All 103 weapons in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree

Here are all the new Elden Ring DLC weapons and how to get them

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Looking for every new weapon in the Elden Ring DLC? The base Elden Ring already had over 300 weapons to adorn your Tarnished’s wizened fingers with, and the massive Shadow Of The Erdtree DLC has added 103 more on top of that. And let me tell you: there are some real humdingers awaiting you in the Land Of Shadow.

Shadow Of The Erdtree, as you probably know, added eight entirely new weapon categories to Elden Ring, each containing multiple standard and unique weapons. But the original weapon types have almost all received some love as well, so you’ll be able to find everything from Thrusting Swords to Greataxes, Sacred Seals to Ballistas in the DLC.

If you’re itching to find the perfect new weapon for your first DLC playthrough, we’re here to help you out. In this guide we’ve listed all 103 weapons in Shadow Of The Erdtree and how to get them as early as possible in your Elden Ring DLC journey.

Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree DLC weapons list

Below we’ve compiled a definitive list of all 103 new weapons in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree . Next to each one you can see its type, as well as where to go to get that weapon in the DLC.

If you’re looking for a particular weapon, you can sort by each column or use the search bar to instantly find what you’re looking for. I’ve also spoiler-tagged several of the key bosses and NPCs in Shadow Of The Erdtree to avoid unwanted spoilers, but if you don’t care about them then simply click the spoiler text to reveal the full information.

Here’s every weapon in Elden Ring’s Shadow Of The Erdtree DLC:

