Monster Hunter Wilds: Hunting Horn weapon tree

The full list of all Hunting Horns in Monster Hunter Wilds

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Looking for the full Hunting Horn weapon tree in Monster Hunter Wilds? With a whopping 74 Hunting Horns to choose from in Monster Hunter Wilds , the musical among us are eating well with Capcom’s latest flagship RPG . The Hunting Horn is a fascinating offshoot of the larger and bulkier Hammer ; it still hits hard, but a lot of its strength is in its musical combos, which can bestow powerful buffs upon yourself and your allies while you fight.

In this guide, we’ve put together tables on every single row of the entire Hunting Horn weapon tree, from the very first Hope Horn I to beastly final form upgrades like the Fulgurhowl Guardiana, or Title Update 1’s new Blazing Gariel. Use these tables to compare damage and weapon stats, note colours, Echo Bubble types, and much more.

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Hunting Horn weapon tree

The Hunting Horn weapon tree in Monster Hunter Wilds is divided into 23 rows (also called “trees”, which isn’t confusing at all). The weapons in these individual trees all require materials from specific monsters to craft them, so it’s a good idea to study the tree ahead of time and plot out an upgrade path if you want to make use of the Hunting Horn throughout your playthrough.

Here’s the full Hunting Horn weapon tree and their final form upgrades:

TreeElementWeaponsFinal Form
Expedition TreeNoneHope Horn I-VEsperanza Horn
G. Rathalos TreeFireAlbirath Feroce I-IIG. Rathalos Feroce
Ore TreeNoneMetal Bagpipe I-IIIGreat Bagpipe
Jin Dahaad TreeIceJin Dhaang IPrecipice Kovira
Ajarakan TreeBlastAjara Reverberator I-IIAjara-Jivaka
Xu Wu TreeWaterNihil Chord I-IIKae-Jin’s Lament
Balahara TreeWaterBalahara Horn I-IVSandsea Ghantisil
Rey Dau TreeThunderRey Perun I-IIIPerun Clairhorn
Vespoid TreeParalysisSonic Horn I-IVGlass Royale
Bone TreeNoneBone Horn I-IVHardened Bone Horn
Doshaguma TreeNoneDosha Farsounder I-IIIFarsounder Honga
G. Arkveld TreeDragonG. Veldian Sibilus I-IIG. Resounding Galahad
Arkveld TreeDragonVeldian Sibilus IResounding Galahad
G. Doshaguma TreeNoneDosha Grudgesounder I-IIGrudgesounder Urga
Congalala TreeNoneWar Bongo I-IIWar Conga
Yian Kut-Ku TreeFireKut-Ku’s Song I-IIKut-Ku Cantabile
G. Fulgur TreeThunderDeafening Fulgur IFulgurhowl Guardiana
Gypceros TreePoisonPoisoned Capri I-IICrazed Melody
Rathian TreePoisonValkyrie Chordmaker I-IIQueen Chordmaker
Rathalos TreeFireFlame Feroce IRathalos Feroce
Gore Magala TreeDragonKummerklang IGramklang
Zoh Shia TreeDragonZoh Gariel IBlazing Gariel
Mizutsune TreeWaterPoetic Bell ISummoning Bell

Below we’ll go over all 74 Hunting Horns in the Monster Hunter Wilds weapon tree, complete with damage stats, sharpness, crafting recipes, and more.

If you’re looking to cut through the noise of the upgrade tree and find out which are the most powerful weapons on offer, check out our guide to the best Hunting Horns in Monster Hunter Wilds !

All Monster Hunter Wilds Hunting Horns

Below we’ve listed the full stats of all 74 Hunting Horns in Monster Hunter Wilds, organised by their weapon trees. Click on each weapon to expand the details further, showing useful extra information like crafting materials required, branching upgrade paths, and the skills offered by each weapon.

