Bombing Run is one of the quests in ARC Raiders that was added to the game in the Headwinds update. This is a follow-up to the Combat Recon quest: after surveying various cover spots and Spotters, Shani will now require you to take down a Bombardier. Destroying a Bombardier and obtaining its cells will be tricky, but this guide will walk you through an easy way to complete this quest.

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How to Destroy a Bombardier in ARC Raiders (Bombing Run)

If you've already completed the Combat Recon quest, you'll already have an idea of the spawn locations for Bombardier. In case you need a refresher, Bombardiers consistently spawn near Plaza Rosa, Marano Park, and on top of the Parking Garage in the Buried City map of ARC Raiders.

Build to Destroy Bombardier Bombing Run ARC Raiders

But before you head out to face off against a Bombardier, it's best that you have the right equipment in your loadout to make this challenge easier. While you can equip any type of equipment you're most comfortable with, if you want to take down a Bombardier quickly, here are a few items that are a must-have.

  • Anvil Revolver with Heavy Ammo (high ARC armor penetration)
  • 3x Trailblazer Grenades (Can be bought from Apollo or crafted if you have its blueprint)
  • 3x Smoke Grenades (Can also be crafted or bought from Apollo)
  • A Wolfpack (Optional, just in case you need to quickly finish off a damaged Bombardier)
  • A Raider Hatch Key (To make a quick escape after retrieving Bombardier Cells)
Throwing Trailblazer Grenades at Bombardier Bombing Run ARC Raiders

Once you have all this equipment in your loadout, load into a Buried City raid and head to one of the locations mentioned above to find a Bombardier. Once you find a Bombardier, all you need to do is hide from the Spotters and wait for it to turn its back on you.

Once the Bombardier's back is turned, throw all three Trailblazer Grenades on it.

Getting Bombardier Cells Bombing Run ARC Raiders

There's a high chance that three Trailblazer Grenades will destroy the Bombardier, especially if they hit its yellow canister weak point at the back. If it's not destroyed, use the Anvil to target its yellow joints on the legs, which will inflict the most damage. Once it's destroyed, throw a Smoke Grenade at its body and start looting its various parts.

Rewards Bombing Run ARC Raiders

You need only one Bombardier Cell to bring back for Shani. However, you can salvage multiple items to either sell for coins or recycle for valuable crafting components.

After completing all the objectives, players will unlock the Finger Gun Single Shot Emote and receive 30x Raider Tokens as rewards for completing the Bombing Run quest in ARC Raiders.

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Extraction
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October 30, 2025
ESRB
Teen / Violence, Blood
Developer(s)
Embark Studios
Publisher(s)
Embark Studios
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Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
Cross-Platform Play
Yes - all platforms
Cross Save
Yes - via Embark ID
Number of Players
Single-player
Steam Deck Compatibility
Unknown
PC Release Date
October 30, 2025
Xbox Series X|S Release Date
October 30, 2025
PS5 Release Date
October 30, 2025
Genre(s)
Extraction, Shooter, Third-Person Shooter, Survival