The blueprint is actually one of the most vital items that players can collect in ARC Raiders, as these will also unlock different armors and upgrades, including gear to be crafted within one’s Workshop. Be it high-tier weapons or utility tools, tracking them all is essential for long-term progression.
In this guide, we’ll go over everything from how Blueprints work to where to find them, including a comprehensive list of every Blueprint currently in ARC Raiders.
What are Blueprints in ARC Raiders?
The blueprints serve as the recipes that will unlock more gear items in various stations of your Workshop, including weapon and mod types, utility tools, and explosives. Once you’ve gathered a Blueprint, you will be able to craft the said item, provided your Workshop level is sufficient and you have the required materials.
How to Get Blueprints
Indeed, here are some guaranteed ways to find Blueprints in ARC Raiders:
1. Finish Missions
Most of the main and side missions will reward you with Blueprints. Storyline quests, in particular, tend to unlock some of the more powerful weapon and equipment recipes.
2. Earn Faction Reputation
Vendors sometimes sell Blueprints, but the stock usually unlocks after your reputation with a faction is raised. This takes time but ensures specific items when they become available.
3. Loot Hidden Caches
Exploring the world often pays off, as many hidden caches have Blueprints in them. These are sometimes locked behind keycards, but they’re easy to spot once you’re near enough.
4. Defeat Enemies
Enemies will drop Blueprints, especially elite Raiders or ARC units. Always scavenge the remains after every fight because you never know what might drop.
All Blueprint Locations and Requirements
Here are all known blueprints in ARC Raiders, along with the required Workshop Level and Recipe materials to make them.
| Blueprint | Workshop Level | Recipe |
| Anvil | Gunsmith 2 | 5 Mechanical Components, 5 Simple Gun Parts |
| Barricade Kit | Utility Station 2 | 1 Mechanical Component |
| Bettina | Gunsmith 3 | 3 Advanced Mechanical Components, 3 Heavy Gun Parts, 3 Canister |
| Extended Light Magazine II | Gunsmith 2 | 2 Mechanical Elements, 3 Steel Spring |
| Extended Light Magazine III | Gunsmith 2 | 2 Mechanical parts, 3 Steel spring |
| Extended Medium Magazine II | Gunsmith 2 | 2 Mechanical Components, 3 Steel Spring |
| Extended Shotgun Magazine II | Gunsmith 2 | 2 Mechanical Elements, 3 Steel Spring |
| Equalizer | Gunsmith 3 | 3 Magnetic Accelerator, 3 Complex Gun Parts, 1 Queen Reactor |
| Heavy Gun Parts | Refiner 2 | 4 Easy Gun Parts |
| Il Toro | Gunsmith 1 | 5 Mechanical Components, 6 Simple Gun Parts |
| Jolt Mine | Explosives Station 2 | 1 Electrical Component, 1 Battery |
| Explosive Mine | Explosives Station 3 | 1 Explosive Compound, 1 Sensor |
| Jupiter | Gunsmith 3 | 3 Magnetic Accelerator, 3 Complex Gun Parts |
| Light Gun Parts | Refiner 2 | 4 Simple Gun Parts |
| Light Stick | Utility Station 1 | 3 Chemicals |
| Lure Grenade | Utility Station 2 | 1 Speaker Component, 1 Electrical Component |
| Medium Gun Parts | Refiner 2 | 4 Easy Gun Parts |
| Osprey | Gunsmith 3 | 2 Advanced Mechanical Components, 3 Medium Gun Parts, 7 Wires |
| Showstopper | Explosives Station 3 | 1 Advanced Electrical Component, 1 Voltage Converter |
| Smoke Bomb | Utility Station 2 | 14 Chemicals, 1 Canister |
| Tagging Grenade | Utility Station 3 | 1 Electrical Component, 1 Sensor |
| Torrente | Gunsmith 3 | 2 Advanced Mechanical Components, 3 Medium Gun Parts, 6 Steel Spring |
| Trigger ‘Nade | Explosives Station 2 | 2 Crude Explosives, 1 Processor |
| Venator | Gunsmith 3 | 2 Advanced Mechanical Components, 3 Medium Gun Parts, 5 Magnets |
| Vertical Grip III | Gunsmith 3 | 2 Mod Components, 5 Duct Tape |
| Vita Spray | Medical Lab 3 | 3 Antiseptic, 1 Canister |
Blueprint Farming Tips
- Focus on Quests First: Story and faction missions are the most consistent sources of blueprints in the early game.
- Upgrade Your Workshop: A lot of the rarer Blueprints actually require higher Workshop levels to use, such as Gunsmith 3 or Utility Station 3.
- Explore thoroughly: do not neglect substructures and containers—most secret stashes hide unique recipes.
- Farm ARC Units: Elites and named enemies have higher Blueprint drop rates compared to regular mobs.
