You know that moment in ARC Raiders when you’re staring at the XP bar and it feels like it’s barely moving? Yeah, we’ve all been there. You’re itching to unlock the good stuff, but the grind feels endless. Well, there’s a way to speed that up – and I mean really speed it up. It’s all about Blitz mode, a nasty boss called the Queen, and a ridiculous amount of Blaze Traps. Done right, you’ll see that bar jump so fast it’s almost funny. If you’re chasing levels as hard as you’re chasing ARC Raiders Coins, this is the trick you want in your back pocket.

First thing – your kit matters. The Blaze Trap is the heart of this setup, so bring as many as your loadout allows. Don’t just grab a few; fill every slot you can. The whole idea is to stack them into one brutal hotspot. Any Raider can pull this off, but if you’ve got extra speed or gadget slots, it’s easier. Your weapon? Doesn’t need to be a powerhouse. Just pick something with decent range so you can ping the Queen from afar. Think of it as knocking on her door, not trying to break it down. A shield gadget is a nice safety net, but if you nail the timing, you probably won’t even get scratched.

When you’re clearing the mission that leads to her lair, keep an eye out for a tight choke point – narrow hallway, doorway, arch, whatever forces her into a single path. That’s your kill zone. Drop every Blaze Trap right there, all in one spot. No spacing them out like landmines – you want them piled so close they’re practically on top of each other. If you’re running with a squad, have everyone dump theirs in the same place. The more traps stacked together, the faster she’s toast.

Once the traps are set, edge forward until you can see her. Fire a single shot to get her attention, then turn and run straight back to your trap stack. No extra shots, no fancy moves – just lead her in. The second she hits that pile, the traps will chain detonate, filling the screen with fire and damage numbers. She won’t even get a chance to use her abilities. One moment she’s charging, the next she’s gone. And when the dust clears, you’ll see a fat chunk of XP drop into your lap. It’s quick, repeatable, and honestly kind of hilarious.

Run this loop a few times and you’ll be climbing levels faster than you thought possible. It’s one of those strategies that feels almost unfair – but hey, if the game lets you, why not? Whether you’re after XP or looking to buy Raider Tokens for that next upgrade, this method will keep you moving up without the endless grind.