Farming all 74 blueprints in ARC Raiders used to be the kind of grind that made you wonder if it was worth the trouble, but since the 1.3 “Duck Update,” it’s a whole different game. The boost to Aphelion drop rates means your time actually feels valued now, and hitting Speranza after the patch makes that clear fast. You’ll also notice you no longer need a specific blueprint for Launcher Ammo—you can craft it at the workbench, which frees up an inventory slot for better stuff. It’s one of those small changes that makes a big difference, especially when you’re pushing for ARC Raiders Coins and better gear. Once you mix in smarter loot routes and know exactly where to search, the RNG starts feeling a lot less random.

When you’re scavenging, not all containers are worth your time. If you’re serious about blueprint hunting, your number one target should be Weapon Cases. I’ve seen more Aphelions drop from these than anywhere else, especially inside breach rooms or behind locked doors. Next up are the Black Raider Boxes, which tend to pop up in security checkpoints and vaults. Don’t ignore Red Lockers either—staff-only spots and rooftops during night raids seem to give them a higher spawn rate. Beyond that, Med Duffel Bags and Grenade Canisters are worth looting if you’re already nearby. Ammo drawers might not look promising, but grabbing a bunch during storm raids can still give you a surprise win. The trick’s to play the odds, not guess blindly.

As for routes, Buried City is hard to beat thanks to its container density. We usually hit Marano Station Breach first, then move to Grandioso Rooftops. You can easily clear 20+ high-tier containers in one fast run. After the update, I’ve noticed more raider caches tucked in bushes here—easy to miss if you’re in a rush. Stella Montis is another solid pick; clear all floors in the Security Checkpoint, then swing by the East Lobby Breach. The key is speed: grab your best loot and bail after 20-30 prime containers. Going for short, repeat runs—about 10 minutes each—beats slogging it out in one long raid where someone’s bound to third-party you.

To really pull in blueprints faster, stack every possible edge. Night raids and electrical storms give loot tables in red and yellow zones a boost, making even basic containers worth a peek. Drop an ARC Surveyor with a Showstopper grenade if you get the chance—blueprint drops happen more often than you’d think. Run the Looting Mk II augment if you have it, so you don’t have to choose between prints in a single find. Weekly trials and Harvester Events are worth detouring for; the rare recipes alone make them pay off. And if you get doubles, don’t stash them—sell for 5k Coins each to bankroll upgrades. All of this together means you’re ticking off your collection faster and pocketing enough to grab Raider Tokens for sale if you want to speed up the grind.