In ARC Raiders, consistency is often more valuable than risk. When your goal is to rebuild resources, stack ARCR Coins, or hunt for blueprints without unnecessary firefights, having a dependable looting route makes a significant difference. This guide breaks down a proven, repeatable route in Buried City that works efficiently for both solo players and small squads, allowing you to extract meaningful loot in as little as five to seven minutes per raid.

Loadout Preparation and Map Selection

This route can be run with either a full loadout or a free loadout, depending on how aggressively you want to play. Free loadouts are perfectly viable and reduce risk, while paid loadouts help speed up clearing ARC units. Regardless of choice, the map is always the same: Buried City. This map is ideal due to its compact layout, high-density loot spots, and fast extraction options.

Ideal Spawn and Initial Movement

The route works best when you spawn near the apartments or Plaza Rosa, though any spawn can be adapted. If you do not spawn nearby, prioritize moving toward Plaza Rosa as quickly as possible. The objective early on is speed-reaching key loot locations before other players, which reduces competition and danger.

Avoid unnecessary looting on the way. While side buildings can be searched, delaying often results in arriving late to high-value rooms that are commonly contested.

Rooftop Pathing and First Loot Location

Once you reach Plaza Rosa, move onto the rooftops. Rooftop traversal allows faster movement, better visibility, and safer positioning. From here, drop into the priority building near the hatch-key area.

This first location contains:

· Multiple drawer spawns (often four or more)

· Potential weapon cases

· Frequent blueprint spawns

· Occasional medkit bags

Access requires a precise window-to-ledge drop. Once inside, loot quickly and exit immediately. If you have a hatch key, this room alone can justify a near-instant extraction.

Second High-Value Breachable Room

From the first building, rotate toward the bridge and move underneath it to reach the second key location. This room is guarded by ARC units and requires breaching. A good indicator that it has not been looted yet is active ARC enemies-if they are still alive, the room is likely untouched.

Inside, you will find:

· Multiple drawers

· Weapon or med spawns (RNG-based)

· Frequent blueprint drops

· High-value trinkets

Always close the breach door behind you. Audio cues are critical in ARC Raiders, and a closed door provides early warning if another player approaches.

Extraction Options and Efficiency

If you successfully loot both priority rooms and have a hatch key, extracting immediately is the most efficient option. In early raids, this can result in significant profits with minimal risk. Players regularly extract 50,000–60,000 coins worth of ARC Raiders loot from this short run alone.

If the rooms are already looted, or if you still have inventory space, expand the route.

Apartment and Extended Loot Loop

After the two main rooms, rotate into Apartments, one of Buried City’s most loot-dense areas. Apartments are popular and often contested, but they offer multiple buildings, zipline access, and numerous searchable interiors.

From Apartments, you can optionally extend the run into:

· Santa Maria Houses for filler loot

· Red Tower and surrounding buildings

· Plaza Rosa loop-back routes

These areas rarely provide top-tier loot but are excellent for trinkets and sellable items if you still have capacity.

When to Leave the Raid

The key principle of this route is discipline. Once you secure valuable loot, especially blueprints or weapons, avoid unnecessary engagements. Extract via:

· Hatch (preferred)

· Southern Station

· Eastern Station

Surviving with good loot is always better than gambling for slightly more.

Why This Route Works

This Buried City route is effective because it is:

· Fast and repeatable

· Low-risk for solo players

· Flexible for squads

· Highly efficient for regaining after losses

With enough repetitions, this run becomes a reliable source of blueprints, weapons, and currency, making it ideal for players looking to stabilize their stash or fund future loadouts.

If you are struggling after consecutive deaths or simply want a chill, profitable run, this route is one of the most dependable options currently available in ARC Raiders.