ARC Raiders Loot Guide: Top Hidden Hotspots For Ultra-Rare Gear
New guide pinpoints ARC Raiders’ most reliable loot hotspots—from early-game resource farms to rare blueprint caches—so you can stockpile weapons and fast‑track your progression.
Trying to squeeze more loot out of ARC Raiders runs? Same. Whether you just want early-game mats or you are chasing rare blueprints, knowing where to go (and what to ignore) saves a ton of time and resources. Here is the short, no-nonsense version of what actually pays off.
Start with Weapon Caches
Weapon Cache containers are the backbone of a good run. These are the specialized crates that cough up guns, ammo, and most importantly, blueprints. Blueprints unlock crafting recipes, which means you can build the thing later instead of buying it outright. That adds up fast.
Want to be surgical about it? Use the MetaForge map tool to see where Weapon Caches tend to spawn. Plot a route, hit the high-probability spots, and keep moving.
The Control Tower is high risk, high reward
If you are going to beeline for a single area, make it the Control Tower. It packs a denser cluster of weapon crates than most of the map, so your odds are just better there. Spawns are still RNG, so don’t expect a vending machine. But on a good day, you can find up to three weapon crates live in the Control Tower area at the same time. Worth the trip.
Quick looting tips
- Protect the good stuff: Slot any augment that is not the Free Loadout, and you unlock the Safe Pocket. Anything you stash there survives if you get wiped. Use it the second you pick up something valuable.
- Scout before you drop: The MetaForge map shows typical spawn locations. Check it, plan your loop, and stop rolling the dice on random detours.
- Skip fights you do not need: If your goal is loot, not glory, avoid unnecessary combat and keep your timer focused on crates, not respawns.
- Blueprints first, spending later: Prioritize Weapon Caches early so you can craft instead of buy. Your wallet (and future builds) will thank you.
The bottom line
ARC Raiders is kinder to players who plan their route, stash their finds, and do not pick every fight. Target Weapon Caches, swing by the Control Tower when you can stomach the gamble, and let blueprints carry your economy. Do it consistently and you will look like a legend on Speranza.
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