Live Update 2.3.0 gives Flame Spray a more compelling place in the ARC Raiders arsenal, raising its damage from 10 to 13 per second while cutting durability drain by 50%. For players exploring ARC Raiders BluePrints and refining their raid loadouts, the change makes this close-range weapon worth another look.

Its strengths remain tied to positioning. Flame Spray rewards players who control the distance and choose their moments carefully, rather than those who fire at every target they see.

Make Confined Spaces Work for You

Rooms, corridors, and tight passages give Flame Spray the conditions it needs. In these spaces, an enemy has fewer routes to escape your pressure, and you can use walls or door frames to limit exposure while closing in. Stay aware of nearby exits, though: a confined space can trap you as easily as it traps your target.

At a narrow entrance, hold a position close enough to reach anyone crossing the threshold, but avoid standing directly in the opening. Start applying pressure when an opponent commits to the push, then move as needed to keep cover between you and other threats. If several routes lead into the room, watch for a second attacker coming from another angle.

Close the Distance Before Firing

Flame Spray is not a substitute for a long-range firearm. When you spot an opponent across an open area, use cover to approach instead of firing from too far away. Move between obstacles, wait for the target to come closer, or choose a route that brings the fight into a building. Spraying early can reveal your position without producing useful results.

The same principle applies to ARC targets. Approach with a clear escape route and use nearby structures to reduce the distance safely. If a machine remains outside your effective reach, or its attacks make a close approach too risky, switch to a conventional firearm and engage from cover. Do not assume that every ARC encounter favors the same weapon.

Turn Durability Savings Into Pressure

The 50% reduction in durability drain means Flame Spray can support more sustained use during a raid before wear becomes as costly as it was previously. That makes it easier to defend a position through repeated pushes or keep pressure on a nearby ARC target without treating every short burst as a major expense.

Lower wear does not make the weapon limitless. Keep an eye on its condition and consider how much of the raid remains. If an enemy retreats beyond your reach, switch weapons rather than continuing to fire. A conventional firearm is also the safer choice when you need to cover an open approach or respond to threats at several distances.

Flame Spray now offers a stronger reason to fight for close control, provided you respect its range and plan your exit. Players considering ARC Raiders BluePrints buy options can build around that role while keeping a dependable firearm ready for the encounters where distance wins.