Complete ARC Raiders Blueprints List 2026

In ARC Raiders, Embark Studios' high-stakes PvPvE extraction shooter, blueprints are the backbone of progression. These rare, Epic items unlock permanent crafting recipes at your Raider Den workshops. By using the "Learn and Consume" function, you can craft weapons, mods, grenades, gear, and utilities indefinitely, allowing you to experiment with loadouts and dominate encounters against ARC robots and rival Raiders.

There are 75 blueprint slots in total, though only 74 are visible-the Hullcracker and its launcher ammo share a slot. Each blueprint is a stepping stone toward building a Raider capable of tackling both high-level AI threats and hostile players. Understanding where to acquire them, their rarity, and the most efficient farming strategies is essential for any ambitious Raider.

How to Obtain Blueprints

ARC Raiders Blueprints are rare drops, typically appearing with a 1-2% chance in most containers. Some container types, however, significantly improve your odds. Raider Caches, which produce an audible whir, often yield high-tier blueprints. Weapon Cases have roughly triple the normal drop rate, making them a prime target for any farming run. Grenade Tubes, Security Lockers, and Medical Bags offer smaller chances but can still yield valuable explosives, medical items, and augment blueprints.

You can also obtain blueprints by destroying Surveyors, the blue-laser ARC orbs patrolling maps. Surveyors drop materials and occasionally rare blueprints, rewarding Raiders who actively engage with environmental threats.

Quests are another reliable source of specific blueprints. For example, completing "Industrial Espionage" rewards the Burletta blueprint, while "The Major's Footlocker" provides Hullcracker and launcher ammo. The "Greasing Her Palms" quest gives the Lure Grenade blueprint, and "Sparks Fly" grants the Trigger Nade.

Event bosses and encounters also guarantee high-tier drops. Locked Gate grants the Bobcat blueprint, Hidden Bunker awards Vulcano, Night Raid drops Tempest, Harvester gives both Jupiter and Equalizer, and Stella Montis offers Aphelion, dropped by the Matriarch boss. In addition, Trials for level 15+ players can reward blueprints upon achieving three-star completions. Duplicate blueprints can be sold for 5,000 ARC Raiders coins, offering both progression and an economic boost.

Best Farming Spots

When farming blueprints, focus on areas with high-density containers, especially those behind breachable doors or locked rooms. Some of the best maps for farming include Dam Battlegrounds, featuring Control Tower, Ruby Residence, Pale Apartments, and the Power Generation Complex, which are filled with residential containers and security lockers. Buried City is another strong choice, with Grandioso Apartments, Santa Maria Houses, and Town Hall offering weapon cases and Raider caches.

The Spaceport, though highly contested, provides high-value loot in Arrival and Departure Buildings and Launch Towers. Blue Gate includes Pilgrim's Peak, Raider's Refuge, and Warehouse Underground, which are amplified during event occurrences. For the highest-density loot, Stella Montis is unmatched, with Medical Research and Security Checkpoints yielding both blueprints and boss-exclusive items.

Take advantage of x2 events like Electromagnetic Storm or Cold Snap, which double rare drop rates. Always plan extraction routes carefully and make use of your safe stash to ensure you keep the blueprints you acquire.

Full Blueprints List by Workshop

Weapons (Gunsmith 1-3)

Weapons are the core of your offensive capability in ARC Raiders. Blueprints like Anvil require five Mech Components and five Simple Gun Parts, typically found in medium zones and weapon cases. The Aphelion blueprint, one of the most coveted legendaries, requires three Mag Accelerators, three Complex Parts, and a Matriarch Reactor, dropped by the Stella Montis boss. Bettina demands three Advanced Mech, three Heavy Parts, and three Canisters and can be found in Raider containers.

Event-exclusive weapons include Bobcat, which requires one Mag Accelerator, three Light Parts, and two Exodus components, obtainable during the Locked Gate event. Burletta comes as a quest reward, while Equalizer drops during the Harvester event and requires three Mag Accelerators, three Complex Parts, and a Queen Reactor. The Hullcracker is another quest-exclusive weapon, requiring one Mag Accelerator, three Heavy Parts, and one Exodus component.

