Monster Hunter Wilds: Insect Glaive weapon tree

The full list of all Insect Glaives in Monster Hunter Wilds

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Want to inspect the full Insect Glaive weapon tree for Monster Hunter Wilds? There’s a grand total of 75 different Insect Glaives in Monster Hunter Wilds (not including the Artian weapons you can craft yourself), which is quite a stunning amount of choice for such a niche weapon type. Though there’s no denying Insect Glaives are very fun (and fascinating) to use. And if you’re here, you clearly think so too.

By default, you can only see a small portion of the Insect Glaive weapon tree at the start of Monster Hunter Wilds, with the rest hidden until you unlock specific materials. To help you plan your upgrade path, below we’ve detailed the entire Insect Glaive tree, along with tables of stats for every single Insect Glaive in the game.

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Insect Glaive weapon tree

The various Insect Glaives in Monster Hunter Wilds are divided into a single giant weapon tree, which itself is organised into 23 distinct rows (also confusingly called “trees”). Here’s the entire Insect Glaive tree, including the new weapons added with Title Update 1:

TreeElementWeaponsFinal Form
Expedition TreeNoneHope Glaive I-VEsperanza Glaive
G. Rathalos TreeFireGuardian Rathmaul I-IIAlabaster Rathmaul
Ore TreeNoneIron Gale I-IIIChrome Gale
Jin Dahaad TreeIceJin DhachhadPrecipice Geumgel
G. Ebony TreeDragonChthonian Vajra I-IIBequeathed Testament
Balahara TreeWaterBalahara Glaive I-IVSandsea Uchaltiya
Rey Dau TreeThunderRey Halilintar I-IIIHalilintar Clairglaive
Chatacabra TreeNoneChata Glaive I-IVShrouded Laphoka
G. Arkveld TreeDragonG. Veldian Trudis I-IIG. Enduring Tor
Arkveld TreeDragonVeldian Trudis IEnduring Tor
Bone TreeNoneBone Staff I-IVAerial Glaive
Ajarakan TreeBlastAjara Trident I-IIAjara-Bhadra
Lala Barina TreeParalysisBarina Perche I-IVLala Stromatopelm
Nerscylla TreeSleepStealth Glaive I-IIIStealth Glaive Redux
Yian Kut-Ku TreeFireKut-Ku Pike I-IIToucan Pike
G. Fulgur TreeThunderRising Fulgur IFulgurglaive Guardiana
Rathian TreePoisonPrincess Regalia I-IIQueen Regalia
Rathalos TreeFireRathmaul IFiredance Rathmaul
Gore Magala TreeDragonLeumundslistLeumundsgift
Blangonga TreeIceBlizzard Glaive IImmaculate Blizzard
Gravios TreeBlastGraviafaren IGravordius
Zoh Shia TreeDragonZoh Katir IBlazing Katir
Mizutsune TreeWaterFox Halberd ICurved Naganagi

Below we’ll go over all 75 Insect Glaives 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 Insect Glaives in Monster Hunter Wilds !

All Monster Hunter Wilds Insect Glaives

Below we’ve listed the full stats of all 75 Insect Glaives 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 Insect Glaives

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Hope Glaive I-V

Insect GlaiveDamageElementAffinitySharpnessSlotsDef
▶ Hope Glaive I279None0%00
Kinsect Level: 1
Skills: None
Crafting Materials: 200z
Branching Upgrades: Chata Glaive I
▶ Hope Glaive II310None0%00
Kinsect Level: 1
Skills: Speed Sharpening [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x Iron Ore, 500z
Branching Upgrades: Iron Gale I , Balahara Glaive I
▶ Hope Glaive III403None0%00
Kinsect Level: 3
Skills: Speed Sharpening [1], Critical Eye [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Dragonite Ore, 2x Machalite Ore, 1500z
Branching Upgrades: Guardian Rathmaul I
▶ Hope Glaive IV496None0%2-10
Kinsect Level: 5
Skills: Speed Sharpening [2], Critical Eye [1]
Crafting Materials: 4x Carbalite Ore, 4000z
▶ Hope Glaive V589None0%3-20
Kinsect Level: 7
Skills: Speed Sharpening [2], Critical Eye [1]
Crafting Materials: 4x Monster Hardbone, 5x Fucium Ore, 14000z
▶ Esperanza Glaive651None0%3-2-10
Kinsect Level: 8
Skills: Speed Sharpening [2], Critical Eye [2]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 1x Bird Wyvern Gem, 20000z

