How to get and use Turbine Compressor in ARC Raiders – Destructoid

The Turbine Compressor is a brand-new item in ARC Raiders, added as part of the Riven Tides update, and it has some important uses. You’ll have to take down an ARC Turbine (or just Turbine in short) to get this item, which is easier said than done.

Let’s figure out how you can take down these flying tanks without running into much of a problem.

How to destroy a Turbine in ARC Raiders

The Turbine might not be a Queen or a Matriarch by any means, but they’re not some ordinary enemy either. The Turbine spends a lot of time in the air, and it’s pointless to shoot at it when it’s airborne. Its defense will soak up all the damage.

The Turbine also has a massive offensive arsenal in the form of airborne missiles that are irritatingly accurate. It can also deploy proximity mines around it, and they explode if you’re within the radius. A couple of blasts will wipe you out, so you get the gist. Stay clear of the missiles and the mines as much as you can.

The Turbine will occasionally land and balance itself on its three legs. It will expose its core at that moment, revealing three spinning yellow canisters. To destroy them, you’ll want to aim at these canisters. Make sure to take advantage of cover because once again, it has deadly weapons.

I haven’t experimented much, but the Hullcracker is a safe choice. It’s widely available (you can even buy one from the shop by spending credits), and it seems to have the biggest impact. The Hullcracker also takes away the aspect of aiming precisely at the canisters as the shells explode upon impact.

When you shoot at the Turbine, try to focus on one canister at a time. That will make the process much more efficient. While Turbines can spawn on any map, you’ll need to wait for at least 15 minutes. Turbines only spawn when a raid has gone past the 15-minute mark.

Once the Turbine is taken down, you’ll find the Turbine Compressor.

How to use the Turbine Compressor in ARC Raiders

As of writing, there are two important uses for the Turbine Compressor. You’ll require it to make a Powered Descender, which is another brilliant addition to the update. The Powered Descender prevents you from accidental fall damage by slowing your speed.

You’ll also need a Turbine Compressor to complete the Avian Alarm user project that’s now live. It has some cool rewards on offer, but for that, you’ll need to complete all five stages. To do so, you’ll also need the item in question.

There could be more uses for the Turbine Compressor in the future, based on what Embark has in store for us as part of the next major updates.

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