Introduction
Each game has a mechanic in place to retain its players or acquire new ones. Some games use in-game incentives to keep players coming back; some use a seasonal update to add new content and attract more players; some host regular events that give players rare in-game rewards.
In this blog we are going to talk about the latter, because in this blog, we are going to talk about the harvester Event which is a regular occurrence in ARC raiders, and after reading this blog, you’re going to have a much easier time navigating and maxing out the rewards of this event.
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What’s the event about?
So the event’s backstory is about the harvester, which is a part of the ARC’s pack. This harvester machine appears to be designed for collecting the biomass of the earth and other resources like water, rare earth elements, and raw materials.
It is one of the biggest ARC machines the game throws at you. He has a massive health pool, has high damage Area on effect attacks, and can summon other ARC units. Lastly, it is extremely loud to the point that everyone in the area would know a harvester is there, which will invite unwanted and unnecessary attention from other raiders as well.
Now, the harvester is guarded by two of the most difficult ARCs the game has; it has a queen and the matriarch guarding it. Destroying one of them is a nightmare, but destroying two of them simultaneously is another whole ball park. The event is all about destroying the harvester by all means necessary.
What to do?:
So firstly, get to the part of what to do, and then we’ll discuss how to actually do it, which is the tough part.
To access the harvester, you will have to break any 3 Entrance doors it has, but do it in a way that you avoid the Queen. After getting inside, you’ll notice a column that has three access ports, which will lift to the upper level. The central column, however, will light up yellow, and a burst of electricity will charge up the room, resulting in everyone losing their Shield within the blast area.
After that, you’ll have to solve a kind of puzzle, so for the second phase, you’ll need to have three fuel canisters, which will be on different levels. One would be on the floor when you first enter the harvester, and the other two you have to find on your own. Since the room is filled with fire every 45 second you’ll have to exit and re-enter the harvester again and again until you get all three of them
After getting all of the canisters and installing them in their respective places, you’ll encounter yellow targets; destroy them while avoiding the fire and those columns’ electric shocks. Now, if you manage to destroy the yellow target while simultaneously avoiding the fire and electric shock and then reinserting the canisters, you’re going to get rewards with three loot containers.
(After Difficult Mechanics)
If the Harvester puzzle feels punishing, approaching it with a clear phase-by-phase plan reduces deaths and wasted attempts.
How to do it?.
So now you know what to do, let’s talk about how to do it properly.
So firstly Go in with either a free loadout or your own loadout; this will help you overcome the Losing gear anxiety; you’ll go in with a risk-free entry, without having a single worry about losing your good items.
You need to go to the harvester without alerting the Queen, because that will just make your life ten times harder than it should be, even if you encounter other ARCs, deal with them from a distance so the Queen can’t hear you and get alerted about your presence.
You need to find a way to get into the lifts, since there’s a lot of back-and-forth between entry and exit into the harvester. Because of that 45 seconds of electric shock, you need to find an efficient way to deal with this.
So before getting your hand on the canister, you’ll need to force open its slot. When you do this, the queen will notice, fire an electric shock, and you will lose your shield and be stunned for a few seconds. So take off your shield before doing that.
After placing the canister into its respective place, you’ll see the yellow targets. Just kill them and repeat the cycle until these yellow things stop coming at you.
And once you complete that, you’ll get your loot.
🎯 Player Tip
Shield management is critical during this event. Removing your shield before triggering electric shocks prevents unnecessary stuns that can snowball into wipes.
Rewards:
Now, since you know everything about what the event is and how to do the event properly Let’s talk about the rewards. Here’s everything you could expect after completing the event.
Harvester Event Rewards
| Reward | Reward type |
|---|---|
| Legendary Blueprints | Jupiter rail gun and Equalizer LMG blueprints. |
| ARC Components | Core materials that are usable for Crafting high end gun and gear. |
| Queen Reactor | The reactor, which is Useable for crafting high-end guns. |
| Ammo & Crafting Mats | Jupiter rail gun and Equalizer LMG blueprints. |
| High Credit Value | Puzzle rewards sell for a very high price. |
What this table shows:
All guaranteed and high-value rewards players can obtain by successfully completing the Harvester Event.
If you’re farming this event mainly for legendary blueprints, completing it cleanly is far more efficient than repeating failed runs.
🎮 First-Hand Experience
What We’ve Seen In Live Boosting & Progression:
Teams that avoid Queen detection early and rotate canister phases calmly complete the Harvester Event more consistently. Most failures come from rushing phases or triggering multiple hazards at once.
🧠 Expert Note
The Harvester Event is less about raw DPS and more about timing, hazard control, and patience under pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions Related To Harvester Event (FAQs)
Is the Harvester Event solo-friendly?
It can be completed solo, but coordination makes handling hazards and ARCs significantly easier.
Do I need to kill the Queen to complete the event?
No, but alerting the Queen dramatically increases difficulty and risk.
What are the best rewards from the Harvester Event?
Legendary weapon blueprints, ARC components, and high-value sellable items.
How often does the Harvester Event appear?
It is a recurring event that appears regularly across ARC Raiders maps.
Can I retry the event if I fail?
Yes, but failed attempts waste time and resources, making preparation important.