Learn how to beat Fireballs with their own weapons — and why one Burner isn’t enough.
If you picked up “What Goes Around” from Apollo and thought,
“Easy, I’ll just burn something and call it a day,”
you quickly learned the truth: this quest is confusing, players get stuck, and a single Fireball Burner does not kill anything.
This guide explains exactly how to complete the quest,
how the Fireball Burner really works,
and why Fireballs are the only correct target (no Hornets, no Wasps — just Fireballs).
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Let’s break it down.
🔥 What Goes Around Quest Overview
Quest Giver: Apollo
Objective:
Destroy ANY ARC enemy using a Fireball Burner
But in reality:
➡️ Only Fireballs count.
➡️ Fireball Burners only drop from Fireball ARCs.
➡️ One Burner is not enough to kill them.
So even though the quest text is vague, the solution is simple:
Kill Fireballs with Fireballs.
🛠️ Step-by-Step: How to Complete “What Goes Around”
1️⃣ Launch a Raid (Buried City or Dam Battlegrounds recommended)
Fireballs spawn mostly indoors, especially in:
- Research & Administration
- High-loot yellow zones
- Red alert zones
- Apartments / enclosed structures
They rarely appear in wide-open areas.
2️⃣ Kill a Fireball ARC and Loot the Fireball Burner
Fireballs drop Fireball Burners — think of them as ARC-made Molotovs.
You need at least 2–3 Burners to do the job.
Equip one in your quick slot.
3️⃣ Find Another Fireball and Let It Reveal Its Weak Spot
This is the important part too many guides leave out:
🔥 Fireballs reveal their inner core only when they start spewing flames.
This exposed core takes heavy burn damage.
Let the Fireball notice you, wait for it to “open up,”
then immediately roll to the side.
4️⃣ Throw 2–3 Fireball Burners at the Exposed Core
Here’s why the trick works:
- Fireballs ignite the Burners themselves with their own flames
- Their open core takes massive amplified burn damage
- Throwing multiple Burners stacks the explosion + burn radius
One Burner = not enough
Two or three? Perfect meltdown.
5️⃣ Extract Safely
Once the Fireball dies from the Burner explosions:
➡️ The quest auto-completes.
➡️ Report back to Apollo to collect your rewards.
🎁 Rewards for Completing “What Goes Around”
Apollo gives you:
- x2 Noise Maker
- x3 Blaze Grenade
- x1 Cans
Not game-breaking loot, but you’ll want the grenades early on.
💡 Pro Tips (Highly Recommended)
🔥 Fireball Burners don’t work on Hornets or Wasps
The quest only progresses when a Fireball dies from the Burner.
Using it on drones = wasted items.
🔥 Fireballs kill themselves with their own flames
If they’re spewing fire, they ignite the Burners instantly.
Use this to your advantage.
🔥 Indoor fights are deadly — use corners
Fireballs explode on death — keep cover between you and their final blast.
🧭 Where to Find Fireballs (High-Spawn Locations)
Dam Battlegrounds
- Research & Administration
- Apartments
- Inner hallways
Buried City
- Indoor complexes
- Shops and stairwells
- Loot-dense buildings
Blue Gate
- Corridors
- Doors, staircases, tight industrial areas
Fireballs = always near ceilings and enclosed zones.
🧨 Final Thoughts
“What Goes Around” sounds simple on paper, but the wording confuses many players.
If you don’t know how Fireball Burners actually work, you can waste entire raids trying to burn the wrong ARC.
Just remember:
🔥 Kill Fireball → Loot Burner → Kill ANOTHER Fireball with 2–3 Burners
Do that, and the quest becomes one of the easiest in the entire game.
🧭 Want More Arc Raiders Guides?
If you’re progressing through the early missions, check out my other Arc Raiders guides:
