You’ve finally hit Level 45 in ARC Raiders. You’ve survived countless extractions, dismantled ARC patrols, and built your first powerful loadouts. But here’s the truth—Level 45 isn’t the finish line. It’s where the real game begins.
This is the stage where casual survivors evolve into Rust Belt legends—where strategy, efficiency, and mastery define success. Many Raiders hit this milestone and wonder: “Now what?”
This guide gives you the complete roadmap from a well-equipped survivor to an elite Cantina legend. We’ll break down end-game systems, crafting priorities, Trials, Expeditions, and workshop strategies that separate the dedicated from the dominant.
If you’re ready to move from surviving to thriving, this is your next chapter.
What “End-Game” Really Means in ARC Raiders
Once you cross Level 45, ARC Raiders shifts from learning mechanics to mastering systems. The end-game is about optimization, prestige, and long-term progression—not just survival.
True veterans progress along three major tracks:
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🧠 Mastery System – Progress through successful extractions to earn end-game bonuses.
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🏗️ Workshop Optimization – Turn your Raider Den into a self-sustaining power hub.
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🏆 Seasonal Leaderboards – Compete against the best for exclusive rewards and recognition.
These systems push you beyond simple leveling to a stage where your strategy defines your legacy.
Workshop Mastery: Your Foundation for End-Game Power
Essential Upgrade Path
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🔫 Gunsmith Level 3: Unlocks elite weapons like the Jupiter Energy Sniper Rifle.
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💉 Medical Lab Level 3: Grants Vita Spray—instant healing for high-stakes encounters.
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🕶️ Utility Station Level 3: Enables Photoelectric Cloak for tactical invisibility.
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⚙️ Refiner Level 3: Converts common resources into rare components.
💡 Pro Tip: Prioritize the Refiner first. It breaks bottlenecks and fuels every other upgrade.
Skill Tree Optimization: Defining Your Playstyle
At the end-game, you’ll have around 75 skill points—but more available nodes than you can unlock. Each point matters.
Recommended Specializations
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Conditioning Branch: Ideal for aggressive, close-combat players.
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Mobility Branch: Perfect for tactical movers who outmaneuver enemies.
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Survival Branch: Best for stealth and extraction-focused Raiders.
Fast-Leveling Skills:
Focus on Looter’s Instinct (faster looting) and Proficient Pryor (quicker container breaches) for more efficient raids.
Scrappy Upgrade Path: Turning Your Companion Into a Resource Engine
Your trusty companion Scrappy is far more than decoration—it’s a passive income generator.
| Upgrade Tier | Items Required | Benefit |
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| Forager (Lv 2) | 1x Dog Collar | Starts generating materials automatically |
| Scavenger (Lv 3) | 3x Lemons, 3x Apricots | Higher yield and uncommon materials |
| Treasure Hunter (Lv 4) | 6x Prickly Pears, 6x Olives, 1x Cat Bed | Big output boost + rare finds |
| Master Hoarder (Lv 5) | 12x Apricots, 12x Mushrooms, 3x Very Comfortable Pillows | Max output with rarest materials |
Event Tip: Grind during Lush Bloom events—fruit spawns skyrocket, making Scrappy upgrades much easier.
Milestones: Level 45 to True Elite
The path from Level 45 to legend runs through two key systems: Expeditions and Trials.
🏕️ Expeditions – Prestige & Legacy
Unlocked at Level 20 under the Projects tab, Expeditions represent ARC Raiders’ prestige system.
How Expeditions Work:
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Build and fund a caravan through several stages.
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Once deployed, your progress resets (Level, Gear, Workshop, Stash).
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You keep all Cosmetics, Skins, Achievements, and Titles.
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Completing Expeditions grants permanent account-wide boosts for future cycles.
It’s a clean slate—but with lasting rewards that make every reset worthwhile.
🔥 Trials – The Competitive End-Game
Unlocked at Level 15, Trials are your gateway to leaderboard glory.
How Trials Work:
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5 weekly challenges across categories (PvE, PvP, efficiency, etc.)
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Scoring based on personal bests
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Ranked against 99 players per division
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Top performers earn exclusive seasonal rewards and titles
💡 Tip: Treat Trials as your weekly skill test. It’s where you refine your build under pressure.
End-Game Loot & Crafting Priorities
At this point, you’re not farming random loot—you’re hunting specific components that enable elite crafting.
Top Crafting Priorities
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Power Rods: Key for late-game gadgets like Snap Hook.
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Exodus Modules: Core upgrade material for advanced utilities.
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Queen Reactor: Ultra-rare drop from bosses—used for legendary-tier weapons.
Blueprint Strategy:
Always safe pocket new blueprints from high-risk zones to protect them from loss. Prioritize weapons like the Jupiter Sniper or Photoelectric Cloak gadgets.
Economic Optimization: Making Every Run Count
Smart inventory management becomes your economic edge.
Top High-Value Trinkets
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🎵 Lance’s Mixtape (5th Edition) – 10,000 Coins
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🧊 Breathtaking Snow Globe – 7,000 Coins
Prioritize high-value-per-slot items over bulky materials—especially on solo runs.
Weekly & Seasonal Veteran Objectives
Consistency separates elite Raiders from casuals. Focus on repeatable, high-yield objectives:
Weekly Goals
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Complete all 5 Trials
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Farm targeted materials for upgrades
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Support squadmates’ progression
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Test new loadout variations
Seasonal Goals
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Secure a top-tier Trials ranking
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Complete all Expedition stages
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Master new boss encounters
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Adapt routes and loadouts to the evolving meta
Summary: Building Legacy Beyond Level 45
Your post-Level 45 progression isn’t about power—it’s about efficiency, prestige, and permanence.
Your End-Game Action Plan:
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Audit your Workshop and prioritize upgrades.
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Set clear short-term goals (Trials rank, blueprint, or upgrade target).
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Create resource-efficient raid routines.
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Connect with a community for high-tier content coordination.
Remember—ARC Raiders’ end-game is built for endurance. Each system feeds into another, rewarding consistency and mastery.
The Rust Belt’s true legends are forged not through luck, but through discipline, adaptability, and strategy.
Now, it’s your turn to prove what kind of Raider you truly are.
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