Things to build in Minecraft: 38 build ideas for February 2026
Let these Minecraft build ideas inspire your next building project
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Looking for Minecraft build ideas and inspiration? As a sandbox game , Minecraft is full of possibilities and build ideas - even more so if you’re playing in creative mode with every block type unlocked right from the get-go.
If you need a little inspiration to fire you up, you’ve come to the right place. Below we’ve put together a collection of 38 stunning and inspirational Minecraft build ideas . These builds range from small, practical builds, such as bridges and storage rooms, to massive aesthetic projects like castles, towns, and skyscrapers. We’ve even thrown in some truly creative and unusual choices like a working train, a mech, and even a T-Rex fossil constructed entirely from Minecraft blocks!
Minecraft build ideas
Here is our complete list of inspirational things Minecraft build ideas:
- Volcano
- Castle
- Modern Skyscraper
- Futuristic Skyscraper
- Floating Base
- Bridge
- Ship
- Lighthouse
- Cathedral
- Museum
- Statue
- Aquarium
- Pyramid
- Famous Landmark
- Mountain Base
- Underground Base
- Underwater Base
- Hot Spring
- Farm
- Clock Tower
- Pixel Art
- Nether Hub
- Storage Room
- Fantasy Town
- Nature Reserve
- PvP Map
- Trading Hall
- Elven Village
- Theme Park
- Pop Culture Builds
- Camper Van
- Graveyard
- Cherry Blossom Garden
- Houseboat
- Airplane
- Train
- Mech
- T-Rex Fossil
Note: If you’re after inspiration for your next house then be sure to check out our dedicated page for Minecraft house ideas . We also have guides dedicated to building Minecraft castles and Minecraft towers !
Minecraft Volcano build
Image credit:Shannooty
What better way to make an impression on your Minecraft server than to find an unassuming island in the middle of nowhere and turn it into a scene-stealing volcano dripping with magma? If you find the right mountain then much of the landscaping work will already be done for you - but if you want to create one from scratch, you can do that too! That’s exactly how YouTuber “Shannooty” created the above volcano build , after all.
Minecraft Castle build
Image credit:Geet Builds
For architects who want to think big with their next building project, let this magnificent gothic castle build by YouTuber “Geet Builds” inspire you to embrace your inner medievalist. A big, bold, rustic castle is a builder’s dream, with endless design opportunities in the battlements, the windows, the archways, and more. If you love the idea of a castle abode, see our list of the best Minecraft castle ideas .
Minecraft Modern Skyscraper build
Image credit:Alpine
Creating a modern-looking build in Minecraft is always an interesting challenge, as it forces you to think hard about the types of blocks you need to use. For those looking for the ultimate challenge, why not create a realistic modern skyscraper like those above, created by YouTuber “Alpine” . Just make sure you get planning permission from others living nearby!
Minecraft Futuristic Skyscraper build
Image credit:Episkninjaturtle
If the modern skyscraper above isn’t your thing and you’d rather have something much taller and more cyberpunk, take a look at this Futuristic Skyscraper constructed by Episkninjaturtle. Rising well above everything around it, this looks like an imposing fixture fit for a sci-fi city of the future. If you’re going to attempt building this one, be sure to refer to our guide on the best Minecraft shaders , so you can really make all of that cool blue and silver metal pop.
Minecraft Floating Base build
Image credit:Rake
Floating bases aren’t exactly a new concept in Minecraft, but they’ve stood the test of time because they’re just so versatile. You can make a cute little floating island with a cottage like YouTuber “Rake” made (pictured above), or you can hop into Creative Mode and use mods like WorldEdit to create colossal floating mountain bases if you like (more on mountain bases below!).
Minecraft Bridge build
Image credit:Zaypixel
Ah, the bridge. Delightfully practical, but also a chance to create something truly beautiful. Like many other builds in this list, you can be as simple or as ostentatious as you like. If you don’t want to get bogged down with a huge building project, a bridge might be a perfect mini-project for your latest world. The above bridge, by YouTuber “Zaypixel” , can be completed in just a handful of minutes.