Expedition Tree Hunting Horns

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Hope Horn I-V

Hunting HornDamageElementAffinitySharpnessSlotsDef
▶ Hope Horn I378None0%00
Note Colours: White, Red, Yellow
Echo Bubble: Evasion & Movement Speed Up
Skills: None
Crafting Materials: 200z
Branching Upgrades: Sonic Horn I
▶ Hope Horn II420None0%00
Note Colours: White, Red, Yellow
Echo Bubble: Evasion & Movement Speed Up
Skills: Speed Sharpening [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x Iron Ore, 500z
Branching Upgrades: Metal Bagpipe I , Ajara Reverberator I
▶ Hope Horn III546None0%00
Note Colours: White, Red, Yellow
Echo Bubble: Evasion & Movement Speed Up
Skills: Speed Sharpening [1], Critical Eye [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Dragonite Ore, 2x Machalite Ore, 1500z
Branching Upgrades: Albirath Feroce I
▶ Hope Horn IV672None0%2-10
Note Colours: Purple, Red, Yellow
Echo Bubble: Evasion & Movement Speed Up
Skills: Speed Sharpening [2], Critical Eye [1]
Crafting Materials: 4x Carbalite Ore, 4000z
▶ Hope Horn V798None0%3-20
Note Colours: Purple, Red, Yellow
Echo Bubble: Evasion & Movement Speed Up
Skills: Speed Sharpening [2], Critical Eye [1]
Crafting Materials: 4x Monster Hardbone, 5x Fucium Ore, 14000z
▶ Esperanza Horn882None0%3-2-10
Note Colours: Purple, Red, Yellow
Echo Bubble: Evasion & Movement Speed Up
Skills: Critical Eye [2], Speed Sharpening [2]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 1x Bird Wyvern Gem, 20000z

G. Rathalos Tree Hunting Horns

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Albirath Feroce I-II

Hunting HornDamageElementAffinitySharpnessSlotsDef
▶ Albirath Feroce I672Fire (210)15%10
Note Colours: White, Red, Dark Blue
Echo Bubble: Stamina Regeneration
Skills: Critical Element [1], Master’s Touch [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Guardian Rathalos Scale, 2x Guardian Rathalos Webbing, 1x Flame Sac, 2600z
Upgrades From: Hope Horn III
▶ Albirath Feroce II714Fire (260)15%2-10
Note Colours: Purple, Red, Dark Blue
Echo Bubble: Stamina Regeneration
Skills: Critical Element [1], Master’s Touch [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x G. Rathalos Certificate S, 5x Guardian Rathalos Wing, 1x Guardian Rathalos Plate, 1x Guardian Blood+, 10000z
▶ G. Rathalos Feroce840Fire (300)15%3-2-10
Note Colours: Purple, Red, Dark Blue
Echo Bubble: Stamina Regeneration
Skills: Critical Element [1], Master’s Touch [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol II, 6x Guardian Rathalos Carapace, 1x Guardian Rathalos Ruby, 6x Guardian Scale+, 20000z

Ore Tree Hunting Horns

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Metal Bagpipe I-III

Hunting HornDamageElementAffinitySharpnessSlotsDef
▶ Metal Bagpipe I504None0%00
Note Colours: White, Red, Light Blue
Echo Bubble: Evasion & Movement Speed Up
Skills: Critical Draw [1], Horn Maestro [1]
Crafting Materials: 1x Machalite Ore, 2x Earth Crystal, 800z
Upgrades From: Hope Horn I
Branching Upgrades: Ajara Reverberator I
▶ Metal Bagpipe II672None0%10
Note Colours: White, Red, Light Blue
Echo Bubble: Evasion & Movement Speed Up
Skills: Critical Draw [2], Horn Maestro [1]
Crafting Materials: 1x Lightcrystal, 2x Icium, 2600z
▶ Metal Bagpipe III756None0%2-10
Note Colours: Purpl, Red, Light Blue
Echo Bubble: Evasion & Movement Speed Up
Skills: Critical Draw [3], Horn Maestro [1]
Crafting Materials: 4x Fucium Ore, 3x Gracium, 3x Monster Keenbone, 10000z
Branching Upgrades: Jin Dhaang I
▶ Great Bagpipe882None0%3-2-10
Note Colours: Purpl, Red, Light Blue
Echo Bubble: Evasion & Movement Speed Up
Skills: Critical Draw [3], Horn Maestro [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 1x Novacrystal, 1x Wyvern Gem, 20000z

