Best guns in Battlefield: RedSec

These are the guns you should be using if you want to win in Battlefield: RedSec.

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Battlefield: RedSec is brimming with weapons to give you an edge in combat. But which one is going to help you wipe out the rest of the battlefield? Being the last team standing in RedSec is a big ask, and you’re not going to get there with your basic pistol.

If you are going head-to-head with another player, having even a slightly better gun than your target can be the difference between life and death. With so much riding on your weapon, you are going to need a good one! In this guide, we’ll walk you through which are the very best weapons to use in Battlefield: RedSec.

There are 48 weapons to choose from in Battlefield: RedSec , each of which is drawn from the Battlefield 6 arsenal and slightly tweaked to better suit a Battle Royale playstyle. Here are the best guns in Battlefield: RedSec right now:

We’ve listed the ideal class for each of these weapons in the table above, in case you want to perfectly match your loadout to your chosen Battlefield: RedSec class . But, as with every weapon in RedSec, each of these guns can be used by any class without limitations.

KORD 6P67 (Assault Rifle)

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This list isn’t necessarily in order from best to worst, especially since each class has weapon specialties, and certain guns will suit different playstyles better than others. But if there had to be a number one weapon in RedSec, the KORD 6P67 would be it.

This is an incredible Assault Rifle with very little recoil, allowing you to take steady shots without having to drastically re-aim your scope every time you pull the trigger. It also has one of the highest fire rates in its class, is suitable for combat from all distances, and has some of the best control of any of the RedSec weapons.

How to Unlock : To get the KORD 6P67, you will have to complete the Rapid Fire 1 Challenge

SVK-8.6 (DMR)

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If you prefer long-range combat or sniping from the rooftops, the SVK-8.6 Designated Marksman Rifle should definitely be one of your favorites. It has an excellent headshot multiplier, allowing you to down targets with just two well-placed shots. It also has great stability and a lot of control, so you can line up those shots with perfect precision. While this would be a staple weapon for any sniping situation, Recon is an optimal class for the SVK-8.6.

How to Unlock : You will unlock the SVK-8.6 after reaching Rank 33.

UMG 40 (SMG)

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The UMG 40 has a lower-than-average fire rate, but this is compensated by its quick reload time and high accuracy, which can help you land more shots faster. It has excellent mobility and control, with minimal recoil, so you can keep firing without having to worry so much about repositioning. It’s best suited for close to mid-range combat, and is a fantastic choice for your Engineer loadout.

How to Unlock: You will unlock the UMG 40 at Rank 29.

SOR-556 Mk2 (Assault Rifle)

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The SOR-556 Mk2 is a Modular Assault Rifle that works well in mid to long-range combat scenarios. It has a slightly lower fire rate than the KORD Assault Rifle mentioned above, but it is easier to unlock and still a reliable choice. It offers some pretty great precision and control, so the recoil isn’t too hectic and is easy to predict. Since you can unlock it much faster than the KORD, the SOR-556 is a good stepping stone to tide you over while you complete that Rapid Fire 1 Challenge.

How to Unlock : You will unlock the SOR-556 Mk2 when you hit Rank 25.

PW5A3 (SMG)

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If you’re looking for a reliable, fast, and versatile weapon that doesn’t take a long time to take down your targets, the PW5A3 SMG could be the perfect pick for you. It is best suited for mid-to-close-range combat, so it’s not the most optimal choice if you’re stationed out on some rooftops, but it’s great for the Engineer class, who is likely to be a little closer to the action, anyway. It’s also one of the first weapons you will unlock, making it perfect for beginners.

How to Unlock: You will unlock the PW5A3 when you hit Rank 6.

KV9 (SMG)

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The KV9 (also known as the KV9 DRS-IAR) is a rapid-fire submachine gun that you can unlock and use to fight your way to the top in Battlefield: RedSec. It offers incredible control, making it a brilliant close-combat weapon, and although it has less DPS than other guns, its high RoF more than makes up for that. Quick weapons can be harder to control, but this one is still very easy to wield and gives you a great chance at coming out on top in any aggressive combat scenarios.

M4A1 (Carbine)

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This list is full of incredible weapons that can give you the edge in a standoff, but many of them are locked behind significant challenges and high-level progression, so it will be a while before you can actually get your hands on them. The M4A1, however, is an early game unlock, so you can have something reliable to use while you’re waiting for the better options. It has great handling and is perfect for close-range combat, but it does require more skill to wield effectively at mid-range.

How to Unlock: You will unlock the M4A1 at Rank 2.

PSR (Sniper Rifle)

Close-range combat options are important in RedSec, especially in the final moments of battle. But long-range options are also extremely valuable and have the ability to pick enemies off without putting yourself in harm’s way.

The PSR Sniper Rifle is perfect for times like those. This is particularly true if you’re playing the Recon class and have the high ground, watching from the rooftops as unsuspecting players move around below you. Once you let that first shot ring out, however, your position will be given away, so make sure you line them up well and follow them up with subsequent shots to take your target down before they can retaliate.

How to Unlock: Complete the Deadeye 2 Challenge to unlock the PSR Sniper Rifle.

For more on Battlefield 6, read our guide to unlocking every weapon in the game , our list of all the guns , and our loadout guides for the M4A1 Carbine , the M433 Assault Rifle , the SGX SMG , the M87A1 Shotgun , the AK-205 Carbine , the L110 LMG and the B36A4 (aka the G36) Assault Rifle .

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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

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:

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.

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.

One of the best ways to get Blueprints is by hitting three stars on all five Trials every week. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Embark Studios

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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