Best Loadouts for Duo Squads in Arc Raiders

Duo squads are the most popular team size in Arc Raiders. Two players can cover each other without the coordination overhead of larger groups. Here are the best setups for two player domination.

Role Split for Duos

The ideal duo has one aggressive player and one support player. The aggressor runs a combat focused loadout with the <a href="/items/tempest">Tempest</a> or <a href="/items/anvil">Anvil</a> and heavier armor. The support runs lighter gear with extra healing, utility tools, and a versatile weapon for backup.

Weapon Coverage

Ensure your duo covers both close and long range combat. If one player runs an SMG like the <a href="/items/bobcat">Bobcat</a>, the other should carry a battle rifle or assault rifle. This prevents situations where both players are helpless at a particular range.

Communication Protocol

Duos need tight communication. Call out every enemy, every loot find, and every decision. With just two players, one person being out of position or unaware can mean a squad wipe. Develop shorthand callouts for common situations to save time in combat.

Extraction Tactics for Two

One player watches the perimeter while the other initiates extraction. Alternate who goes first based on who has more valuable loot. If one player dies, the survivor should prioritize extraction over recovery unless the situation is clearly safe.

Loot Strategy

Duos can cover twice the ground of a solo player. Split up in safe zones to maximize looting efficiency, then regroup for dangerous areas. Share consumables when one player is running low. The team with more total extracted value wins, not the individual.