How to install Minecraft on the Steam Deck
Complete guides for both Java and Bedrock editions
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I haven’t seen A Minecraft Movie and don’t intend to, but the wretched ubiquity of its promotional materials did at least remind me that I’ve never done a guide on how to install Minecraft on the Steam Deck . Quite the oversight, given that unlike Jason Momoa’s wig, I actually like those things. Time to rectify, then, with step-by-step guides on how to get both Minecraft’s Java and Bedrock editions up and running on the standard Deck and/or Steam Deck OLED .
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If I had to recommend one of the two editions, it would be – as on desktops – the original Java. While this needs a little extra TLC to get its controls in order, it’s still the familiar, endlessly moddable Minecraft we’ve been playing for the best part of two decades. Playing Bedrock on a Steam Deck is doable as well, though since Microsoft has so thoroughly locked down the Windows version, your first step will actually be buying an Android copy from the Google Play Store. There’s no major difference on features between Windows and mobile, though having to burn cash on a separate version might sting, especially if you’ve been playing Bedrock Edition on PC using Game Pass.
(I did look into the possibility of simply streaming the Game Pass version via Xbox Cloud Gaming, but Microsoft have made it unavailable, the dastards.)
The better news is that for Java and Bedrock alike, there’s no need to go digging particularly deep into your Steam Deck’s file directories, as some non-Steam software demands. All the tools you’ll need are easily grabbable in the Deck’s Desktop Mode , and they can be operated just with the right trackpad and onscreen keyboard. Still, this kind of installation is always easier with physical peripherals, so hook up a docking station with a mouse and keyboard to fly through these steps with minimal fiddling.
To be more specific, we’ll be leaning on the Prism Launcher for Minecraft Java and the appropriately-named Minecraft Bedrock Launcher for… the other one. They’re a little like Lutris in that they streamline the download and installation of apps that don’t inherently get on with SteamOS, just with the laser-focus of enabling a single, blocky survival game . Read on or click the shortcuts below to get started.
- How to install Minecraft Java on the Steam Deck
- How to install Minecraft Bedrock on the Steam Deck
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How to install Minecraft Java on the Steam Deck
The OG Minecraft arguably has even less business running on a Steam Deck than the Bedrock edition, considering it’s built on a programming language that predates the steam engine and looks upon concepts like “thumbsticks” and “face buttons” with repulsed terror. No matter – follow these steps and you’ll not only install Minecraft Java on your Steam Deck, but take advantage of the Deck’s Steam Input talents to add a functioning set of controls.
Step 1: Hold down the Steam Deck’s power button and select “Switch to Desktop”.
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Step 2. Once you’re in Desktop Mode, open Discover (click the blue suitcase, or shopping bag, or whatever it is in the tasbar), search for Prism Launcher. Click “Install” once it shows up in the results.
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Step 3: Launch Prism Launcher, select a language, and click “Next”.
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Step 4: Choose your theme settings – it’s fine to leave everything on the defaults – and click “Next”.
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Step 5: On the next screen, you’ll need to sign into the Microsoft account that you use to play Minecraft elsewhere. Click “Add Microsoft Account” and log in, either via the browser link, or by scanning the QR code and entering the security code. If you choose the latter, you’ll obviously need to be logged into your Microsoft account on your phone as well. Once signed in on your Deck, grant Prism Launcher access to your account.
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Step 6: You should now be inside Prism Launcher proper. As it says, your next step is to click “Add Instance” up in the top-left corner.
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Step 7: In the main central pane, you’ll see a list of Minecraft Java versions that Prism Launcher can install. There are also filters on the right that will let you choose from snapshots and experimental versions, and even old alpha and beta builds, but for now let’s just select the most recent stable build.
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Step 8: Scroll down slightly and you’ll see the option to add a Minecraft mod loader as well. This is optional, but recommended, with both NeoForge and Fabric being especially good bets; I’m going with the latest NeoForge build in these screenshots. As with the list of Minecraft versions, click on the mod loader version you want to install.
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Step 9: With both your chosen Minecraft and mod loader versions selected, hit “OK”.
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Step 10: Back on the main screen, double-click the added instance (or click it once then hit Launch). Prism Launcher will then set about installing Minecraft, along with the mod loader if you selected one.
