Only 1.5% of Arc Raiders players have turned a Rocketeer into a mobile weapons platform, and I'm baffled it's even that common

Arc Raiders extraction characters — (Image credit: Embark Studios)

I'm in love with Arc Raiders' terrifying machines. Not literally, of course, most of the time they're viciously chasing me with tasers or blowing me up with rockets, but they're all remarkably creative and reactive. You can delay Shredders from eviscerating you by blasting their propulsion, legendary energy weapons rip off the armour from elite Arcs, and flying robots struggle on as you take out their engines.

Oh, and you can ride flying Arcs like a floating chariot. I've never seen it happen myself, but this feat of bravery isn't exactly news anymore; get to high ground, jump on top, and hope it doesn't buck you off.

Death from Above achievement from r/ArcRaiders

Given Rocketeers are absolutely horrifying (I'd genuinely rather fight a Queen), I'm in no way surprised that only 1.5% of players on Steam have completed this challenge. In fact, I'm baffled it's not lower.

You're telling me 1.5% of players managed to not only climb on top without dying, but also found an enemy to rain down hell on before getting bucked off? I'm impressed, even if the enemy can be an Arc, a player, or even the Rocketeer itself. Chances are, you're not getting out of this one alive.

From the perspective of any unfortunate human victim, though, I've no doubt the champion had a blinding, radiant glow, the air of some sort of mythological legend, and/or looked like Paul Atreides riding a sandworm.

To put it in perspective, only 1.4% of players have completed A Tale for the Ages to kill a Queen (though I think this weirdly only counts if you land the final blow), and just 1.1% of players have been squished by a supply drop to earn Just Dropping In.

Needless to say, I've got a new challenge to conquer. Maybe after I tame a Rocketeer, I'll be less frightened of them, right?

ARC Raiders - Death From Above Achievement Guide - 50 damage to any enemy while atop a Rocketeer - YouTube

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If you're taking on this challenge, too, then Acez has a very handy video explaining the best way to do it. Basically, bring a Showstopper grenade to stun the Rocketeer and cause it to fall to the ground, then hop on top, let it fly up, and start shooting at your unconventional mount (or anything else in your path).

Rory has made the fatal error of playing way too many live service games at once, and somehow still finding time for everything in between. Sure, he’s an expert at Destiny 2, Call of Duty, and more, but at what cost? He’s even sunk 1,000 hours into The Elder Scrolls Online over the years. At least he put all those hours spent grinding challenges to good use over the years as a freelancer and guides editor. In his spare time, he’s also an avid video creator, often breaking down the environmental design of his favourite games. If you can’t track him down, he’s probably lost in a cave with a bunch of dwarves shouting “rock and stone” to no end.

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