ARC Raiders Blueprints – Crafting & Farming Guide

Introduction

Welcome to our ARC Raiders Blueprints - Crafting & Farming guide. These crafting recipes transform Arc Raiders from a loot scramble into a strategic progression system where you build exactly what you need. Here's how to farm them efficiently, unlock the best weapons, and stop relying on random drops.

Blueprints are one of the most important parts of progressing in ARC Raiders. They determine which weapons, gear pieces, explosives, and utility items you can craft once your stations are upgraded. Every blueprint you secure expands your options for future raids, and farming them becomes a key part of long-term power growth.

What is an ARC Raiders blueprint?

Blueprints function as permanent unlocks for your Speranza crafting stations. Once you learn a blueprint, you can build that item infinitely (assuming you have materials). This shifts the entire game economy. Instead of hoping for a lucky Anvil I drop, you farm the blueprint once, then craft copies whenever you need them.

The system works through consumption. Find a blueprint, extract it to Speranza, then choose Learn and Consume to unlock the recipe permanently. You can also sell duplicates for 5,000 coins each. This creates a simple loop: raid for blueprints, learn what you need, and sell duplicates for currency.

How do blueprints drop?

You won't find blueprints sitting in random trash piles. They spawn in specific loot sources with varying drop rates:

• High-Value Containers: Hidden caches scattered across maps contain the best blueprint drop rates. These locked boxes require power cells or specific keys, but they frequently drop Epic and Rare tier recipes. The Dam map features multiple cache locations near relay stations and abandoned structures.
• Raider Bodies: Dead raiders (both AI and Players) sometimes carry blueprints. Check every corpse in high-traffic areas. Players who died with unextracted blueprints drop them as loot.
• Mission Rewards: Completing faction missions guarantees blueprint drops. The Harvester Event specifically rewards energy weapon blueprints like the Jupiter rail gun and Equalizer. These events cycle regularly, so track them through your mission log.
• Faction Reputation: Building rapport with Speranza vendors unlocks exclusive blueprint purchases. This slow-burn method guarantees specific recipes without RNG, but requires consistent mission completion.

Blueprints crafting tips

Blueprints organize into workshop categories. Each requires specific materials and bench upgrades:

• Gunsmith Station Blueprints: Your primary weapon source. Early blueprints like Il Toro I need basic Mechanical Components and Canister drops. Advanced weapons demand more refined materials.
• Refiner Station Blueprints: These create upgrade materials from raw drops. You'll need ARC Circuitry and ARC Motion Core components to craft advanced parts. The Advanced Mechanical Components blueprint converts basic materials into high-tier crafting supplies.
• Utility Station Blueprints: Support items like the Lure Grenade (1x Speaker Component, 1x Electrical Components) and Snap Hook grappling tool. These tactical items require Utility Bench III unlocks.

Best blueprint farming routes

Stop wandering aimlessly on the map. These routes will maximize blueprint drops per hour:

• Dam Map Cache Circuit: Start at the southern relay station. Hit three confirmed cache spawns within 400 meters, then rotate to the dam structure itself. Power cell generators spawn near water treatment buildings. Complete this loop in 12 minutes for consistent blueprint chances.


• Blue Gate Village: The Confiscation Room requires a specific key (found in village guard posts), but contains guaranteed rare blueprints. Combine this with nearby hidden caches for dual loot opportunities. Extract through northern tunnels to avoid high-traffic PvP zones.


• Harvester Event: When active, drop everything for Harvester participation. The Jupiter and Equalizer blueprints only drop from this event. Coordinate with your squad to maximize completion chances. Failed runs still award lower-tier blueprints.

Weapons blueprints list

Below you will find a list with all the available weapon blueprints in the game and their rarity:

Quick Use items blueprints list

Below you will find a list with all the available quick use items blueprints in the game and their rarity:

Blueprint name	Workshop	Rarity
Barricade Kit	Utility Station I	Uncommon
Explosive Mine	Explosive Station III	Rare
Blaze Grenade	Explosive Station III	Rare
Defibrilator	Medical Lab II	Rare
Jolt Mine	Explosive Station II	Rare
Tagging Grenade	Utility Station III	Rare
Vita Shot	Medical Lab III	Rare
Trigger 'Nade	Explosive Station II	Rare
Vita Spray	Medical Lab III	Epic
Wolfpack	Explosive Station III	Epic
Snap Hook	Utility Station III	Legendary

Gun Parts blueprints list

Below you will find a list with all the available gun parts blueprints in the game and their rarity:

Blueprint name	Workshop	Rarity
Light Gun Parts	Refiner II	Rare
Medium Gun Parts	Refiner II	Rare
Heavy Gun Parts	Refiner II	Rare
Mod Components	Refiner II	Rare
Angled Grip III	Gunsmith III	Rare
Compensator III	Gunsmith III	Rare
Extended Barrel	Gunsmith III	Epic
Extended Light Magazine III	Gunsmith III	Rare
Extended Medium Magazine III	Gunsmith III	Rare
Extended Shotgun Magazine III	Gunsmith III	Rare
Lightweight Stock	Gunsmith III	Epic
Muzzle Brake	Gunsmith III	Rare
Padded Stock	Gunsmith III	Epic
Shotgun Choke III	Gunsmith III	Rare
Shotgun Silencer	Gunsmith III	Epic
Silencer III	Gunsmith III	Epic
Stable Stock III	Gunsmith III	Rare
Vertical Grip III	Gunsmith III	Rare

Tips & Tricks

• Prioritize breach rooms, key rooms, puzzle rooms, and parkour-only entries since these always pull from higher loot tiers.
• Hit every weapon case spawn you pass; even low-percent spawns are worth checking because weapon cases have the strongest blueprint rates in the game.
• Always listen for raider caches and enable Night Mode audio so the ticking sound carries farther.
• Keep a lightweight “smash-and-grab” kit for quick raids where you sprint to one or two high-value rooms and extract immediately.
• Bring a Looting Mark II augment when possible so you can pocket multiple blueprints safely before leaving.
• Learn the reliable spawn spots for med duffels, grenade canisters, black raider boxes, and other raider-marked containers across every map.
• Avoid pointless fights and detours; every minute spent fighting instead of looting reduces your total blueprint rolls.
• Extract as soon as you secure a blueprint you want — greed loses more blueprints than bad luck.
• Use mobility boosters like adrenaline shots or quick movement routes to reach contested rooms before other players.
• Complete weekly Trials since each reward tier has an independent chance to drop a blueprint.