Best Minecraft skins (2025): 75 cool Minecraft skins for your latest adventure

Dress to impress with the best free Minecraft skins

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Looking for the very best Minecraft skins? Minecraft has been out for over a decade, and there are nearly as many skins nowadays as there are Minecraft players. It’s relatively straightforward to create your own Minecraft skin from scratch using online skin creator tools - but for those of you who don’t want to spend time doing that, you’ve come to the right place.

In this guide, we’ve listed the 75 best Minecraft skins on offer as of 2025. We’ve divided these skins into categories so you can easily find the best skin for you - whether you’re after animal skins, or skins based on your favourite Marvel or videogame characters, you’ll find something here that you’ll want to wear in your latest Minecraft world.

We’ve even included a download link for each of these skins so you can quickly get to showing off your new look in-game!

Here are the best Minecraft skins:

• Iron Man
• Captain America
• Spider-Man
• Thor
• Hulk
• Black Widow
• Hawkeye
• Doctor Strange
• Thanos
• Steve (A Minecraft Movie)
• Garrett Garrison
• Darth Maul
• Bane
• Robocop
• John Wick
• Hermione
• Homer Simpson
• Shrek
• Katniss Everdeen
• Doctor Who
• Squid Game
• John Rambo
• Princess Jasmine
• Autumn Girl
• Wander
• Bunny Girl
• Plum Girl
• Marina
• Gamer Girl
• Red Creeper Girl
• Dino Girl
• Among Us
• Kratos
• Widowmaker
• Lara Croft
• Windranger
• Mario (NES)
• Sonic
• Link
• Zagreus
• Doomguy
• Gordon Freeman
• TF2 Spy
• Stan Lee
• Abraham Lincoln
• Albert Einstein
• Lionel Messi
• Chuck Norris
• Neil Armstrong
• Steve Irwin
• Psy
• Pug
• Bear
• Panda
• Penguin
• Lion
• Wolf
• Bunny
• Tabby Cat
• Upside Down
• Ice Cream
• Dirt
• Tetris
• Rubik’s Cube
• Minecraft Overworld
• Pencil
• Grandfather Clock
• Herobrine
• Creeper
• Enderman
• Zombie
• Zombie Pigman
• Sheep
• Mooshroom
• Diamond Armor

Best Minecraft skins for Marvel characters

Iron Man

Walk the walk and talk the talk as everyone’s favourite Avenger with this faithfully rendered classic Iron Man skin. Works even better if you get hold of some Elytra!

Download link: Iron Man skin

Captain America

That really is America’s ass. Lead the Avengers on their next death-defying caper as Captain America himself. Now all you need is a Resource Pack that turns shields to vibranium.

Download link: Captain America skin

Spider-Man

Mr Stark, it smells like a new car in here! It may not give you the ability to shoot webs from your wrists (you’ll probably need some Minecraft mods for that!), you’ll certainly look the part with this instantly recognisable skin.

Download link: Spider-Man skin

Thor

Cue the Immigrant Song by Led Zeppelin! The God of Thunder’s red cape and flowing hair are brought to Minecraftian life with this excellent Thor skin.

Download link: Thor skin

Hulk

Smash some mobs as the Strongest Avenger with this Hulk skin, which, despite being confined to regular Minecraft skin proportions, is still unmistakeable as the Hulk.

Download link: Hulk skin

Black Widow

Ms Natasha Romanoff has changed her looks a number of times over the course of the MCU, but this skin brings back the classic red hair from when we first saw Black Widow in Iron Man 2.

Download link: Black Widow skin

Hawkeye

A worthy skin for those handy with a bow in Minecraft. There was also a skin specifically for Endgame’s Hawkeye, but it wasn’t quite as recognisable as this one is.

Download link: Hawkeye skin

Doctor Strange

All hail the Sorcerer Supreme. If you’ve been experimenting with enchantments in Minecraft , why not do so as the finest magic-user in the Marvel universe?

Download link: Doctor Strange skin

Thanos

That smile really is infectious, isn’t it? Conquer half the Minecraft universe as the ultimate MCU villain, clad in his nigh-indestructible Uru armour. I feel sorry for any lowly Minecraft mobs that attempt to take down the leader of the Black Order.

Download link: Thanos skin

Best Minecraft skins for Film and TV characters

Steve (A Minecraft Movie)

You know good ol’ fashioned Steve…but here’s Steve from A Minecraft Movie, as brought to life by Jack Black! There are plenty of skins showing Jack Black’s depiction, but this one’s free and looks the part. And if you want to make your game’s visuals appear more like those of the film, why not install Steve along with some of our favourite Minecraft texture packs ?