G. Rathalos Tree Insect Glaives

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Guardian Rathmaul I-II

Insect GlaiveDamageElementAffinitySharpnessSlotsDef
▶ Guardian Rathmaul I496Fire (120)15%10
Kinsect Level: 4
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 Glaive III
▶ Guardian Rathmaul II558Fire (170)15%2-10
Kinsect Level: 6
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
▶ Alabaster Rathmaul651Fire (200)15%3-2-10
Kinsect Level: 8
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 Insect Glaives

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Iron Gale I-III

Insect GlaiveDamageElementAffinitySharpnessSlotsDef
▶ Iron Gale I372None0%00
Kinsect Level: 2
Skills: Critical Draw [1]
Crafting Materials: 1x Machalite Ore, 2x Earth Crystal, 800z
Upgrades From: Hope Glaive II
Branching Upgrades: Chthonian Vajra I
▶ Iron Gale II496None0%10
Kinsect Level: 4
Skills: Critical Draw [2]
Crafting Materials: 1x Lightcrystal, 2x Icium, 2600z
▶ Iron Gale III589None0%20
Kinsect Level: 6
Skills: Critical Draw [2]
Crafting Materials: 4x Fucium Ore, 3x Gracium, 3x Monster Keenbone, 10000z
Branching Upgrades: Jin Dhachhad
▶ Chrome Gale682None0%3-10
Kinsect Level: 8
Skills: Critical Draw [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 1x Novacrystal, 1x Wyvern Gem, 20000z

Jin Dahaad Tree Insect Glaives

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Jin Dhachhad

Insect GlaiveDamageElementAffinitySharpnessSlotsDef
▶ Jin Dhachhad589Ice (320)0%3-20
Kinsect Level: 7
Skills: Power Prolonger [3]
Crafting Materials: 1x Jin Dahaad Certificate S, 5x Jin Dahaad Claw+, 4x Jin Dahaad Iceplate, 1x Jin Dahaad Tail, 14000z
Upgrades From: Iron Gale III
▶ Precipice Geumgel651Ice (350)0%3-2-10
Kinsect Level: 8
Skills: Power Prolonger [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 4x Jin Dahaad Horn, 4x Jin Dahaad Carapace, 1x Jin Dahaad Icegem, 20000z

G. Ebony Tree Insect Glaives

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Chthonian Vajra I-II

Insect GlaiveDamageElementAffinitySharpnessSlotsDef
▶ Chthonian Vajra I434Dragon (160)10%10
Kinsect Level: 4
Skills: Focus [2]
Crafting Materials: 3x Guardian Ebony Scale, 2x Guardian Ebony Claw, 1x Guardian Ebony Fang, 2600z
Upgrades From: Iron Gale I
▶ Chthonian Vajra II527Dragon (210)10%2-10
Kinsect Level: 6
Skills: Focus [3]
Crafting Materials: 2x G. Ebony Odogaron Certificate S, 6x Guardian Ebony Claw+, 1x Guardian Ebony Plate, 1x Guardian Blood+, 10000z
▶ Bequeathed Testament651Dragon (250)10%3-2-10
Kinsect Level: 8
Skills: Focus [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol II, 6x Guardian Ebony Fang+, 1x Guardian Ebony Gem, 6x Guardian Scale+, 20000z