WeaponTypeHow to getImage
Fire Knight’s ShortswordDaggerDropped by Fire Knights.
Main-gaucheDaggerLooted from corpse near start of Shadow Keep.
Smithscript DaggerThrowing BladeFound in Ruined Forge Lava Intake.
Stone-Sheathed SwordStraight SwordFollow invisible path from rot area of Rauh Ancient Ruins.
Sword Of LightStraight SwordTake Stone-Sheathed Sword or Sword Of Darkness to the altar in Fog Rift Catacombs, Ruins Of Unte, or Ancient Ruins Of Rauh.
Sword Of DarknessStraight SwordTake Stone-Sheathed Sword or Sword Of Light to the altar in Fog Rift Catacombs, Ruins Of Unte, or Ancient Ruins Of Rauh.
Velvet Sword Of St. TrinaStraight SwordDrop down the bottom of the giant coffin near the Fissure Cross.
Leda’s SwordLight GreatswordDefeat Leda in Enir-Ilim.
MiladyLight GreatswordLooted from tower near start of Castle Ensis.
Rellana’s TwinbladeLight GreatswordRellana, Twin Moon Knight ’s Remembrance.
Greatsword Of DamnationGreatswordMidra, Lord Of Frenzied Flame ’s Remembrance.
Greatsword Of SolitudeGreatswordDefeat Blackgaol Knight in Western Nameless Mausoleum
Lizard GreatswordGreatswordDropped by Imps in catacombs.
Ancient Meteoric Ore GreatswordColossal SwordLooted from Ruined Forge Of Starfall Past.
Fire Knight’s GreatswordColossal SwordDropped by Fire Knights in Shadow Keep.
Greatsword Of Radahn (Light)Colossal SwordRadahn/Miquella ’s Remembrance.
Greatsword Of Radahn (Lord)Colossal SwordRadahn/Miquella ’s Remembrance.
Moonrithyll’s Knight SwordColossal SwordDefeat Moonrithyll, Carian Knight in Castle Ensis.
Carian Sorcery SwordThrusting SwordLooted from chest after dropping down into Castle Ensis from Scadu Altus.
Queelign’s GreatswordHeavy Thrusting SwordUse Iris Of Occultation on Queelign in Shadow Keep Prayer Room.
Sword LanceHeavy Thrusting SwordCommander Gaius ’s Remembrance.
Dancing Blade Of RanahCurved SwordDefeat Dancer Of Ranah in Southern Nameless Mausoleum.
FalxCurved SwordDefeat the Hornsent .
Horned Warrior’s SwordCurved SwordDropped by Horned Warriors.
Spirit SwordCurved SwordLooted near Demi-Human Swordsman in Cerulean Coast West.
Freyja’s GreatswordCurved GreatswordDefeat Freyja in Enir-Ilim.
Horned Warrior’s GreatswordCurved GreatswordDropped by Horned Warriors.
Backhand BladeBackhand BladeLoot from the structure north of Scorched Ruins in Gravesite Plain.
Curseblade’s CirqueBackhand BladeDropped by Curseblades.
Smithscript CirqueBackhand BladeLooted from Ruined Forge Of Starfall Past.
Star-Lined SwordKatanaDefeat Demi-Human Queen Marigga in Cerulean Coast.
Sword Of NightKatanaUse Iris Of Occultation on Jolán at the end of Ymir’s quest .
Dragon-Hunter’s Great KatanaGreat KatanaDefeat Ancient Dragon-Man inside Dragon’s Pit.
Great KatanaGreat KatanaLooted from near the Ghostflame Dragon in the lake outside Belurat.
Rakshasa’s Great KatanaGreat KatanaDefeat Rakshasa in Eastern Nameless Mausoleum.
Black Steel TwinbladeTwinbladeLooted from top of western camp in Scadu Altus.
EuporiaTwinbladeFollow path from Enir-Ilim back into Belurat and loot from altar.
Death Knight’s Twin AxesAxeDefeat Death Knight in Fog Rift Catacombs.
Forked-Tongue HatchetAxeDropped by Imps in catacombs.
Messmer Soldier’s AxeAxeLooted from Messmer Soldiers.
Smithscript AxeAxeLooted from Taylew’s Ruined Forge.
Bonny Butchering KnifeGreataxeLooted from Bonny Village.
Death Knight’s Longhaft AxeGreataxeDefeat Death Knight in Scorpion River Catacombs.
Putrescence CleaverGreataxePutrescent Knight ’s Remembrance.
Flowerstone GavelHammerReturn to Dragon Communion Priestess after defeating Bayle .
Serpent FlailFlailLooted from chest at bottom of Fog Rift Fort.
Black Steel GreathammerGreat HammerLooted from Black Knights.
Smithscript GreathammerGreat HammerLooted from Taylew’s Ruined Forge.
Anvil HammerColossal WeaponFound in Ruined Forge Lava Intake.
