Bastion
A walking fortress built around a high-caliber rotary cannon. The Bastion excels at locking down areas with sustained suppressive fire, typically operating with aerial escort. Veterans learn to recognize its distinctive audio warning—a mechanical screech that precedes a three-second bullet storm directed at the last known Raider position.
Attack Patterns
Minigun Barrage
Three seconds of concentrated automatic fire toward the last detected position.
Suppression Fire
Continuous fire that denies area access.
No loot data available for this machine profile.
Note: Drop rates are estimated based on community data. Higher threat machines generally provide increased quantity and quality.
Combat Tactics
The screech gives you roughly one second to break line of sight. Use solid cover and reposition constantly. Flanking maneuvers targeting the rear power core offer the best damage opportunities.
Extreme Danger
The Bastion is classified as a Extreme-level threat. Exercise extreme caution. Retreat is often the wisest choice if unprepared.
Weak Points
- Minigun Barrel (when overheated)
- Rear Power Core
- Leg Joints
Known Locations
- High-security areas
- Often accompanied by air support
Quick Reference
- Type
- Ground
- Threat Level
- Extreme
- Attacks
- 2
- Weak Points
- 3
Related Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you kill the Bastion in ARC Raiders?
Flank it and target the rear power core, which is the biggest weak point. The minigun barrel also becomes vulnerable when it overheats after sustained fire. Use the one-second window after its screech warning to break line of sight, reposition, and attack from behind.
What are the Bastion weak points?
The Bastion has three weak points: the minigun barrel when it overheats, the rear power core, and the leg joints. The rear power core takes the most damage, so flanking is the most effective strategy. Shooting the legs can slow its rotation and make repositioning easier.
Can you solo the Bastion?
Yes, the Bastion is soloable. Deadline Mines are particularly effective for solo players. Place them along its patrol route or behind it where the rear power core is exposed. Combine mines with hit-and-run tactics, using cover to avoid the minigun barrage after each screech.
What are the best weapons against the Bastion?
Deadline Mines are the top pick for solo encounters. For direct combat, high-damage weapons like the Hullcracker or Anvil work well when aimed at the rear power core. Avoid getting into a sustained firefight from the front, as the suppression fire will pin you down.
Where does the Bastion spawn?
Bastions patrol high-security areas across the map. They are often accompanied by aerial support like Wasps or Hornets, and Comets frequently guard them as expendable frontline defense. Listen for the distinctive mechanical screech to know one is nearby before it spots you.
What are Bastion Cells used for?
Bastion Cells are a unique drop from the Bastion used in crafting recipes. They are required for certain high-tier weapon and gear upgrades. Because Bastions are Extreme-class threats, farming Bastion Cells requires either solid solo tactics or a coordinated squad.