Jin Dahaad Tree Hunting Horns

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Jin Dhaang I

Hunting HornDamageElementAffinitySharpnessSlotsDef
▶ Jin Dhaang I798Ice (470)0%3-20
Note Colours: Purple, Green, Yellow
Echo Bubble: Ailments/Blights Negated
Skills: Slugger [3]
Crafting Materials: 1x Jin Dahaad Certificate S, 5x Jin Dahaad Claw+, 4x Jin Dahaad Iceplate, 1x Jin Dahaad Tail, 14000z
Upgrades From: Metal Bagpipe III
▶ Precipice Kovira882Ice (500)0%3-2-10
Note Colours: Purple, Green, Yellow
Echo Bubble: Ailments/Blights Negated
Skills: Slugger [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 4x Jin Dahaad Horn, 4x Jin Dahaad Carapace, 1x Jin Dahaad Icegem, 20000z

Ajarakan Tree Hunting Horns

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Ajara Reverberator I-II

Hunting HornDamageElementAffinitySharpnessSlotsDef
▶ Ajara Reverberator I546Blast (140)10%00
Note Colours: White, Red, Light Blue
Echo Bubble: Evasion & Movement Speed Up
Skills: Slugger [2]
Crafting Materials: 3x Ajarakan Scale, 2x Ajarakan Ridge, 1x Ajarakan Jewel, 1500z
Upgrades From: Metal Bagpipe I
Branching Upgrades: Nihil Chord I
▶ Ajara Reverberator II756Blast (190)10%2-10
Note Colours: Purple, Red, Light Blue
Echo Bubble: Evasion & Movement Speed Up
Skills: Slugger [3]
Crafting Materials: 2x Ajarakan Certificate S, 3x Ajarakan Ridge+, 2x Ajarakan Jewel+, 1x Ajarakan Marrow, 10000z
▶ Ajara-Jivaka882Blast (250)10%3-2-10
Note Colours: Purple, Red, Light Blue
Echo Bubble: Evasion & Movement Speed Up
Skills: Slugger [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol II, 6x Ajarakan Carapace, 1x Ajarakan Medulla, 20000z

Xu Wu Tree Hunting Horns

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Nihil Chord I-II

Hunting HornDamageElementAffinitySharpnessSlotsDef
▶ Nihil Chord I672Water (160)0%10
Note Colours: White, Light Blue, Green
Echo Bubble: Stamina Regeneration
Skills: Stamina Thief [2], Horn Maestro [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Xu Wu Hide, 2x Xu Wu Claw, 1x Xu Wu Fang, 2600z
Upgrades From: Ajara Reverberator I
▶ Nihil Chord II798Water (210)0%2-10
Note Colours: Purple, Light Blue, Green
Echo Bubble: Stamina Regeneration
Skills: Stamina Thief [3], Horn Maestro [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x Xu Wu Certificate S, 6x Xu Wu Claw+, 4x Xu Wu Fang+, 1x Xu Wu Cerebrospinal Fluid, 10000z
▶ Kae-Jin’s Lament924Water (250)0%3-2-10
Note Colours: Purple, Light Blue, Green
Echo Bubble: Stamina Regeneration
Skills: Stamina Thief [3], Horn Maestro [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol II, 6x Golden Corneum+, 4x Xu Wu Tentacle+, 1x Xu Wu Umbragem, 20000z

