Cold Snap didn't just tack weather onto ARC Raiders; it changed how you move, how you fight, and how long you can afford to stand around. Whiteout hits, your sightline vanishes, and suddenly you're counting seconds before the cold starts chewing through your run. So yeah, you can still take fights, but you've gotta take the right ones. I've started planning routes the same way I plan ammo, and when the stash is looking thin, grabbing ARC Raiders Coins can be a quick way to get back to testing builds instead of limping through under-geared raids.
Small Targets, No Drama
Ticks and Pops are where most people throw runs away. Not because they're tough, but because panic is loud and expensive. If a Tick jumps, meet it with the Raider Tool and move on. One clean swing, done. And if you're forced inside to warm up and they start stacking up in doorways, don't "manage" the swarm with your rifle. Make them regret grouping. Fire turns those little pests into chain reactions, and Pops will happily do the damage for you if you let them clump before you torch the pack.
Flyers Hate Precision
Wasps and Hornets feel tanky when you hose the body. That's the trap. Track the back end and put shots into the thrusters instead. You'll feel it when you're doing it right: they drop out of the air fast, and you're not stuck reloading in an open field while the blizzard rolls in. I've had the best luck with steady rifles for this, but honestly, any gun that lets you place two or three calm shots beats a spray-and-pray meltdown.
Armor Is a Puzzle, Not a Wall
Bastions and Bombardiers aren't "bullet sponges" so much as they're layered. Treat them like a quick job: strip, punish, leave. Knees, back cylinders, exposed cores—those are the real health bars. If you're drilling plates, you're just burning warmth and time. Leapers are the other big mood-killer. They look like they want a duel, but they don't. Touch them with flame, watch them stutter, then hit the soft underside while they're stuck deciding what to do.
Loadouts Built for the Weather
Cold Snap rewards speed, not pride. Bring something incendiary every run, even if it feels like you're "wasting" a slot. Fire buys space, resets bad angles, and gives you that tiny opening to tag yellow weak points without trading half your meds. And when you're trying to keep up with the grind without turning every night into a farming loop, having access to ARC Raiders Battle pass support can help you stay focused on getting clean fights and cleaner extracts.
