U4GM ARC Raiders 1.3 Best Blueprint Farming Routes

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Hunting down all 74 blueprints in ARC Raiders used to be something of a slog, but ever since the 1.3 "Duck Update" dropped, the grind feels way less painful. The devs really dialled up the drop rate for Aphelion prints, which you’ll notice the moment you start looting again. I’ve been running through Speranza since the patch and it’s honestly shocking how much more rewarding it feels. Plus, no more needing a blueprint for Launcher Ammo – now you can just craft it outright, freeing up one more slot in your pack. It’s little tweaks like that which make a big difference. If you know the right loot spots and work the odds intelligently, you can turn random drops into a steady stream of ARC Raiders Coins and rare gear at the same time.



When you’re out raiding, not all loot containers are worth the same effort. Weapon Cases should be your top priority – they’ve given me more Aphelions than anything else, especially those hidden in breach rooms or locked behind keys. Second place goes to Black Raider Boxes, usually tucked away inside vaults or security checkpoints. Third, keep an eye open for Red Lockers in staff areas or rooftops, particularly during night raids when they seem to appear more often. You’ll still want to hit Med Duffel Bags and Grenade Canisters on the way – they’re decent filler. Even humble ammo drawers can surprise you if you loot enough in storm conditions. The trick is to keep moving, grab what’s worth grabbing, and not linger too long in low-value zones.



For routes, my squad swears by Buried City runs. Start at Marano Station Breach, then make your way over to Grandioso Rooftops. Between the two you can loot 20-plus high-tier containers in minutes. The 1.3 patch even snuck in more raider caches hiding in bushes around there, so don’t just sprint past greenery without checking. Stella Montis is another good loop – hit all four floors of the Security Checkpoint, then swing into the East Lobby Breach. Fast, focused runs are far better than dragging out one long raid. We aim for five quick ten-minute sorties rather than risking an hour in the field and getting wiped by another team.



To squeeze the most out of each raid, stack every possible advantage. Go during night or an electrical storm; loot tables in red or yellow zones shift in your favour under those conditions. Don’t ignore enemies – taking down an ARC Surveyor with a Showstopper grenade can net the odd blueprint drop. Run Looting Mk II if you can, so you don’t have to leave any prints behind when your bag’s full. Weekly trials and Harvester Events are worth the effort too – both can drop rare recipes. And if you get duplicates, don’t think they’re useless; sell them off for 5k each to line your pockets. That extra cash can fuel workbench upgrades and get you closer to finishing the whole blueprint set. Done right, you’ll be ticking off the full collection while stacking cheap ARC Raiders Coins along the way.