ARC Raiders Update 1.42.0 Guide: Photoelectric Cloak, Glitched Wasp & Turbine Compressor Farming

Summary:

ARC Raiders Update 1.42.0 significantly changes PvE farming with Glitched Wasps, regional map conditions, new Phantom Targets objectives, and a major Photoelectric Cloak buff. Here is how experienced Raiders can efficiently farm ARC Raiders Items, event materials, Turbine Compressors, blueprints, and other valuable rewards.

1. What's New in ARC Raiders Update 1.42.0?

Update 1.42.0 expands Phantom Targets Part Two while introducing several changes that directly affect farming efficiency.

Glitched Wasps are now a major source of event materials, while the new Raider Project adds additional progression and rewards. The Anomalia Outfit can also be unlocked through event progression without spending Raider Coins.

Regional map conditions are perhaps the most important system change. Different regions can now feature different conditions simultaneously, meaning players can choose servers based on the type of farming they want to do.

For PvE-focused Raiders, this creates a much more flexible farming meta.

2. Glitched Wasps: The Best Event Farming Target

Glitched Wasps are relatively easy to kill but provide useful materials for Phantom Targets progression.

Dam's swamp area is a reliable location for early Wasp encounters, while Bird City becomes the preferred farming condition when available because of its increased flying ARC activity.

Important drops include:

Glitched ARC Power Converter

ARC Transmitter

ARC Phased Array

Glitched ARC Circuitry

Glitched ARC Light Ring

Glitched ARC Circuit Tree

Do not immediately sell every rare component. Check your current Raider Project requirements first. Selling something needed for a later stage can slow your progression significantly.

3. Regional Conditions Change the Farming Meta

Update 1.42 allows different regions to have different active map conditions.

This means Europe, North America, and Asia may offer different farming opportunities at the same time. If your current region does not have the condition you need, switching regions can be worthwhile.

Bird City is particularly valuable for Glitched Wasp farming, while Night Raid conditions are useful when targeting Turbines.

However, ping matters. If switching regions causes severe latency or delayed hit registration, the theoretical advantage is not worth risking expensive equipment.

4. How to Farm Turbine Compressors Efficiently

The Photoelectric Cloak received one of the most important PvE improvements in Update 1.42.0. ARC Turbine lightning and Matriarch missiles can no longer target players using the cloak.

This makes Turbines substantially easier to approach.

For a dedicated Turbine run, prepare:

Jupiter for precision damage

Rapid-fire secondary weapon for mines

Photoelectric Cloak

At least two Ziplines

Two Deadlines

Vita Shot

Riven Tides and Night Raid conditions are particularly useful for finding Turbines.

Clear nearby flying ARC enemies before engaging. When the Turbine lands, use the Photoelectric Cloak and Zipline to approach its glowing core. Deploy a Deadline directly onto the core, retreat, and repeat the process after the Turbine relocates.

If the Deadline attacks miss, move to roughly 160–200 meters and use Jupiter to finish the exposed core.

5. Turbine Compressor Rewards

Destroying a Turbine can produce valuable components, including Turbine Compressors, which remain highly desirable for trading and progression.

Loot carefully after the kill. Components are scattered around the destroyed machine, and multiple Compressors can sometimes appear within the same part.

The key is not simply killing the Turbine—it is completing the entire encounter and extracting safely with the loot.

6. Best Strategy for Solo and Squad Players

Solo Raiders should prioritize budget equipment, efficient targets, and early extraction. Glitched Wasps are excellent for low-risk farming, while Turbine runs require more preparation.

Squads can divide responsibilities: one player scouts for ARC threats, another focuses on the Turbine core, while the remaining members watch for hostile Raiders and secure the loot.

For Phantom Targets Stage 6, remember to bring Fireworks. Flying ARC enemies are the appropriate targets, and Bird City can make this objective much faster.

Final Verdict

ARC Raiders Update 1.42.0 rewards players who plan their raids around map conditions instead of simply loading into random matches.

For event progression, prioritize Glitched Wasps and Bird City. For valuable PvE materials, target Turbines with the upgraded Photoelectric Cloak. Keep required project materials, bring budget gear whenever possible, and buy ARC Raiders Items if you need additional resources, then extract immediately after securing valuable loot.

The biggest lesson from 1.42.0 is simple: check the region, choose the right condition, prepare your loadout, and farm with a clear objective.