Bloodfiend’s ArmColossal WeaponDropped by Bloodfiends.
Devonia’s HammerColossal WeaponDefeat Crucible Knight near Rauh Ancient Ruins, East Grace.
Gazing FingerColossal WeaponMetyr, Mother Of Fingers ’ Remembrance.
Shadow Sunflower BlossomColossal WeaponScadutree Avatar ’s Remembrance.
Bloodfiend’s ForkSpearDropped by Bloodfiends.
Smithscript SpearSpearLooted from Ruined Forge Of Starfall Past.
Swift SpearSpearLooted from camp east of Castle Front Grace.
Barbed Staff-SpearGreat SpearDefeat Jori, Elder Inquisitor in Darklight Catacombs.
Bloodfiend’s Sacred SpearGreat SpearDropped by Bloodfiend Mages in Rauh Base.
Messmer Soldier’s SpearGreat SpearDropped by Messmer Soldiers.
Spear Of The ImpalerGreat SpearMessmer The Impaler ’s Remembrance.
Poleblade Of The BudHalberdRomina, Saint Of The Bud ’s Remembrance.
Obsidian LaminaReaperSummon Ansbach at the final boss fight, then loot their body after the fight.
Spirit GlaiveHalberdLooted from gravestone in corner of Charo’s Hidden Grave.
Tooth WhipWhipLooted from Whipping Hut east of Bonny Village.
Golem FistFistLooted from Taylew’s Ruined Forge.
Madding HandFistDefeat Madding Hand in Abyssal Woods .
PataFistLooted from corpse behind Church Of Benediction.
Poisoned HandFistLooted from swamp in Belurat.
Thiollier’s Hidden NeedleFistLooted from final boss arena if you summon Thiollier .
Dane’s FootworkHand-To-HandDefeat Dryleaf Dane in Enir-Ilim.
Dryleaf ArtsHand-To-HandChallenge and defeat Dryleaf Dane at Moorth Ruins.
Claws Of NightClawDefeat Swordhand Of Night Anna below Cathedral Of Manus Metyr.
Beast ClawBeast ClawDefeat Logur The Beast Claw in south Gravesite Plain.
Red Bear’s ClawBeast ClawDefeat Red Bear in Northern Nameless Mausoleum.
Chilling Perfume BottlePerfume BottleLooted from Lamenter’s Gaol.
Deadly Poison Perfume BottlePerfume BottlePurchased from Thiollier .
Firespark Perfume BottlePerfume BottlePerfumer camp near Castle Front Grace.
Frenzyflame Perfume BottlePerfume BottleLooted from Church Ruins in Abyssal Woods.
Lightning Perfume BottlePerfume BottleLooted from lake north of Cerulean Coast Grace.
Bone BowLight BowLooted from Spider-Scorpion room in Belurat.
Ansbach’s LongbowBowDefeat Ansbach .
Igon’s GreatbowGreatbowLoot from Igon after defeating Bayle .
Repeating CrossbowCrossbowLooted from side of road north of Fort Of Reprimand.
Spread CrossbowCrossbowLooted from camp south of Castle Front Grace.
Rabbath’s CannonBallistaLooted from top of Rabbath’s Rise in Scadu Altus.
Maternal StaffGlintstone StaffDefeat Count Ymir .
Staff Of The Great BeyondGlintstone StaffMetyr, Mother Of Fingers ’ Remembrance.
Dryleaf SealSacred SealLooted by large altar near Recluses’ River Downstream Grace.
Fire Knight’s SealSacred SealLooted from Shadow Keep Church District after draining the water.
Spiraltree SealSacred SealSolve the “The Sacred Tower” Painting.
Nanaya’s TorchTorchLooted from corpse on balcony inside Midra’s Manse.
Lamenting VisageTorchLooted from the room across a gap in Lamenter’s Gaol.
Shield Of NightSmall ShieldLooted from hidden area in Bonny Gaol.
Smithscript ShieldSmall ShieldLooted from Taylew’s Ruined Forge.
Golden Lion ShieldMedium ShieldGiven by Freyja after completing her quest.
Messmer Soldier ShieldMedium ShieldDropped by Messmer Soldiers.
Serpent Crest ShieldMedium ShieldSolve the “Incursion” Painting.
Sun Realm ShieldMedium ShieldDropped by Sun Realm Undead east of Church District.
Wolf Crest ShieldMedium ShieldLooted beneath Moonrithyll’s area in Castle Ensis.
Black Steel GreatshieldGreatshieldDropped by Black Knights.
Verdigris GreatshieldGreatshieldLoot from Moore .
Carian Thrusting ShieldThrusting ShieldLooted behind Fire Knight next to Storehouse, Back Section Grace.
Dueling ShieldThrusting ShieldLooted from corpse next to bridge in Specimen Storehouse.

