V Rising dedicated server setup and settings: How to set up your own V Rising server

A comprehensive guide to setting up your own V Rising dedicated server

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Want to know how to set up your own V Rising server? There are a few very big benefits to running a dedicated server for V Rising , and thankfully the devs at Stunlock Studios have supplied us with a variety of options and tools when it comes to setting up our own multiplayer spaces.

If you’re familiar with hosting dedicated servers for games like Valheim , the process should be fairly straightforward. But if this is your first foray into the world of dedicated servers, you’ve come to the right place.

Below we’re going to explain exactly how to set up, configure, launch, and join your own dedicated server for V Rising, which is now out of early access after receiving the long-awaited 1.0 update . The walkthrough covers every single step from start to finish, and we’ll even go into detail about the small confusing steps like setting up Port-Forwarding, allowing your server through your Firewall, and turning your existing private game into a dedicated server to enjoy with your friends.

On this page:

  • How to set up a V Rising dedicated server
  • V Rising server settings explained
  • How to start and shut down your V Rising server
  • How to turn your private V Rising game into a dedicated server
  • How to set up Port-Forwarding for your V Rising server
  • How to let your V Rising server through the Firewall
  • How to join a V Rising dedicated server
  • Why set up a dedicated server for V Rising?
  • How to play V Rising multiplayer without a dedicated server
  • How to play V Rising multiplayer offline
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How to set up a V Rising dedicated server

There are three different ways to set up a V Rising dedicated server:

  • Rent a server from GPortal (costs money).
  • Set up a server with SteamCMD (free).
  • Set up a server from Steam itself (free).

It sounds complex, but don’t worry - I’ll explain each one in more detail below.

How to rent a server from GPortal

V Rising’s official servers are all hosted by GPortal, and if you’re okay with paying money to take away all the hassle of setting up your own dedicated server, you can rent your own personal server from them too.

Head to the V Rising Server Hosting page on GPortal , and then choose the server plan that best suits your needs - or create your own configuration. The benefits of using GPortal are ease of use, and a high performance server.

The downside, of course, is that you need to pay for it. If you want to set up your own server for free, use one of the two options below instead.

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Many players like to use SteamCMD to install and run the dedicated server tool, but it isn’t necessary.

Set up a server with SteamCMD

Lots of players of Steam games like to use SteamCMD to host their own dedicated servers, and V Rising is no exception. If you want to use SteamCMD, here’s what to do:

  1. Download SteamCMD .
  2. Extract the contents of the ZIP into a new folder on your main drive called “steamcmd” .
  3. Run “steamcmd.exe” in the folder and wait for the startup process to complete.
  4. Type into the window “login anonymous” and hit Enter. Wait for SteamCMD to log you in.
  5. Type “App_update 1829350” and hit Enter. Wait for the server files to be downloaded.
  6. Once the process is complete, type “exit” and hit Enter to exit the window.
  7. From your steamcmd folder, go to “steamapps/common/VRisingDedicatedServer” to find your server files.

From here you can then follow the instructions in the next section: V Rising server settings explained .

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You can also install the V Rising Dedicated Server tool directly from Steam.

Set up a server from Steam itself

Here’s another way to arrive at exactly the same point as the above, one which doesn’t involve having to download SteamCMD.

  1. Open your Steam Library and type into the search bar “V Rising Dedicated Server” .
  2. Install the V Rising Dedicated Server tool as you would normally install a game on Steam.
  3. Right-click the V Rising Dedicated Server tool in your library list and go to “Manage -> Browse local files” .

Whichever of the above two methods you use, you’ll end up with a folder filled with server files ready for setting up your own dedicated server.

V Rising server settings explained

Most of the files you’ve downloaded, you can ignore. But a few are important for setting up your V Rising server exactly how you want it.

First, right-click the “start_server_example.bat” file and click Edit. In the final line, change the following:

  • Add a server name in the quotes after “-serverName” . This is the name that will appear in the V Rising server list in-game.
  • Add a save name in the quotes after “-saveName” . This is the name that appears in your save files out of game.

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Change the “-serverName” and “-saveName” entries within the “start_server_example.bat” file.

Now save and quit this file.

Next, navigate to “VRisingServer_Data/StreamingAssets/Settings” . In here are four important files:

  • “adminlist.txt” : Add player names to this list to make them into admins on the server.
  • “banlist.txt” : Add player names to this list to ban them from the server.
  • “ServerGameSettings.json” : Edit this file to change various game settings within your server.
  • “ServerHostSettings.json” : Edit this file to change settings about the server itself.

