If you're farming the new weapons in ARC Raiders, the big surprise is this: Dolabra is easier to get than Canto right now. That sounds wrong on paper, because Dolabra is the legendary weapon, but in actual runs the Arc blueprint route is simply more reliable. So if your goal is efficiency, start with Dolabra, then farm Canto when the right event is active.

Blueprint Farming Overview

Here's the short version first. If you only need the answer, this table covers it.

The important part is not the rarity color. The important part is how often you can realistically farm the event.

How to Get the Canto Blueprint

The canto blueprint is currently being found in Hurricane caches.

What this means in practice

• You need the Hurricane event
• You need to find the cache
• You still need the right blueprint roll

That's why Canto feels annoying to farm. It's not just RNG once—it's RNG stacked on top of event timing.

Best way to farm Canto

From our runs, the best approach is simple:

• Only queue when Hurricane is active
• Move fast between cache spawn areas
• Listen for the cache audio cue
• Avoid long fights unless you have to

If you spend too much time fighting, you usually lose the real value of the run, which is checking more caches per match.

Quick Canto farming tip

If Hurricane isn't active, don't sit around waiting for it unless you're dead set on Canto. Put that time into Dolabra runs or material farming instead. That gives you better overall progression.

How to Get the Dolabra Blueprint

The Dolabra blueprint drops from Assessors during the Close Scrutiny event.

This is the more consistent farm right now, even if the event itself is chaotic.

Why Dolabra is easier

The main reason is simple:

• The objective is clearer
• The event is easier to repeat
• You can build a reliable routine around it

So while the fight around the Assessor is messy, the actual farming loop is more stable than Canto's.

Best way to farm Dolabra

We've had the most success doing this:

• 1. Push the Assessor early
• 2. Drop smoke on the breach area
• 3. Start the breach fast
• 4. Loot immediately
• 5. Use Photoelectric Cloak to disengage

That combo matters a lot. If you try to brute-force the objective without utility, the Arc pressure ramps up fast and the whole area becomes a mess.

Best Dolabra farming setup

If you notice multiple enemies stacking onto the objective, don't overstay. Grab the loot and rotate out.

Are Canto and Dolabra Worth Farming?

Yes, but for different reasons.

Weapon comparison

Our take after testing the routes

• Canto is the one many players will want to main
• Dolabra is the one most players can realistically unlock first

That difference matters. A weapon can be rare or legendary, but what really matters is how much time you have to sink before you even craft it once.

Best Farming Order Right Now

If you want the most practical path, this is the order we recommend:

1. Farm Dolabra first

2. Farm Canto during Hurricane windows

3. Use downtime for materials, smokes, and utility prep

This route is just more efficient. It keeps you progressing instead of waiting on one specific event all evening.

FAQ

Where does the Canto blueprint drop?

The Canto blueprint is currently found in Hurricane caches.

Where does the Dolabra blueprint drop?

The Dolabra blueprint drops from Assessors in the Close Scrutiny event.

Which blueprint is easier to get right now?

Dolabra is easier to farm overall.

Is Canto better than Dolabra?

Not directly. Canto is more of a dedicated PvP SMG, while Dolabra is more flexible in close-to-mid range fights.

What should we bring for Dolabra farming?

At minimum:

• Smoke Grenades
• Photoelectric Cloak

Is Canto worth the grind?

Yes, especially if you like fast SMGs and aggressive PvP. Just be ready for a more RNG-heavy farm.

Final Take

If you only have time to chase one blueprint, go for Dolabra first. It's the more reliable farm, the weapon is strong, and the event loop is easier to repeat. Canto is absolutely worth getting too, but right now it asks for more patience than its rarity suggests. The efficient play is simple: farm what the event rotation gives you, and don't let one blueprint eat your whole session.