For most Arc Raiders players, the Shared Watch event would normally mean slogging through waves of enemies, coordinating with teammates, and praying for a lucky drop. But one weapon—often overlooked—has turned the entire challenge into a solo power fantasy. The key? Seeker Grenades, a homing explosive that turns even the most stubborn Arc machines into easy prey.
Unlike the game’s signature Wolfpack grenades, which require careful aim and multiple throws, Seeker Grenades detonate midair into a single, relentless projectile. A single throw can dismantle a Wasp in one hit, cripple a Snitch, or even one-shot a Hornet if the angle is right. The best part? Crafting them is absurdly simple.
Two Ingredients, Infinite Ammo
The blueprint for Seeker Grenades—introduced late last year—demands just two materials
- 2x Arc Alloy (scavenged from any destroyed Arc machine)
- 1x Crude Explosives (harvested from Pops or refined from chemicals)
With the event’s focus on killing Arcs, players can farm both ingredients in minutes. Drop a grenade, loot the corpse for alloy, repeat. For Crude Explosives, Bird City becomes a goldmine—chimneys overflow with seeds (sold by Celeste for explosives), and rooftop Snitches summon endless Arc waves when provoked. The strategy is ruthless: lure enemies to you, detonate, and let the grenades do the work.
Why This Works (And How It Doesn’t)
The method isn’t without risks. Hornets, for instance, still demand precision, and a misplaced throw can leave you vulnerable. But against Wasps and Snitches? It’s overkill. The real genius lies in the event’s design: every Arc killed nets merits, and Seeker Grenades turn those merits into a snowballing advantage. Even Matriarchs—once a solo player’s nightmare—become manageable when their summons are preemptively dismantled.
For players without the blueprint, Apollo’s vendors sell Seeker Grenades, though stock is limited. Still, the tactic remains: draw Snitches, let them summon, and let gravity (and physics) handle the rest. The Shared Watch event may encourage teamwork, but for many, it’s now a solo victory lap—one grenade at a time.
