Fireball
An armored roller equipped with an integrated flamethrower system. Approaches in a protected spherical form, then opens frontal panels to unleash flames at close range. The exposed core during attack mode represents its primary vulnerability.
Attack Patterns
Flamethrower
Close-range fire attack when panels open.
Rolling Charge
Armored ram attack in spherical form.
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
Wait for the attack animation when panels open—that exposes the vulnerable core. Maintain distance to avoid flame range. Unlike the Pop variant, the Fireball resists small arms fire while rolled up.
Weak Points
- Soft Core (when front panel open)
- Internal Systems
Known Locations
- Indoor areas
- Patrol routes
Quick Reference
- Type
- Roller
- Threat Level
- Medium
- Attacks
- 2
- Weak Points
- 2
Related Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Fireball in ARC Raiders?
The Fireball is a medium-threat armored roller ARC machine. It approaches in a compact spherical form with heavy plating, then opens its frontal panels to attack with a built-in flamethrower at close range.
How do you kill the Fireball?
Wait for it to open its frontal panels to attack. That is the only window where its soft core is exposed. Shooting it while rolled up does almost nothing because the armor deflects small arms fire. Time your damage bursts to the attack animation.
When is the Fireball vulnerable?
The Fireball is only vulnerable when it opens its front panels to use the flamethrower. The soft core behind those panels takes full damage. While it is rolled into a ball, it is heavily armored and resists most weapons.
Where does the Fireball spawn in ARC Raiders?
Fireballs show up in indoor areas and along standard ARC patrol routes. They are common across most maps and tend to appear in tighter spaces where their flamethrower is most effective.
What does the Fireball drop?
The Fireball drops ARC Alloy, ARC Powercell, and the Fireball Burner. The Fireball Burner is a unique crafting component specific to this machine.
What is the difference between the Fireball and the Pop?
The Fireball has heavy armor plating that protects it while rolled up, making it resistant to gunfire until it opens to attack. The Pop has no armor at all and can be destroyed quickly with a few shots. The Pop also carries an explosive charge and detonates on impact, while the Fireball uses a flamethrower and stays alive after attacking.