Comet Igniter is a new late-game resource in Arc Raiders. The only way to obtain it is by tracking down the new Comet ARC and ensuring that you destroy it before it suicides on you.
In this article, we will explain what Comet Igniter actually is and how to obtain them in Arc Raiders.
What is Comet Igniter?
Comet Igniter is an arc-tech resource used in the Weather Monitoring System project and other Shrouded Sky contracts, so you will encounter this roadblock if you are pursuing new upgrades. It drops from the Comet ARC, a rolling explosive bot introduced in the Shrouded Sky update that plays like a more aggressive, kamikaze version of Pops or Surveyors.
Where to find Comet Igniter in Arc Raiders
Comets appear on every map and in every weather type, but open areas are your best chance. The current farm of choice in the community is Dam Battlegrounds, with multiple players reporting consecutive Comet spawns on the dam and adjacent open areas, as well as frequent Comet drops in Buried City (the plaza north of Plaza Rosa) and Blue Gate, which regularly receive Comet drops from orbit. Visually, you’re looking for a metal ball with one “headlight” and a glowing stripe above it, and arc trails in the sky as they fall.
If you allow the Comet to fully charge and detonate naturally, it will often only drop a basic scrap ring and no Igniter. Rather, destroy it before it reaches detonation levels, as players have consistently reported higher Igniter drop rates when the Comet dies to damage rather than its own detonation. Heavy hitters such as Ferro, Anvil, or Hullcracker, along with seeker grenades, make short work of this fight if you focus fire as soon as it aggroes.
Comets are loud. Use their distinctive whine and massive explosion sound to detect battles happening close by and third-party slower troops. Always store the Igniter in your safe slot (“butt pocket”) and retrieve it right away, as losing it resets progress on missions requiring rare resources such as Fine Wristwatches and Firefly Burners.