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    ARC Raiders Season 5 Trials: Receive Damage from Pops (three-star guide)

    One of the hardest ARC Raiders Season 5 Trials this week is to Receive Damage from Pops. From July 27 to August 3, 2026, Raiders must head to topside maps and let Pops damage your character multiple times. You must bring a massive haul of medical supplies so that you can survive the complete encounter.

    This article sheds light on the Receive Damage from Pops activity during ARC Raiders Season 5 Trials.


    Best ways to Receive Damage from Pops during ARC Raiders Season 5 Trials

    In this Trials challenge, you must head to any area that houses plenty of Pops and lure them to attack you one by one. One of the easiest places to do this safely is the Buried City map inside the Hospital and Research POIs. Our loadout consists of crucial medical supplies and a reliable primary weapon to quickly eliminate any extra pops if need be.

    Loadout essentials (Image via SK Gaming || Embark Studios)
    Loadout essentials (Image via SK Gaming || Embark Studios)

    Here is your recommended loadout to Receive Damage from Pops:

    • Anvil / Bettina
    • Four stacks of ammo
    • Medium/Heavy Shield
    • Surge Shield Rechargers
    • Herbal Bandages / Vita Spray
    Buried City POIs (Image via SK Gaming || Embark Studios)
    Buried City POIs (Image via SK Gaming || Embark Studios)

    Recommended strategy to Receive Damage from Pops:

    • Head to the Buried City map and reach the Hospital, Research, or Galleria Points of Interest.
    • Locate Pops and try to lure one to a corner.
    • Equip your Vita Spray and let the Pop explode near you.
    • Your heavy shield should sustain the damage while ensuring that you stay alive.
    • Use Surge Shield Recharger after applying Vita Spray and then repeat the above steps.
    • In this Trials challenge, you will earn 15 points per 1 point of damage to your health. Therefore, you must sustain 267 damage to acquire three stars.

    Do note that Pops can take you out easily if you are using light shields or aren’t fully healed up after taking damage. To avoid this situation, use the Looting Mk. 3 (survivor) augment with the Medium shield to help you crawl back to the closest exfil metro station in case you are downed.


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