Balahara Tree Insect Glaives

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Balahara Glaive I-IV

Insect GlaiveDamageElementAffinitySharpnessSlotsDef
▶ Balahara Glaive I341Water (100)10%00
Kinsect Level: 2
Skills: Power Prolonger [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Balahara Scale, 1x Balahara Skull, 1x Aqua Sac, 800z
Upgrades From: Hope Glaive II
Branching Upgrades: Rey Halilintar I
▶ Balahara Glaive II465Water (120)10%10
Kinsect Level: 4
Skills: Power Prolonger [2]
Crafting Materials: 1x Guardian Doshaguma Claw, 2x Balahara Shell, 1x Balahara Tail, 2600z
▶ Balahara Glaive III496Water (150)10%2-10
Kinsect Level: 5
Skills: Power Prolonger [2]
Crafting Materials: 4x Balahara Certificate S, 4x Balahara Skull+, 4x Torrent Sac, 2x Balahara Black Pearl, 10000z
▶ Balahara Glaive IV589Water (170)10%3-20
Kinsect Level: 7
Skills: Power Prolonger [3]
Crafting Materials: 3x Uth Duna Certificate S, 5x Balahara Carapace, 1x Wyvern Gem, 14000z
▶ Sandsea Uchaltiya651Water (200)10%3-2-10
Kinsect Level: 8
Skills: Power Prolonger [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 6x Balahara Scale+, 1x Uth Duna Watergem, 20000z

Rey Dau Tree Insect Glaives

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Rey Halilintar I-III

Insect GlaiveDamageElementAffinitySharpnessSlotsDef
▶ Rey Halilintar I434Thunder (120)0%00
Kinsect Level: 3
Skills: Charge Master [1], Focus [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Rey Dau Scale, 2x Rey Dau Wingtalon, 1x Rey Dau Thunderhorn, 2000z
Upgrades From: Balahara Glaive I
▶ Rey Halilintar II527Thunder (150)0%2-10
Kinsect Level: 5
Skills: Charge Master [1], Focus [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x Rathian Certificate S, 3x Rathian Webbing, 1x Novacrystal, 4000z
▶ Rey Halilintar III620Thunder (170)0%3-20
Kinsect Level: 7
Skills: Focus [2], Charge Master [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Rey Dau Certificate S, 4x Rey Dau Fulgurtalon, 1x Rey Dau Tail, 1x Rey Dau Plate, 14000z
▶ Halilintar Clairglaive682Thunder (200)0%3-2-10
Kinsect Level: 8
Skills: Focus [2], Charge Master [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 6x Rey Dau Carapace, 4x Rey Dau Bolthorn, 1x Rey Dau Boltgem, 20000z

Chatacabra Tree Insect Glaives

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Chata Glaive I-IV

Insect GlaiveDamageElementAffinitySharpnessSlotsDef
▶ Chata Glaive I341None0%015
Kinsect Level: 1
Skills: Power Prolonger [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Chatacabra Scale, 2x Chatacabra Hide, 1x Chatacabra Jaw, 500z
Upgrades From: Hope Glaive I
▶ Chata Glaive II465None0%015
Kinsect Level: 3
Skills: Power Prolonger [2]
Crafting Materials: 1x Rompopolo Claw, 2x Chatacabra Shell, 1500z
Branching Upgrades: G. Veldian Trudis I
▶ Chata Glaive III558None0%2-115
Kinsect Level: 5
Skills: Power Prolonger [2]
Crafting Materials: 2x Chatacabra Certificate S, 5x Chatacabra Scale+, 3x Chatacabra Jaw+, 4000z
▶ Chata Glaive IV651None0%3-215
Kinsect Level: 7
Skills: Power Prolonger [3]
Crafting Materials: 3x Uth Duna Certificate S, 6x Chatacabra Carapace, 6x Acute Fang, 14000z
▶ Shrouded Laphoka713None0%3-2-115
Kinsect Level: 8
Skills: Power Prolonger [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 6x Chatacabra Hide+, 1x Beast Gem, 20000z

