ARC Raiders 2.0 PvPvE Skill Tree Builds

October 19, 2026 · 8 min read · Adapted from Aoeah's four-build guide

A PvPvE build has to do more than win a duel. It needs a route into cover, enough stamina to leave a bad fight, and enough carrying or looting utility to make extraction worthwhile. These four routes prioritize different parts of that loop.

Four ARC Raiders environments from official game artwork — ARC Raiders environment artwork. Build allocation graphics below summarize the source article.

Version check: The allocations below describe the 76-point baseline in the Aoeah article. Our interactive builder now uses the 48-skill Frozen Trail tree and supports 76-91 point budgets. These third-party routes remain unverified in game; check each prerequisite before spending points.

Official patch context

Confirmed in Frozen Trail 2.0: each branch's middle node became a binary choice, while two end nodes let players select up to two of three skills after sufficient investment. The official notes confirm the structural revamp; the four numerical routes below come from Aoeah, not an official build recommendation.

Official Frozen Trail screenshot showing the revised skill tree — Official Frozen Trail skill-tree screenshot. Read our 2.0 and 2.1 patch review.

2.1.0 adjustment for sprint builds: Fight or Flight no longer skips the penalty after Sprinting on Fumes ends, and stamina consumables cannot be used during its cooldown. Broad Shoulders also received a spawn-weight fix. These official fixes affect the first three routes below; plan a safe recovery window instead of assuming continuous sprinting.

Choose a route

Build	76-point split C / M / S	Best fit
Balanced solo	31 / 31 / 14	Loot access plus fast rotations
Squad pressure	31 / 31 / 14	Team fights and downed protection
Mobility-first solo	22 / 41 / 13	Taking and escaping fights
Loot-heavy PvPvE	31 / 14 / 31	ARC farming and long raids

C = Conditioning, M = Mobility, S = Survival. Each row totals 76 points.

1. Balanced solo: Security Breach + Sprinting on Fumes

C 31M 31S 14

Conditioning 31 · Mobility 31 · Survival 14

This is the most versatile solo route in the source guide. Security Breach gives access to Security Lockers; Sprinting on Fumes supports long rotations. The remaining Survival points buy faster looting and Quick Roll.

Conditioning: work through carry and stamina skills, then Broad Shoulders and downed mobility; finish at Security Breach.
Mobility: take Vault Spring at the choice node, then Marathon Runner, Swift Start and Effortless Roll on the way to Sprinting on Fumes.
Survival: invest in Looter's Instinct, Sturdy Ankles and Quick Roll, with spare points in Traveling Tinkerer and Looter's Luck.

With Expedition points: the source proposes more Mobility investment toward Wall Run, followed by Looter's Luck or carry utility. Recount each node in game before committing the extra 15 points.

2. Squad pressure: Bull Rush + Sprinting on Fumes

C 31M 31S 14

Conditioning 31 · Mobility 31 · Survival 14

Use this when teammates can capitalize on disruption and revive a downed Raider. Bull Rush creates space during a push; Sprinting on Fumes keeps the squad moving between engagements. Turtle Crawl makes the downed state less punishing.

Conditioning: Mule's Gallop, Broad Shoulders and the crawl skills lead toward Bull Rush.
Mobility: prioritize Sure-Footed Scrambler, Swift Start and Effortless Roll before Sprinting on Fumes.
Survival: take Quick Roll, then a small Turtle Crawl investment; Stylish Landing supports vertical approaches.

With Expedition points: finish Turtle Crawl and Stylish Landing, then add Slip and Slide or more climbing. The source lists only 14 of the extra 15 points for this route, so place the remaining point after checking the current tree.

3. Mobility-first solo: two Mobility capstones

C 22M 41S 13

Conditioning 22 · Mobility 41 · Survival 13

The aggressive option puts 41 points into Mobility to reach Sprinting on Fumes and Wall Run. It gives up Security Breach at the 76-point baseline, so choose it when fight selection and escape routes matter more than locked loot.

Conditioning: take Mule's Gallop, Loaded Arms, Broad Shoulders and Speedy Mule for a useful carry floor.
Mobility: build through Marathon Runner, Effortless Roll, Swift Start and Off the Wall; then invest further to unlock the second endpoint.
Survival: keep a compact Quick Roll and looting package.

With Expedition points: spend 9 points to bring Conditioning to Security Breach, then use the last 6 on more crawl and looting ranks, as proposed in the source.

4. Loot-heavy PvPvE: Security Breach + Road Warrior

C 31M 14S 31

Conditioning 31 · Mobility 14 · Survival 31

This route spends on access, carrying and field efficiency. Security Breach opens lockers; Road Warrior supports long ARC farming runs. The lower Mobility budget makes positioning and a planned exit especially important when another squad arrives.

Conditioning: Proficient Pryer and Broad Shoulders support the path to Security Breach.
Survival: Quick Roll, Looter's Luck, Silent Scavenger and Turtle Crawl fill the route to Road Warrior.
Mobility: Fight or Flight and Marathon Runner provide a basic movement reserve.

With Expedition points: add 2 ranks of Marathon Runner, 5 of Swift Start, 5 of Effortless Roll and 3 of Speedy Mule: 15 additional points in all.

How to spend points safely

Pick the two endpoints first, then trace their prerequisites in the current in-game tree. Use the branch totals above as a comparison tool, and test a route in our updated interactive builder before committing points in game.

Sources: Aoeah's four build routes, official Frozen Trail 2.0 notes and official 2.1.0 notes. The precise Aoeah allocations and their in-game viability have not been independently verified by this site.