ARC Raiders 
Tired of running endless raids and still coming up short on blueprints in ARC Raiders? We were, too, as the locations where to find blueprints in ARC Raiders are random. Of course, blueprints are the key to crafting better weapons, gear, and gadgets, and yet the RNG can be brutal.
The main question is: grinding and farming yourself or buying from those who already did it? Read on, and we might help you to make up your mind.
ARC Raiders blueprint farming checklist
- Run night/storm raids in high-density residential/commercial areas.
- Hit blueprint hotspots and use a safe pocket.
- Loot everything, including random containers.
- Extract ASAP when you bag a blueprint.
How blueprint drops work in ARC Raiders
In contrast to predetermined drops like Sentinel Firing Cores, blueprints are classic RNG loot: they’re world drops, meaning they can show up in almost any container across the map. Generally, no true fixed spawns. You’ll find them in drawers, cabinets, trash cans, and Raider caches.
Guaranteed ARC Raiders blueprint locations
There are a few guaranteed exceptions, but they are some of the grindiest and riskiest, of course.
Aphelion blueprints from the Matriarch core
UPDATE: The Aphelion blueprints were moved to Stella Montis as a random loot spawn. Of course, you still need a Matriarch reactor to craft Aphelion.
Slaying the Matriarch
Jupiter/Equalizer blueprints from the Harvester events
A large ARC structure (Harvester) appears on the map, guarded by a single Queen. You must infiltrate it and solve an internal multi-phase puzzle while dealing with environmental hazards and ARCs. Fighting the Queen is optional, but offers extra loot.
Inside the Harvester
During the Cold Snap update, drop rates went nuts. Blueprints everywhere, all the time. That’s over now, but rates are still better than at launch. So yeah, it’s less painful, but you’ll still need a solid farming plan to reduce the grind.
Top ARC Raiders blueprint locations
If you want to up your odds, hit areas where loot containers cluster. Blue Gate Village is a blueprint magnet, especially at night.
NOTE: Night raids and electromagnetic storms boost drop rates. More risk = more reward.
Most blueprint drops are still at Dam Battlegrounds
Dam Battlegrounds
- Dam Battlegrounds highway gap: slide under the raised highway between Raider Outpost East and East Broken Bridge (vault or zipline).
- Dam ledge route: barricaded doors on the lower dam side hide rare loot once unlocked.
- Formicai Outpost tower: northeast, isolated, two crate spawns.
Buried City
- Apartment towers, Plaza Rosa.
Spaceport
- Control tower, departure building.
Blue Gate
- Blue Gate Village: behind the double doors (need the key!) is blueprint central with tons of high-tier containers.
Searching, searching everything everywhere 👀
Blueprint farming tips
- Loot everything, as blueprints can drop anywhere. Yes, even trash cans or junk drawers.
- Pack a cheap loadout and use a safe pocket for blueprints. As soon as you score one, extract and don’t risk it all.
- Run cache circuits: on Dam, for example, you can hit multiple caches in under 12 minutes for max efficiency.
- Upgrade your workbench to actually craft gear when you unlock a new blueprint.
Buying or grinding?
It depends on your priorities: time or cash.
- Grind: If you like the gameplay loop, don’t mind RNG, and enjoy putting in the hours, hit those farming loops.
- Buy: If you’re tired of finding nothing, need to upgrade NOW, or don’t really need those extra five bucks in your pocket, buying from a trusted marketplace is the way to go.
Buy blueprints on Eldorado.gg: safe shortcut
If you want to skip the grind and avoid the sketchy stuff on social media, Eldorado.gg is your best bet. With Eldorado, you get verified sellers, real buyer protection, and zero risk of getting burned.
On Eldorado, you can buy ARC Raiders blueprints, items, and anything collectible or of value. And if you have some extra bucks to spare, you can get all 70+ blueprints at once.
NOTE: You can use our discount codes.
ARC Raiders blueprints for sale on the Eldorado.gg marketplace
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- You can check the seller’s history and reviews.
- The platform protects your money and offers dispute resolution in case of hiccups.