That’s all the weapons we’ve found in Elden Ring’s Shadow Of The Erdtree DLC. If you want to see how they stack up against the base game’s armoury, check out our guide to the best weapons and best builds in Elden Ring. Also remember to supplement your exquisite new weapons with a generous application of Scadutree Fragments to help you survive more than a couple of hits in the Land Of Shadow. And if you need help getting to any of the above locations to obtain your soon-to-be favourite weapons, then look no further than our Shadow Of The Erdtree Sites Of Grace locations guide.

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All 75 Arc Raiders Blueprints and where to get them

These areas have the highest chance of giving you Blueprints

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Looking for more Arc Raiders Blueprints? It’s a special day when you find a Blueprint, as they’re among the most valuable items in Arc Raiders. If you find a Blueprint that you haven’t already found, then you must make sure you hold onto it at all costs, because Blueprints are the key to one of the most important and powerful systems of meta-progression in the game.

This guide aims to be the very best guide on Blueprints you can find, starting with a primer on what exactly they are and how they work in Arc Raiders, before delving into exactly where to get Blueprints and the very best farming spots for you to take in your search.

We’ll also go over how to get Blueprints from other unlikely activities, such as destroying Surveyors and completing specific quests. And you’ll also find the full list of all 75 Blueprints in Arc Raiders on this page (including the newest Blueprints added with the Cold Snap update , such as the Deadline Blueprint and Firework Box Blueprint), giving you all the information you need to expand your own crafting repertoire.

In this guide:

  • What are Blueprints in Arc Raiders?
  • Full Blueprint list: All crafting recipes
  • Where to find Blueprints in Arc Raiders Blueprints obtained from quests Blueprints obtained from Trials Best Blueprint farming locations
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What are Blueprints in Arc Raiders?

Blueprints in Arc Raiders are special items which, if you manage to extract with them, you can expend to permanently unlock a new crafting recipe in your Workshop. If you manage to extract from a raid with an Anvil Blueprint, for example, you can unlock the ability to craft your very own Anvil Pistol, as many times as you like (as long as you have the crafting materials).

To use a Blueprint, simply open your Inventory while in the lobby, then right-click on the Blueprint and click “Learn And Consume” . This will permanently unlock the recipe for that item in your Workshop. As of the Stella Montis update, there are allegedly 75 different Blueprints to unlock - although only 68 are confirmed to be in the game so far. You can see all the Blueprints you’ve found and unlocked by going to the Workshop menu, and hitting “R” to bring up the Blueprint screen.

It’s possible to find duplicates of past Blueprints you’ve already unlocked. If you find these, then you can either sell them, or - if you like to play with friends - you can take it into a match and gift it to your friend so they can unlock that recipe for themselves. Another option is to keep hold of them until the time comes to donate them to the Expedition.

Full Blueprint list: All crafting recipes

Below is the full list of all the Blueprints that are currently available to find in Arc Raiders, and the crafting recipe required for each item:

