AC-3 Arc Thrower

The Arc Thrower projects an arc of lightning that follows the path of least resistance. The weapon can be charged up for a more powerful effect.

Unlock Requirement
The Arc Thrower unlocks at rank 22 (Field Marshal).

Upgrades
Faster Charge
 * Improving the power generation and capacitors decreases the charge time significantly.

Increased Range
 * Improvements and tweaks allows the shots fired to travel a greater distance before losing their power.

Weapon Stats
As it is an Arc weapon, the AC-3 does not require any ammunition to fire.

Gameplay Tips

 * An Arc weapon blast, if it connects with a target unit, will always ignore angle and assume the hit to be to the front of the unit. This can be demonstrated by shooting an upgraded HAV or a blocking Cyborg Hulk.


 * The Arc Thrower is capable of eradicating or crippling large groups of enemies in a single zap. The longer the trigger is held, the larger the arc it ejects.


 * If you need to reposition quickly but have your Arc weapon charged up, a good practice is to discharge it in the opposite direction of any friendly Helldivers.


 * Unfortunately, charging an Arc weapon slows the user's movement to a crawl, which can hold back the rest of the squad. Together with their top-tier talent for terminating team members, it can be a challenge to learn how to use Arc weapons around other Helldivers.