The Tempest Blueprint is widely considered one of the rarest and most frustrating blueprints to obtain in ARC Raiders. Many players spend dozens of raids searching without success. However, with the right setup, map choice, and routing strategy, you can dramatically increase your chances of finding it.
This guide breaks down the fastest and most efficient method to farm the Tempest Blueprint, based on proven loot routes and probability optimization.
The Tempest Blueprint is a night-raid-exclusive blueprint with an extremely low spawn rate. While it can technically appear on any map, it has a much higher chance of spawning in residential-style containers, such as:
- Suitcases
- Trash cans
- Apartment containers
Because of this, blindly looting random areas during day raids is highly inefficient.
Before jumping into raids, follow these setup steps:
1. Empty Your Storage
Go in with a zero-loadout. If you die, you lose nothing, and this strategy relies on speed rather than combat.
2. Enable Solo vs Squads
While optional, Solo vs Squads significantly increases efficiency:
- Squad players focus more on PvP than looting
- More containers remain unopened
- Even late spawns often find untouched buildings
Surprisingly, high PvE rating players are still frequently matched with PvE-focused opponents, making this setting safer than it sounds.
The Tempest Blueprint only spawns during night raids. If it’s daytime, don’t waste your time—extract and queue again.
Although the blueprint can spawn on any map, two locations stand out for efficiency.
1. Stella Montis (Best Overall)
Stella Montis is the top choice because:
- High density of residential containers
- Extremely fast entry and exit
- Containers are clustered in the lobby and atrium
You can loot dozens of suitcases and trash cans within minutes, reset, and repeat.
2. Buried City (Backup Option)
Buried City has fewer containers per minute but is still viable when Stella Montis night raids aren’t available. Focus on:
- Plaza Rosa
- Abusto Tower
- Red Tower
- Main Street residential buildings
Through extensive testing, the Tempest Blueprint consistently appears in:
- Trash cans
- Suitcases
- Apartment-style containers
While it may spawn elsewhere, residential loot has the highest observed drop rate. The goal is simple: Open as many residential containers as possible per raid.
The blueprint’s rarity means success is purely a numbers game. The winning strategy is to:
- Minimize menu time
- Ignore combat
- Avoid unnecessary loot
- Focus only on container density
If a route is partially looted, move on immediately and reset.
Good news: while farming for the Tempest Blueprint, you’ll frequently find the Wolfpack Blueprint as well. It shares the same spawn conditions but is significantly more common, making it a good indicator that you’re looting the right containers.
- Always prioritize night raids
- Run zero gear to remove fear of death
- Avoid PvE lobbies if possible
- Reset quickly if routes are looted
- Repeat relentlessly—RNG is unavoidable
During testing, multiple Tempest Blueprints were found using this exact method, proving its reliability over time.
If you’ve been struggling to unlock the Tempest Blueprint in ARC Raiders, this method offers the highest efficiency and best odds currently available. By combining night raids, Solo vs Squads, and optimized residential loot routes in Stella Montis and Buried City, you maximize your chances with every run.