Open up “ServerHostSettings.json” and change the “Name” and “SaveName” lines to match what you chose to be the server name and the save name respectively in the “start_server_example.bat” file earlier. You can also add a password here so that only those you trust can join your server, and a description which is displayed with to your server in the main server list in-game.

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Make sure you make a note of the two port values, because you’ll need them to set up Port-Forwarding and to allow the server through your Firewall later on.

Also make a note of the numbers next to “Port” and “QueryPort” , because you’ll need this numbers for the Port-Forwarding and Firewall sections shortly.

Save and exit this file when you’re done.

That’s all you need to change within these files, but of course you can go into the “ServerGameSettings” file to set up the server to be PvP or PvE, and change various other things about how the game works on your server.

V Rising server settings list

Here are some of the most important server settings you can customise within the “ServerGameSettings.json” file:

  • “GameModeType” : set to either PvP or PvE as preferred.
  • “CanLootEnemyContainers” : set to true to allow players to loot the containers of enemy players.
  • “BloodBoundEquipment” : setting to true allows you to keep your tools and wearables on you after death.
  • “ClanSize” : determines the maximum number of players in a clan.
  • “SunDamageModifier” : dictates the amount of damage the sunlight deals to players. Defaults to 1.
  • “CastleDecayRateModifier” : dictates the rate at which Castle Heart Decay occurs.
  • “DayDurationInSeconds” : how long in seconds a full cycle of day/night lasts. Defaults to 1080.
  • “CastleLimit” : determines how many Castle Hearts are available for each player to place. Defaults to 2.
  • “VSPlayerWeekdayTime” and “VSPlayerWeekendTime” : determines the times of day when players can attack other players on PvP servers.
  • “VSCastleWeekdayTime” and “VSCastleWeekendTime” : determines the times of day when players can raid other players’ castles on PvP servers.

How to start and shut down your V Rising server

Now that everything is set up and ready, you can start your V Rising dedicated server. To do this, just click the “start_server_example.bat” file to launch it. A black window will appear with a couple of lines of text - and that’s it! Your server is now running.

However, you may run into issues joining the server. To make sure your server is joinable, have a read of those Port-Forwarding and Firewall sections below.

To shut down your server, simply click anywhere in the black server window, and hit “Ctrl+C”. After a moment you’ll be prompted to “Terminate batch job (Y/N)?” - to which you should just type “y” and hit Enter to shut the whole thing down.

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Once you’ve found the right save game, you’ll need to copy all of the Autosave folders across to the server save location.

How to turn your private V Rising game into a dedicated server

If you want to take your private V Rising game and turn it into a dedicated server, that’s possible too - it just takes a couple more steps. Here’s what you need to do:

  1. Setup a new server with a new save file name, and then start the server running using the above steps.
  2. Join the server , create a new character, and then quit the game, and shut down the server.
  3. From your server files, navigate to “save-data/Saves/v1/[your server’s save name]” . Delete all the autosave folders in this location, so that all that is left in the folder is the “SessionId.json” . file.
  4. Type the following into your Windows Explorer address bar: “%Appdata%..\LocalLow\Stunlock Studios\VRising\Saves\v1” . Each of the folders in this location are your local V Rising saves. To find out which is which, go into each one and edit their “ServerHostSettings.json” file to view the save name.
  5. Once you’ve found the folder of the game you want to turn into a dedicated server, make a backup of the entire folder, just in case. Then copy all the autosave folders from here into the location in step 3, replacing the files you deleted.
  6. Go back to the location in step 4. This time, copy the “ServerGameSettings.json” and “ServerHostSettings.json” files.
  7. Navigate to “%Appdata%..\LocalLow\Stunlock Studios\VRisingServer” . If there isn’t a folder called “Settings” already there, create one. Then open up that “Settings” folder and paste in the two JSON files you just copied.

Once all these steps are complete, you can close everything down, start the server running, and join the server in-game to pick up exactly where you left off in your private world. Only now it’s a dedicated server. Good stuff, eh?

How to set up Port-Forwarding for your V Rising server

The next two steps are very important. If you run into problems setting up or joining your dedicated server, it’s probably because you didn’t properly go through these steps.

To allow your dedicated server to be joinable, you need to set up Port-Forwarding on your router. Everyone’s router is different, so the process here will be different for everyone. But the rough steps should be the same for everyone. First, you’ll need to know your internal IP Address.

To find out your Internal IP Address:

  1. Hit “Start+R” , then type “cmd” and hit Enter.
  2. Type “ipconfig” into the window that appears, and hit Enter.
  3. Make a note of the string of numbers next to “Default Gateway” . For most people it will be either “192.168.0.1” or “192.168.1.1” .
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Here’s where you can see your IPv4 address and default gateway using the “ipconfig” prompt.