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Step 11: After a few moments, Minecraft will launch. Congratulations: you have technically installed Minecraft on your Steam Deck. But! It won’t be playable yet, as Minecraft Java lacks proper controller support, which the Steam Deck needs. Let’s sort this out next, while simultaneously making it possible to use Prism Launcher directly from the Deck’s default Gaming Mode.
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Step 12: While still in Desktop Mode, open Steam, click “Games” at the top and select “Add a Non-Steam Game to My Library”. Scroll through the list of your installed apps and you should find Prism Launcher – click on it, then click the “Add Selected Programs” button.
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Step 13: Restart your Steam Deck to boot back into Gaming Mode. You can now find Prism Launcher in your Steam Library, under the Non-Steam tab. Select it, but don’t launch it yet. Instead, select the controller icon on the right to open up Controller Settings.
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Step 14: Tap on or select the Current Button Layout selection, which should read “Gamepad with Joystick Trackpad” by default. Tap R1 to view the community layout options, then scroll down and select the “Minecraft (Prism Launcher) – Steam Controller” layout by Terminations. Once it’s downloaded, tap the X button to apply it.
Step 15: Finally, fire up Prism Launcher and use it to launch Minecraft – as in Desktop Mode, you can double-click/tap or use the Launch button to play your installed version. Now you’re finished.
Don’t skip the part about adding Prism Launcher as a non-Steam game; besides saving you the trouble of having to swap into Desktop Mode every time you want play Minecraft on your Steam Deck, it lets Steam Input step in to fill the void of the Java edition’s missing controller support. You could add this via mods instead – Controllable , for instance – but it’s just easier to let Steam handle everything. You can still customise inputs via the same Controller Settings page, and are less likely bump into the potential compatibility problems that mods may have if they don’t immediately work with new versions of the game.
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How to install Minecraft Bedrock on the Steam Deck
Bedrock is designed to be a more polished (and lightly modernised) counterpart to Minecraft Java, and thus comes with controller support ready to go. That’s good for the Steam Deck – or it would be, if Microsoft didn’t have such an iron grip on the Windows build that it’s one of the few games that’s outright impossible to get running on Valve’s handheld. The Android version, on the other hand, can work here, and is largely identical to the Windows build, outside of a lack of VR support and the ability import or export worlds.
It’s therefore the Android version that you’ll need to own before starting this guide, regardless of whether you already have access to Minecraft Bedrock through a PC Game Pass subscription. Don’t be fooled by it being named Minecraft: Play with Friends on the Play Store, either, as this is indeed the Bedrock edition. Annoying? Maybe a little. Confusing? Not if you follow these steps.
Step 1: Open Desktop Mode by holding down the power button and selecting “Switch to Desktop”.
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Step 2: Open the Discover app, then search it for Minecraft Bedrock Launcher. Install it once it appears in the search results.
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Step 3: Open the launcher and click “Continue”.
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Step 4: Click “Sign in with Google” and, y’know, do that. This should be the Google account that you already own Minecraft Bedrock/Play with Friends on, having bought it from the Google Play Store.
Once you’ve punched your credentials in via the browser window, you can optionally type in an additional password to use with this launcher – or, if you don’t want to, you can leave the password field blank. Either way, hit “Save and complete Login”.
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Step 5: Click that big, green, enticing “Download and Play” button. Within moments, Minecraft will download and install itself onto your Steam Deck.
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Step 6: If you want access to Realms, Profiles and Bedrock Edition’s Marketplace, click “Sign in now” and log into a Microsoft account. To just play solo, you can simply click “Maybe later” and get into the game immediately.
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Step 7: Close Minecraft – yes, this sounds counterintuitive, but bear with me – and open up Steam. Click “Games”, then “Add a Non-Steam Game to My Library”, and then select Minecraft Bedrock Launcher from the list of apps. Click “Add Selected Programs” to stick the launcher in your game library, making it (and thus Minecraft) easily accessible from the Deck’s Gaming Mode.
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Step 8: Restart your Steam Deck. Back in Gaming Mode, you can now launch the Bedrock Launcher from the Non-Steam section of your Steam library. No need to faff around with community controller settings here, thanks to Bedrock’s built-in controller support.
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Step 9: You’re almost good to go, except by default, Minecraft Bedrock won’t make full use of the Steam Deck’s display space. Amend this by tapping “Video” at the top of the screen, making sure the full 1280x800 resolution setting it checked, then tapping “Toggle Fullscreen”.