G. Arkveld Tree Insect Glaives

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G. Veldian Trudis I-II

Insect GlaiveDamageElementAffinitySharpnessSlotsDef
▶ G. Veldian Trudis I527Dragon (120)-10%1-10
Kinsect Level: 4
Skills: Power Prolonger [2]
Crafting Materials: 3x Guardian Scale, 3x Guardian Pelt, 1x Guardian Blood, 2x Tough Guardian Bone, 2600z
Upgrades From: Chata Glaive II
▶ G. Veldian Trudis II651Dragon (150)-10%2-20
Kinsect Level: 6
Skills: Power Prolonger [2]
Crafting Materials: 6x Guardian Scale+, 6x Guardian Pelt+, 3x Guardian Blood+, 1x Dragonbone Relic, 10000z
Branching Upgrades: Veldian Trudis I
▶ G. Enduring Tor744Dragon (180)-10%3-3-10
Kinsect Level: 8
Skills: Power Prolonger [2]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 4x Arkveld Calloushell, 2x Arkveld Tail, 1x Arkveld Gem, 20000z

Arkveld Tree Insect Glaives

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Veldian Trudis I

Insect GlaiveDamageElementAffinitySharpnessSlotsDef
▶ Veldian Trudis I620Dragon (220)0%3-20
Kinsect Level: 7
Skills: Power Prolonger [3]
Crafting Materials: 3x Arkveld Certificate S, 4x Arkveld Scale+, 2x White Arkveld Pelt, 1x Wyvern Gem, 14000z
Upgrades From: G. Veldian Trudis II
▶ Enduring Tor682Dragon (250)0%3-2-10
Kinsect Level: 9
Skills: Power Prolonger [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 5x Arkveld Armorplate, 3x Arkveld Horn+, 1x Arkveld Gem, 20000z

Bone Tree Insect Glaives

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Bone Staff I-IV

Insect GlaiveDamageElementAffinitySharpnessSlotsDef
▶ Bone Staff I341None0%00
Kinsect Level: 1
Skills: Focus [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x Mystery Bone, 500z
Branching Upgrades: Barina Perche I
▶ Bone Staff II403None0%00
Kinsect Level: 3
Skills: Focus [1], Attack Boost [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x Sturdy Bone, 1x Monster Fluid, 800z
Branching Upgrades: Ajara Trident I
▶ Bone Staff III527None0%10
Kinsect Level: 5
Skills: Focus [2], Attack Boost [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x Tough Guardian Bone, 2600z
▶ Bone Staff IV620None0%2-10
Kinsect Level: 7
Skills: Focus [3], Attack Boost [1]
Crafting Materials: 4x Great Stoutbone, 2x Colossal Bone, 10000z
▶ Aerial Glaive713None0%3-2-10
Kinsect Level: 10
Skills: Focus [3], Attack Boost [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 5x Monster Hardbone, 1x Dragonbone Relic, 1x Beast Gem, 20000z

Ajarakan Tree Insect Glaives

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Ajara Trident I-II

Insect GlaiveDamageElementAffinitySharpnessSlotsDef
▶ Ajara Trident I403Blast (120)10%00
Kinsect Level: 3
Skills: Power Prolonger [2]
Crafting Materials: 3x Ajarakan Scale, 2x Ajarakan Ridge, 1x Ajarakan Jewel, 1500z
Upgrades From: Bone Staff II
▶ Ajara Trident II558Blast (150)10%2-10
Kinsect Level: 6
Skills: Power Prolonger [3]
Crafting Materials: 2x Ajarakan Certificate S, 3x Ajarakan Ridge+, 2x Ajarakan Jewel+, 1x Ajarakan Marrow, 10000z
▶ Ajara-Bhadra651Blast (180)10%3-2-10
Kinsect Level: 8
Skills: Power Prolonger [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol II, 6x Ajarakan Carapace, 1x Ajarakan Medulla, 20000z