Balahara Tree Hunting Horns

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Balahara Horn I-IV

Hunting HornDamageElementAffinitySharpnessSlotsDef
▶ Balahara Horn I462Water (160)10%00
Note Colours: White, Green, Yellow
Echo Bubble: Evasion & Movement Speed Up
Skills: Slugger [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Balahara Scale, 1x Balahara Skull, 1x Aqua Sac, 800z
Upgrades From: Hope Horn I
Branching Upgrades: Rey Perun I
▶ Balahara Horn II630Water (200)10%10
Note Colours: White, Green, Yellow
Echo Bubble: Evasion & Movement Speed Up
Skills: Slugger [2]
Crafting Materials: 1x Guardian Doshaguma Claw, 2x Balahara Shell, 1x Balahara Tail, 2600z
▶ Balahara Horn III672Water (230)10%2-10
Note Colours: Purple, Green, Yellow
Echo Bubble: Evasion & Movement Speed Up
Skills: Slugger [2]
Crafting Materials: 4x Balahara Certificate S, 4x Balahara Skull+, 4x Torrent Sac, 2x Balahara Black Pearl, 10000z
▶ Balahara Horn IV798Water (270)10%3-20
Note Colours: Purple, Green, Yellow
Echo Bubble: Evasion & Movement Speed Up
Skills: Slugger [3]
Crafting Materials: 3x Uth Duna Certificate S, 5x Balahara Carapace, 1x Wyvern Gem, 14000z
▶ Sandsea Ghantisil882Water (300)10%3-2-10
Note Colours: Purple, Green, Yellow
Echo Bubble: Evasion & Movement Speed Up
Skills: Slugger [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 6x Balahara Scale+, 1x Uth Duna Watergem, 20000z

Rey Dau Tree Hunting Horns

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Rey Perun I-III

Hunting HornDamageElementAffinitySharpnessSlotsDef
▶ Rey Perun I588Thunder (180)0%00
Note Colours: White, Red, Yellow
Echo Bubble: Health Regeneration
Skills: Stamina Thief [2], Horn Maestro [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Rey Dau Scale, 2x Rey Dau Wingtalon, 1x Rey Dau Thunderhorn, 2000z
Upgrades From: Balahara Horn I
▶ Rey Perun II714Thunder (230)0%2-10
Note Colours: Purple, Red, Yellow
Echo Bubble: Health Regeneration
Skills: Stamina Thief [2], Horn Maestro [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x Rathian Certificate S, 3x Rathian Webbing, 1x Novacrystal, 4000z
▶ Rey Perun III840Thunder (270)0%3-20
Note Colours: Purple, Red, Yellow
Echo Bubble: Health Regeneration
Skills: Stamina Thief [3], Horn Maestro [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Rey Dau Certificate S, 4x Rey Dau Fulgurtalon, 1x Rey Dau Tail, 1x Rey Dau Plate, 14000z
▶ Perun Clairhorn924Thunder (300)0%3-2-10
Note Colours: Purple, Red, Yellow
Echo Bubble: Health Regeneration
Skills: Stamina Thief [3], Horn Maestro [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 6x Rey Dau Carapace, 4x Rey Dau Bolthorn, 1x Rey Dau Boltgem, 20000z

Vespoid Tree Hunting Horns

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Sonic Horn I-IV

Hunting HornDamageElementAffinitySharpnessSlotsDef
▶ Sonic Horn I378Paralysis (150)0%00
Note Colours: White, Light Blue, Yellow
Echo Bubble: Evasion & Movement Speed Up
Skills: Protective Polish [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Vespoid Shell, 2x Lala Barina Mucus, 2x Bulaqchi Shell, 500z
Upgrades From: Hope Horn I
▶ Sonic Horn II504Paralysis (210)0%00
Note Colours: White, Light Blue, Yellow
Echo Bubble: Evasion & Movement Speed Up
Skills: Protective Polish [2], Speed Sharpening [1]
Crafting Materials: 1x Nerscylla Claw, 3x Vespoid Wing, 2x Comaqchi Shell, 2x Monster Fluid, 1500z
▶ Sonic Horn III630Paralysis (310)0%2-10
Note Colours: Purple, Light Blue, Yellow
Echo Bubble: Evasion & Movement Speed Up
Skills: Protective Polish [2], Speed Sharpening [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x Lala Barina Certificate S, 5x Vespoid Carapace, 4x Bulaqchi Carapace, 4000z
▶ Sonic Horn IV756Paralysis (370)0%3-20
Note Colours: Purple, Light Blue, Yellow
Echo Bubble: Evasion & Movement Speed Up
Skills: Protective Polish [3], Speed Sharpening [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Monster Hardbone, 5x Lala Barina Mucus+, 4x Comaqchi Carapace, 14000z
▶ Glass Royale840Paralysis (400)0%3-2-10
Note Colours: Purple, Light Blue, Yellow
Echo Bubble: Evasion & Movement Speed Up
Skills: Protective Polish [3], Speed Sharpening [2]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 5x Vespoid Innerwing, 4x Monster Broth, 1x Bird Wyvern Gem, 20000z

