
Skill Tree Pathing for Arc Raiders – Optimized Point Route
Arc Raiders 1.11 is live – Abyss cosmetics, Gilded Pickaxe tool gift, Kettle 600→450 nerf, Trigger ‘Nade rework, exploit fix, darker night.
So Arc Raiders 1.11 lands on January 13, 2026, and it brings the classic combo – shiny cosmetics for the soul, then balance nerfs for the ego, because the Kettle macro circus and Trigger ‘Nade spam party finally got a wake-up call, while Stella Montis night raids turn darker so a Raider remembers what a flashlight is.
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This update is Arc Raiders 1.11 (1.11.0), released on January 13, 2026, and it brings the Abyss cosmetic set plus a free Gilded Pickaxe Raider Tool for accounts that logged in inside the stated window. It also changes combat by reducing the Kettle fire rate and by reworking the Trigger ‘Nade timing, then it adds two gameplay-side adjustments – a key card exploit fix and darker lighting in parts of Stella Montis Night Raid.
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New feature in Arc Raiders 1.11 |
What it is |
What changed |
Who feels it |
What the Raider does |
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Abyss cosmetic set |
New cosmetic set |
Added to the game with this update |
Cosmetic collectors |
Open the store area, then find the Abyss set |
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Gilded Pickaxe Raider Tool gift |
Reward tool skin |
Gift tied to a login window |
Active accounts during the window |
Log in inside the window, then pick it up after login |
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Kettle balance nerf |
Weapon balance change |
Fire rate reduced 600 → 450 |
PvP and PvE Kettle users |
Use a calmer tap rhythm, then hold angles longer |
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Trigger ‘Nade major rework |
Grenade balance change |
Damage falloff shifts toward the center, and trigger delay becomes 0.7s → 1.5s |
PvP throwables users |
Place closer to the target, then trigger earlier and keep aim ready |
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Key card exploit fix |
Gameplay fix |
Room keys stop being kept after use via the exploit |
Key room runners |
Treat a key as a single clean use, then extract or rotate |
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Stella Montis Night Raid lighting change |
Map modifier feel change |
Lighting lowered in some areas |
Night raid players |
Bring a flashlight, then rely on sound more |

Arc Raiders 1.11 release date is January 13, 2026, and the update rolls out on all platforms with a client restart needed so the download starts, which means a Raider can see Arc Raiders 1.11 as soon as the platform delivers the patch to that account.
In Arc Raiders 1.11, the nerfs focus on PvP fairness by cutting the Kettle fire rate cap from 600 to 450, and by reworking the Trigger ‘Nade so damage sits closer to the blast center while the trigger delay moves from 0.7s to 1.5s, which makes fast “air pop” timing harder and lowers macro style advantage.
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Nerf target |
What changed in Arc Raiders 1.11 |
Why it changed |
What it means in a fight |
Simple adjustment plan |
Quick test inside a raid |
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Kettle |
Fire rate reduced 600 → 450 |
Old cap was reachable mainly with macros, so fights felt unfair |
Kettle kills land with a slower rhythm, and spray clicks lose value |
The Raider taps with a steady pace, then plays cover during reload moments |
The Raider fires one full mag at a wall, then repeats with the new rhythm until recoil and timing feel stable |
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Trigger ‘Nade |
Damage falloff rebalanced – damage sits closer to the center |
Trigger ‘Nade dominated PvP, so the blast needed tighter placement |
Edge hits feel softer, and center sticks matter more |
The Raider aims for feet or a doorway edge, then triggers on sound |
The Raider sticks one nade near a door, then checks how far the target can move before damage drops |
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Trigger ‘Nade |
Trigger to detonation delay increased 0.7s → 1.5s |
Players needed reaction time, and instant air timing had too much value |
Detonation arrives later, so throws need earlier timing |
The Raider triggers earlier, then holds the angle and uses gunfire to finish |
The Raider throws, triggers, then counts a simple rhythm to learn the new 1.5s window |
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Key room play |
Room key exploit fixed – keys stop staying after use |
Runs stay fair, and key room loops stay controlled |
Key rooms lose “free repeat” value during a session |
The Raider plans key usage as one clear run, then exits with loot |
The Raider uses a key once, then confirms the key flow matches the new rule set |

