How to get a Comet Igniter in Arc Raiders
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by Sean Martin February 24, 2026
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Finding a Comet Igniter in Arc Raiders is essential for progressing in the Weather Monitoring System project introduced in the Shrouded Sky update. These new enemies, known as Comets, are large rolling balls that attack players by exploding on impact. Unlike other enemies like Pops and Fireballs, which spawn inside structures, Comets can be found in open areas across all maps, including locations such as north of Plaza Rosa in the Buried City and near the Control Tower in Dam Battlegrounds.
Comets are easily identifiable by their single light on the front and a strip of light running over the top. When they spot you, their light turns yellow and then red, signaling an imminent attack. They charge up similarly to other enemies like Leapers, emitting a high-pitched whine before exploding in a massive area-of-effect attack. Players can avoid these explosions by running away or using heavy weapons like Ferro or Anvil, or employing grenades like Seekers.
While Comets drop lootable items such as metal rings and core-like containers upon explosion, they don't always yield the sought-after Comet Igniter. This inconsistency has led some players to suspect a bug, with speculation about whether killing them directly or letting them explode results in different drops. Despite this uncertainty, successfully obtaining a Comet Igniter is crucial for advancing your gameplay, making Comets a key target for any player aiming to complete the Weather Monitoring System project.
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Originally published on PC Gamer on 2/24/2026