Bone Tree Hunting Horns

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Bone Horn I-IV

Hunting HornDamageElementAffinitySharpnessSlotsDef
▶ Bone Horn I462None0%00
Note Colours: White, Red, Dark Blue
Echo Bubble: Defense & Elemental Res Up
Skills: Stamina Thief [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x Mystery Bone, 500z
Branching Upgrades: Dosha Farsounder I , War Bongo I
▶ Bone Horn II546None0%00
Note Colours: White, Red, Dark Blue
Echo Bubble: Defense & Elemental Res Up
Skills: Attack Boost [1], Stamina Thief [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x Sturdy Bone, 1x Monster Fluid, 800z
▶ Bone Horn III714None0%10
Note Colours: White, Red, Dark Blue
Echo Bubble: Defense & Elemental Res Up
Skills: Stamina Thief [2], Attack Boost [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x Tough Guardian Bone, 2600z
▶ Bone Horn IV798None0%2-10
Note Colours: Purple, Red, Dark Blue
Echo Bubble: Defense & Elemental Res Up
Skills: Stamina Thief [3], Attack Boost [1]
Crafting Materials: 4x Great Stoutbone, 2x Colossal Bone, 10000z
▶ Hardened Bone Horn924None0%3-2-10
Note Colours: Purple, Red, Dark Blue
Echo Bubble: Defense & Elemental Res Up
Skills: Stamina Thief [3], Attack Boost [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 5x Monster Hardbone, 1x Dragonbone Relic, 1x Beast Gem, 20000z

Doshaguma Tree Hunting Horns

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Dosha Farsounder I-III

Hunting HornDamageElementAffinitySharpnessSlotsDef
▶ Dosha Farsounder I588None-5%020
Note Colours: White, Dark Blue, Light Blue
Echo Bubble: Stamina Regeneration
Skills: Slugger [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Doshaguma Fur, 2x Doshaguma Claw, 1x Doshaguma Fang, 800z
Upgrades From: Bone Horn I
Branching Upgrades: G. Veldian Sibilus I , Dosha Grudgesounder I
▶ Dosha Farsounder II756None-5%120
Note Colours: White, Dark Blue, Light Blue
Echo Bubble: Stamina Regeneration
Skills: Slugger [1], Horn Maestro [1]
Crafting Materials: 1x Guardian Doshaguma Claw, 3x Doshaguma Hide, 1x Tough Guardian Bone, 2600z
▶ Dosha Farsounder III882None-5%2-120
Note Colours: Purple, Dark Blue, Light Blue
Echo Bubble: Stamina Regeneration
Skills: Slugger [2], Horn Maestro [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x Doshaguma Certificate S, 6x Doshaguma Claw+, 4x Doshaguma Fang+, 10000z
▶ Farsounder Honga1008None-5%3-2-120
Note Colours: Purple, Dark Blue, Light Blue
Echo Bubble: Stamina Regeneration
Skills: Slugger [2], Horn Maestro [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol II, 6x Doshaguma Hide+, 1x Beast Gem, 20000z

