Blueprint farming in Arc Raiders has changed significantly since earlier versions of the game. With Patch 1.12 and later updates, blueprints are no longer ultra-rare, but target farming specific blueprints now requires understanding loot pools, map modifiers, and container types.

This guide breaks down everything currently known about blueprint drops, including recent changes, confirmed loot tables, and the best farming strategies to get specific blueprints fast.

Recent Blueprint Drop Changes in Arc Raiders

Based on extensive player reports and community testing, Embark Studios appears to have adjusted blueprint spawn rules again. While the system is still community-driven and subject to change, several trends are now clear:

- Augment blueprints are appearing more frequently
- Augments have been found in non-traditional containers, such as car hoods and electrical boxes
- Trial rewards now drop rarer weapons, including Bobcat blueprints
- Key rooms have become more reliable sources of high-value loot
- Event-based runs (Hidden Bunker, Locked Gate, Storms) significantly improve blueprint chances

These changes suggest blueprint loot pools are wider than before, making smart farming more important than ever.

Core Rules for Blueprint Farming

Blueprints can technically drop anywhere, but your odds improve dramatically when you stack loot modifiers correctly.

Key Factors That Increase Blueprint Drop Rates

1. Map Modifiers

- Night raids increase loot quality
- Special events raise rare drop chances

2. Location Loot Value

- Yellow outlines = medium value
- Red outlines = high-value loot zones (best for blueprints)

3. Container Type

- Medical containers → medical blueprints
- Military containers → augments & gun parts
- Weapon cases & ammo boxes → weapon blueprints

4. Key Rooms

- Higher-tier keys = better blueprint odds
- Best used during night or event runs

Combining these elements gives you more “rolls” at rare loot.

Medical Blueprint Pool

Blueprints in this pool:

- Vita Shot
- Vita Spray
- Defibrillator

Best Farming Method

- Target medical-tag locations
- Loot only medical containers
- Run at night or during loot-boosting events

Best Locations

- Medical Research Area (Stella Montis)
- Hospital (Buried City)

Event-Exclusive Blueprint Locations

Volcano Blueprint

- Drops during the Hidden Bunker event
- Can appear in containers anywhere on the map
- Looting the bunker + key rooms increases odds

Bobcat Blueprint

- Tied to the Locked Gate event
- Can drop both inside and outside the checkpoint
- Red lockers and key rooms are ideal

Storm Event Blueprints

Snap Hook Blueprint

- Drops during Electromagnetic Storm events
- Any container can drop it
- High-value locations during storms are optimal

Night-Time Blueprint Drops

Tempest & Wolfpack Blueprints

- Most commonly found during night raids
- Reported frequently on Buried City
- Key rooms significantly improve drop chances

Stella Montis Map-Exclusive Blueprints

The Expedition update moved several blueprints exclusively to Stella Montis:

- Affilion
- Deadline Mine
- Seeker Grenade
- Trailblazer
- Pulse Mine
- Gas Mine

Simply farming this map gives access to the entire pool.

Augment Blueprint Farming

Augments primarily drop from:

- Medical containers
- Military containers (black lockers, crates, box lockers)

Best Locations

- Manticor Facility (Bluegate)
- Stella Montis Lobby (key room recommended)
- Medical Research armory

Recent reports confirm augments can now drop outside expected containers, so always loot thoroughly.

Weapon & Weapon Part Blueprints

Weapon Blueprint Pool Includes:

- Anvil, Toro
- Osprey, Torrente, Ventor
- Betina (Epic)
- Light / Medium / Heavy weapon parts

Best Containers

- Raider caches
- Weapon cases
- Ammo boxes
- Grenade tubes
- Raider bags

Best Strategy

- Farm red high-value locations
- Prioritize Checkpoint and Uncovered Caches events

Attachment Blueprint Farming

Attachment blueprints are the largest and hardest pool.

Best Farming Spots

- Residential & commercial areas
- Apartments (Dam Battlegrounds)
- Library lockers (Buried City)
- Spaceport locker rooms

Extra Tip: Kill Surveyors

Surveyors frequently drop attachment blueprints, especially from their core. Use Seeker Grenades to eliminate them quickly.

Legendary Weapon Blueprints

Equalizer & Jupiter

- Drop from the Harvester Event
- Found in the three reward containers
- Queen’s Core can also drop blueprints if looted quickly

Blueprints From Trials & Quests

Trials

- Can drop augments, attachments, and weapons
- Highly RNG-based but worth doing
- Bobcat blueprints now confirmed from trials

Quest-Locked Blueprints

- Trigger Grenade → Sparks Fly
- Lure Grenade → Greasing Her Palms
- Bleta → Industrial Espionage
- Launcher Ammo → The Major’s Foot Locker

Final Thoughts on Blueprint Farming

Blueprint farming in Arc Raiders is in the best state it has ever been. While rules still change and drop tables evolve, blueprints are now accessible with smart planning and efficient farming routes.