{"id":8104,"date":"2026-01-15T17:26:43","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T15:26:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eldorado.gg\/blog\/?p=8104"},"modified":"2026-01-19T15:40:33","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T13:40:33","slug":"arc-raiders-fireball-burner-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eldorado.gg\/blog\/arc-raiders-fireball-burner-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Fireball Burner ARC Raiders Guide: Grind or Buy?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ARCA Fireball Burner quest in <\/span>ARC Raiders<\/span><\/a> is the definition of \u201cit looked easier in the patch notes\u201d. Whether you\u2019re stuck on the What Goes Around quest, grinding for that Refiner II upgrade, or stocking up on makeshift incendiary grenades, Fireball Burner might grind your patience.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read on to learn about the Fireball locations, tips, and a shortcut to item grinding.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is a Fireball Burner in ARC Raiders?<\/span><\/h2>\n

A Fireball Burner is an Uncommon throwable item and crafting material in ARC Raiders. Basically, an incendiary grenade that leaves a burning patch on the ground. You only get them by blowing up Fireball ARC machines, the rolling, flamethrower-spraying bots found mostly indoors.<\/span><\/p>\n

Combat-wise, its <\/span>outer shell is heavily armored<\/b><\/span>, making it resistant to light weapons. However, when it attacks and opens its front panel, its <\/span>unarmored core is exposed<\/b><\/span>, providing a vulnerability window. Wait for this opening to shoot the core or use medium\/heavy caliber weapons to break the shell. Fireballs leave a patch of fire on death that will burn you.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Getting roasted by a Fireball<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

Why do you need a Fireball Burner?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Two main reasons:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. The What Goes Around quest requires you to destroy an ARC enemy using a Fireball Burner.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Upgrading your Refiner from level I to II, which eats up eight of these bad boys.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    NOTE:<\/strong> Fireball Burners are one-time use only, but are needed for progression, crafting, and even event stuff like the Cold Snap update.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Using Fireball Burners effectively<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Equip a Fireball Burner in your quick-use slot for fast grenade tosses. When going for quest kills, weaken your target with guns first and only then let the Burner get the last hit, or it won\u2019t count. Low-HP ARCs like <\/span>Pops<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Ticks<\/span><\/a> are easiest to finish.<\/span><\/p>\n