BlueprintTypeRecipeCrafted At
BettinaWeapon3x Advanced Mechanical Components 3x Heavy Gun Parts 3x CanisterGunsmith 3
Blue Light StickQuick Use3x ChemicalsUtility Station 1
AphelionWeapon3x Magnetic Accelerator 3x Complex Gun Parts 1x Matriarch ReactorGunsmith 3
Combat Mk. 3 (Flanking)Augment2x Advanced Electrical Components 3x ProcessorGear Bench 3
Combat Mk. 3 (Aggressive)Augment2x Advanced Electrical Components 3x ProcessorGear Bench 3
Complex Gun PartsMaterial2x Light Gun Parts 2x Medium Gun Parts 2x Heavy Gun PartsRefiner 3
Fireworks BoxQuick Use1x Explosive Compound 3x Pop TriggerExplosives Station 2
Gas MineMine4x Chemicals 2x Rubber PartsExplosives Station 1
Green Light StickQuick Use3x ChemicalsUtility Station 1
Pulse MineMine1x Crude Explosives 1x WiresExplosives Station 1
Seeker GrenadeGrenade1x Crude Explosives 2x ARC AlloyExplosives Station 1
Looting Mk. 3 (Survivor)Augment2x Advanced Electrical Components 3x ProcessorGear Bench 3
Angled Grip IIMod2x Mechanical Components 3x Duct TapeGunsmith 2
Angled Grip IIIMod2x Mod Components 5x Duct TapeGunsmith 3
HullcrackerWeapon1x Magnetic Accelerator 3x Heavy Gun Parts 1x Exodus ModulesGunsmith 3
Launcher AmmoAmmo5x Metal Parts 1x Crude ExplosivesWorkbench 1
AnvilWeapon5x Mechanical Components 5x Simple Gun PartsGunsmith 2
Anvil SplitterMod2x Mod Components 3x ProcessorGunsmith 3
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Barricade KitQuick Use1x Mechanical ComponentsUtility Station 2
Blaze GrenadeGrenade1x Explosive Compound 2x OilExplosives Station 3
BobcatWeapon3x Advanced Mechanical Components 3x Light Gun PartsGunsmith 3
OspreyWeapon2x Advanced Mechanical Components 3x Medium Gun Parts 7x WiresGunsmith 3
BurlettaWeapon3x Mechanical Components 3x Simple Gun PartsGunsmith 1
Compensator IIMod2x Mechanical Components 4x WiresGunsmith 2
Compensator IIIMod2x Mod Components 8x WiresGunsmith 3
DefibrillatorQuick Use9x Plastic Parts 1x MossMedical Lab 2
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EqualizerWeapon3x Magnetic Accelerator 3x Complex Gun Parts 1x Queen ReactorGunsmith 3
Extended BarrelMod2x Mod Components 8x WiresGunsmith 3
Extended Light Mag IIMod2x Mechanical Components 3x Steel SpringGunsmith 2
Extended Light Mag IIIMod2x Mod Components 5x Steel SpringGunsmith 3
Extended Medium Mag IIMod2x Mechanical Components 3x Steel SpringGunsmith 2
Extended Medium Mag IIIMod2x Mod Components 5x Steel SpringGunsmith 3
Extended Shotgun Mag IIMod2x Mechanical Components 3x Steel SpringGunsmith 2
Extended Shotgun Mag IIIMod2x Mod Components 5x Steel SpringGunsmith 3
Remote Raider FlareQuick Use2x Chemicals 4x Rubber PartsUtility Station 1
Heavy Gun PartsMaterial4x Simple Gun PartsRefiner 2
VenatorWeapon2x Advanced Mechanical Components 3x Medium Gun Parts 5x MagnetGunsmith 3
Il ToroWeapon5x Mechanical Components 6x Simple Gun PartsGunsmith 1
Jolt MineMine1x Electrical Components 1x BatteryExplosives Station 2
Explosive MineMine1x Explosive Compound 1x SensorsExplosives Station 3
JupiterWeapon3x Magnetic Accelerator 3x Complex Gun Parts 1x Queen ReactorGunsmith 3
Light Gun PartsMaterial4x Simple Gun PartsRefiner 2
Lightweight StockMod2x Mod Components 5x Duct TapeGunsmith 3
Lure GrenadeGrenade1x Speaker Component 1x Electrical ComponentsUtility Station 2
Medium Gun PartsMaterial4x Simple Gun PartsRefiner 2
TorrenteWeapon2x Advanced Mechanical Components 3x Medium Gun Parts 6x Steel SpringGunsmith 3
Muzzle Brake IIMod2x Mechanical Components 4x WiresGunsmith 2
Muzzle Brake IIIMod2x Mod Components 8x WiresGunsmith 3
Padded StockMod2x Mod Components 5x Duct TapeGunsmith 3
Shotgun Choke IIMod2x Mechanical Components 4x WiresGunsmith 2
Shotgun Choke IIIMod2x Mod Components 8x WiresGunsmith 3
Shotgun SilencerMod2x Mod Components 8x WiresGunsmith 3
ShowstopperGrenade1x Advanced Electrical Components 1x Voltage ConverterExplosives Station 3
Silencer IMod2x Mechanical Components 4x WiresGunsmith 2
Silencer IIMod2x Mod Components 8x WiresGunsmith 3
Snap HookQuick Use2x Power Rod 3x Rope 1x Exodus ModulesUtility Station 3
Stable Stock IIMod2x Mechanical Components 3x Duct TapeGunsmith 2
Stable Stock IIIMod2x Mod Components 5x Duct TapeGunsmith 3
Tagging GrenadeGrenade1x Electrical Components 1x SensorsUtility Station 3
TempestWeapon3x Advanced Mechanical Components 3x Medium Gun Parts 3x CanisterGunsmith 3
Trigger NadeGrenade2x Crude Explosives 1x ProcessorExplosives Station 2
Vertical Grip IIMod2x Mechanical Components 3x Duct TapeGunsmith 2
Vertical Grip IIIMod2x Mod Components 5x Duct TapeGunsmith 3
Vita ShotQuick Use2x Antiseptic 1x SyringeMedical Lab 3
Vita SprayQuick Use3x Antiseptic 1x CanisterMedical Lab 3
VulcanoWeapon1x Magnetic Accelerator 3x Heavy Gun Parts 1x Exodus ModulesGunsmith 3
WolfpackGrenade2x Explosive Compound 2x SensorsExplosives Station 3
Red Light StickQuick Use3x ChemicalsUtility Station 1
Smoke GrenadeGrenade14x Chemicals 1x CanisterUtility Station 2
DeadlineMine3x Explosive Compound 2x ARC CircuitryExplosives Station 3
TrailblazerGrenade1x Explosive Compound 1x Synthesized FuelExplosives Station 3
Tactical Mk. 3 (Defensive)Augment2x Advanced Electrical Components 3x ProcessorGear Bench 3
Tactical Mk. 3 (Healing)Augment2x Advanced Electrical Components 3x ProcessorGear Bench 3
Yellow Light StickQuick Use3x ChemicalsUtility Station 1