Download link: Steve (A Minecraft Movie) skin

Garrett Garrison (A Minecraft Movie)

Alongside Steve, we have Garrett, AKA Jason Momoa in a cool pink jacket. Remember, this guy was a world championship gamer back in 1989!

Download link: Garrett Garrison (A Minecraft Movie) skin

Darth Maul

Anything involving Ray Park is always cool as hell, and Darth Maul was no exception. Now you can don this legendary villain’s trademark look for yourself.

Download link: Darth Maul skin

Bane

“Ahh, I was wondering what would break first: this obsidian, or my pickaxe!” Bane was a great villain, and this is a fantastic skin, so how could I not include it?

Download link: Bane skin

Robocop

“Dead or alive, you’re coming with me!” Robocop is here to deliver justice and the law to your Minecraft world. Law-breaking villagers and all those mobs out there better watch themselves!

Download link: Robocop skin

John Wick

A great skin for injecting fear into the hearts of your enemies as they realise that John Wick, Baba Yaga himself, is after them. The suit and tie are perfect, as are the little blood pixels dotted about his face and cuff.

Download link: John Wick skin

Hermione

I know all these skins are in the same pose, but why does this one in particular look like she really needs the bathroom? In any case, this Hermione skin is adorable.

Download link: Hermione skin

Homer Simpson

Few Minecraft skins make me laugh out loud, but this Homer Simpson skin was definitely one of them. Amazing work to whoever made this one.

Download link: Homer Simpson skin

Shrek

Adding Shrek to your minecraft is a no brainer - heck, the Mangrove Swamp biome is perfect for him! And when you want to elevate him out of the swamp, why not try building a perfect fantasy castle fit for an ogre?

Download link: Shrek skin

Katniss Everdeen

Another great choice for seasoned archers, this Katniss skin is an incredibly faithful reimagining of the Hunger Games star, from her hair to the quiver on her back.

Download link: Katniss Everdeen skin

Doctor Who

There are two types of Doctor Who fans: those who know 10th Doctor is Best Doctor; and those who are in denial. All you need now is to create a TARDIS out of a Minecraft Banner .

Download link: Doctor Who skin

Squid Game

The Squid Game outfit is now iconic in its simple creepiness. With this skin, you too can look like an enforcer of a deadly game where participants can win excessive amounts of cash if only they manage to stay alive!

Download link: Squid Game skin

John Rambo

Minecraft’s a survival game, and who’s the best survivalist in cinema history? John Rambo, that’s who. Install this skin and get ready to take out your enemies with a knife or arrow in the dark, First Blood style.

Download link: John Rambo skin

Princess Jasmine

Enter a “whole new world” (ouch) with this faithful and surprisingly recognisable Princess Jasmine skin. Now all you need is to befriend an ocelot called Rajah.

Download link: Princess Jasmine skin

Best Minecraft girl skins

Autumn Girl

One of my favourite Minecraft skins on this list, Autumn Girl is just unbearably cute, with her little cap perfectly rounding off her wonderfully-designed, colour-coordinated autumn outfit.

Download link: Autumn Girl skin

Wander

The big blue bow and brilliantly textured brown hair of this lovely Wander girl skin are the standout elements here. And the peach cardigan is similarly detailed, making the whole skin very easy on the eyes.

Download link: Wander skin

Bunny Girl

There’s something so endearing about the two symmetrical locks of hair falling down from this Bunny Girl’s face. That and the little ears on the sides of the hoodie really make this particular Minecraft skin.

Download link: Bunny Girl skin

Plum Girl

Another very colour-coordinated Minecraft skin, Plum Girl is much more vibrant than most, helping you to stand out from any Minecraft crowd.

Download link: Plum Girl skin

Marina

This is a fairly simple skin illustrating a brunette with long hair wearing a blue shawl. What sets it apart from the many similar skins out there is the texturing on the hair and the shawl itself. It just looks really, really good.

Download link: Marina skin

Gamer Girl

This Gamer Girl Minecraft skin is one of the most popular skins out there. It’s cute, it’s well-designed, and with the grass block on her front and the Creeper face on her back, there’s no doubt what this gamer girl is sitting down to play.

Download link: Gamer Girl skin

Red Creeper Girl

Red and black is such a good combination. That’s certainly the opinion of whoever created this Red Creeper Girl skin of a redhead wearing a black Creeper hoodie with a red Creeper face on the back.

Download link: Red Creeper Girl skin

Dino Girl

Simple and adorable, this Dino Girl skin is bound to help you stand out from the crowd in any Minecraft world. The rainbow socks are a particularly nice touch.