The update celebrates 12 million copies sold, and a Raider gets a free Gilded Pickaxe Raider Tool as a thank-you reward in Arc Raiders 1.11. The rule is simple – log in at least once inside the reward window for blueprint & Weapons, then pick it up after that login; eligibility is “logged in since launch until Jan 13, 11:59pm CET” with the same cutoff shown as 2:59pm PST and 5:59pm EST.
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Goal |
What the Raider does |
Where it happens |
What to check |
Success sign |
Common issue |
Fast fix |
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Qualify for the reward |
Launch the game and reach the main menu while logged in |
Game client login flow |
Account shows as signed in |
Main menu loads with the signed-in account |
Login loop or error |
Restart the client, then try again after a short pause |
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Hit the deadline |
Log in before the cutoff time |
Any platform account login |
Cutoff time – Jan 13, 11:59pm CET (Jan 14, 01:59 UTC+3) |
Login happened inside the window |
Logged in after the cutoff |
Use the next available account that already logged in inside the window |
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Find the reward |
Open the place where rewards land after login |
In-game claim area shown for rewards |
New item entry for the Raider Tool |
“Gilded Pickaxe” appears as a tool option |
Reward missing right after login |
Relog once, then check again after returning to the main menu |
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Pick it up |
Claim the reward entry |
Same claim area |
Claim button or pickup action |
Claim confirms and item becomes owned |
Claim button stays grey |
Switch menus once, then return and try the claim again |
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Equip it |
Set the tool to Gilded Pickaxe |
Loadout or tool selection screen |
Tool slot shows Gilded Pickaxe |
Tool icon shows on the loadout |
Tool list does not refresh |
Restart the client, then open loadout again |
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Verify in a run |
Enter a raid with the equipped tool |
Raid start |
Tool appears in hand during gameplay |
The golden tool shows in-hand |
Wrong tool appears |
Re-equip in loadout, then start a fresh run |
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Keep proof |
Save a quick screenshot of the equipped tool |
Loadout screen |
Screenshot shows item name and icon |
Easy proof for support |
Screenshot missing key info |
Take the shot with the tool name visible on screen |

In Arc Raiders 1.11, the Trigger ‘Nade gets a major rework aimed at PvP fairness – the damage falloff is changed so the blast hits hardest near the center, and it hits far less on the edge, then the trigger-to-detonation delay is increased to 1.5 seconds from 0.7 seconds, so “trigger-in-air” pop kills become harder while sticky-bomb use stays useful.
Arc raiders 1.11 is a “tighten the screws” patch – new looks via the Abyss set, a time-limited thank-you tool skin, and real PvP pressure relief from the Kettle fire rate cut plus the Trigger ‘Nade timing change, then small map and exploit fixes that push runs toward cleaner fights and fewer cheap loops.

Arc Raiders 1.11 is live – Abyss cosmetics, Gilded Pickaxe tool gift, Kettle 600→450 nerf, Trigger ‘Nade rework, exploit fix, darker night.

Arc Raiders 1.11 is live – Abyss cosmetics, Gilded Pickaxe tool gift, Kettle 600→450 nerf, Trigger ‘Nade rework, exploit fix, darker night.

Arc Raiders 1.11 is live – Abyss cosmetics, Gilded Pickaxe tool gift, Kettle 600→450 nerf, Trigger ‘Nade rework, exploit fix, darker night.

Arc Raiders 1.11 is live – Abyss cosmetics, Gilded Pickaxe tool gift, Kettle 600→450 nerf, Trigger ‘Nade rework, exploit fix, darker night.

Arc Raiders 1.11 is live – Abyss cosmetics, Gilded Pickaxe tool gift, Kettle 600→450 nerf, Trigger ‘Nade rework, exploit fix, darker night.

Arc Raiders 1.11 is live – Abyss cosmetics, Gilded Pickaxe tool gift, Kettle 600→450 nerf, Trigger ‘Nade rework, exploit fix, darker night.

Arc Raiders 1.11 is live – Abyss cosmetics, Gilded Pickaxe tool gift, Kettle 600→450 nerf, Trigger ‘Nade rework, exploit fix, darker night.

Arc Raiders 1.11 is live – Abyss cosmetics, Gilded Pickaxe tool gift, Kettle 600→450 nerf, Trigger ‘Nade rework, exploit fix, darker night.

Arc Raiders 1.11 (1.11.0) released on January 13, 2026, and it rolls out on all platforms, so a Raider restarts the client to pull the update download and enter the new build.
The update adds the Abyss cosmetic set, gives the Gilded Pickaxe Raider Tool to eligible logins, nerfs the Kettle, reworks the Trigger ‘Nade, fixes a key room exploit, and lowers lighting in parts of Stella Montis Night Raid.
The Kettle fire rate is reduced from 600 to 450, which lowers the value of macro-level clicking speed and shifts Kettle play toward steadier taps and more controlled peeks.
Damage is pushed closer to the blast center, and trigger-to-detonation delay moves from 0.7s to 1.5s, so edge splash hits softer and “air pop” timing becomes harder in PvP.
It is a Raider Tool skin given as a milestone gift, unlocked by logging in inside the stated window, then claimed and equipped like a normal tool cosmetic in the loadout flow.
A key card exploit is fixed so room keys stop being kept after use through that exploit path, which reduces repeat key room looping inside one run cycle.


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