How to Find and Defeat the Bombardier in Cell Farm (ARC Raiders Guide)

Summary:

Bombardiers spawn in maps like Buried City, Blue Gate, Dam Battlegrounds, and Spaceport.

Defeat them by taking out the Spotters, use cover or fight from buildings, and aim at their weak points.

The rewards include rare Bombardier Cells that can be used for workshop upgrades.

ARC Raiders Bombardier is one of the hardest ARC enemies you can encounter in missions like Cell Farm, Buried City, Blue Gate, Dam Battlegrounds, and Spaceport. This opponent is big, slow, heavily armored, and fires powerful rounds that can kill players in one hit. To counter attack them efficiently, you have to plan your actions and learn their movements for less mistakes and more success.

Where to Find the ARC Raiders Bombardier

Bombardiers don’t spawn in fixed spots every match, but they appear in known key zones, especially in core maps where Cell Farm may be active:

Buried City: Santa Maria Houses, Plaza Rosa, Parking Garage.
Blue Gate: Near Raider’s Refuge & Checkpoint spots.
Dam Battlegrounds: Between Water Treatment and Loading Bay.
Spaceport: Around maintenance hangars or cargo zones.

It’s better if you listen for Spotter, small drones that hover near a Bombardier before you see the machine itself. Spotters are strong indicators that a Bombardier is nearby.

How to Fight the ARC Raiders Bombardier

Destroy the Spotters First

Once you’ve located a Bombardier in Cell Farm, the battle strategy matters as much as positioning. The Bombardier is usually accompanied by two flying Spotter drones. Take them out with quick rifle shots, without them, the big cannon loses targeting accuracy.

Peek and Shoot From Cover

Bombardiers fire powerful mortars that can hit you even through small gaps. Avoid open spaces. Instead, use buildings with ceilings since they block indirect fire. Then, peek through windows or doorways to take shots at the Bombardier, then move back into cover.

Target Weak Points

Bombardiers have visible weak spots that take more damage. These include their rear cylinder, the large yellow canister on its back deals high damage when hit. Then their Leg joints (knees), whereas breaking these slows it and temporarily stuns it, exposing internal parts.

Use armor-piercing weapons like Medium or Heavy rifles, and explosives (e.g., Wolfpack or Blaze grenades) to maximize damage on these locations.

Be Alert and Stay on The Move

Mortar salvoes are predictable but fast. Once you fire, move to another piece of cover or a different window. This disrupts the Bombardier’s line of sight, buys you time, and makes misses more likely.

Fight Indoors

You can trap the Bombardier near structures (e.g., Santa Maria Houses) and fight from inside, while peeking to fire and ducking back to avoid mortar blasts.

Rewards for Defeating Bombardier

The most important loot drop from a Bombardier is the Bombardier Cell, which is a rare material used for advanced workshop upgrades and crafting high-tier gear. Once defeated, the Bombardier breaks into debris. Be sure to loot the main body debris and leg parts. Each piece can contain Bombardier Cells, so search thoroughly before extraction.

To fight Bombardiers successfully in Cell Farm, you must pack heavy shield rechargers and bandages, since mortars can break shields in one hit. Also, bring medium or heavy weapons with strong ARC penetration. Specifically, Wolfpacks and Blaze grenades are excellent for quick bursts.

You can use smoke grenades as well after the fight to cover your looting and extraction if other players are nearby. However, if you are solo, consider engaging near the end of the mission timer when fewer players are around.

Final Thoughts

The ARC Raiders Bombardier is one of the most dangerous ARC enemies you’ll encounter, especially during Cell Farm missions. Its powerful fire and spotter drones can make the fight feel overwhelming. However, as long as you prioritize Spotters, use cover, target weak points, and bring the right gear, you can take it down and secure Bombardier Cells for upgrades.

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