Arc Raiders How To Get the Heart of Gold Achievement

How To Get the Heart of Gold Achievement in Arc Raiders

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The Heart of Gold achievement in Arc Raiders is one of the few achievements that encourages positive and cooperative behavior instead of combat. Rather than killing enemies or completing difficult objectives, this achievement is earned by helping other players during raids.

While the requirement sounds simple, the way the game tracks progress can be confusing. This guide explains exactly how the achievement works, what actions count, and the fastest ways to unlock the Heart of Gold achievement safely.

What Is the Heart of Gold Achievement

The Heart of Gold achievement is awarded after receiving 10 thank you acknowledgments from other raiders.

These thank you prompts appear when you help another player in specific ways. Once the other player presses the thank you prompt, it counts toward your achievement progress.

Important things to know:

  • You need 10 total thank you acknowledgments

  • All progress is tracked across multiple raids

  • The achievement does not require extraction in the same raid

How the Thank You System Works

When you help another raider, the game gives them a short prompt to thank you.

Controls for the thank you prompt:

  • Keyboard G

  • PlayStation Square

  • Xbox X

The prompt only appears briefly, so the other player must press it quickly for it to count.

Actions That Count Toward the Heart of Gold Achievement

The following actions can trigger a thank you prompt if done correctly.

Reviving Other Raiders

Reviving a downed raider is the most consistent way to trigger a thank you prompt.

How it works:

  • Find a downed raider

  • Revive them fully

  • Stay nearby so the prompt appears

  • The raider presses thank you

This method works for squad members and random players.Help your fellow raiders to get this achievement

Sharing Loot With Other Players

Dropping useful loot for another raider can also trigger a thank you prompt.

Examples include:

  • Dropping healing items

  • Dropping ammo or consumables

  • Giving valuable loot instead of taking it

After picking up the item, the other player may receive the thank you prompt.

Using the Ping System to Help

Helping players through the ping system also counts.

Ways to do this:

  • Ping a valuable loot container

  • Ping a weapon or item location

  • Guide a player toward useful resources

If the player interacts with what you pinged, they may receive a thank you prompt.

Staying Near Friendly Interactions

There have been confirmed cases where another player thanking someone else nearby still counts toward your achievement progress.

This is not guaranteed, but it can happen.

Because of this:

  • Stay close during revives

  • Stay near friendly player interactions

  • Do not run off immediately

This can sometimes speed up progress passively.

Fastest Legit Way to Get the Achievement

The safest and most reliable approach is cooperative play.

Recommended method:

  • Play with a squad or friendly players

  • Revive teammates when possible

  • Share loot instead of hoarding

  • Use pings actively

Multiple thank you prompts can be earned in a single raid if players cooperate.

Alternate Fast Method With a Friend

There is a faster method, though it is less organic.

How it works:

  • Enter a raid with a friend

  • Face each other at the start

  • Use the emote wheel

  • Have your friend press thank you repeatedly

Repeating this 10 times can unlock the achievement quickly.

This method works, but it removes the cooperative spirit the achievement is meant to promote.

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Important Safety Tips

Helping strangers in Arc Raiders can be risky.

Keep these points in mind:

  • Some players may attack after being revived

  • Avoid reviving players in high traffic areas

  • Keep your weapon ready after reviving

  • Do not sacrifice your run for one revive

Helping is encouraged, but survival still matters.

Common Mistakes That Slow Progress

  • Moving away before the thank you prompt appears

  • Helping players who do not press the prompt

  • Playing in extremely aggressive lobbies

  • Ignoring pings and teamwork opportunities

Patience is key for this achievement.

Final Thoughts

The Heart of Gold achievement is one of the more wholesome challenges in Arc Raiders. It rewards teamwork, kindness, and cooperation rather than aggression. Whether you earn it naturally by helping players or speed it up with a friend, the achievement is easy to complete once you understand how the thank you system works.

Helping others not only earns you an achievement, but it also makes raids more enjoyable.