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One of the core ways to improve your survival rates in ARC Raiders is to find unique blueprints, and there are some key steps to follow for maximum efficiency.
Blueprints can be earned in different ways. However, not all of them are effective. Certain methods, like quests, only work once, while a few other options take way too long. However, there are some simple ways to earn new blueprints and improve your loadouts consistently.
What are the best ways to farm Blueprints in ARC Raiders
One easy way is to loot areas tagged as high-value. These areas are available across all five maps and are marked in red. They have higher chances of spawning rarer loot, which can also include Blueprints. However, it’s pretty risky.
After all, you’re likely going to encounter a lot of elite ARC enemies in these areas. Additionally, you’re not going to be the only one trying to get high-value loot. Other Raiders will be doing the same, and it can often result in PvP battles. That said, looting high-value areas is the most consistent way to farm Blueprints.
The table below has some more strategies you can adopt when it comes to Blueprint farming.
| Method | Best Strategies |
|---|---|
| Kill Elite ARC enemies | The Queen and the Matriarch drop the best possible rewards, but it will require an incredibly coordinated approach, involving multiple Raiders. If you’re in a team of three, it’s better to go for the Bastion, Leaper, and Rocketeer instead. |
| Locked Rooms | All five maps, including Stella Montis, have locked areas that you can open with keys. The keys are rare spawns, and the best spots appear to be the Ruby Residence and the Research and Administration building. Locked areas can only be opened with keys, and once you lock it from inside, you’re pretty safe. |
| Weapon cases | Found very commonly in Residential areas across all maps. These containers typically contain better rewards, including Blueprints. |
| Farming ARC Surveyors | Not my favorite method, but hunting Surveyors across any map can reward you with amazing Blueprints (based on your luck) |
Lastly, you can always try looting other Raiders. Of course, you’ll need a fair amount of skill and great loot to engage in PvP, and there’s always a risk of you getting killed and losing your inventory. However, you can get lucky if your opponent has a Blueprint in their inventory. You can even bypass the need for Epic items like keys if you manage to kill someone who has been to a locked area.
Published: Nov 17, 2025 06:54 am