Note: The missing Blueprints in this list likely have not actually been added to the game at the time of writing, because none of the playerbase has managed to find any of them. As they are added to the game, I will update this page with the most relevant information so you know exactly how to get all 75 Arc Raiders Blueprints.

Where to find Blueprints in Arc Raiders

Below is a list of all containers, modifiers, and events which maximise your chances of finding Blueprints:

  • Certain quests reward you with specific Blueprints .
  • Completing Trials has a high chance of offering Blueprints as rewards.
  • Surveyors have a decent chance of dropping Blueprints on death.
  • High loot value areas tend to have a greater chance of spawning Blueprints.
  • Night Raids and Storms may increase rare Blueprint spawn chances in containers.
  • Containers with higher numbers of items may have a higher tendency to spawn Blueprints. As a result, Blue Gate (which has many “large” containers containing multiple items) may give you a higher chance of spawning Blueprints.
  • Raider containers (Raider Caches, Weapon Boxes, Medical Bags, Grenade Tubes) have increased Blueprint drop rates. As a result, the Uncovered Caches event gives you a high chance of finding Blueprints.
  • Security Lockers have a higher than average chance of containing Blueprints.
  • Certain Blueprints only seem to spawn under specific circumstances: Tempest Blueprint only spawns during Night Raid events. Vulcano Blueprint only spawns during Hidden Bunker events. Jupiter and Equaliser Blueprints only spawn during Harvester events.
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Raider Caches, Weapon Boxes, and other raider-oriented container types have a good chance of offering Blueprints. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Embark Studios

Blueprints have a very low chance of spawning in any container in Arc Raiders, around 1-2% on average. However, there is a higher chance of finding Blueprints in particular container types. Specifically, you can find more Blueprints in Raider containers and security lockers.

Beyond this, if you’re looking for Blueprints you should focus on regions of the map which are marked as having particularly high-value loot. Areas such as the Control Tower in Dam Battlegrounds, the Arrival and Departure Buildings in Spaceport, and Pilgrim’s Peak in Blue Gate all have a better-than-average chance of spawning Blueprints somewhere amongst all their containers. Night Raids and Electromagnetic Storm events also increase the drop chances of certain Blueprints .

In addition to these containers, you can often loot Blueprints from destroyed Surveyors - the largest of the rolling ball ARC. Surveyors are more commonly found on the later maps - Spaceport and Blue Gate - and if one spawns in your match, you’ll likely see it by the blue laser beam that it casts into the sky while “surveying”.

Surveyors are quite well-armoured and will very speedily run away from you once it notices you, but if you can take one down then make sure you loot all its parts for a chance of obtaining certain unusual Blueprints.

Blueprints obtained from quests

One way in which you can get Blueprints is by completing certain quests for the vendors in Speranza. Some quests will reward you with a specific item Blueprint upon completion, so as long as you work through all the quests in Arc Raiders, you are guaranteed those Blueprints.

Here is the full list of all Blueprints you can get from quest rewards:

  • Trigger Nade Blueprint: Rewarded after completing “Sparks Fly”.
  • Lure Grenade Blueprint: Rewarded after completing “Greasing Her Palms”.
  • Burletta Blueprint: Rewarded after completing “Industrial Espionage”.
  • Hullcracker Blueprint (and Launcher Ammo Blueprint): Rewarded after completing “The Major’s Footlocker”.

Alas, that’s only 4 Blueprints out of a total of 75 to unlock, so for the vast majority you will need to find them yourself during a raid. If you’re intent on farming Blueprints, then it’s best to equip yourself with cheap gear in case you lose it, but don’t use a free loadout because then you won’t get a safe pocket to stash any new Blueprint you find. No pain in Arc Raiders is sharper than failing to extract with a new Blueprint you’ve been after for a dozen hours already.