Lala Barina Tree Insect Glaives

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Barina Perche I-IV

Insect GlaiveDamageElementAffinitySharpnessSlotsDef
▶ Barina Perche I310Paralysis (100)10%00
Kinsect Level: 1
Skills: Critical Draw [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Lala Barina Shell, 2x Lala Barina Mucus, 1x Lala Barina Claw, 500z
Upgrades From: Bone Staff I
Branching Upgrades: Stealth Glaive I
▶ Barina Perche II372Paralysis (120)10%00
Kinsect Level: 4
Skills: Critical Draw [1], Critical Status [1]
Crafting Materials: 1x Nerscylla Claw, 2x Lala Barina Floret, 1x Lala Barina Stinger, 1500z
▶ Barina Perche III465Paralysis (150)15%2-10
Kinsect Level: 6
Skills: Critical Draw [1], Critical Status [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x Lala Barina Certificate S, 5x Lala Barina Mucus+, 3x Lala Barina Claw+, 4000z
▶ Barina Perche IV558Paralysis (170)15%3-20
Kinsect Level: 9
Skills: Critical Draw [2], Critical Status [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Monster Hardbone, 6x Lala Barina Floret+, 4x Lala Barina Stinger+, 14000z
▶ Lala Stromatopelm620Paralysis (200)15%3-2-10
Kinsect Level: 10
Skills: Critical Draw [2], Critical Status [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 6x Lala Barina Carapace, 4x Monster Broth, 1x Bird Wyvern Gem, 20000z

Nerscylla Tree Insect Glaives

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Stealth Glaive I-III

Insect GlaiveDamageElementAffinitySharpnessSlotsDef
▶ Stealth Glaive I372Sleep (120)10%00
Kinsect Level: 4
Skills: Charge Master [1], Focus [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Nerscylla Shell, 2x Nerscylla Claw, 1x Sleep Sac, 1500z
Upgrades From: Barina Perche I
▶ Stealth Glaive II465Sleep (150)15%2-10
Kinsect Level: 6
Skills: Charge Master [1], Focus [1]
Crafting Materials: 1x Nerscylla Certificate S, 3x Nerscylla Claw+, 3x Coma Sac, 5000z
▶ Stealth Glaive III558Sleep (170)15%3-20
Kinsect Level: 9
Skills: Charge Master [2], Focus [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Jin Dahaad Certificate S, 5x Nerscylla Spike+, 2x Nerscylla Shear, 3x Monster Broth, 14000z
▶ Stealth Glaive Redux620Sleep (200)15%3-2-10
Kinsect Level: 10
Skills: Charge Master [2], Focus [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 6x Nerscylla Carapace, 1x Bird Wyvern Gem, 20000z

Yian Kut-Ku Tree Insect Glaives

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Kut-Ku Pike I-II

Insect GlaiveDamageElementAffinitySharpnessSlotsDef
▶ Kut-Ku Pike I558Fire (260)0%2-10
Kinsect Level: 6
Skills: Power Prolonger [2]
Crafting Materials: 1x Yian Kut-Ku Certificate S, 3x Kut-Ku Wing, 2x Kut-Ku Ear, 5x Kut-Ku Scale+, 4000z
Branching Upgrades: Rising Fulgur I
▶ Kut-Ku Pike II651Fire (320)0%3-20
Kinsect Level: 9
Skills: Power Prolonger [3]
Crafting Materials: 2x Nu Udra Certificate S, 4x Giant Beak, 4x Inferno Sac, 1x Bird Wyvern Gem, 14000z
▶ Toucan Pike682Fire (350)0%3-2-10
Kinsect Level: 10
Skills: Power Prolonger [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 6x Kut-Ku Carapace, 1x Nu Udra Flamegem, 20000z

G. Fulgur Tree Insect Glaives

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Rising Fulgur I

Insect GlaiveDamageElementAffinitySharpnessSlotsDef
▶ Rising Fulgur I558Thunder (210)15%2-10
Kinsect Level: 6
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 Pike I
▶ Fulgurglaive Guardiana651Thunder (250)15%3-2-10
Kinsect Level: 8
Skills: Critical Element [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol II, 4x Guardian Fulgur Nosebone+, 6x Guardian Fulgur Pelt+, 1x Guardian Fulgur Gem, 20000z

