Skills
Best ARC Raiders Skill Build After Frozen Trail 2.0
A Mobility-first PvP skill build, the point economy and the choice nodes after the Frozen Trail 2.0 skill tree rework.
Frozen Trail 2.0 · updated October 16, 2026
How skill points work
You earn 76 skill points by leveling from 0 to 75, plus up to 5 bonus points from Expeditions. You cannot max all three trees (Conditioning, Mobility, Survival), and deeper skills need points in earlier nodes. Respeccing resets the whole tree and costs 2,000 coins per spent point.
What Frozen Trail 2.0 changed
- The middle node of each branch is now a binary choice between two skills. You can only take one but can swap after a reset.
- Each branch ends with two nodes where you pick up to two of three skills after enough points are invested.
- Fight or Flight gives about 25% more stamina per level, Stubborn Mule regenerates about 33% more, and Back on Your Feet heals 40 instead of 30.
The Mobility PvP build (41 / 24 / 11)
One widely shared Frozen Trail build is 41 points in Mobility, 24 in Conditioning and 11 in Survival.
| Branch | Key skills |
|---|---|
| Mobility (41) | Youthful Lungs, Nimble Climber, Fight or Flight, Sure-Footed Scrambler, Effortless Roll, Slip and Slide, Marathon Runner, Swift Start, Vault Spring |
| Conditioning (24) | Used to the Weight, Stubborn Mule, Three Deep Breaths, Back on Your Feet, Loaded Arms, Broad Shoulders, Downed But Determined |
| Survival (11) | In-round Crafting, Agile Croucher, Sturdy Ankles, Quick Roll |
Choice nodes in this build
| Node | Pick | Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Mobility, 10 points | Vault Spring | Vaults on Vaults on Vaults |
| Mobility, 30 points | In the Flow | Sprinting on Fumes or Wall Run |
| Mobility, 40 points | Sprinting on Fumes | other capstones |
| Conditioning, 10 points | Back on Your Feet | Mule's Gallop |
| Survival, 10 points | Quick Roll | Minesweeper |
Point order while leveling
- Youthful Lungs
- Nimble Climber (max)
- Fight or Flight (max)
- Vault Spring
- Effortless Roll (max)
- Marathon Runner (max)
- Swift Start (max)
- Work toward In the Flow, then Sprinting on Fumes
- Move into Conditioning and unlock Back on Your Feet
- Finish Survival with Quick Roll
Why this build works
It gives you control over when and where a fight happens, instead of raw damage. Do not trade shots standing still, chain movement to keep In the Flow active and break line of sight at low health so Back on Your Feet can heal you.
Other builds
- Loot runner: Marathon Runner, the Survival carry capacity and looting speed perks, and Minesweeper.
- Squad breacher: Proficient Pryer, Gentle Pressure and Security Breach.
Skill trees are community-compiled and Embark expects to keep adjusting the rework, so check the in-game tree after each patch.
FAQ
How many skill points are there in ARC Raiders?
You get 76 points from leveling plus up to 5 from Expeditions. You cannot fill all three trees.
How much does a respec cost?
Respeccing resets the whole tree and costs 2,000 coins per point you have spent.