Minecraft Ship build
Image credit:IrieGenie
There’s nothing quite as eye-catching in Minecraft as a magnificent ship on the horizon. The above ship was created by YouTuber “IrieGenie” , and gives off some strong Pirates of the Caribbean vibes. And they didn’t even resort to black sails! But you could with your ship, of course. It’d look incredible with the realistic water you get by installing one of the best Minecraft shaders , too.
Minecraft Lighthouse build
Image credit:Meddi
If you’re looking for a similarly nautical build, there’s a lot you can do with a nice tall lighthouse. The actual real-life function of a lighthouse is to be a landmark, so it’s the perfect opportunity to put your own unique style into a build. Just as long as it shines at the top, you can do what you like. If you need some inspiration, check out YouTuber “Meddi”’s video on creating the above lighthouse.
Minecraft Cathedral build
Image credit:Lanwan Builds
Depending on who you ask, a cathedral can be even more grand and opulent than a medieval castle. A cathedral is a huge block of architectural splendour which gives you so many opportunities for interesting designs, patterns, and block choices. The above cathedral was built by YouTuber “Lanwan Builds” , and it’s a recreation of Winchester Cathedral, a building I’ve walked around many times and been inside once or twice as well. It’s an incredible building, and such a build in Minecraft will be worthy of the blood, sweat, tears, and Diamonds you put into it.
Minecraft Museum build
Image credit:MegRae
What better way to show off everything you’ve collected over the course of your Minecraft journey than to store it in a museum? Much like castles and cathedrals, the grandest museums are tourist attractions in the real world, and so they’re bound to attract attention on your Minecraft server. You can check out the interior of the above museum build by watching this video by its architect, YouTuber “MegRae” .
Minecraft Statue build
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Minecraft’s default blocks offer so many different types of stone that you don’t even have to use any of the best Minecraft texture packs to create a truly phenomenal statue. Statues are a great thing to build in Minecraft, because you can make a statue of just about anything, and it can be as realistic or as abstract as you like. Check out the above dragon statue build by YouTuber “thebigbaron” for some inspiration. I bet you could make a similarly awe-inspiring statue out of Netherite to give it some extra sleekness.
Minecraft Aquarium build
Image credit:Blorg The Saint
There’s a lot more going on in the sea in Minecraft nowadays than when I started playing. Kelp and sponge and fish and blocks of wild and wonderful colours. Put all that together, house it in some glass, and you’ve got yourself an aquarium! Of course, there’s more to it than that if you want to design a really good-looking aquarium such as the one above, built by YouTuber “Blorg The Saint” .
Minecraft Pyramid build
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A Pyramid is a fantastic template for an awe-inspiring Minecraft build. Its shape makes it easy to create complexity just by introducing and repeating patterns around the pyramid, which is how you can go from a regular old desert pyramid to a towering behemoth like the one above, built by YouTuber “FallenQbuilds” . You can make life easier for yourself by using certain Minecraft commands (or better yet, WorldEdit), but there’s nothing stopping you from getting stuck in building a massive pyramid in your survival world instead!
Minecraft Famous Landmark build
Image credit:Vexel Design
When you’re thinking about Minecraft builds, it’s always best to take inspiration from real life architecture. The truly spectacular creations are often the landmarks that are known all over the world. Places like the Taj Mahal, recreated above by YouTuber “Vexel Design” . Or the Eiffel Tower, or Stonehenge, or the Statue of Liberty. Hell, why not the Grand Canyon if you’re in the mood for some landscaping? You could even try recreating the Library of Alexandria (although that would take a lot of books )!
Minecraft Mountain Base build
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If you’re looking for a new thing to build in Minecraft, why not create a new base somewhere? An outpost from which you can explore new lands. And what better place to make one than to embed it into the side of a mountain, so you can see and scout for miles around? There are all sorts of wonderful ways that you can build into the side of a mountain or cliff. The above build is but one of the ideas showcased in this video by YouTuber “Tentango” .