G. Arkveld Tree Hunting Horns

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G. Veldian Sibilus I-II

Hunting HornDamageElementAffinitySharpnessSlotsDef
▶ G. Veldian Sibilus I714Dragon (160)-10%1-10
Note Colours: White, Red, Dark Blue
Echo Bubble: Ailments/Blights Negated
Skills: Horn Maestro [2]
Crafting Materials: 3x Guardian Scale, 3x Guardian Pelt, 1x Guardian Blood, 2x Tough Guardian Bone, 2600z
Upgrades From: Dosha Farsounder I
▶ G. Veldian Sibilus II840Dragon (210)-10%2-20
Note Colours: Purple, Red, Dark Blue
Echo Bubble: Ailments/Blights Negated
Skills: Horn Maestro [2]
Crafting Materials: 6x Guardian Scale+, 6x Guardian Pelt+, 3x Guardian Blood+, 1x Dragonbone Relic, 10000z
Branching Upgrades: Veldian Sibilus I
▶ G. Resounding Galahad966Dragon (250)-10%3-3-10
Note Colours: Purple, Red, Dark Blue
Echo Bubble: Ailments/Blights Negated
Skills: Horn Maestro [2]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 4x Arkveld Calloushell, 2x Arkveld Tail, 1x Arkveld Gem, 20000z

Arkveld Tree Hunting Horns

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Veldian Sibilus I

Hunting HornDamageElementAffinitySharpnessSlotsDef
▶ Veldian Sibilus I798Dragon (370)0%3-20
Note Colours: Purple, Red, Orange
Echo Bubble: Defense & Elemental Res Up
Skills: Slugger [2], Horn Maestro [2]
Crafting Materials: 3x Arkveld Certificate S, 4x Arkveld Scale+, 2x White Arkveld Pelt, 1x Wyvern Gem, 14000z
Upgrades From: G. Veldian Sibilus II
▶ Resounding Galahad882Dragon (400)0%3-2-10
Note Colours: Purple, Red, Orange
Echo Bubble: Defense & Elemental Res Up
Skills: Slugger [2], Horn Maestro [2]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 5x Arkveld Armorplate, 3x Arkveld Horn+, 1x Arkveld Gem, 20000z

G. Doshaguma Tree Hunting Horns

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Dosha Grudgesounder I-II

Hunting HornDamageElementAffinitySharpnessSlotsDef
▶ Dosha Grudgesounder I756None-15%10
Note Colours: White, Green, Light Blue
Echo Bubble: Health Regeneration
Skills: Stamina Thief [2], Horn Maestro [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Guardian Doshaguma Fur, 2x Guardian Doshaguma Claw, 1x Guardian Doshaguma Fang, 2600z
Upgrades From: Dosha Farsounder I
▶ Dosha Grudgesounder II924None-15%2-10
Note Colours: Purple, Green, Light Blue
Echo Bubble: Health Regeneration
Skills: Stamina Thief [3], Horn Maestro [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x G. Doshaguma Certificate S, 6x Guardian Doshaguma Claw+, 4x Guardian Doshaguma Fang+, 1x Guardian Blood+, 10000z
▶ Grudgesounder Urga1050None-15%3-2-10
Note Colours: Purple, Green, Light Blue
Echo Bubble: Health Regeneration
Skills: Stamina Thief [3], Horn Maestro [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol II, 6x Guardian Doshaguma Fur+, 6x Guardian Pelt+, 1x Beast Gem, 20000z

Congalala Tree Hunting Horns

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War Bongo I-II

Hunting HornDamageElementAffinitySharpnessSlotsDef
▶ War Bongo I462None5%00
Note Colours: White, Dark Blue, Green
Echo Bubble: Attack & Affinity Up
Skills: Horn Maestro [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Congalala Pelt, 2x Congalala Claw, 1x Congalala Fang, 800z
Upgrades From: Bone Horn I
▶ War Bongo II672None5%2-10
Note Colours: Purple, Dark Blue, Green
Echo Bubble: Attack & Affinity Up
Skills: Horn Maestro [1], Speed Sharpening [1]
Crafting Materials: 1x Congalala Certificate S, 5x Congalala Claw+, 4x Congalala Fang+, 2x Conga Pelt+, 4000z
▶ War Conga882None5%3-10
Note Colours: Purple, Dark Blue, Green
Echo Bubble: Attack & Affinity Up
Skills: Horn Maestro [2], Speed Sharpening [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 2x Vibrant Pelt+, 1x Beast Gem, 20000z

