Classic case of the same scenario. Players drop into the newer epoch raid and almost all of them go straight to the RED AND YELLOW loot zones marked on the ARC Raiders map. Although the logic is sound, the result is poor as they fall right into a red zone trap.

These players also ignore the vast majority of loot in the game. There is still more. Lane and I on the ARC Raiders dev stream recounted our 100's of completed raids and the null zones. Most players ignore the zones at all costs, so we decided to stick to just farming the Null Zones and One of the most in the community to walk away from this game with over 6 million coins and 62 rare blueprint cases. We still have this collection even post character reset.

• 1. Dam Battlegrounds: The Broken Bridge & Hidden Ledges
• The Secret Ledge Drop
• The Red Lakes Cave
• 2. The Electrical Tower: A Hub for Blueprints
• 3. Buried City: Attachment Heaven (Plaza Rosa Pharmacy)
• 4. The Window Jump and The Breach Room
• Room A: The Window Jump
• Room B: The Breach Room
• 5. Santa Maria Houses: Roof Hatches & Security Breaches
• Summary of Best Loot by Location
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
• Conclusion

↖ 1. Dam Battlegrounds: The Broken Bridge & Hidden Ledges

We start our run at the East Broken Bridge. This is one of those spots that looks like nothing but scenery, yet it consistently drops high-tier weaponry.

↖ The Secret Ledge Drop

For most people, this looks like a dead end. Not so! If you go to the northern end of the bridge, you can strafe off the edge to reach a little secret drop area.

What to expect:

In our testing runs, the drop rates here were statistically absurd. You will typically find a weapon case, a medical bag, and an ammo box.

Pro Tip: If you miss the ledge, it's a long way down. So, as you're falling, press or hold the jump button to catch the ledge.

↖ The Red Lakes Cave

After visiting the bridge, we go to the Red Lakes. There's only a small amount of people who notice the entrance that isn't signposted and is easy to miss. You will almost always find a weapon case and a box of ammo.

But there is more. Just outside the entrance of your cave, marked more by the geography, is the spawn point for the grenade tube and the containers that can be breached. In three of our runs, we got a Renegade, an Osprey, and a Torrenti (Blue Rarity). Getting three blue rarity weapons is the definition of efficiency!

↖ 2. The Electrical Tower: A Hub for Blueprints

Between Formai Outpost and the Water Towers is the Electrical Tower, a literal information density powerhouse. The amount of stuff here is crazy.

The Loot Loop:

1. Inside: ammo box and grenade tube

2. Around the Back: A weapon case and a med bag spawns here almost always.

3. The Zipline Secret: If you interact with the zipline, you will go down safely. You can get a spawn of a backpack under a big rock to the right.

What we appreciate about this location:

While we were there, the location has also been very generous and has given us a Renegade, El Toro, and a Trenti Blueprint. We believe the hidden backpack under the rock deserves a shout-out for even pulling a VA Spray from there, which is a super rare backpack spawn.

↖ 3. Buried City: Attachment Heaven (Plaza Rosa Pharmacy)

Your guns shouldn't have to feel naked. For their first attachments, head over to the Pharmacy at Plaza Rosa. This building is statistically an anomaly when it comes to weapon attachments.

How to Enter Safely:

Do not go through the front door. Head to the back, climb up to the roof, and walk over to the window ledge.

The Attachment Haul:

In a few visits to a single building, I collected:

• Anvil Splitter
• Extended Level 3 Shotgun Magazines
• Compensators and Muzzle Brakes
• Vertical Grip 2 Blueprints
• Rare Pink Stock

Tactical Insight:

Check the drawers and bottom of the shelves. There may be forgotten high-tier medical supplies and trinkets. If you do this at night, the loot table improves again. Even on daylight raids, this is unmatched for outfitting your weapons.

↖ 4. The Window Jump and The Breach Room

Two particular rooms by the Abandoned Highway Camp that you need to learn are the top rooms. These are high-risk, high-reward spots, as they draw a lot of people.

↖ Room A: The Window Jump

You can reach this by jumping from the stairs over to the window. Inside, you are hunting for a weapon case, a med bag, and an ammo bag.

Keep in mind: When you exit, look at the ground outside. There is a place where a backpack can spawn, and ours had Complex Gun Parts. Victory!

Loot Highlight: We pulled an Arpeggio and an Extended Light Mag 2 Blueprint from this spot.

↖ Room B: The Breach Room

If you go up the stairs from the Window Jump room, you'll find a breach door. You need either explosives or breach skills to get through.

Is it worth it?

Absolutely. You'll find plenty of loose loot (items just hanging around with the containers).

Trinkets: We found snow globes, portable TVs, and playing cards.

Tech: Exodus Modules and blueprints for Vertical Grip 3.

Backpacks: The backpack in this room always drops good components like Medium Gun Parts and Magnets.

↖ 5. Santa Maria Houses: Roof Hatches & Security Breaches

While Santa Maria is a named location, and the majority of players tend to just loot the ground floor and call it quits, you need to go vertical.

The Route:

1. The Bridge: Check for a backpack on the walkway.

2. The Security Breach: Zip up. There's a breach door that sometimes has high-value weapons (we found a Patina and an Anvil 2 in this one).

3. The Roof Hatch: After the breach, go to the roof and drop into the other hatch.

The furniture rule:

Settles down, takes a look at the furniture. Red coral jewelry and silver teaspoon sets just hanging out on sofas. Being observant pays off, the game rewards you for it. In the basement, under the stairs, a backpack spawns, and it gave us a Vulcano from the weapon case nearby.

Spaceport and Blue Gate: Vertical routes

Finally, for those who carry ziplines, and if you don't, you should, these two places are a jackpot.

Spaceport: North Trench Tower

Always go for the North Tower first. Go up and check the vent.

• The Secret: One of the weapon cases is hidden in the vent and it gave us an El Toro and a Torrent.
• The Lockers: Go down to the Red Lockers. While they mostly gave us seeds and crafting stuff, the amount of stuff you can get makes it worth it to check.

Blue Gate: Maintenance Wing

On the map, look for the two ventilation shafts. Zip down into the lower levels.

• The Guarantee: At the bottom, there is a weapon case that is guaranteed. We've never seen it empty.
• The haul: We got a El Toro, Silencer 3, and Patina Blueprint in 3 runs.
• Caution: There's a Sentry Turret and some Fireball anomalies down here.

↖ Summary of Best Loot by Location

↖ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Do these spots work on Night Raids?

A: Yes, and these spots are actually better for Night Raids. Night raids tend to increase the loot containers' rarity modifier. If we are pulling Anvils and Blueprints during the day, expect even better gear during night raids.

Q: Are the weapon cases guaranteed to spawn every time?

A: Most are dynamic and are not a 100% guarantee; however, the weapon case in the Blue Gate Maintenance Wing has been 100% guaranteed consistent in our experiences.

Q: Am I required to have tools for the specific locations?

A: You are required to have tools for the Buried City Breach Room and the Santa Maria Security Room, as you will need to breach doors. For the Trench Towers and Blue Gate, it is advised to bring a Zipline tool to loot and escape the area safely.

Q: Why disregard marked locations?

A: Unmarked locations are less popular, meaning it's less likely you'll run into any enemies. Unmarked locations also tend to have more loot, as they haven't been picked over as much. This makes it the best option for finding valuables.

↖ Conclusion

Accumulating a stash of 6 million coins takes more than being lucky in a red zone. It takes time and patience. These locations may not have a ton of flashing lights like a main point of interest, but they are reliable.

It's time to stop scrapping and to start bringing in Blueprints and Renegades on every run. Good luck Raiders.