Minecraft Underground Base build
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An underground base is something we’ve probably all made at one point or another in Minecraft. Digging down and setting up a subterranean camp is one of the easiest ways to keep yourself safe from surface-dwelling mobs on the first night. But why stop with just a camp? Why not turn it into a sprawling underground base filled with everything you could ever need to survive, like YouTuber “Spudetti” made above?
Minecraft Underwater Base build
Image credit:Zaypixel
As I mentioned before, aquatic life is much more interesting nowadays in Minecraft, which makes the idea of an underwater base all the more appealing. There’s nothing much stopping you from building an underwater base; just make sure you bring some ladders with you so you can stop to catch your breath every so often! The above build from YouTuber “Zaypixel” , who also created the above bridge build, combines underwater and mountain base ideas by building into the side of an underwater mountain.
Minecraft Hot Spring build
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This build is for a Japanese hot spring, also known as an onsen. Just look at it - absolutely tranquil and idyllic - and the video also handily highlights the exact materials you need to use to produce a rising steam effect. Crafted and uploaded to SEVEN’s Minecraft channel, this onsen looks like the ideal place to rest after a long time in Survival mode, and would really go well with some of the Japanese-style architecture that we highlighted in our best Minecraft houses guide.
Minecraft Farm build
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A good farm is a wonderful sight in any game, Minecraft included. There’s something so satisfying about rows upon rows of neatly organised crops. If you’re after a more practical build then why not set to work making a new farm that can house all the carrots, potatoes, and wheat you could ever hope for? There are plenty of tutorials on creating compact farms in Minecraft, like the one above made by YouTuber “disruptive builds” .
Minecraft Clock Tower build
Image credit:IrieGenie
Just look at that clock tower. Isn’t it a beauty? It was made by YouTuber “IrieGenie” (who made the ship build higher up in this list) and it tells you everything you need to know about why a clock tower is the perfect thing to build in Minecraft. Cross a skyscraper with a cathedral and you’ve got a clock tower - and the best part is that you can make it in any style you like. You want to lean into the Steampunk side and fill the tower with gears and pistons? Go ahead! Or do you want a dark gothic clock tower that would look at home in a Tim Burton film? Who’s stopping you? Make sure you also see our page of the best Minecraft tower ideas if this takes your fancy.
Minecraft Pixel Art build
Image credit:RocketZer0
I don’t know, this one looks sus… When it comes to the question of practicality, there’s really no build less practical than a piece of 2D pixel art. But there’s also nothing quite like logging onto your survival server to see that your friend has “griefed” you with a massive pixel art creation outside your house. YouTuber “RocketZer0”, who created the above art , has put out multiple videos on different pieces of pixel art to inspire you.
Minecraft Nether Hub build
Image credit:Kemit
A good Nether Hub is a thing of beauty, combining the grand with the practical in a way that few other builds on this list can manage. Travelling by Nether is the fastest way to travel long distances in Minecraft, but it’s also a very dangerous place, as you’ll know if you ever tried to obtain ingredients for making Minecraft potions , or the items that you need to start a fight with the Wither . A Nether Hub should make you feel safe to travel for long periods in the Nether, but there’s also no reason for it not to look fantastic, like the above hub designed by YouTuber “Kemit” .
Minecraft Storage Room build
Image credit:Mythical Sausage
A storage room is just about the most practical build you could ever make. It’s all about practicality, about organising your things so that you always know exactly where to go to find what you’re looking for. Minecraft gives you lots of tools like signs and item frames to help with such a build, and if you’re putting in that much effort then you might as well make the place look nice! Check out the lovely storage room build above by YouTuber “TheMythicalSausage” and let yourself be inspired.
Minecraft Fantasy Town build
Image credit:Varuna
If you’re a Creative Mode player (or team of players) who is looking for a truly colossal building project, then one of the most satisfying and incredible things you can make is a full-size fantasy village or town. The above build is a recreation of the town Orario from the DanMachi series, and it was created by the “Varuna” design team . As builds go, it doesn’t get much more breathtaking, does it?