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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:
| Blueprint | Type | Recipe | Crafted At |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bettina | Weapon | 3x Advanced Mechanical Components 3x Heavy Gun Parts 3x Canister | Gunsmith 3 |
| Blue Light Stick | Quick Use | 3x Chemicals | Utility Station 1 |
| Aphelion | Weapon | 3x Magnetic Accelerator 3x Complex Gun Parts 1x Matriarch Reactor | Gunsmith 3 |
| Combat Mk. 3 (Flanking) | Augment | 2x Advanced Electrical Components 3x Processor | Gear Bench 3 |
| Combat Mk. 3 (Aggressive) | Augment | 2x Advanced Electrical Components 3x Processor | Gear Bench 3 |
| Complex Gun Parts | Material | 2x Light Gun Parts 2x Medium Gun Parts 2x Heavy Gun Parts | Refiner 3 |
| Fireworks Box | Quick Use | 1x Explosive Compound 3x Pop Trigger | Explosives Station 2 |
| Gas Mine | Mine | 4x Chemicals 2x Rubber Parts | Explosives Station 1 |
| Green Light Stick | Quick Use | 3x Chemicals | Utility Station 1 |
| Pulse Mine | Mine | 1x Crude Explosives 1x Wires | Explosives Station 1 |
| Seeker Grenade | Grenade | 1x Crude Explosives 2x ARC Alloy | Explosives Station 1 |
| Looting Mk. 3 (Survivor) | Augment | 2x Advanced Electrical Components 3x Processor | Gear Bench 3 |
| Angled Grip II | Mod | 2x Mechanical Components 3x Duct Tape | Gunsmith 2 |
| Angled Grip III | Mod | 2x Mod Components 5x Duct Tape | Gunsmith 3 |
| Hullcracker | Weapon | 1x Magnetic Accelerator 3x Heavy Gun Parts 1x Exodus Modules | Gunsmith 3 |
| Launcher Ammo | Ammo | 5x Metal Parts 1x Crude Explosives | Workbench 1 |
| Anvil | Weapon | 5x Mechanical Components 5x Simple Gun Parts | Gunsmith 2 |
| Anvil Splitter | Mod | 2x Mod Components 3x Processor | Gunsmith 3 |
| ??? | ??? | ??? | ??? |
| Barricade Kit | Quick Use | 1x Mechanical Components | Utility Station 2 |
| Blaze Grenade | Grenade | 1x Explosive Compound 2x Oil | Explosives Station 3 |
| Bobcat | Weapon | 3x Advanced Mechanical Components 3x Light Gun Parts | Gunsmith 3 |
| Osprey | Weapon | 2x Advanced Mechanical Components 3x Medium Gun Parts 7x Wires | Gunsmith 3 |
| Burletta | Weapon | 3x Mechanical Components 3x Simple Gun Parts | Gunsmith 1 |
| Compensator II | Mod | 2x Mechanical Components 4x Wires | Gunsmith 2 |
| Compensator III | Mod | 2x Mod Components 8x Wires | Gunsmith 3 |
| Defibrillator | Quick Use | 9x Plastic Parts 1x Moss | Medical Lab 2 |
| ??? | ??? | ??? | ??? |
| Equalizer | Weapon | 3x Magnetic Accelerator 3x Complex Gun Parts 1x Queen Reactor | Gunsmith 3 |
| Extended Barrel | Mod | 2x Mod Components 8x Wires | Gunsmith 3 |
| Extended Light Mag II | Mod | 2x Mechanical Components 3x Steel Spring | Gunsmith 2 |
| Extended Light Mag III | Mod | 2x Mod Components 5x Steel Spring | Gunsmith 3 |
| Extended Medium Mag II | Mod | 2x Mechanical Components 3x Steel Spring | Gunsmith 2 |
| Extended Medium Mag III | Mod | 2x Mod Components 5x Steel Spring | Gunsmith 3 |
| Extended Shotgun Mag II | Mod | 2x Mechanical Components 3x Steel Spring | Gunsmith 2 |
| Extended Shotgun Mag III | Mod | 2x Mod Components 5x Steel Spring | Gunsmith 3 |
| Remote Raider Flare | Quick Use | 2x Chemicals 4x Rubber Parts | Utility Station 1 |
| Heavy Gun Parts | Material | 4x Simple Gun Parts | Refiner 2 |