Using this knowledge, you can login to your router tool by opening your browser and typing your internal IP address into the address bar. Then follow the steps to set up Port-Forwarding for both the numbers that were next to “Port” and “QueryPort” in the “ServerHostSettings.json” file.

You’ll likely need your IPv4 address in order to set these up. To find your IPv4 address , follow the above steps for finding your internal IP Address, but this time make a note of the number next to “IPv4 Address” .

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Remember to let your ports through your Firewall, or others will have a hard time joining your server.

How to let your V Rising server through the Firewall

You’ll also need to let the above ports through your Firewall in order for your server to be joinable by others. To do this on Windows, follow the below steps:

  1. Hit “Start+R” , type in “wf.msc” and hit Enter to open your Firewall Advanced Settings.
  2. Click on “Inbound Rules” , and select “New Rule” .
  3. Select “Port” , then “TCP” , and type in the two Ports in question, separated by a comma.
  4. Select “Allow the Connection” , keep all the boxes on the next screen ticked, then give the rule a name like “V Rising Dedicated Server Ports” , and click “Finish” .
  5. Repeat the above steps to set up another rule for the same ports, but this time using “UDP” instead of “TCP” .

How to join a V Rising dedicated server

Joining your V Rising server should be a straightforward process as long as you’ve correctly followed all the above steps. Once the server is running, launch V Rising, then click “Play -> Online Play -> Find Servers -> Display all Servers & Settings” . Then type in your server’s name into the search bar. If it doesn’t appear, make sure you have all the filter options to the right of the search bar set to their proper values. Once you’ve found the server, click “Join Game” .

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If your server doesn’t show up in the list, click the “Direct Connect” button and type in the IP Address to join.

If your server doesn’t show up in the server list:

If your server doesn’t show up in the server list, you can still join it using the “Direct Connect” button. Click this button and you’ll have the option of typing in the IP Address of the server. Here’s what to type depending on your situation:

If you’re joining from the same PC that you’re running the server on : type in “127.0.0.1” to join.

If you’re joining from a PC on the same network as the machine you’re running the server on : type in the server machine’s IPv4 Address to join.

If you’re not on the same network as the machine you’re running the server on : type in the server machine’s external IP Address to join.

To find out your machine’s external IP Address, just go to What Is My IP Address and use the address it prints out for you.

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Why set up a dedicated server for V Rising?

There are two main reasons why many players prefer to use a dedicated server for playing games like V Rising. First: it doesn’t require you to be playing in order to run the server. In an ordinary multiplayer game of V Rising, the server is only running and joinable while the host is on the server playing the game. With a dedicated server, the host can be out of game, and the server is still useable by other players.

The second reason is that you can run a dedicated server on one machine, and play the game on another. This reduces the amount of work that each machine has to do, which can make both the game and the server run better.

How to play V Rising multiplayer without a dedicated server

However, if you don’t want to bother with any of this dedicated server stuff, that’s fine too. And it’s very, very easy in V Rising.

All you have to do to play V Rising in multiplayer is start a new game, then open up the Steam overlay with “Shift+Tab” and invite your friend(s) to play by clicking the arrow next to their name and selecting “Invite to Game” .

Your friends can also join your game themselves by opening their Steam overlay, clicking the arrow next to your name, and selecting “Join Game” . This is worth trying if the above step doesn’t work for any reason.

And that’s all there is to setting up your own multiplayer session of V Rising. It won’t have the benefits of running a dedicated V Rising server, but if you’re not inte.rested in the extra utility and performance benefits, then there’s no real point in setting one up, is there?

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How to play V Rising multiplayer offline

One final note for those who wish to play V Rising with others in the same household without an internet connection: as of patch 0.5.41448, this is now possible.

Here are the steps for starting an offline server in V Rising:

  1. Go into Steam, and in the top-left corner select “Steam” -> “Go Offline” .
  2. Run V Rising.
  3. Select “Play” -> “Private Game” , and check the box next to “LAN Server” . Then start the game.

To join the offline LAN server , follow the steps in How to join a V Rising dedicated server above, but when you get to the Direct Connect window, check the “LAN Server” box before adding the server IP Address.

That wraps up this in-depth and hopefully comprehensive guide to setting up and running your own dedicated server for V Rising. Now that you’re getting to the actual playing stage, why not check out our V Rising tips and tricks page to get off to a roaring start as a bloodsucking vampire? Elsewhere you can find our V Rising best weapons page, and our guide to building in V Rising .

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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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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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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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