Going after all 74 blueprints in ARC Raiders used to be a proper slog. Long runs, bad drop rates, and far too much luck involved. Since the 1.3 “Duck Update” landed though, it’s a different story. The boost to Aphelion blueprint drops is huge – hitting Speranza now feels worth the time, and that grind’s way less painful. Plus, you don’t need a launcher ammo blueprint anymore. Just craft it at the workbench, free slot in your pack, job done. Between that and smarter loot routes, you can turn those random drops into a steady flow of gear. If you’re low on in-game cash, stacking up ARC Raiders Coins during runs is a nice extra bonus.

When you’re out looting, you’ve gotta be picky. Weapon Cases are the clear winners – I’ve had more Aphelions from these than anything else, especially in breach rooms or locked areas. Right after that, go for Black Raider Boxes around checkpoints or vaults. Don’t ignore Red Lockers either – they’re better at night raids, seem to spawn more in staff-only zones or rooftops. Then you’ve got Med Duffel Bags and Grenade Canisters as decent side targets. Ammo drawers aren’t amazing, but if you hit loads of them during a storm raid, you’d be surprised what turns up. It’s all about stacking the odds your way.

Picking the right spot’s half the game. My crew runs Buried City a lot – starting at Marano Station Breach, then straight to Grandioso Rooftops. You can sweep 20+ high-value containers pretty quickly. Since the update, there’s more raider caches hiding in bushes there, so keep your eyes open. Another solid loop is in Stella Montis: clear all floors of the Security Checkpoint, then head to East Lobby Breach. Don’t waste time stretching one raid for an hour – five fast ten-minute hits are way better and keep you out of messy third-party fights.

Want maximum rewards? Hit red or yellow zones during night or electrical storms. Loot rolls are better, even from basic containers. Drop ARC Surveyors with a Showstopper grenade when you see them – sometimes they’ll hand over a blueprint. Run Looting Mk II if you have it, so you don’t leave Good Stuff behind when your pack’s full. Weekly trials and Harvester events are worth doing, they’re reliable for rare recipes. And don’t sweat duplicates – each one sells for 5k coins, perfect for funding workbench upgrades and future raids. Keep at it, mix those strategies, and you’ll have the full set faster than you think. For a cheaper way to stock up, grab some Raider Tokens cheap and give your looting game even more punch.