Guide - ARC Raiders Skill Tree Builder
Getting Started
Welcome to the ARC Raiders Skill Tree Builder Guide. This comprehensive guide will help you master the tool and optimize your character builds.
Table of Contents
- Basic Navigation
- Understanding Skill Trees
- How to Plan Your Build
- Advanced Strategies
- Build Sharing
- Tips & Tricks
Basic Navigation
Main Interface
The skill tree builder consists of three primary sections:
- Skill Tree Display (Center): Visual representation of all 45 skills across three trees
- Build Status Panel (Right): Shows your current point allocation and available points
- Skill Details (Bottom/Modal): Displays full information for selected skills
How to Allocate Points
- Click on any skill node in the tree
- The skill details panel will appear
- Click the + button to add points (up to the skill's maximum)
- Click the − button to remove points
- Your cumulative points are tracked automatically
Points System
- Total Points Available: 75 (one per level)
- Main Skills (Capstone): Max 1 point each
- Sub Skills: Max 5 points each
- Root Skills: Usually 5 max points
- Constraints: Some skills require reaching branch point thresholds (15 or 36 points)
Understanding Skill Trees
The Three Skill Trees
🟢 Conditioning Tree (Green - #2afe7f)
Focus: Movement, stamina management, breach speed, and utility
Key Characteristics:
- Breaching optimization
- Stamina recovery enhancement
- Shield handling improvements
- Noise reduction while breaching
- 15 total skills
Root Skill: Used To The Weight
- Improves movement speed while wearing shields
- Foundation for the entire Conditioning tree
Capstone Skills:
- Back On Your Feet: Health regeneration when critically hurt
- Flyswatter: One-hit kills on Wasps and Turrets
Best For: Tactical players, support roles, breach-heavy playstyles
🟡 Mobility Tree (Yellow - #fdd333)
Focus: Movement speed, climbing, vaulting, positioning, and escape
Key Characteristics:
- Climbing and vaulting speed
- Stamina cost reduction for movement
- Fall damage mitigation
- Maximum stamina increase
- 15 total skills
Root Skill: Nimble Climber
- Increases climbing and vault speed
- Essential for positioning and map control
Capstone Skills:
- Vaults on Vaults on Vaults: Eliminates stamina cost for vaulting
- Vault Spring: Enables jumping at end of vault
Best For: Aggressive players, mobility specialists, map controllers
🔴 Survival Tree (Red - #f4101b)
Focus: Looting, inventory, field crafting, and resource management
Key Characteristics:
- Loot reveal speed
- Container search optimization
- Inventory capacity increase
- Field crafting abilities
- Noise reduction while looting
- 15 total skills
Root Skill: Agile Croucher
- Increases crouch movement speed
- Gateway to Survival tree
Capstone Skills:
- Security Breach: Unlock security lockers
- Minesweeper: Defuse mines and explosives
Best For: Resource-focused players, looters, crafters, support supplies
How to Plan Your Build
Step 1: Identify Your Playstyle
Ask yourself:
- Do I prefer combat, looting, mobility, or a mix?
- Am I playing solo or with a team?
- What role do I want to fill?
