If you want long-term power in ARC Raiders, one of the smartest things you can do is farm as many blueprints as possible. With an upgraded workshop, crafted gear can reach incredibly strong levels—but only if you have the blueprint for it. Some recipes unlock as you level your workshop, but most come from blueprints you find out in the world.

The good news? Blueprints are valuable whether you need them or not. Already have one unlocked? You can sell duplicates for solid ARC Raiders Coins, hand them to friends, or give them to random players to spread good karma. They also serve as material items for expeditions, ensuring that nothing goes to waste.

Blueprints can technically drop from any loot container, but certain locations and container types have much higher chances. Below is a complete, streamlined guide to consistently finding blueprints, safe and risky routes, and the best low-traffic spots that yield high-value loot.

Guaranteed Blueprint Sources

A few blueprints don’t rely on RNG at all:

· Lure Grenade

· Trigger Grenade

· Hullcracker and Hullcracker Ammo

These come from quest completions.

There are also Jupiter and Equalizer legendary energy weapon blueprints, which drop exclusively from the Harvester map event. Everything else is chance-based—so let’s put those odds in your favor.

Recommended Loadouts for Blueprint Farming

Your setup depends on how risky you want to play: If you're only checking one spot before extracting. Bring a minimalist loadout:

· A cheap weapon you won’t cry over losing

· A basic light shield

· A green augment

· Small amount of healing and shield recharge

This strategy works when you're hitting a single location and leaving immediately.

If you’re hitting multiple blueprint spots. Use:

· Loot Mark II augment – grants a second butt pouch slot

· Basic survival supplies

· Something reliable but not expensive

Because blueprint farming is all about inventory space, the extra pouch lets you safely extract two blueprints even if you die.

Why Night Raids Are Better

Night raids consistently produce higher-quality loot, and experience suggests blueprint drop rates improve significantly at night. If survival isn't an issue, always farm after dark.

Containers With the Best Blueprint Drop Rates

Not all containers are equal. The best ones include:

1. Weapon Cases

These have some of the highest blueprint chances in the game. They appear:

· In puzzle rooms (e.g., Bluegate puzzles)

· In locked rooms requiring keys

· In certain high-value rooms requiring parkour to access

Purple key rooms are very likely to contain a weapon case.

2. Raider Caches (Buried Caches)

These are the small blue boxes that make a distinct ticking sound. Once you learn the sound, you’ll spot them constantly.

3. Grenade Cases

Not as strong as the two above, but still above average for blueprint drops.

4. High-Value Rooms (breachable/parkour access)

Any room requiring:

· Breaching

· Window jumps

· Ziplines

· Parkour tricks

…has increased loot quality and better blueprint odds.

Low-Traffic High-Value Blueprint Spots

If you want nearly uncontested blueprint runs, these locations are perfect.

1. Dam Battlegrounds – Hidden Zipline Room

At the edge of the derelict bridge, carefully backstep off the ledge, then hold forward + vault to grab a secret ledge.

Inside is:

· A highly consistent weapon case spawn (50%+)

· Extra containers like ammo or med bags

This spot is rarely contested and great for quick in-and-out runs.

2. Buried City – Morano Station Storage Room

A breachable door leads to:

· High weapon case spawn rate

· Two breachable containers

· Other valuable loot

Shockingly low player traffic despite excellent blueprint chances.

Full Buried City Blueprint Route

Buried City is packed with weapon case spawn points and high-value rooms close together. If you're feeling risky, you can chain them together in a full run.

Important:

If you’re using Loot Mark II with two safe blueprint slots, extract as soon as you find a third blueprint you care about. Don’t get greedy—save what you came for.

Below is the route from west to east (reverse it if you spawn on the opposite side):

1. Morano Station breach room

As mentioned above.

2. House with attic window access

Weapon case possible in the attic.

3. House across the street

Weapon case in the corner.

4. Third house with rope climb

Weapon case in the kitchen.

5. Zipline high-value loot room

Multiple containers, high blueprint odds, and potential weapon case spawns.

6. Raider Cache bush spawn (west of Grandioso)

Listen for ticking.

7. Raider Cache by the vehicle

Another ticking-box spawn.

8. Grandioso Apartments rooftops (optional, risky)

Two possible weapon cases but high player traffic.

9. Quiet breachable room (top floor)

Another very safe, underrated high-value room.

10. Rooftop window-jump secret loot room

Two weapon case spawns, great drop rates.

11. Two raider cache alley spots

Quick checks—listen for ticking.

12. Plaza Rosa Pharmacy

Huge density of loot containers. High-risk but incredible returns.

13. Red Tower

Two easy weapon case spots with moderate player traffic.

14. East Rooftop Entry Building

Simple access, weapon case potential.

15. East-side Pharmacy

Less visited than the first pharmacy, but still high value.

Other Blueprint Sources

Surveyors

Floating surveyor drones have surprisingly good blueprint drop rates. If you spot one and can kill it safely, do it—they’re worth the effort.

Weekly Trials (Unlocked at Level 15)

You get five trials each week. Rewards include:

· Weapons

· And sometimes blueprints

Aim for 3-star rewards whenever possible to increase your blueprint chances.

Final Thoughts

Blueprints are the core of long-term progression in ARC Raiders. Whether you choose safe, single-spot drop-ins or daring full-route raids, knowing where to go and what to look for will massively speed up your collection.

With the right augment, smart routing, and knowledge of high-value loot zones, you’ll fill your blueprint catalog faster than ever.