All Bastion Locations in Arc Raiders - Map Guide
Bastions are among the most dangerous ARC enemies in Arc Raiders — heavily armored, high damage, and they patrol key loot areas. Knowing where Bastions spawn on each map is essential for planning safe loot routes or targeting them for high-value drops. This guide covers every Bastion spawn location across all 5 regions.
Bastion Spawn Density by Map
| Map | Density | Spawn Points | Interactive Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dam Battlegrounds | Very High | 8-10 | View on Map |
| The Spaceport | High | 6-8 | View on Map |
| Buried City | Medium | 4-6 | View on Map |
| Blue Gate | High | 7-9 | View on Map |
| Stella Montis | Medium | 4-5 | View on Map |
Bastion Locations on Dam Battlegrounds
Dam Battlegrounds has the highest Bastion spawn density in Arc Raiders. Bastions patrol the central bridge area, the Alcantara Power Plant perimeter, and the northern industrial zone. They frequently appear during Harvester events and Night Raids. The open swampland terrain means you'll often spot Bastions from a distance, but cover is limited. Key hotspots include the power plant cooling towers, the dam wall walkway, and the southern processing facility.
Combat Tips: Use the toxic pools and rusted structures for cover. Bastions here patrol predictable routes along the main roads. Engage from elevated positions on the bridge or plant structures.
→ Open Dam Battlegrounds Interactive MapBastion Locations on The Spaceport
The Spaceport has significant Bastion presence around the launch pads, hangar entrances, and the main terminal perimeter. Bastions are especially active during Launch Tower Loot events. They patrol the wide open tarmac areas between hangars, making stealth approaches challenging. The eastern warehouse district also has regular Bastion patrols.
Combat Tips: Use hangars and warehouses for cover. The interior spaces can break Bastion line of sight. During Launch Tower events, expect 2-3 Bastions converging on the loot zone.
→ Open The Spaceport Interactive MapBastion Locations on Buried City
Buried City has moderate Bastion presence, with spawns concentrated around the central marketplace ruins and major excavation sites. The sand dunes and collapsed buildings provide natural barriers. Bastions here tend to patrol smaller areas but are harder to spot among the ruins. Prospecting Probe events can attract additional Bastion spawns.
Combat Tips: Use the ruins and sand dune elevation changes to your advantage. Bastions in Buried City have shorter patrol routes, making them more predictable but harder to avoid in tight spaces.
→ Open Buried City Interactive MapBastion Locations on Blue Gate
Blue Gate has the second-highest Bastion density, with spawns on both surface and underground levels. Surface Bastions patrol the mountain pass and central plateau. Underground Bastions guard key tunnel intersections and are particularly dangerous in confined spaces. The multi-level layout means you may encounter Bastions unexpectedly when transitioning between layers.
Combat Tips: Underground Bastions are the most dangerous — limited escape routes and tight corridors. Listen for their audio cues before entering tunnel sections. Surface Bastions can be avoided using the plateau edges.
→ Open Blue Gate Interactive MapBastion Locations on Stella Montis
Stella Montis has the lowest Bastion density but they appear in both the Top Section exterior and Bottom Section facility corridors. Top Section Bastions patrol near observation platforms and cable car stations. Bottom Section Bastions are found in wider facility halls and near generator rooms. During Night Raid events, additional Bastions may spawn.
Combat Tips: The facility corridors in the Bottom Section are tight — use doorways as choke points. Top Section Bastions have long sight lines across the snow fields, so approach from behind structures.
→ Open Stella Montis Interactive MapGeneral Bastion Combat Tips
- Use the "Bastion" filter on our interactive maps to see all spawn points before deploying
- Bastions have weak points on their back armor — flank them for bonus damage
- Coordinate with squadmates to draw aggro while others attack from behind
- Bastions drop high-value loot including rare weapon parts and materials
- Avoid engaging multiple Bastions simultaneously — kite them apart first
- Keep a Field Depot location memorized nearby for post-fight resupply