This terrifying enemy, often called the Tick, is a small, unarmored ARC that specializes in the perfect ambush. It uses dark, indoor spaces—particularly the undersides of ceilings and dark corners of walls—as its hunting ground. It waits in absolute stillness until a Raider passes underneath. Then, without warning, it lunges for your head, aiming to latch directly onto your face or helmet. Once attached, it relentlessly drains your health and shield meter simultaneously. The panic is compounded by the fact that you must hold the [Interact] button to forcibly pry the parasite off, an agonizing process that leaves you exposed to other threats.
| Threat | Low |
| Role | Scout |
| Weak points | entire body |
| Maps | Dam, Spaceport, Buried City, Underground, Blue Gate, Stella Montis L2, Stella Montis L1, Riven Tides |
| Item | Rarity | Sell value |
|---|---|---|
| Tick Pod | Uncommon | 640 coins |
| ARC Powercell | Common | 270 coins |
| ARC Alloy | Uncommon | 200 coins |
Combined sell value of one of each drop: 1,110 coins.
Ignore in groups, focus on high-threat units. Easy cash if you need fast kills.