms, and other special map modifiers grant double rank points.
– **Team up with a full squad:** Coordinate with like-minded players to complete shared Trials objectives together for better success.
– **Avoid unnecessary PvP encounters:** Unless highly geared for PvP, it’s smarter to evade other players and extract quickly. It’s far better to secure some progress than risk losing everything by engaging in risky fights or wasting time.
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By keeping these strategies and tips in mind, you’ll be well on your way to conquering Trials, earning exclusive rewards, and climbing the seasonal Ranks in ARC Raiders. Good luck, Raiders!
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