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Blueprints obtained from Trials

One of the very best ways to get Blueprints is as rewards for completing Trials in Arc Raiders. Trials are unlocked from Level 15 onwards, and allow you to earn rewards by focusing on certain tasks over the course of several raids. For example, one Trial might task you with dealing damage to Hornets, while another might challenge you to loot Supply Drops.

Trials refresh on a weekly basis, with a new week bringing five new Trials. Each Trial can offer up to three rewards after passing certain score milestones, and it’s possible to receive very high level loot from these reward crates - including Blueprints. So if you want to unlock as many Blueprints as possible, you should make a point of completing as many Trials as possible each week.

Best Blueprint farming locations

The very best way to get Blueprints is to frequent specific areas of the maps which combine high-tier loot pools with the right types of containers to search. Here are my recommendations for where to find Blueprints on every map, so you can always keep the search going for new crafting recipes to unlock.

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Dam Battlegrounds

The best places to farm Blueprints on Dam Battlegrounds are the Control Tower, Power Generation Complex, Ruby Residence, and Pale Apartments . The first two regions, despite only being marked on the map as mid-tier loot, contain a phenomenal number of containers to loot. The Control Tower can also contain a couple of high-tier Security Lockers - though of course, you’ll need to have unlocked the Security Breach skill at the end of the Survival tree.

There’s also a lot of reporting amongst the playerbase that the Residential areas in the top-left of the map - Pale Apartments and Ruby Residence - give you a comparatively strong chance of finding Blueprints. Considering their size, there’s a high density of containers to loot in both locations, and they also have the benefit of being fairly out of the way. So you’re more likely to have all the containers to yourself.

Buried City

The best Blueprint farming locations on Buried City are the Santa Maria Houses, Grandioso Apartments, Town Hall, and the various buildings of the New District . Grandioso Apartments has a lower number of containers than the rest, but a high chance of spawning weapon cases - which have good Blueprint drop rates. The others are high-tier loot areas, with plenty of lootable containers - including Security Lockers.

Spaceport

The best places to find Blueprints on Spaceport are the Arrival and Departure Buildings, as well as Control Tower A6 and the Launch Towers . All these areas are labelled as high-value loot regions, and many of them are also very handily connected to one another by the Spaceport wall, which you can use to quickly run from one area to the next. At the tops of most of these buildings you’ll find at least one Security Locker, so this is an excellent farming route for players looking to find Blueprints.

The downside to looting Blueprints on Spaceport is that all these areas are hotly contested, particularly in Duos and Squads. You’ll need to be very focused and fast in order to complete the full farming route.

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Blue Gate

Blue Gate tends to have a good chance of dropping Blueprints, potentially because it generally has a high number of containers which can hold lots of items; so there’s a higher chance of a Blueprint spawning in each container. In my experience, the best Blueprint farming spots on Blue Gate are Pilgrim’s Peak, Raider’s Refuge, the Ancient Fort, and the Underground Complex beneath the Warehouse .

All of these areas contain a wealth of containers to loot. Raider’s Refuge has less to loot, but the majority of the containers in and around the Refuge are raider containers, which have a high chance of containing Blueprints - particularly during major events.

Stella Montis

On the whole, Stella Montis seems to have a very low drop rate for Blueprints (though a high chance of dropping other high-tier loot). If you do want to try farming Blueprints on this map, the best places to find Blueprints in Stella Montis are Medical Research, Assembly Workshop, and the Business Center . These areas have the highest density of containers to loot on the map.

In addition to this, the Western Tunnel has a few different Security Lockers to loot, so while there’s very little to loot elsewhere in this area of the map, it’s worth hitting those Security Lockers if you spawn there at the start of a match.

That wraps up this primer on how to get all the Blueprints in Arc Raiders as quickly as possible. With the Expedition system constantly resetting a large number of players’ Blueprints, it’s more important than ever to have the most up-to-date information on where to find all these Blueprints.

While you’re here, be sure to check out our Arc Raiders best guns tier list , as well as our primers on the best skills to unlock and all the different Field Depot locations on every map.

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