Search First Wave Husks: Best Score Strategy in ARC Raiders Trials
Search First Wave Husks is a Trials objective about speed and routing. You score for every Husk you search, even if another Raider already opened it. This guide focuses on Dam Battlegrounds routes that hit the 4,000 score goal fast and keep spawns flowing during Electromagnetic Storm.
Trial overview
Trials rotate weekly. Search First Wave Husks rewards score for each Husk you search during a single raid. This is one of the easiest Trials to clear because opened Husks still count. The route below keeps you moving through the highest density spawns on Dam Battlegrounds.
Trial focus
Search First Wave Husks (Trials rotation)
Best map
Dam Battlegrounds with Electromagnetic Storm
Score target
4,000+ for weekly 3-star rewards
Scoring note
Searching an already-open Husk still counts
Preparation checklist
Recommended kit
- Primary: Anvil IV or Tactical MK.2 for quick ARC clears.
- Defense: Light Shield plus 5-10 Shield Rechargers.
- Heals: 10-15 Adrenaline Shots, 15+ Bandages.
- Utility: 2-5 Smoke Grenades for safe crossings.
- Ammo: 80+ Heavy Ammo or equivalent energy stock.
Scoring tips
- Each Husk is worth 800 score during 2x modifiers.
- Electromagnetic Storm boosts Husk spawn rate.
- You do not need to be first to breach a Husk.
- Focus on Husks, skip PvP unless forced.
Best map and modifier
Dam Battlegrounds has the highest density of First Wave Husks, and Electromagnetic Storm is the best modifier for this Trial thanks to the boosted spawn rate. Aim for two full loops to hit 4,000 score if you do not see many early Husks.
Solo route
Solo Raiders can follow one full loop to secure the 4,000 score reward, or run both branches if the raid timer and Adrenaline Shots allow. If you only need the weekly reward, one clean route is enough.
- Start near the dam wall: clear the closest Husk cluster and scan any open ones for free score.
- Push the outer loop: follow the outskirts for additional spawns with minimal PvP pressure.
- Reset through the center: only cross mid-dam if the storm is active and you can outrun threats.
Duo and trio route
Split the loop with teammates to cover both sides of the dam. One Raider should sweep closer to the center during Electromagnetic Storm to catch bonus spawns. This method can reach 50,000+ score on long raids with clean rotations.
Score expectations
Five Husks during a 2x modifier equals the 4,000 score reward. With Electromagnetic Storm active and a full raid timer, organized squads can push far beyond the weekly reward threshold. Extract early once you lock the score if you are farming only the 3-star reward.