Yian Kut-Ku Tree Hunting Horns

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Kut-Ku’s Song I-II

Hunting HornDamageElementAffinitySharpnessSlotsDef
▶ Kut-Ku’s Song I798Fire (410)0%2-10
Note Colours: Purple, Light Blue, Yellow
Echo Bubble: Health Regeneration
Skills: Stamina Thief [2], Horn Maestro [1]
Crafting Materials: 1x Yian Kut-Ku Certificate S, 3x Kut-Ku Wing, 2x Kut-Ku Ear, 5x Kut-Ku Scale+, 4000z
Branching Upgrades: Deafening Fulgur I
▶ Kut-Ku’s Song II924Fire (470)0%3-20
Note Colours: Purple, Light Blue, Yellow
Echo Bubble: Health Regeneration
Skills: Stamina Thief [3], Horn Maestro [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x Nu Udra Certificate S, 4x Giant Beak, 4x Inferno Sac, 1x Bird Wyvern Gem, 14000z
▶ Kut-Ku Cantabile966Fire (500)0%3-2-10
Note Colours: Purple, Light Blue, Yellow
Echo Bubble: Health Regeneration
Skills: Stamina Thief [3], Horn Maestro [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 6x Kut-Ku Carapace, 1x Nu Udra Flamegem, 20000z

G. Fulgur Tree Hunting Horns

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Deafening Fulgur I

Hunting HornDamageElementAffinitySharpnessSlotsDef
▶ Deafening Fulgur I756Thunder (340)15%2-10
Note Colours: Purple, Light Blue, Yellow
Echo Bubble: Evasion & Movement Speed Up
Skills: Critical Element [3]
Crafting Materials: 2x Guardian Fulgur Certificate S, 5x Guardian Fulgur Fang+, 1x Guardian Fulgur Tail, 4x Thunder Sac, 10000z
Upgrades From: Kut-Ku’s Song I
▶ Fulgurhowl Guardiana882Thunder (400)15%3-2-10
Note Colours: Purple, Light Blue, Yellow
Echo Bubble: Evasion & Movement Speed Up
Skills: Critical Element [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol II, 4x Guardian Fulgur Nosebone+, 6x Guardian Fulgur Pelt+, 1x Guardian Fulgur Gem, 20000z

Gypceros Tree Hunting Horns

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Poisoned Capri I-II

Hunting HornDamageElementAffinitySharpnessSlotsDef
▶ Poisoned Capri I756Poison (310)0%2-10
Note Colours: Purple, Light Blue, Orange
Echo Bubble: Stamina Regeneration
Skills: Critical Draw [2], Horn Maestro [1]
Crafting Materials: 1x Gypceros Certificate S, 3x Gypceros Wing, 2x Gypceros Head, 5x Rubbery Hide+, 4000z
▶ Poisoned Capri II840Poison (340)0%2-10
Note Colours: Purple, Light Blue, Orange
Echo Bubble: Stamina Regeneration
Skills: Critical Draw [3], Horn Maestro [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x Gravios Certificate S, 4x Gypceros Tail, 4x Toxin Sac, 10000z
▶ Crazed Melody966Poison (400)0%3-2-10
Note Colours: Purple, Light Blue, Orange
Echo Bubble: Stamina Regeneration
Skills: Critical Draw [3], Horn Maestro [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 6x Rubbery Hide+, 1x Bird Wyvern Gem, 1x Novacrystal, 20000z

Rathian Tree Hunting Horns

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Valkyrie Chordmaker I-II

Hunting HornDamageElementAffinitySharpnessSlotsDef
▶ Valkyrie Chordmaker I630Poison (190)15%2-10
Note Colours: Purple, Red, Green
Echo Bubble: Health Regeneration
Skills: Critical Status [2], Poison Duration Up [1]
Crafting Materials: 1x Rathian Certificate S, 3x Rathian Webbing, 2x Rathian Spike+, 5x Rathian Scale+, 5000z
Branching Upgrades: Flame Feroce I
▶ Valkyrie Chordmaker II756Poison (220)15%3-20
Note Colours: Purple, Red, Green
Echo Bubble: Health Regeneration
Skills: Critical Status [3], Poison Duration Up [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x Rey Dau Certificate S, 6x Rathian Carapace, 1x Rath Medulla, 1x Wyvern Gem, 14000z
▶ Queen Chordmaker840Poison (250)15%3-2-10
Note Colours: Purple, Red, Green
Echo Bubble: Health Regeneration
Skills: Critical Status [3], Poison Duration Up [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 5x Rathian Scale+, 1x Rathian Ruby, 20000z