Minecraft Nature Reserve build
Image credit:Keralis
Parks and nature reserves are some of my very favourite places to go in the real world, and both places make for great building projects in Minecraft. If you’re tiring of big blocky creations and you’re looking for a more landscape-oriented build, then a nature reserve is a chance to create a truly beautiful area of land, and then fill it with foxes , horses , and all other animals you’d like. Take a look at this video by YouTuber “Keralis” for inspiration.
Minecraft PvP Map build
Image credit:Gamarudo
For the game devs and level designers among us, it can be incredibly interesting and rewarding to design a Minecraft PvP map or arena that is specifically designed for players to fight inside. You have to think not only about how everything will look, but also about whether the sides (if there are sides) will be balanced, how much cover there is around, whether there are any traps or drops that it’s impossible to jump out of, and so on. And you can make it any size or shape you want. The above build was made by YouTuber “Gamarudo” , and opts for the traditional gladiator arena approach; but you can make a PvP map out of just about anything you want.
Minecraft Trading Hall build
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For those of you keen on trading with villagers and acquiring the best items possible in Minecraft, why not build an actual trading hall for all of your business to take place? YouTuber “Nuvola MC” has done just that with this ingenious build that is both aesthetically and economically pleasing. The exterior of the building resembles a classical guild hall, while the interior is like a market, with villagers standing (one might even say trapped ) in special stalls, ready to hawk their wares. There are also some interesting tricks utilised in this build to spawn villagers and a nearby zombie to facilitate better trades - perfect strategies for the enterprising Minecraft trade mastermind.
Minecraft Elven Village build
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If you were one of the many cinemagoers enchanted by the glimpses of Rivendell and Lothlórien in the Lord of the Rings films, this incredible Elven Village build by YouTuber “JINTUBE” will be right up your alley. Dubbed “Elora : Tree of Amethyst”, this build combines the best bits of all of the elven architecture featured in Tolkien, and fans of other fantasy franchises ( World of Warcraft comes to mind) will also find much to like here, from the beautiful amethyst tree stretching out over the elven halls to the dragon boat floating in the harbour. Recreating your own elven village in-game might be a massive effort, but you can’t ask for better inspiration than this.
Minecraft Theme Park build
Image credit:Branzy
When we say theme park, naturally your mind might flick to rollercoasters. However, the types of builds you put inside a theme park could be endless. A tunnel of love, a haunted mansion, a ticket booth, food stalls, a maze garden, a gift shop, teacups, slides and so much more. This ‘Killer Amusement Park’ build by Branzy via YouTube is a great example of what someone can accomplish with their imagination in Minecraft. Their build features iconic attractions like a Ferris wheel, rollercoaster and carousel but with a twist. All of these ‘rides’ are also killer traps designed to make this park the last your player will ever visit. Of course, you can make your own builds as nefarious or peaceful as you like.
Minecraft Pop Culture build
Image credit:jankrajnc05
I love a good meeting of the fandoms (Kiera speaking here). In fact, one of my favourite things to do in a crafting game is remake iconic structures from pop culture. Here’s a great example - a replica of the city of Whiterun from Skyrim , crafted by jankrajnc05 via Reddit . This is a stellar example of a fan commissioning a true labour of love, and while there are hundreds of other pop culture builds out there, you can’t go wrong with something inspired by Skyrim!
Minecraft Camper Van build
Image credit:IrieGenie
If you’re after a building challenge, creating tiny homes in the form of camper vans is a fun way to start. Of course, a camper van build won’t actually move in Minecraft, but it’s an interesting alternative to standard houses. This ‘Modern RV House’ by IrieGenie on YouTube takes things up a notch with a cute dining area outside that just screams cosy springtime fun. You could even build a few at once and make yourself a campsite/outdoor retreat.
Minecraft Zoo build
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There are plenty of ‘attraction’ builds on this list already, so why not complete the set and add a zoo to your Minecraft seed? With an abundance of cute critters on offer in the game, you could collect them all for profit, or preservation depending on how you decide to roleplay. This zoo build by BlueNerd on YouTube showcases all animals in the game with their own enclosures on a zoo island (that was over 30 different species at the time of creation). A project of this scope is impressive but could, of course, take weeks. You could go with something equally ambitious or scale it down to aquatic-only animals, a petting zoo, or something else narrower in focus. Alternatively, make a zoo island of your own!
