How this dashboard works
ARC Raiders runs more than a dozen rotating events across six maps. Some events boost blueprint drops (Night Raid), some spawn bosses (Matriarch, Harvester), some open exclusive areas (Hidden Bunker, Locked Gate), and some change the rules of engagement (Electromagnetic Storm, Cold Snap). Pick the right event and your raid pays out double. Pick the wrong map and you grind for nothing.
This dashboard pulls the live event schedule, ranks every active event by priority, and surfaces a single top recommendation with a loadout suggestion and strategy. Below the top pick you'll see every other active event grouped by map, plus everything starting in the next hour so you can plan your next session.
The page refreshes automatically every minute. Bookmark it, open it before each session, and stop wasting raids on dead maps.
How events are ranked
Priority is based on three factors: drop value (boss events > loot events > ambient), exclusivity (Hidden Bunker access > common loot boost), and difficulty-to-replicate (rare events > common rotations). Boss events like Matriarch and Harvester sit at the top because the rewards are unique and time-locked. Night Raid is near the top because it's the highest blueprint-farming window in the game. Hurricane and Electromagnetic Storm rank mid because they're farmable in any kit but reward map knowledge.
Loadout recommendations are tuned to the event. Stealth kits for Night Raid. Heavy DPS for Matriarch. Mechanical weapons for Electromagnetic Storm. Big backpack for material-focused events like Prospecting Probes and Lush Blooms.
When nothing's active
Events have downtime. When no high-priority event is active, the safest default play right now is the Riven Tides 107 → 208 keycard chain. It pulls 40,000–80,000 vendor gold with no time-fuse and works on any loadout. If you're stocking materials for the Avian Alarm Project, default to Lush Blooms territory on Stella Montis greenhouses.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know which map to raid right now in ARC Raiders?
Check the active events list — events boost loot drop rates, spawn bosses, or open exclusive areas. The map with the highest-priority active event is usually the best raid. Boss events (Matriarch, Harvester) are top priority. Night Raid is the best window for blueprint farming.
How long do ARC Raiders events stay active?
Most events run for 60 minutes. Some boss events have shorter spawn windows (15–30 minutes). The event timer in this dashboard shows exact start and end times. Plan to load in within the first 15 minutes of an event for best loot.
What's the best loadout for a Matriarch raid?
Lv.3 weapon with high DPS (Hullcracker, Jupiter, or Aphelion Rifle), heavy armor, AP ammo, a med kit and adrenaline shot. Bring a squad if possible — Matriarch is significantly faster to kill with three players staggered.
When is Night Raid in ARC Raiders?
Night Raid rotates across all six maps on a roughly 4-hour cycle. Check this dashboard for the next scheduled Night Raid. It's the highest blueprint farming window in the game — drop rates roughly double during the event.
Should I always raid during boss events?
Only if you're geared for the fight. Boss events draw heavy PvP traffic because everyone knows the rewards. If you're on a budget loadout, consider hitting an alternate map during a boss event — the rest of the game world is quieter when other raiders are focused on the boss.
What happens if no events are active?
Default to your weekly priority: blueprint farming on Riven Tides (Room 107 → 208 chain), or material grinding for active community projects. Use the time to clear quests that don't require event conditions.
Get push notifications for boss events
The Raidex iOS & Android apps ping you 15 minutes before high-priority events start. Never miss a Matriarch spawn or Night Raid window again. Free.