Step 2: Choose Your Primary Tree
Allocate points to your main focus:
| Focus | Primary Tree | Secondary | Tertiary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Looting | Survival (40+) | Mobility (20+) | Conditioning (15) |
| Mobility | Mobility (40+) | Survival (20+) | Conditioning (15) |
| Balanced | All Trees (25 each) | - | - |
| Support | Conditioning (30+) | Survival (25+) | Mobility (20) |
Step 3: Understand Prerequisites
Before allocating points, check prerequisites:
- Direct Prerequisites: Some skills require other skills to be unlocked
- Tree Point Thresholds: Some skills need 15 or 36 points in their tree
- The builder shows unavailable skills grayed out
Step 4: Optimize for Synergy
Look for skill combinations that enhance each other:
- Mobility Synergy: Marathon Runner + Youthful Lungs = Massive stamina optimization
- Survival Synergy: Looter's Instincts + Broad Shoulders = Complete looting focus
- Conditioning Synergy: Proficient Pryer + Gentle Pressure = Breach master
Step 5: Plan Your Level Progression
Use the Build Progression feature to:
- See which skills you'll unlock at each level
- Plan your path from level 1 to 75
- Ensure prerequisites are met in order
Advanced Strategies
1. Hybrid Builds
Combine elements from multiple trees:
Loot Runner: 40 Survival + 25 Mobility + 10 Conditioning
- Fast looting + fast movement = Efficient resource collection
Combat Specialist: 30 Mobility + 25 Conditioning + 20 Survival
- Superior positioning + strong defense + support looting
2. Leveling Efficiency
Plan your early game strategically:
- Levels 1-15: Build foundation in primary tree
- Levels 15-35: Expand to secondary tree
- Levels 35-60: Optimize skill synergies
- Levels 60-75: Unlock capstone abilities
3. Soft Caps
Identify natural stopping points:
- Level 15: Each tree starts getting main skills (1-point limits)
- Level 36: Capstone skills unlock after 36 points
- Level 50: Mid-game breakpoint
- Level 75: Full power with capstone abilities
Build Sharing
How to Share Your Build
- Generate Link: Click "Share Build" button
- Copy URL: A unique link is created
- Share: Send via Discord, chat, email, or social media
What Others Can Do With Your Link
- View your complete build progression
- See all skill allocations and synergies
- Test importing your build as their own (with their modifications)
- Compare to their own builds
Build Naming Convention
Use clear naming for easy identification:
[Loot Goblin] Fast Looting Specialist[PvP] Mobility Escape Artist[Support] Team Buffer Build[Hybrid] Balanced Raider
Tips & Tricks
1. Use the Filter View
- Filter skills by tree
- Filter by max points (1 vs 5 point skills)
- Search for specific skill names
2. Understand Skill Effects
Each skill shows:
- Skill Name: What it does
- Description: Detailed mechanic explanation
- Max Points: Maximum level for this skill
- Prerequisites: Required skills to unlock
- Effects Table: Exact bonuses at each level
3. Save Multiple Builds
Most browsers support local storage:
- Save your current build in multiple slots
- Create variations without losing the original
- Export builds as JSON for backup
4. Mobile Optimization
On mobile devices:
- Use landscape mode for better tree visibility
- Tap skill names to see effects without scrolling
- Use the "Compare Builds" feature on larger screens
5. Team Coordination
For team play:
- Assign different roles to team members
- Use complementary builds
- Example: One Loot Goblin + One Mobility Specialist + One Combat Focus
6. Experiment with Captstone Skills
The final capstone abilities (at level 50+) are game-changing:
Survival Capstones:
- Security Breach opens new loot areas
- Minesweeper enables defusing explosives
Mobility Capstones:
- Free vault stamina is massive
- Vault jump creates new positioning options
Conditioning Capstones:
- Automatic health regen provides safety net
- Instant wasp/turret kills are invaluable
Common Questions
Q: Can I respec my skills?
A: Check the official game documentation. Our tool lets you plan builds before committing in-game.
Q: What's the best build?
A: It depends on your playstyle! Try our official meta builds as starting points, then customize.
Q: Should I max out skills or spread points?
A: It depends on synergies. Some 5-point skills have minimal improvements at higher levels; focus on prerequisites first.
Q: How do prerequisites work?
A: Some skills require other skills to be unlocked first. Check the "Requirements" section when hovering over skills.
Q: What's a "soft cap"?
A: A natural breaking point in progression (like level 15 or 36) where significant changes happen.
Getting Help
- FAQ: Check our FAQ page for more questions
- Discord: Join our community for real-time help
- GitHub Issues: Report bugs or suggest features
- Email Support: Contact support@arcraiders-skilltree.com
Advanced Topics
For Content Creators
- Export builds for community guides
- Create build comparison videos
- Share progression paths with your audience
For Speedrunners
- Optimize leveling paths
- Identify crucial early-game skills
- Plan for specific time-gate strategies
For Competitive Players
- Build optimization for team synergy
- Role-specific specialization
- Meta-build analysis and counters
What's Next?
- Explore Official Builds: Check out our curated meta builds
- Plan Your Build: Create your first character build
- Share & Discuss: Join the community and share your builds
- Level Up: Execute your plan in-game!
Happy building! 🚀