Other blueprints like Il Toro are more common, requiring five Mech Components and six Simple Gun Parts, while Jupiter requires three Mag Accelerators, three Complex Parts, and a Queen Reactor, dropped during Harvester events. The Osprey, Tempest, Torrente, Venator, and Vulcano blueprints each have unique material requirements and drop conditions tied to events, high-value containers, or hidden bunker locations.

Attachments and Mods (Gunsmith 2-3)

Weapon attachments enhance versatility and performance. Key blueprint categories include Angled Grip II and III, Compensator II and III, Muzzle Brake II and III, Silencer I and II, Vertical Grip II and III, and Stable Stock II and III. Other blueprints cover Padded and Lightweight Stock, Extended Mags for Light, Medium, and Shotguns, Shotgun Choke II and III, and Extended Barrels. Many of these are most effectively farmed in residential zones during storm events, which increase drop rates for rarer mods.

Explosives (Explosives Station 1-3)

Explosives are essential for controlling space and manipulating engagements. Blueprint types include grenades like Seeker, Blaze, Showstopper, Smoke, Tagging, Trailblazer, Trigger Nade, Wolfpack, and Lure, and mines including Gas, Pulse, Jolt, Explosive, and Deadline. Certain events unlock legendary explosives such as the Wolfpack grenade. The Fireworks Box is another rare, event-exclusive item that adds variety to your tactical arsenal.

Gear and Augments (Gear Bench 3)

Gear blueprints improve survivability and combat effectiveness. Combat Mk.3 variants focus on aggressive and flanking strategies. Looting Mk.3 supports safekeeper and survivor builds, enhancing item acquisition. Tactical Mk.3 offers defensive, healing, and revival options. Medical and Security containers in high-tier maps are the best sources for these blueprints.

Utilities and Quick-Use Items (Utility 1-3, Medical Lab 2-3)

Quick-use blueprints provide situational advantages. These include Light Sticks in various colors, Remote Flare, Barricade Kit, Snap Hook, Defibrillator, and Vita Shot or Spray. While many basic blueprints drop almost anywhere, Surveyors often yield medical utility items, making them worth targeting for consistent supplies.

Materials and Ammo

Blueprints for crafting materials and ammunition are the backbone of long-term crafting. Light, Medium, Heavy, and Complex Gun Parts are fundamental, while launcher ammo can be unlocked at Workbench 1. Using refiners to stockpile these materials is essential for efficient crafting, especially when chasing legendary ARC Raiders items.

Crafting and Farming Tips

To maximize efficiency, unlock workshops in a strategic order. Gunsmith and Explosives workshops should be priorities, as weapons and grenades directly impact combat performance. Use refiners to stockpile materials, particularly rare components needed for legendary blueprints. Event farming is generally superior to standard raids, offering higher drop rates and concentrated loot. Duplicates provide coins, which can be reinvested in crafting or workshop upgrades. Solo normal raids are an efficient way to gather materials without the chaos of contested zones.

Focus on legendary blueprints first, as these often define meta loadouts. Examples include Aphelion for burst damage or Wolfpack for tactical area denial. Once you have the essential high-tier blueprints, collecting common blueprints can be done more leisurely for coin farming or filling out your collection.

Blueprint mastery in ARC Raiders transforms a player from a scavenger into an apex Raider. From powerful weapons like Aphelion to tactical grenades, augmentations, and utilities, each blueprint expands your arsenal and strategic options. Prioritize high-density containers, event participation, and quest completions to maximize acquisition. Always plan extractions carefully, especially during high-value raids.

By learning all 75 blueprints and managing your resources wisely, your Raider Den will become a formidable hub of crafting, giving you the edge in both PvPvE and PvP encounters. Smart farming, strategic crafting, and precise execution will ensure that no ARC robot or rival Raider stands in your way.

MMOexp ARC Raiders Team