ARC Raiders · Progression path
ARC Raiders progression path
ARC Raiders rewards loadout discipline and route planning. This path walks you from your first run to confident wipe-end expedition farming.
10 steps · read in order, or jump to the section you need.
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Step 1 · Guides
ARC Raiders Beginner's Guide — Extraction Basics, Gear & First Raids
Start here — the rules every new raider needs before their first drop.
New to ARC Raiders? Learn the core extraction loop, how Stella Montis works as your hub, and the most important early-game priorities to survive your first raids.
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Step 2 · Builds
Best Beginner Loadout for ARC Raiders — First Week Gear Setup
A cheap, survivable loadout to take into the first 20 raids.
Your first-week loadout in ARC Raiders sets the foundation for everything that follows. This guide covers the exact starter weapons, armor priorities, insurance decisions, first crafting targets, and how your build should evolve as your resources grow.
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Step 3 · Guides
ARC Raiders Extraction Tips — How to Survive & Escape with Your Loot
Extraction is the only stat that matters — these are the habits that keep your loot.
Extraction is the most critical moment of every raid. Learn how to find extraction points, read danger signs, manage emergency situations, and consistently escape with your hard-earned loot.
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Step 4 · Materials
How to Farm Steel Springs in ARC Raiders — Best Locations & Routes
Your first targeted farm route — steel springs gate the crafting tree.
Steel Springs are the bottleneck for mid-tier crafting in ARC Raiders. Here's where to find them, the fastest routes by map, and how to keep stock high.
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Step 5 · Guides
ARC Raiders Recycling Guide — What to Recycle vs Sell vs Keep
Once stash space matters, recycling is where most of your real income comes from.
The recycler at Stella Montis is one of the most underutilized tools for new Raiders. Learn which items to recycle for maximum crafting component value, which to sell to traders for Credits, and which to keep for your own use.
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Step 6 · Guides
ARC Raiders Weapon Meta Tier List — AR, SMG, Sniper, Shotgun Ranked
Pick the two or three weapons worth specializing in this patch.
Which weapon class actually wins the most fights in ARC Raiders? This meta tier list ranks ARs, snipers, SMGs, shotguns, and secondaries by versatility, kill efficiency, and run profitability across the maps and engagement ranges that matter.
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Step 7 · Guides
ARC Raiders Blueprint Guide — How to Get Every Blueprint Type
Mid-game gating — knowing which blueprints to chase saves dozens of hours.
Blueprints unlock all crafting recipes in ARC Raiders. This guide covers every source — traders, supply drops, loot containers, expedition rewards — and breaks down which blueprints to prioritize early versus late game.
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Step 8 · Builds
ARC Raiders Mid-Game Build Guide — Best Weapons & Gear for Level 15-30
Upgrade your loadout once you have crafted weapons and tier-3 armor.
The mid-game is where ARC Raiders' progression accelerates dramatically. Learn the best weapon and gear choices for the level 15-30 range, how to manage the transition from basic to crafted equipment, and how to prioritize your upgrade path.
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Step 9 · Guides
ARC Raiders Expedition Projects Guide — All Milestones & Rewards
Expedition projects are the closest thing to a long-term goal — plan the chain.
Expedition Projects are the long-term progression backbone of ARC Raiders, unlocking hub upgrades, blueprints, and permanent bonuses through material milestones. This guide covers what every project track does, what materials it needs, and the right completion order.
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Step 10 · Builds
Arc Raiders Advanced Loadout Guide — Gear, Risk, and Extraction Strategy
Late-wipe loadouts that assume you have rare modules, full skills, and a stash to protect.
Go beyond the basics with this advanced Arc Raiders loadout guide. Learn how to balance power, weight, and insurance value, when to run premium gear versus scout kits, and how to maximize extraction value on every run type.