Key Points
- The best map to farm Ticks is in Stella Montis.
- While here, visit the Cultural Archive and the Seed Vault to find Ticks.
- Ticks are low-threat enemies that are easily killed with basic weapons.
Week 1 of Arc Raiders Season 2 introduces new Trails, and one of the objectives is to destroy Ticks. These elusive robotic creatures spawn within buildings, but there are a few spots where the chances of Tick spawns are higher.
Arc Raiders Ticks Overview
| Threat Level | Low |
| Armor Plate | No Plating |
| Attack Type | Close range |
| Primary Attack | Lunging at players’ heads |
| Passive Attack | Drains HP and Shield once latched |
| Special Abilities | Clings to surfaces |
| Common Locations | Indoors |
| Health | 10 |
| Loot Drops | ARC Alloy Tick Pod |
How to Kill Ticks?
Ticks are not very hard to kill, as their armor is pretty weak. Any basic weapon can easily tear them down. The only drawback to Tick encounters is that they always come in groups, so you need to dodge their lunge attacks and not get caught while you take them down.
Tips to Farm Ticks
- First, in your loadout, add the Looting Mk. 2 augment to increase looting potential.
- Starting the raid at night will increase the multiplier while destroying Ticks.
- The best place to farm Ticks is at Stella Montis Cultural Archive and the Seed Vault.
- While in the Cultural Archive, look up at walls, ceilings, and doorways to find Tick spawns.
- If advancing to the Seed Vault, you can get here after passing through the Cultural Archive and taking the stairs or zipline down.
- There is a locked door near the stairs inside the Seed Vault. You need to collect a Fuel Cell found nearby and use it on the door. Inside is a great spawn point to farm multiple Ticks.
- Ticks will respawn between 3 to 5 minute intervals after leaving the area, so after clearing out one area, head back to the other area to farm Ticks.
Usually, in areas where you will find several Ticks, you might also find treasure. Using the Dockmaster’s Detector will help you detect them easily.
FAQs
How much points does destroying 1 Tick give me?
You will gain 308 points per Tick destroyed.
Do I need heavy weapons to kill Ticks?
No, even basic, low-level weapons will work well against Ticks.
How to get rid of Ticks that have latched on?
Press the interact button to get rid of Ticks on you.
Do Ticks spawn on other maps?
Yes, Ticks are common enemies that spawn inside buildings across other maps too, but the spawn rate for Ticks could be fewer than what’s found in Stella Montis.
When is the best time to farm Ticks?
Starting a raid at night will give you a 2x modifier per Tick killed.
