Wasp
Basic aerial combat drone that poses minimal individual threat but operates in coordinated swarms. Fires light-caliber rounds in short bursts after a brief targeting laser lock. Almost always encountered alongside other Wasps or escorting Hornets.
Attack Patterns
Light Gunfire
Brief burst of light ammunition following a 1-second targeting laser.
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
Watch for the targeting laser. Fragile construction means single accurate shots can down them. Deal with escorting Hornets first—they present the greater danger.
Weak Points
- Optical Sensor
- Thruster Array
- Unarmored Body
Known Locations
- Aerial patrols
- With Hornet escorts
- Near ARC activity
Quick Reference
- Type
- Flying
- Threat Level
- Low
- Attacks
- 1
- Weak Points
- 3
Related Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Wasp in ARC Raiders?
The Wasp is the most basic flying ARC machine in the game. It is a small, unarmored drone that attacks in swarms using light-caliber gunfire. Individually weak, Wasps become dangerous when multiple units coordinate fire on a single Raider.
How do you kill a Wasp?
One or two accurate shots will take down a Wasp since it has no armor plating. Watch for the one-second red targeting laser that precedes its gunfire burst, then shoot it before the burst lands. Any weapon works, but fast-firing guns make hitting them easier.
Where do Wasps spawn in ARC Raiders?
Wasps appear on aerial patrol routes across most maps. You will commonly find them near other ARC activity, flying alongside Hornet escorts. They are one of the most frequently encountered ARC machines in the game.
What do Wasps drop?
Wasps drop ARC Alloy, ARC Powercell, Wasp Driver, and Light Ammo. The Wasp Driver is their unique component used in crafting recipes.
How do you deal with Wasp swarms?
Prioritize the Hornets escorting the swarm first, since Hornets deal far more damage per hit. Then pick off Wasps one at a time. Spread out from teammates so the swarm cannot focus fire on a single target. Shotguns can hit multiple Wasps in a tight cluster.
What is the difference between a Wasp and a Hornet?
Wasps are smaller, unarmored, and fire light-caliber rounds in short bursts. Hornets are medium-class drones with twin armored rotors that fire shield-shredding stun rounds. Hornets are significantly more dangerous and should always be killed before Wasps.