Rocketeer
Aerial fire support that specializes in area denial. The Rocketeer saturates zones with explosive payloads, making stationary positions untenable. Traditional cover becomes a liability—staying in one place means getting blown out of it.
Attack Patterns
Rocket Barrage
Multiple rockets that blanket an area with explosions.
AoE Bombardment
Sustained explosive fire that forces constant repositioning.
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
Keep moving—cover will be destroyed if you stay put. Spread out from squadmates to avoid clustered casualties. Target the rocket pod to reduce offensive capability.
Weak Points
- Rocket Pod
- Thruster Array
- Central Chassis
Known Locations
- Airspace over combat zones
- Supporting ground ARCs
Quick Reference
- Type
- Flying
- Threat Level
- High
- Attacks
- 2
- Weak Points
- 3
Related Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Rocketeer in ARC Raiders?
The Rocketeer is a High-threat flying ARC that specializes in area denial. It fires volleys of rockets that blanket zones with explosions, making it impossible to hold a static position while one is overhead.
How do you kill the Rocketeer?
Target the rocket pod mounted on its underside. Destroying the rocket pod reduces its offensive output significantly. High fire-rate weapons help land consistent hits while it is airborne. Spread out from your squad to avoid getting wiped by a single barrage.
Where does the Rocketeer spawn?
Rocketeers patrol airspace over active combat zones and frequently provide air support for ground ARC units. You will often see them arrive as reinforcements during prolonged firefights or near high-value loot areas.
What changed about the Rocketeer in Patch 1.22.0?
Patch 1.22.0 made Rocketeers take less collision damage and removed the instant-death bug when they were stunned and collided with terrain. Before this patch, stunning a Rocketeer would cause it to slam into the ground and die immediately. Now stunned Rocketeers survive the impact and resume attacking after recovery.
What does the Rocketeer drop?
The Rocketeer drops ARC Alloy, ARC Powercell, ARC Motion Core, ARC Circuitry, Advanced ARC Powercell, Heavy Gun Parts, Rocketeer Driver, and Heavy Ammo. The Rocketeer Driver is the unique component from this machine.
What weapons work best against the Rocketeer?
Weapons with high accuracy at range work well since the Rocketeer stays airborne. The Hullcracker rifle can deal solid damage per shot if you can track its flight path. SMGs like the Canto are another option for sustained pressure. Avoid slow bolt-action weapons unless you are confident in your aim on moving aerial targets.