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Arc Raiders Glitched ARC Parts Farm: Transfer Depot Wasp Route for Fast Merits

Transfer Depot on Riven Tides is the best Glitched ARC Parts farm right now. Low traffic, steady Wasp spawns, easy extraction. This is the route.

 

Arc Raiders Glitched ARC Parts Farm: Transfer Depot Wasp Route for Fast Merits

 

One clean run here: 660+ Merits, multiple Epic and Legendary parts, zero PvP drama.



 

Why Glitched Wasps Are Your Target

Every Glitched Wasp drops one Glitched ARC Part. Guaranteed. That's the whole strategy.

 

Leapers might drop parts. Wasps always do. Farm the sure thing.

EnemyDrop RatePriority
Glitched Wasp 100%, one partFarm this
Leaper Not guaranteed Loot if convenient
Snitch No direct drop Bait tool only

 

Do not sell Glitched ARC Parts. They count double: Phantom Targets progress AND Merit currency toward the 21-reward track (3,000 Merits total, including the Anamalia skin, Raider Tokens, and cosmetics).

 

The Route: Transfer Depot

Load in, head back-right on Riven Tides, straight to Transfer Depot.

 

Why this spot works:

 

  • Low player traffic — most raiders bypass it for flashier zones
  • Frequent Wasp spawns on the skyline
  • Two nearby Snitches (one near the corner, one toward Weighing Checkpoint)
  • Open sightlines for baiting instead of chasing

 

Hold the depot as your anchor. Don't push deep into Stacking Yard — that's where you meet other Raiders and lose loot to fights that don't pay out.

SituationAction
Wasps spawning nearby Stay, farm
60-90 seconds quiet Peek Stacking Yard edge or Weighing Checkpoint
Snitch triggers Clear active threats first, then bait
Players nearby Don't chase — let them rotate off
Bag nearly full Prioritize rarity, prep extraction

 

Loadout: Keep It Lean

You're not gearing for a boss fight. You're gearing for inventory space.

 

  • One reliable medium-range weapon (Renegade 4 handles flying targets well)
  • 140-180 rounds — enough, not excess
  • Small healing stack for chip damage
  • Optional Hash Key if you already run one

 

If you're dumping ammo to fit more parts, the farm is working. Bring less filler next run.

 

Bait, Don't Chase

Wasps patrol edges and back off if you overcommit. Hold your position. Let them come to you.

 

Chasing costs you three things: time, position, and loot density. Baiting from Transfer Depot keeps all your kills — and drops — in one tight, trackable zone.

 

If you keep leaving the depot, you're over-chasing. Slow down.

 

Snitches: Use Them, Don't Fear Them

Snitches pull more ARC activity into your zone. That's more Wasps.

TriggerResponse
Snitch active + Wasps attacking Kill Wasps first
Snitch idle nearby Position safe, then activate
Multiple ARC sounds at once Break to cover, fight one angle
Firefly or heavy ARC joins Disengage, reassess

 

Snitch activity can chain into Fireflies or worse. Use them from cover, not from the open.

 

Loot Priority: Fight Your Inner Loot Goblin

Random sellables are tempting. Ignore them. Event parts are the objective.

Bag StatusKeepDrop
Empty Everything event-related Junk
Half full Rare+ parts Low-value sellables
Nearly full Epic/Legendary only Common parts, excess ammo
Extracting Highest rarity Anything non-event

 

Merit Math: How Many Runs to 3,000?

Merits per RunRuns Needed
300 10
500 6
6605
750 4

 

Consistent 20-minute runs at Transfer Depot land you around 660 Merits average. Five solid runs clears the full reward track.

 

Mistakes That Kill Your Run

  • Selling parts early — you'll need them later, don't gamble on it
  • Chasing every Wasp across the map — let stubborn ones go
  • Overpacking — no room left for the actual loot
  • Skipping quiet zones — busy areas aren't automatically better
  • Staying too long after bag is full — extract, don't get greedy

 

A clean 15-minute extraction beats a 25-minute run that ends in a death you saw coming.

 

FAQ

What's the best spot to farm Glitched ARC Parts?

Transfer Depot on Riven Tides. Frequent Wasp spawns, nearby Snitches, low player contest.

 

Do Glitched Wasps always drop parts?

Yes. One guaranteed Glitched ARC Part per Wasp, rarity randomized from Common to Legendary.

 

How many Merits do I need total?

3,000 Merits unlocks all 21 event rewards.

 

Should I farm Leapers instead?

No. Leaper drops aren't guaranteed. Wasps are the reliable choice — loot Leapers only if they're already dead nearby.

 

When should I extract?

Once your bag is full of high-rarity parts. Don't risk a good haul chasing one more Wasp.

 

Bottom Line

You don't need to win the map. Own one quiet corner, farm Wasps at Transfer Depot, bait instead of chase, extract when full. Do that five times and the Phantom Targets track is done.

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