The Arc Raiders skill tree is one of the most important long-term progression systems in the game. Whether you are brand new and trying to figure out which perks are actually worth investing in, or you are an experienced raider preparing optimized builds for expeditions, understanding how to efficiently allocate skill points makes a massive difference in ARC Raiders BluePrints survivability, mobility, looting speed, and overall raid success.

This guide fully breaks down the current Arc Raiders skill tree, explains recent system updates, and provides the exact order of skill point investment that offers the strongest overall value for both early and late game. While skill choices are ultimately subjective, the path outlined here prioritizes stamina management, looting efficiency, and quality-of-life improvements that consistently outperform other options across all playstyles.

Important Skill Tree Updates You Need to Know

Before diving into the build itself, there are several recent updates to the skill system that fundamentally change how players can approach their builds.

Skill Tree Reset System

Arc Raiders now includes a full skill tree reset option. Players can reset individual skill points for 2,000 ARC Raiders coins per point. If you have all 76 skill points unlocked, a full reset currently costs 152,000 coins, with the price scaling as you unlock more points.

This change removes the fear of making "wrong" choices early on. You can now experiment freely, test new perks, and adjust your build for expeditions or PvP without permanently locking yourself into inefficient paths.

Recent Skill Adjustments

Two notable skills were recently adjusted:

    Effortless Roll now provides greater stamina cost reduction when dodge rolling. This has not been extensively tested yet, but it is expected to significantly improve mobility-heavy builds.

    Comic Stroll now applies while moving during ADS (aiming down sights). Since ADS counts as walking, this allows stamina recovery while aiming, making it far more practical than before.

Both of these changes further reinforce stamina management as one of the most valuable mechanics in Arc Raiders.

Core Philosophy Behind This Build

The overarching goal of this skill tree path is simple:

    Maximize stamina uptime

    Improve movement and traversal

    Loot faster and more efficiently

    Gain access to free gear and crafting options

    Reduce friction during PvE, PvP, and extractions

Early game power comes from stamina perks, not combat stats. Mid-game dominance comes from looting speed and carry capacity. Late-game value comes from conditioning, shield mobility, and high-impact utility perks.

You will also gain up to five additional skill points by participating in ARC Raiders Loot for sale expeditions. These bonus points are addressed at the end of the guide.