Rathalos Tree Hunting Horns

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Flame Feroce I

Hunting HornDamageElementAffinitySharpnessSlotsDef
▶ Flame Feroce I756Fire (340)10%2-10
Note Colours: Purple, Dark Blue, Orange
Echo Bubble: Evasion & Movement Speed Up
Skills: Critical Boost [3]
Crafting Materials: 2x Rathalos Certificate S, 5x Rathalos Carapace, 4x Rathalos Wing, 1x Rath Medulla, 10000z
Upgrades From: Valkyrie Chordmaker I
Branching Upgrades: Kummerklang I
▶ Rathalos Feroce840Fire (400)10%3-2-10
Note Colours: Purple, Dark Blue, Orange
Echo Bubble: Evasion & Movement Speed Up
Skills: Critical Boost [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol II, 6x Rathalos Scale+, 1x Rathalos Tail, 1x Rathalos Ruby, 20000z

Gore Magala Tree Hunting Horns

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Kummerklang I

Hunting HornDamageElementAffinitySharpnessSlotsDef
▶ Kummerklang I714Dragon (270)20%3-20
Note Colours: Purple, Green, Orange
Echo Bubble: Evasion & Movement Speed Up
Skills: Critical Element [3]
Crafting Materials: 3x Gore Magala Certificate S, 4x Gore Magala Ripclaw+, 1x Gore Magala Tail, 5x Frenzy Shard, 14000z
Upgrades From: Flame Feroce I
▶ Gramklang840Dragon (300)20%3-2-10
Note Colours: Purple, Green, Orange
Echo Bubble: Evasion & Movement Speed Up
Skills: Critical Element [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 2x Gore Magala Feeler+, 1x Gore Magala Nyctgem, 5x Frenzy Crystal, 20000z

Zoh Shia Tree Hunting Horn

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Zoh Gariel I

Hunting HornDamageElementAffinitySharpnessSlotsDef
▶ Zoh Gariel I882Dragon (200)5%3-20
Note Colours: Purple, Dark Blue, Orange
Echo Bubble: Health Regeneration
Skills: Whiteflame Torrent [1]
Crafting Materials: 1x Zoh Shia Certificate S, 5x Zoh Shia Layershell, 4x Zoh Shia Stakeclaw, 1x Zoh Shia Crystaltail, 14000z
▶ Blazing Gariel924Dragon (250)5%3-2-10
Note Colours: Purple, Dark Blue, Orange
Echo Bubble: Health Regeneration
Skills: Whiteflame Torrent [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 3x Zoh Shia Crystalhorn, 4x Blackember Mass, 1x Faux Whitegleam Orb, 20000z

Mizutsune Tree Hunting Horn

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Poetic Bell I

Hunting HornDamageElementAffinitySharpnessSlotsDef
▶ Poetic Bell I756Water (300)15%2-10
Note Colours: Purple, Green, Orange
Echo Bubble: Stamina Regeneration
Skills: Slicked Blade [2], Critical Element [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x Mizutsune Certificate S, 5x Mizutsune Purplefur+, 3x Mizutsune Claw+, 1x Mizutsune Tail, 10000z
▶ Summoning Bell882Water (350)15%3-2-10
Note Colours: Purple, Green, Orange
Echo Bubble: Stamina Regeneration
Skills: Slicked Blade [3], Critical Element [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 4x Mizutsune Fin+, 4x Bubblefoam+, 1x Mizutsune Water Orb, 20000z

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All 75 Arc Raiders Blueprints and where to get them

These areas have the highest chance of giving you Blueprints

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

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

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

In this guide:

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

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

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

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

Full Blueprint list: All crafting recipes

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

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

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

Where to find Blueprints in Arc Raiders

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

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

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

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

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

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

Blueprints obtained from quests

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

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

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

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

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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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