Trials are ARC Raiders' competitive, ranked challenge mode — and Season 4 brought some of the biggest changes yet, including the new Blindspot Set reward themed around the Riven Tides resort. Whether you're chasing the leaderboard or just want the outfit, this guide covers everything: how Trials work, what changed this season, every rank from Rookie to Cantina Legend, the full reward breakdown, and the fastest way to climb.
What are ARC Raiders Trials?
Trials are a seasonal, ranked challenge mode layered on top of normal raids. Instead of just looting and extracting, you complete rotating challenges, earn points, and climb a competitive leaderboard that promotes you through a ladder of ranks. The higher you climb, the more cosmetic rewards you unlock — including season-exclusive outfits you can't get any other way.
- Unlocks at: Level 15
- Structure: runs per season, with weekly challenges that rotate
- Goal: earn points → rank up → unlock the season reward set
- Season 4 reward: the Blindspot Set (Riven Tides theme)
How Trials work in Season 4 (what changed)
Season 4 reworked Trials to be fairer and more flexible. If you played in an earlier season, read this — some old advice no longer applies.
| Change in Season 4 | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| 2x points for major Map Conditions removed | You no longer need to chase Night Raid / EM Storm / Cold Snap lobbies for double progress. Play normally. |
| Trials no longer tied to specific Map Conditions | Challenges like "Disarm Mines" or "Get Hit By Lightning" no longer require a specific condition — everyone gets a fair shot on any map. |
| Trials available during the Expedition window | You can start ranking as soon as the season opens, even while exploring Riven Tides. |
| New challenge types | Expect melee-combat challenges, "use a specific gadget/grenade" objectives, and "search unique containers" tasks. |
The takeaway: Season 4 Trials reward consistent objective completion on any map, not lobby-hunting for 2x conditions. Just play and knock out the weekly challenges.
ARC Raiders Trial ranks & the Blindspot reward
Official ARC Raiders Trials reward cosmetic (the Torque set) — earned by ranking up.
You climb a ladder of ranks by banking points across the season. Rewards unlock at milestones along the way — the base outfit early, then colors, toggles, and extras at the top.
| Rank (ascending) | Reward milestone (Season 4) |
|---|---|
| Rookie | Entry tier — start banking points |
| Tryhard I | Base Blindspot Outfit unlocks |
| Tryhard (higher) | Outfit toggles / variants |
| Wildcard | Continued badge progress (backpack color, charm, attachment along the way) |
| Daredevil | River Dance emote |
| Hotshot | Alternate Blindspot Set color |
| Cantina Legend | Top-tier alternate Blindspot color — the flex rank |
So the Blindspot Set is a season-long progression reward, not a one-week drop: reach Tryhard I for the base outfit, then keep climbing for colors, toggles, the River Dance emote (Daredevil), and the prestige Hotshot / Cantina Legend color variants.
How the weekly Trial cycle works
Trials run in weekly cycles within the season. Every week brings a fresh set of challenge objectives, and the points you earn that week stack toward your season rank. The players who walk away with the full Blindspot Set aren't the ones cramming at season's end — they're the ones banking points every single week.
The practical takeaway: treat Trials as a weekly habit, not a sprint. Open the in-game Trials tab at the start of each week to see the current objectives before they rotate out, knock them down early, and you'll out-climb anyone who waits for the weekend. Each skipped week is rank progress you simply can't get back.
How to climb the leaderboard fast in Season 4
- Knock out the weekly challenges first. They're the highest-value points and they rotate — clear them early each week so a busy weekend doesn't cost you the cycle.
- Play the map you're best on. With Season 4 dropping the Map Condition requirements, there's no reason to force bad lobbies. Comfort + consistency beats condition-hunting.
- Adapt to the new challenge types. Keep a melee weapon and a couple of gadgets/grenades on hand — Season 4 leans on melee kills, gadget usage, and searching unique containers.
- Prioritize survival and extraction. Points you don't extract with are points you risk losing. Play for the clean exit, especially on contested objectives.
- Be consistent, not heroic. Steady weekly progress out-climbs occasional big runs that end in a death.
What to bring for Season 4 Trials
Because Season 4's challenges lean on melee kills, gadget and grenade usage, and searching unique containers, a flexible kit beats a one-trick loadout. Here's how to pack so you're never locked out of a weekly objective:
| Loadout slot | What to bring | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Primary weapon | Reliable anti-ARC firepower | You'll still fight ARC machines between objectives — don't get caught under-gunned mid-Trial. |
| Melee | A melee weapon, always equipped | Season 4 added melee-kill challenges. No melee = you physically can't complete some weekly objectives. |
| Gadgets / throwables | 1–2 gadgets + a couple of grenades | "Use a specific gadget/grenade" objectives rotate in. Carrying a small spread lets you knock them out opportunistically instead of re-kitting. |
| Utility | Healing + a clean exit plan | Points only count when you extract. Survivability is what protects the progress you've banked. |
Two habits separate the fast climbers: (1) read the week's objectives before you queue, so you bring the right tools instead of improvising mid-raid; and (2) treat extraction as the win condition — a flashy run that ends in a wipe banks nothing.
Common Trials mistakes to avoid
- Treating Trials like a normal raid. Trials reward objectives, not just loot. Play toward the weekly challenges, not around them.
- Ignoring melee and gadgets. A pure-gun loadout will lock you out of some weekly points in Season 4. Keep options on your kit.
- Greeding the extract. Banked points still have to leave the map. One more container isn't worth a wipe that erases the whole run.
- Cramming at season's end. The Blindspot rank rewards favor consistency — a single big weekend can't replace weeks of skipped points.
- Forcing bad lobbies. Season 4 dropped the Map Condition requirements, so there's zero reason to grind a map you hate. Play your strongest one.
Why your gear decides how high you climb
Here's the part most players underrate: Trials reward the Raiders who can focus on objectives instead of rebuilding a kit every raid. If half your runs are spent farming materials and chasing weapon blueprints, that's points you're not earning. The fastest climbers show up already geared — they spend the season competing, not grinding for a loadout.
A solid Trials kit means reliable anti-ARC firepower, a melee option and gadgets for the new challenge types, and enough materials to rebuild fast between runs. The catch: the best weapons and mods need blueprints and materials, and keeping that kit stocked raid after raid is its own grind.
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Show up to every Trial run kitted, climb to Tryhard I for the Blindspot Outfit, and push toward the Hotshot and Cantina Legend color variants before the season ends.
ARC Raiders Trials FAQ
How do you unlock Trials in ARC Raiders? Reach Level 15. Trials then appear as a ranked, leaderboard-based mode you can progress every week of the season.
What is the Season 4 Trials reward? The Blindspot Set (Riven Tides theme). The base outfit unlocks at Tryhard I; higher ranks add toggles, the River Dance emote (Daredevil), and alternate colors at Hotshot and Cantina Legend.
Do Map Conditions still give 2x Trial points? No — Season 4 removed the 2x bonus for major Map Conditions, and challenges are no longer tied to specific conditions. Play any map you like.
When does the current weekly Trial end? The current weekly cycle closes June 7, 2026. Complete its challenges before then to bank the points toward your season rank.
Do I need a high level to do Trials? You only need Level 15 to access them. Ranking high is about consistent weekly completion and a well-maintained loadout, not raw level.
What's the fastest way to rank up? Clear the rotating weekly challenges early, play your best map, keep a melee weapon + gadgets for the new objective types, and prioritize extracting with your progress.
Sources: official ARC Raiders Season 4 Trials guide (arcraiders.com) and ARC Raiders Wiki; topic surfaced via r/ArcRaiders. Gear up faster at Timesaver.gg.
