Best SGX Loadout for Battlefield: RedSec

Make your SGX even better with these builds

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The SGX is your default SMG in Battlefield: RedSec, and it has incredible potential. But with the right loadout, you can make it even better. If you’re an Engineer main or SMGs are just your preferred weapons, you’ll want to have the best option possible, and in this guide, we’ll explain everything you need to build an overpowered SGX build in Battlefield: RedSec at both long and close range.

Best long-range SGX Loadout

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Underbarrel: Ribbed Stubby

The Ribbed Stubby is pretty tough on the Attachment Points, but it does wonders for your stats. It reduces recoil so you can aim more precisely on consecutive shots and allows you to transition to ADS faster. ADS is very important for long-range builds, because hipfiring from a distance is really not a viable option.

Muzzle: Compensated Brake

The Compensated Brake reduces recoil and recoil buildup, so you don’t have to reposition as much after each shot. Having your aim off by even a hair can make a massive difference at long range, so making sure you are as accurate as possible is essential for a build like this one.

Barrel: 8" Extended

The 8" Extended Barrel improves your ADS transition and increases the velocity of your shots, so you can hit harder and slightly faster than you otherwise would. It’s also a reasonable unlock at Mastery 16, so you don’t have to grind for hours to unlock it!

Magazine: 30rnd Standard

The 30rnd Standard Mag is a good choice here. You would have enough points for the 30rnd Fast Mag, too, if you wanted it, but it does reduce your Movement stat by a hair. You might want to keep that intact for long-range, or go for the faster reload; it’s up to you.

Ammo: FMJ

The standard ammo is good for this long-range build, as well. The others are more suited for close quarters or focus on your shots penetrating past your first target. Enemies aren’t as stacked up in RedSec, and that’s definitely not worth the loss in control.

Optic: SU-230 LPVO

The SU-230 LPVO is a variable sight, which means you can cycle through magnification to zoom in or out. These sights are pretty expensive in terms of APs, but they greatly increase the variability of your gun. While this might be a long-range build, it will still work for closer ranges, especially with a variable sight.

Best close-range SGX Loadout

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Underbarrel: Slim Angled

The Slim Angled Underbarrel is going to give you less recoil and a faster ADS transition, as well, so you can control your shots and aim down your sights more efficiently. This gives you more speed and precision on the battlefield.

Muzzle: Flash Hider

The Flash Hider Muzzle is a great choice for a close-range build like this one because it helps you stay undercover when you’re shooting. As soon as you let a shot ring out in RedSec, your location is shown on players’ compasses and minimaps. They can also see the flash of your gun as the bullet is launched. This muzzle eliminates that flash so you can remain slightly more incognito.

Barrel: 4.5" Compact

This one is a short barrel that greatly improves your hipfire accuracy. It does reduce your bullet penetration a bit, but that extra control is enough to help you land more shots, and if you’re at close range, your bullets are already going to be doing a lot of damage.

Mag: 30rnd Fast

The 30rnd Fast Mag allows you to reload faster, so you spend less time being vulnerable on the battlefield. It may only save a few moments, but every millisecond counts in a game like RedSec, so the 30rnd Fast Mag is well worth the APs it requires.

Optic: ROX 1.50x

The ROX 1.50x is an early unlock and gives you more magnification and a clearer sight than your default one. It’s also not too zoomed in, so you can still get a clear view of your target. You only really need high magnification on a long-range build, so sticking to this one will serve you well in this loadout.

Top Accessory: 5 MW Red

The extra APs we saved earlier by going for the Slim Angled instead of the Ribbed Stubby Underbarrel can be used towards this Top Accessory, the 5 MW Red Laser. This is an excellent addition to a close-range build, giving you far more hipfire value and allowing you to see exactly where your shots are going to land. The best part is that the opponent cannot see the laser, so you will still remain undercover while using it.

Ammo: Hollow Point

Finally, for your ammunition, you are going to want to opt for the Hollow Point. This gives you more headshot damage, and with your 5 MW Red Laser giving you far more accuracy, you’ll be in the best position to crack some skulls.

Best SGX Class

The SGX is an SMG, which is the Engineer Class’s specialty. These weapons work perfectly in close-combat scenarios, and with the right build, longer ranges as well. They have a high fire rate, so they can be quite aggressive, allowing you to push further into the heart of the battlefield while still being able to hold your own.

The Engineer’s gadgets include tools designed to crack into safes, and these are never found high on the rooftops or in the open. They are usually inside buildings, where it can be very easy for someone to sneak up on you. Having an aggressive weapon equipped is essential in those CQC environments.

But with that being said, a good SMG isn’t worth ignoring just because you’re not an Engineer. They’re still great options in the field regardless of your class, especially if you already have your class’s specialty equipped in your other weapon slot! If you’re looking for some other options, though, check out our Best Battlefield: RedSec guns guide to get a better idea of what to focus on.

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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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