Download link: Dino Girl skin

Best Minecraft skins for videogame characters

Among Us

There’s an Among Us skin of every colour on the MinecraftSkins site, but to me, for some reason, pink is just the colour of Among Us. Look at that face. Think about how much deception is going on behind that mask.

Download link: Among Us skin

Kratos (God Of War)

Send foul beasts back to the depths of Hades as the God of War himself with this exquisite and unmistakeable Kratos skin. Seriously, who else could that be?

Download link: Kratos skin

Widowmaker (Overwatch)

One shot, one kill. Joining Hawkeye and Katniss in the battle for best sniper, this Widowmaker skin is the best of all the Overwatch skins I’ve seen.

Download link: Widowmaker skin

Lara Croft

I can’t help feeling that if Minecraft were made of triangles rather than blocks then this skin would be even more accurate - but regardless, this is a great skin for any Minecraft adventurer who wants to be a Tomb Raider.

Download link: Lara Croft skin

Windranger (Dota 2)

Feel the wind in your hair! Over here we have yet another bow extraordinaire with this brilliantly designed Windranger skin from the Dota 2 roster.

Download link: Windranger skin

Mario (NES)

There are a few different Mario skins out there, but I’m partial to this one, which sees the iconic plumber wearing his red and brown duds from the original NES Super Mario Bros. game. Time to start building pipes for him to jump into!

Download link: Mario (NES) skin

Sonic

You’ve got Mario taken care of, now time to move on to Sonic! The world’s most famous blue hedgehog looks great in this skin, which takes inspiration from his original Sega Mega Drive looks. Just imagine him running through loops in your Minecraft world. Gotta go fast!

Download link: Sonic skin

Link

We couldn’t have a list of videogame character skins without Link, hero of The Legend of Zelda franchise. There have been many Link skins over the years, but this one is probably my absolute favourite.

Download link: Link skin

Zagreus (Hades)

Here he is, the son of Hades - ready to make a break from his father’s hellish mazes for the umpteenth time! This might be a fun skin to use if you’re exploring the dark depths in a quest to get Netherite . The Nether is Minecraft’s version of the Underworld, after all.

Download link: Zagreus skin

Doomguy

He might not have been the first FPS protagonist, but Doomguy ripped and tore with style back in 1993, and he continues to do so in the modern Doom games from 2016 onwards. Equip him with a sword and shield and Doomguy will be kinda reminiscent of his look in Doom: The Dark Ages!

Download link: Doomguy skin

Gordon Freeman

Wake up and smell the ashes (and maybe dodge a Half-Life crab or two) with this utterly recognisable Gordon Freeman skin. Even from a distance you’d know who this is.

Download link: Gordon Freeman skin

TF2 Spy (Team Fortress 2)

Someone put in a lot of work to recreate each TF2 class on the MinecraftSkins site - but the Spy is my favourite. That’s exactly him. So simple but so brilliant.

Download link: TF2 Spy skin

Best Minecraft skins of famous people

Stan Lee

We’re all used to seeing Stan Lee in everything, so why not throw Minecraft into the mix? If you’re looking to carry on the legend of the late great Stan Lee, you can’t do much better than this.

Download link: Stan Lee skin

Abraham Lincoln

The 16th President of the United States has never looked blockier. This Abraham Lincoln skin is smart, distinctive, and definitely good for a laugh.

Download link: Abraham Lincoln skin

Albert Einstein

A surprisingly accurate rendition of one of the world’s most famous people. Einstein may have been smart, but can he think his way out of a Creeper explosion?

Download link: Albert Einstein skin

Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi, Argentine football player, considered by many to be the world’s greatest footballer. You’ll need to be sure on your feet to feel at home in this skin.

Download link: Lionel Messi skin

Chuck Norris

They say Chuck Norris sheds his skin twice a year. What people don’t realise is that you can wear one yourself with this skin of the legendary martial artist.

Download link: Chuck Norris skin

Neil Armstrong

Looks just like him, don’t you think? Take one giant leap for Minecraft-kind with this skin based on the world’s most famous astronaut.

Download link: Neil Armstrong skin

Steve Irwin

Play as the Crocodile Hunter himself with this surprisingly recognisable Steve Irwin skin. A great skin to use when trying out modpacks that add new animals!

Download link: Steve Irwin skin

Psy

Good luck trying to pull off those famous Gangnam Style moves in-game, but you can certainly look the part with this spot-on Psy skin.

Download link: Psy skin

Best Minecraft skins for animals

Pug

Hands up who saw this and immediately thought of Men in Black? No? Just me? Forget it, just enjoy this adorable pug skin.

Download link: Pug skin

Bear

Protect your friends and annihilate your enemies with this grizzly bear skin. Just one look into those tiny staring eyes will be enough to send them packing.