Minecraft Graveyard build
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The Pale Gardens are a hauntingly lovely addition to the Minecraft array of biomes, featuring white foliage and a Gothic flair. If you don’t mind spooky stuff, why not try creating a graveyard - or more specifically, a mausoleum, as exhibited in this build by ThaMango on YouTube . ThaMango has a lot of other cool ideas, including a Haunted House that we’ve featured as one of our favourite Minecraft house ideas . But their idea to place this crypt in the middle of a Pale Garden grove - possibly surrounded by eldritch mobs - is too atmospheric to pass up.
Minecraft Cherry Blossom Garden build
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The Cherry Blossom biome is one of our personal favourites, and the sight of blossoms blowing in the breeze is enough to inspire dozens of pretty build concepts. SweetMarble on YouTube specialises in showcasing cosy builds, and this idea for a Minecraft Cherry Blossom Gazebo hits the spot, providing a wonderfully elegant atmosphere that makes you want to nestle down beneath the pink trees and forget all of your troubles. SweetMarble also has a variant Cherry Blossom Gazebo with an Enchanting area , so if you’re interested in brewing Minecraft Enchantments , this one will be just the ticket!
Minecraft Houseboat build
Image credit:Josillia
This houseboat, built by Josillia on YouTube requires water traversal and terraforming to nail down, but if you want a true challenge to make yourself at home in one of Minecraft’s many watery biomes, you can’t go wrong with this ambitious project. A houseboat would go really well with our Offshore Floating Village or Swamp Life seeds on our list of the best Minecraft seeds, and you’ll definitely be the envy of other builders once you show them the cool boat life!
Minecraft Airplane build
Image credit:Aeroteam
Aeroteam is a YouTube channel that specialises in some truly monumental airplane Minecraft builds, and this Boeing 737-700 is a great example of highly technical Minecraft work. Requiring seven different layers, this build isn’t for the faint hearted, but if you’re the type who is going to go ahead and create a realistic airliner in Minecraft, chances are it’ll be right up your alley.
Minecraft Train build
Image credit:Jmox
I’ve always been a train lover more than a plane lover myself (Jeremy here), and YouTuber Jmox’s ’ Working Train in Minecraft ’ demonstration strikes me as especially clever. Thanks to smart placement of Piston Blocks, Jmox has indeed created a train that runs without mods. Best of all, the Piston placement is demonstrated in this handy video for all to see - and there are even some extra build ideas, including ones for a speedboat and a flying house.
Minecraft Mech build
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If airplanes and trains weren’t enough, how about a full-on mech? Phantom_Fox_Blue is a builder whose YouTube channel is highly appealing in its workman-like consistency and quality. There are no fancy mods or shaders on display here - just reliable videos showing how to build Minecraft mechs inspired by various media, including Gundam, Pacific Rim, and many others. I’ve chosen to showcase his most popular project here - the BT-7274 From Titanfall 2 . Titanfall always deserves more attention!
Minecraft T-Rex Fossil build
Image credit:BURE’s Minecraft on YouTube
Check this out - an entire Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil specimen fit for a museum. Except it’s not in a museum, it’s in Minecraft. This great work was created by BURE’s Minecraft, a YouTube channel that specialises in challenging dinosaur fossil builds, with the T-Rex just the tip of the prehistoric iceberg. The channel is in Japanese, but frankly you don’t need to understand the language to grasp how this beauty was built. You can also expect to find all of your favourite dinos on display in the channel, including all-time classics like the Velicoraptor and Stegosaurus. But as a lover of the king of ancient lizards, I just had to include the T-Rex in this list.
That wraps up our list of cool Minecraft building ideas! If you’re looking for the perfect world to house your new builds, check out our list of the best Minecraft seeds Alternatively, if you’d like more textures to play around with, be sure to check out our list of the best Minecraft texture packs .
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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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