Rathian Tree Insect Glaives

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Princess Regalia I-II

Insect GlaiveDamageElementAffinitySharpnessSlotsDef
▶ Princess Regalia I496Poison (120)15%2-10
Kinsect Level: 5
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: Rathmaul I
▶ Princess Regalia II589Poison (150)15%3-20
Kinsect Level: 7
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 Regalia651Poison (180)15%3-2-10
Kinsect Level: 8
Skills: Critical Status [3], Poison Duration Up [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 5x Rathian Scale+, 1x Rathian Ruby, 20000z

Rathalos Tree Insect Glaives

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Rathmaul I

Insect GlaiveDamageElementAffinitySharpnessSlotsDef
▶ Rathmaul I558Fire (210)10%2-10
Kinsect Level: 6
Skills: Critical Boost [3]
Crafting Materials: 2x Rathalos Certificate S, 5x Rathalos Carapace, 4x Rathalos Wing, 1x Rath Medulla, 10000z
Upgrades From: Princess Regalia I
Branching Upgrades: Leumundslist
▶ Firedance Rathmaul620Fire (250)10%3-2-10
Kinsect Level: 8
Skills: Critical Boost [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol II, 6x Rathalos Scale+, 1x Rathalos Tail, 1x Rathalos Ruby, 20000z

Gore Magala Tree Insect Glaives

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Leumundslist

Insect GlaiveDamageElementAffinitySharpnessSlotsDef
▶ Leumundslist558Dragon (160)20%3-20
Kinsect Level: 9
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: Rathmaul I
▶ Leumundsgift620Dragon (200)20%3-2-10
Kinsect Level: 10
Skills: Critical Element [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 2x Gore Magala Feeler+, 1x Gore Magala Nyctgem, 5x Frenzy Crystal, 20000z

Blangonga Tree Insect Glaives

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Blizzard Glaive I

Insect GlaiveDamageElementAffinitySharpnessSlotsDef
▶ Blizzard Glaive I620Ice (140)-10%2-10
Kinsect Level: 7
Skills: Focus [3]
Crafting Materials: 2x Blangonga Certificate S, 5x Blangonga Fang+, 4x Blangonga Whisker, 4x Blango Pelt+, 10000z
▶ Immaculate Blizzard713Ice (180)-10%3-2-10
Kinsect Level: 10
Skills: Focus [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol II, 6x Blangonga Pelt+, 4x Blangonga Tail, 1x Jin Dahaad Icegem, 20000z

Gravios Tree Insect Glaives

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Graviafaren I

Insect GlaiveDamageElementAffinitySharpnessSlotsDef
▶ Graviafaren I682Blast (190)-15%230
Kinsect Level: 5
Skills: Punishing Draw [3]
Crafting Materials: 2x Gravios Certificate S, 5x Gravios Wing, 3x Gravios Skull, 4x Gravios Pleura+, 10000z
▶ Gravordius775Blast (250)-15%3-130
Kinsect Level: 6
Skills: Punishing Draw [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol II, 6x Gravios Carapace, 1x Gravios Medulla, 1x Wyvern Gem, 20000z

Zoh Shia Tree Insect Glaives

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Zoh Katir I

Insect GlaiveDamageElementAffinitySharpnessSlotsDef
▶ Zoh Katir I651Dragon (100)5%3-20
Kinsect Level: 6
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 Katir682Dragon (150)5%3-2-10
Kinsect Level: 8
Skills: Whiteflame Torrent [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 3x Zoh Shia Crystalhorn, 4x Blackember Mass, 1x Faux Whitegleam Orb, 20000z

Mizutsune Tree Insect Glaives

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Fox Halberd I

Insect GlaiveDamageElementAffinitySharpnessSlotsDef
▶ Fox Halberd I558Water (180)15%2-10
Kinsect Level: 7
Skills: Slicked Blade [2], Critical Element [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x Mizutsune Certificate S, 5x Mizutsune Purplefur+, 3x Mizutsune Claw+, 1x Mizutsune Tail, 10000z
▶ Curved Naganagi651Water (230)15%3-2-10
Kinsect Level: 9
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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