In ARC Raiders, grabbing blueprints isn’t just some side activity – it’s the backbone of getting stronger. They open the door to top-tier weapons and gear, from a punchy Aphelion sniper to the solid Combat Mk. 3 armor. The full set? We’re talking 74 in total, turning you from a regular scrapper into someone who can walk into any raid with complete confidence. These days, drop rates are up, so if you’re smart about it you can pull in 5-10 blueprints an hour without endless grind. And if you pick up extras, that’s an easy payday in coins, perfect for keeping your gear fresh – especially if you’re eyeing more ARC Raiders Coins for upgrades.

If you want to farm efficiently, ditch the heavy loadout. Go light. Think silenced pistol, perks boosting stamina, and the Looting Mk. 3 suit so you can carry more. Speed matters – you’ll cover more ground and hit more loot spots. Aim for Night or Storm Raids in yellow or red zones. They’re tougher, but with a 150% loot bonus you’ll notice a difference in no time. Always keep your ears sharp; the ticking of a Raider Cache is basically telling you, “Here’s the good stuff.” When looting, hit Weapon Cases first – they’ve got the best drop rates – then grab Med Duffels and Grenade Tubes. If you’ve scored two or three blueprints, it’s often better to extract early instead of hanging around wasting time.

Knowing your hunting grounds is just as important. If you want reliable runs without constantly getting dropped, Dam Battlegrounds is great. Check near the West Broken Bridge Vault and Formicai Outpost – both spots are loaded with Weapon Cases and Black Raider Boxes. Feeling bolder? Flip over to the Buried City. Marano Station Breach and Plaza Rosa Pharmacy offer plenty of loot containers. And for those with nerves of steel, Stella Montis and its Security Checkpoint can net monster hauls – some players get as many as nine blueprints an hour there. Weapon Cases are still the go-to, but don’t skip Black Raider Boxes, Med Duffel Bags, and any ticking Caches you hear. Those sounds usually mean rare loot’s nearby.

A few small tweaks to your setup can make a big difference. Keep Adrenaline shots handy so you can sprint from one loot spot to another without losing steam, and a Snap Hook to reach hidden or tricky areas faster. Adjust your audio – switching to Night Mode can make it way easier to pick out cache beeps and distant activity. Don’t sit on duplicates; sell them instantly to keep your coin balance healthy. And to keep yourself from burning out, rotate between maps often. It keeps things fresh and lets you cover different blueprint types without slogging through the same route over and over. Follow these tips and you’ll wrap up all 74 blueprints much faster than you think – leaving you free to focus on raids, loot, and maybe even grabbing enough coins to buy Raider Tokens for future upgrades.