Here are the most effective ways to farm Blueprints in ARC Raiders right now, focusing on efficiency and survival rather than pure luck:
🔧 Best Ways to Gather Blueprints
1️⃣
Target High-Tier POIs
Blueprints drop far more often in high-risk locations:
- Buried City
- Dam Battleground
- Spaceport (interior zones)
💡 Tip: You don’t need to clear the whole area—hit loot rooms, extract early.
2️⃣
Play During Harsh Map Conditions
Blueprint drop rates are noticeably better during:
- Snowfall / Cold Snap
- Storm or low-visibility conditions
These reduce player traffic and boost high-value loot spawns.
3️⃣
Prioritize ARC & Elite Enemies
Blueprints drop most reliably from:
- ARC Walkers
- ARC Turrets
- Elite/Dire variants
🧠 Strat: Lure ARC enemies into terrain or other players, finish them safely, loot fast.
4️⃣
Loot Locked Containers & Tech Crates
Always bring tools for:
- Keycard doors
- Locked tech crates
- Underground bunkers
These have a much higher blueprint chance than standard crates.
5️⃣
Run Solo or Duo (Not Full Squads)
Solo/Duo raids:
- Quieter lobbies
- Easier disengages
- Less PvP chaos
This massively improves blueprint extraction success.
6️⃣
Extract Early — Don’t Get Greedy
Blueprints are lost on death.
- As soon as you get one → head for extraction
- Use smoke grenades or decoys if chased
Winning the raid > full backpack.
7️⃣
Use the “Loot & Scoot” Loadout
Run light:
- Silenced primary or DMR
- Mobility perks
- Medkits + smoke
Avoid heavy armor unless farming ARC elites specifically.
8️⃣
Daily/Weekly Contracts
Some contracts guarantee blueprints:
- ARC kill contracts
- Exploration milestones
- Event-specific tasks (like Cold Snap objectives)
Always check the contract board before deploying.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
❌ Clearing entire maps
❌ Fighting every player
❌ Staying after getting a blueprint
❌ Ignoring weather conditions
🏆 Fastest Blueprint Farm (Meta Route)
- Queue solo
- Pick Buried City during Snowfall
- Rush locked tech rooms
- Kill 1–2 ARC elites
- Extract immediately