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Where to find Agave in Arc Raiders
This guide explains how to find Agave plants in the game Arc Raiders, a resource that can be harvested for seeds or used in crafting projects like the Avian Alarm. Agave is most commonly found in the Riven Tides map, particularly southeast of Custom House, though it can appear randomly in wicker containers across all maps. Players must be the first to reach and harvest an Agave plant, as not all plants are harvestable.
All Saros Adrenaline levels and what they do
Saros features an Adrenaline system that grants buffs as players progress through combat without taking damage. There are five Adrenaline Levels, each providing a unique perk such as increased power absorption, enemy marking, melee damage, or health restoration. Adrenaline levels reset upon taking damage, encouraging careful play. Players can increase Adrenaline gain by dealing damage and collecting Lucenite, with the Armor Matrix upgrade system offering further enhancements.
Saros release times and date for all regions
Saros has staggered release times depending on the edition purchased and region. The Standard Edition releases on April 30, 2026, at midnight local time for most regions, while the Deluxe Edition with 48 hours of early access is available now. The game requires 83.5GB of storage space.
Shoring Up Defenses quest walkthrough for Arc Raiders
This guide provides a walkthrough for the Shoring Up Defenses quest in Arc Raiders, part of the Riven Tides update. It details how to complete objectives such as boarding up hotel windows, reinforcing a raider structure, and defeating Fireflies and Wasps, with specific locations provided on the Riven Tides map.
How to get all permanent upgrades in Saros
This guide details the six permanent upgrades and abilities available in Saros, which are essential for progression and can be unlocked through various in-game milestones. These upgrades enhance combat and exploration, including a fast travel system, grapple hook, powerful Overdrive attack, Parry ability, Eclipse Thread traversal, and the Blazing Strike for breaking barriers and dealing extra melee damage. Some abilities can be further enhanced through the game's armor upgrades and skill tree.
Best guns and weapons in Saros
This guide details the best weapons and guns in Saros, categorizing them into main weapons and power weapons. The Eruptor Handcannon and Onslaught Rifle are highlighted as top main weapons, while the Illumine and Prominence are recommended power weapons due to their versatility. All weapons are unlocked through story progression.
All Saros attributes and stats explained
This guide explains the various attributes and stats in the game Saros, including Drive, Command, Resilience, Proficiency, Integrity, and Power. It details how each stat affects gameplay, how they are derived, and methods for permanently and temporarily increasing them through the Armor Matrix and Lucenite.
How to drop Artefacts in Saros
This guide explains how to drop or destroy Artefacts in the game Saros using an Acolyte's Wager. It also details how to increase the maximum number of Artefact slots from 10 to 20 through upgrades in the Armor Matrix. The article is written by Joel Franey.
How to get past Yellow Barriers in Saros
This guide explains how to overcome Yellow Barriers in the game Saros. These barriers can only be broken with the Blazing Strike permanent upgrade, which is acquired in Act 3 within the Yellow Shore biome. The Blazing Strike ability also allows players to teleport to staggered enemies and break Yellow Containers.
Corruption in Saros explained
This guide explains the various 'Corruption' mechanics in the game Returnal, including Corrupted Projectiles, Health, Weapons, and Artefacts. Corruption generally refers to systems where beneficial elements also have negative drawbacks, affecting player health, weapon damage, and artifact effects.
How to get the Moon Jumper in Starfield
This guide explains how to acquire the Moon Jumper vehicle in Starfield, which was added in the Free Lanes update. The Moon Jumper can be found at the randomly spawning Defunct Broadcasting Station location and is automatically added to the player's accessible vehicles upon entry.
Waking the Grid walkthrough for Arc Raiders
This guide provides a walkthrough for the 'Waking the Grid' quest in Arc Raiders, a mission set in the Spaceport map that involves activating security measures. The quest requires players to activate security sensors in a guard tower, start the security control center in the Departure Building, and search for a security breach in the Arrival Building Data Office. Completing the quest rewards players with Epic loot, including a Tactical Mk.3 Revival Augment, Vita Shots, and Surge Shield Rechargers.
Starfield Anchorpoint safe puzzle solution and all riddle clue locations
This guide details how to solve the Anchorpoint safe puzzle in Starfield, which requires finding five riddle clues scattered throughout the Anchorpoint station. The puzzle is part of the Free Lanes update and rewards players with a unique item called the 'Action figure: Sealed Terrormorph'.
Furtive Meetings quest walkthrough for Arc Raiders
This guide provides a walkthrough for the Furtive Meetings quest in Arc Raiders, detailing the locations of three secret meeting spots within the Stella Montis map. Players are instructed to find triangular symbols at specific points, photograph them, and then locate a container with 'Secret Meeting Info' to complete the quest and receive rewards, including a Legendary Aphelion weapon. The guide also advises on combat strategies, recommending short-range weapons and preparation for player-versus-player encounters in Stella Montis.
Vaporizers' weakness and best strategy in Arc Raiders
This guide details the weaknesses and best combat strategies for defeating Vaporizers in the game Arc Raiders. Vaporizers are heavily armored enemies with deadly laser attacks, but their weak points are the thruster turbines and an exposed core after armor removal. The article recommends using armor-piercing weapons like the Hullcracker and Anvil, along with explosives and specific gear like Wolfpack Grenades for effective takedowns.
How to get the Dolabra in Arc Raiders
This guide explains how to obtain and craft the Dolabra, a legendary laser shotgun in Arc Raiders, introduced in the Flashpoint update. It requires finding blueprints from Close Scrutiny Assessors and specific crafting components, along with a Gunsmith level 3 table. The Dolabra is noted for its high damage output and armor penetration, making it a powerful close-to-medium range weapon.
Arc Raiders Assessors and Close Scrutiny map condition explained
This guide explains the Assessors and Close Scrutiny map modifier in Arc Raiders, introduced in the Flashpoint update. Close Scrutiny increases the appearance of Assessors and specific robot types while disabling locked doors and decreasing overall loot value, but increasing Arc loot. Assessors are located by following beams of red light and contain valuable loot, though opening them triggers alarms.
Precipice of Truth puzzle solution in Crimson Desert
This guide explains how to solve the Precipice of Truth puzzle in Crimson Desert, which involves using the Axiom Force ability to manipulate machines, power cores, and pressure panels. Players will need to overcome laser snipers, collapsing walls, and air currents to reach the Abyss Artifact at the end. The guide also notes that some mechanics, like the Kuku Pot, are unlocked later in the campaign.
What does Mysterious Energy in Crimson Desert mean?
Mysterious Energy markers on the Crimson Desert map indicate the presence of Abyss Nexus or Abyss Creset fast travel points. Activating these points is crucial for fast travel and removes the markers. Some points may be hidden underground or require puzzle-solving to access.
Trade Goods and Trading in Crimson Desert explained
Crimson Desert features a trading system where players can acquire and sell special Trade Goods between Black Markets and Trading Posts to earn in-game currency. This process requires investment in wagons, packaging goods, and understanding the in-game economy for optimal profits, though the article suggests it may not be the most efficient money-making method.
