ARC-3 Arc Thrower

"'Projects an arc of lightning at close range. Charges up to project bolts, and may discharge through multiple targets'"

The ARC-3 Arc Thrower is one of the stratagems available to the player

Stratagem Code
Players must enter the following sequence, using the default Ctrl+WASD keys or the controller D-Pad in order to call down this single-use Stratagem during a mission:



Stats

 *  Call-in Time : 3 Seconds
 *  Uses : Unlimited
 *  Cooldown Time : 480 Seconds (8 Minutes)

Gameplay Tips

 * This is one of the only two weapons in the game to have truly infinite ammo, as unlike other energy weapons there is no heatsink. The only weapon that shares this feature is the ARC-12 Blitzer.
 * To compensate, the ARC-3 requires the attack button to be held down to charge it and released to fire it, while the ARC-12 cannot be fired again for several seconds after each shot.
 * The ARC-3 has deceptively strong armor penetration, able to damage heavily armored enemies like Chargers and Bile Titans.
 * It has the potential to kill Chargers on its own, requiring around 15 shots. If a squad has multiple, this can be accomplished extremely quickly.
 * The weapon is able to kill most low level enemies and even some medium enemies in one hit.Arc Thrower First Person.png
 * A basic Warrior requires one shot to destroy its head, while a Brood Commander takes 2-3. It can also destroy a Devastator's head in one shot, but this is significantly more difficult.
 * The ARC-3 can chain up to 2 additional entities nearby the target, regardless of if they are friend or foe.
 * For this reason it is recommended not to use this weapon if another diver is in the immediate area around an enemy you're targeting. It will one-shot kill any Helldiver not wearing a Shield Pack.
 * The ARC-3 is also capable of shooting down an automaton dropship with a single fully charged blast

Patches & News

 * On March 21st, 2024 the Official Helldiver Ministry of Truth released an announcement claiming that the ARC-3 Arc Thrower, A/AC-6 Tesla Tower, and AC-5 Arc Shotgun were the causes of frequent crashing and freezing players were experiencing.
 * 5 days later on March 26th, 2024 Patch 1.000.104 resolved the issue. This deemed all Arc weapons usable once more.