In the brutal world of ARC Raiders, survival isn’t about luck — it’s about resource mastery. While others chase random loot drops, you can craft an arsenal that never runs dry.
This guide breaks down the complete crafting and resource system, showing you exactly what materials to prioritize, where to find them, and how to turn scavenged scraps into survival tools.
If you’re tired of dying with empty pockets, it’s time to play smarter — not harder.
⚙️ The Core Crafting Loop: From Raid to Workshop
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Plan in Speranza: Choose raids based on what materials you need.
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Scavenge “Topside”: Gather resources while dodging ARC bots and rival players.
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Extract or Lose It All: Return to your workshop with loot to craft or upgrade gear — or die and lose everything.
Even “failed” runs with a few materials still push your progression forward through workshop upgrades and skill tree growth. Players who understand this loop thrive, building strength over time instead of depending on random luck.
🏭 Your Arsenal: The Workshop Breakdown
Your workshop in Speranza is your lifeline — and it’s split across seven specialized crafting stations. Each has unique upgrade paths and material needs.
| Workbench | Primary Function | Key Crafting Examples | Essential Materials |
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| Gunsmith | Craft & upgrade firearms | Arpeggio, Bettina, Tempest, Osprey | Advanced Mechanical Components, Mechanical Components, Metal Parts |
| Gear Bench | Produce armor & shields | Light/Medium/Heavy Shields, Combat Augments | Electrical Components, Fabric, Plastic Parts |
| Medical Lab | Create healing items | Bandages, Vita Spray | Antiseptic, Chemicals, Fabric |
| Explosives Station | Craft grenades & throwables | Blaze, Gas, Impact Grenades | Fireball Burner, ARC Alloy, Crude Explosives |
| Utility Station | Tactical & mobility tools | Smoke Grenade, Lure Grenade, Zipline | Hornet Driver, Bison Driver, Electrical Components |
| Refiner | Convert materials | Advanced Components | ARC Motion Core, ARC Circuitry, Metal Parts |
| General Workbench | Basic starter items | Ammo, Bandages, Shields | Metal Parts, Fabric, Plastic Parts |
💡 Pro Tip: Upgrading your Gunsmith to Tier 2 (50 Mechanical Components) unlocks uncommon weapon mods. Tier 3 needs 100 Components + 10 ARC Alloy for rare and legendary mods — a must for endgame builds.
💰 Resource Prioritization: What to Loot & Why
Tier S – Game-Changing Components
These are your top priorities — never leave without them.
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Advanced Mechanical Components: For crafting high-tier weapons like the Torrente, Venator, and Osprey.
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Mechanical Components: Vital mid-game upgrade material (used in bulk for benches).
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Exodus Modules: Epic-quality components for premium weapons (Tempest, Vulcano, Bobcat).
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Dog Collar & Fruits (Lemons/Apricots): Used to upgrade Scrappy the Rooster, your passive material generator.
Tier A – Essential Crafting Foundations
The backbone of your entire operation.
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Electrical Components: Core item for Gear & Utility Stations.
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ARC Alloy: Needed for medical, utility, and explosive crafting.
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Metal Parts: Basic, but essential — used in nearly every recipe.
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Fabric & Plastic Parts: For medical gear, shields, and general crafting.
Tier B – Situational but Valuable
Don’t ignore these — they can still fuel your growth or bankroll your upgrades.
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Trinkets: Sell-only items like Lance’s Mixtape ($10,000) or Breathtaking Snow Globe ($7,000) for fast cash.
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ARC Robot Parts: Components like Hornet Drivers or Fireball Burners for advanced explosives and upgrades.
🧭 Smart Scavenging: How to Gather Efficiently
Targeted Looting Strategies
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Check Map Tags: “Mechanical,” “Electrical,” or “Technological” zones hint at what loot spawns there.
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Red Zones = Rich Zones: Risky but best for Exodus Modules and epic-tier materials.
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Night Raids: Fewer extraction points but higher loot quality.
Inventory Management Tips
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Dismantle Junk: Convert low-value items into stackable parts (Metal or Plastic).
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Recycle in Speranza: Recycle rarer items for high-yield components.
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Safe Pocket Wisely: Always store Exodus Modules, schematics, or rare blueprints here before extraction.
♻️ Advanced Crafting Systems
Recycling for Profit & Efficiency
You can recycle any material above Common rarity into base parts — sometimes for more value than selling outright.
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Speaker Component (Rare) → 2x Plastic Parts + 3x Rubber Parts
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Exodus Module (Epic) → 1x Mechanical Component + 2x Magnet
💡 Pro Tip: Always compare the recycling yield versus sale value — recycling can often net higher profits in components.
🐔 Scrappy the Rooster: Your Passive Material Generator
Your loyal workshop companion, Scrappy, collects materials while you’re out raiding.
Upgrade him with Dog Collars, Lemons, and Apricots to increase both the quantity and rarity of his finds.
Over time, Scrappy becomes your most consistent long-term supplier of crafting essentials.
🧠 Skill Tree Synergy: Become a True Survivalist
Focusing on the Survival Skill Tree enhances your crafting flow:
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In-Round Crafting: Build bandages, grenades, and shields mid-raid.
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Traveling Tinkerer: Unlocks new field-crafting recipes.
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Looter’s Instincts / Silent Scavenger: Loot faster and quieter — ideal for stealth runs.
🏆 From Scavenger to Artisan
Mastering ARC Raiders’ crafting system changes everything. Instead of hoping for drops, you’ll create exactly what you need — when you need it.
The Rust Belt’s economy becomes your weapon, and your workshop becomes the heart of your survival story.
Remember: knowledge is the most valuable resource of all.
Approach every raid with intention, extract smart, and craft strategically — that’s how you dominate the wasteland.
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