| Venator | Weapon | 2x Advanced Mechanical Components 3x Medium Gun Parts 5x Magnet | Gunsmith 3 |
| Il Toro | Weapon | 5x Mechanical Components 6x Simple Gun Parts | Gunsmith 1 |
| Jolt Mine | Mine | 1x Electrical Components 1x Battery | Explosives Station 2 |
| Explosive Mine | Mine | 1x Explosive Compound 1x Sensors | Explosives Station 3 |
| Jupiter | Weapon | 3x Magnetic Accelerator 3x Complex Gun Parts 1x Queen Reactor | Gunsmith 3 |
| Light Gun Parts | Material | 4x Simple Gun Parts | Refiner 2 |
| Lightweight Stock | Mod | 2x Mod Components 5x Duct Tape | Gunsmith 3 |
| Lure Grenade | Grenade | 1x Speaker Component 1x Electrical Components | Utility Station 2 |
| Medium Gun Parts | Material | 4x Simple Gun Parts | Refiner 2 |
| Torrente | Weapon | 2x Advanced Mechanical Components 3x Medium Gun Parts 6x Steel Spring | Gunsmith 3 |
| Muzzle Brake II | Mod | 2x Mechanical Components 4x Wires | Gunsmith 2 |
| Muzzle Brake III | Mod | 2x Mod Components 8x Wires | Gunsmith 3 |
| Padded Stock | Mod | 2x Mod Components 5x Duct Tape | Gunsmith 3 |
| Shotgun Choke II | Mod | 2x Mechanical Components 4x Wires | Gunsmith 2 |
| Shotgun Choke III | Mod | 2x Mod Components 8x Wires | Gunsmith 3 |
| Shotgun Silencer | Mod | 2x Mod Components 8x Wires | Gunsmith 3 |
| Showstopper | Grenade | 1x Advanced Electrical Components 1x Voltage Converter | Explosives Station 3 |
| Silencer I | Mod | 2x Mechanical Components 4x Wires | Gunsmith 2 |
| Silencer II | Mod | 2x Mod Components 8x Wires | Gunsmith 3 |
| Snap Hook | Quick Use | 2x Power Rod 3x Rope 1x Exodus Modules | Utility Station 3 |
| Stable Stock II | Mod | 2x Mechanical Components 3x Duct Tape | Gunsmith 2 |
| Stable Stock III | Mod | 2x Mod Components 5x Duct Tape | Gunsmith 3 |
| Tagging Grenade | Grenade | 1x Electrical Components 1x Sensors | Utility Station 3 |
| Tempest | Weapon | 3x Advanced Mechanical Components 3x Medium Gun Parts 3x Canister | Gunsmith 3 |
| Trigger Nade | Grenade | 2x Crude Explosives 1x Processor | Explosives Station 2 |
| Vertical Grip II | Mod | 2x Mechanical Components 3x Duct Tape | Gunsmith 2 |
| Vertical Grip III | Mod | 2x Mod Components 5x Duct Tape | Gunsmith 3 |
| Vita Shot | Quick Use | 2x Antiseptic 1x Syringe | Medical Lab 3 |
| Vita Spray | Quick Use | 3x Antiseptic 1x Canister | Medical Lab 3 |
| Vulcano | Weapon | 1x Magnetic Accelerator 3x Heavy Gun Parts 1x Exodus Modules | Gunsmith 3 |
| Wolfpack | Grenade | 2x Explosive Compound 2x Sensors | Explosives Station 3 |
| Red Light Stick | Quick Use | 3x Chemicals | Utility Station 1 |
| Smoke Grenade | Grenade | 14x Chemicals 1x Canister | Utility Station 2 |
| Deadline | Mine | 3x Explosive Compound 2x ARC Circuitry | Explosives Station 3 |
| Trailblazer | Grenade | 1x Explosive Compound 1x Synthesized Fuel | Explosives Station 3 |
| Tactical Mk. 3 (Defensive) | Augment | 2x Advanced Electrical Components 3x Processor | Gear Bench 3 |
| Tactical Mk. 3 (Healing) | Augment | 2x Advanced Electrical Components 3x Processor | Gear Bench 3 |
| Yellow Light Stick | Quick Use | 3x Chemicals | Utility 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.
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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