Download link: Bear skin

Panda

I love pandas. Do you love pandas? You should love pandas. And now you can get to be a panda! And then you will definitely love pandas. And I will love you.

Download link: Panda skin

Penguin

Venture forth from the Antarctic plains and into new biomes as this cute penguin skin. Though in reality a human-sized penguin would actually be very scary.

Download link: Penguin skin

Lion

The king of the jungle, the Lion is best for players who just want to lounge around, yawning and doing little else. At least that’s what I’ve gathered from my trips to London Zoo.

Download link: Lion skin

Wolf

This cute ol’ wolf skin is great on its own, but even better when used as a wolfy template which you can customise to make your own unique lupine creation.

Download link: Wolf skin

Bunny

The most sickeningly adorable skin on this list, the fluffy white bunny is designed to lure your opponent into a false sense of security before charging at them with your Sharpness V diamond sword.

Download link: Bunny skin

Tabby Cat

This is probably the best cat skin out of the dozens I’ve come across online. Great fur, great texture, great ears, all wrapped into one big adorable package.

Download link: Tabby Cat skin

Best Minecraft abstract skins

Upside Down

One of the quintessential and most popular abstract skins, this Upside Down Steve skin is bound to elicit an appreciative chuckle from those who see you for the first time.

Download link: Upside Down skin

Ice Cream

If you like ice cream, then this skin is for you. If not, well… You’ve got some things you need to sort out in your life. Like not liking ice cream. Seriously, who doesn’t like ice cream?

Download link: Ice Cream skin

Dirt

Another “practical” Minecraft skin, this Dirt skin in theory allows you to blend in with your surroundings as long as you’re still. The grass on top doesn’t help with this, but it makes it look nicer!

Download link: Dirt skin

Tetris

A homage to the only game out there to contend with Minecraft’s vast success, this Tetris skin is extremely vibrant and attention-grabbing, and bound to turn a few heads.

Download link: Tetris skin

Rubik’s Cube

This was one of the first abstract skins I ever saw, and it amazed me at the time because I’d never thought of having something other than a face on a skin. Great idea, well executed.

Download link: Rubik’s Cube skin

Minecraft Overworld

Speaking of great ideas, this Minecraft Overworld skin uses the skin as a canvas to paint a picture of the Minecraft world , from the sky all the way down to bedrock. Of course, this skin may need updating after the 1.18 update shakes up Minecraft’s terrain generation!

Download link: Minecraft World skin

Pencil

A number 2 Pencil skin with an eraser for a head is another skin that is bound to turn some heads and make those around you chuckle as they remember their childhood.

Download link: Pencil skin

Grandfather Clock

Possibly my favourite ever idea for a skin. This grandfather clock skin is absolutely beautifully designed, from the clock face itself to the swinging pendulum in the chest. Sublime.

Download link: Grandfather Clock skin

Cool Minecraft skins

Herobrine

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Of course we had to add the OG Herobrine skin in here somewhere. It’s probably the most famous Minecraft skin besides the original Steve (and now Alex).

Download link: Herobrine skin

Creeper

Thatssssss a very nice ssssssskin you have there. Scare the living daylights out of friend or foe alike by sneaking up on them without warning wearing this Creeper skin.

Download link: Creeper skin

Enderman

It’s hard to translate the intimidating stature of an Enderman onto a Minecraft skin, but this one does a laudable job of it. Now you just need to learn to croak like one too.

Download link: Enderman skin

Zombie

Wearing this pixel-perfect Zombie skin, the only giveaway that you’re not a real Zombie is the lack of raised arms as you walk. Besides that, what more could you ask for?

Download link: Zombie skin

Zombie Pigman

With this Zombie Pigman skin, you can hang out with your friends down in the Nether, and for once look the part too.

Download link: Zombie Pigman skin

Sheep

There’s something about the image of a sheep walking on its hind legs like a human that really brings a smile to my face. With this sheep skin, you can help spread that same laughter.

Download link: Sheep skin

Mooshroom

This Mooshroom is just a delightful skin. Weird but cute, instantly recognisable and distinctive, and just a great, well put together skin (the udder in particular is a nice touch).

Download link: Mooshroom skin

Diamond Armor

Probably the most practical skin in this entire guide. Fool other players into thinking you’re kitted out in full diamond armour. Particularly good for PvP servers !

Download link: Diamond Armor skin

That wraps up our list of the best Minecraft skins in 2025. If you want to check out your new skin in the best possible lighting, go ahead and download one of the best Minecraft shaders on offer. Alternatively, check out our guide on how to find Diamonds and Netherite to find out how to kit your new self in the best possible equipment.

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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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