Field Depots are some of the many go-to spots for loot in Arc Raiders. While you’re seldom guaranteed to find something game-changing here, they are valuable locations for topping off your ammo, collecting a fancy gadget or two, and accomplishing quests, feats, and Trials.
Accessing the goodies inside a Field Depot is pretty straightforward: find a Field Crate nearby, carry it to the Field Depot, deposit it, and loot. Oh, and stay alive during this whole trip. Finding a Crate and then safely carrying it to the Depot can prove challenging enough, but there’s one particular Depot that has proven a reliable spot in my 75 hours of play, with good loot opportunities surrounding it and excellent visibility—helping you spot trouble before it arrives.
Best Field Depot Location: Southwestern Corner of Dam Battlegrounds
The Field Depot located at the southwestern corner of Dam Battlegrounds, nestled between the Electrical Substation and Water Towers, is my top pick. Like any place in Arc Raiders, you’re just as likely to die here as anywhere else, but a few features make this Depot a solid go-to:
- Visibility: The Depot’s characteristic blue tarp and satellite installation make it easy to identify from various angles.
- Area surveillance: The surrounding wide-open space lets you observe who or what is nearby for a minute or two, a crucial advantage when you’re planning your next move.
- Cover: Enemies might hide in nearby Water Towers or the Substation, but so can you—and if you’re playing with a crew, it becomes easier to watch each other’s backs.
Finding the Field Depot and Crates
Locating this Depot is simple thanks to its distinct features visible from multiple vantage points. Crate locations, however, are randomized each match. You can often find Crates inside or just outside the Water Towers, or north and east of the Electrical Substation nearby. Other possible spots include near the Swampside Elevator and various sites to the northwest of the extraction point.
However, I’m cautious about hunting near extraction points. These areas tend to attract campers and are usually intense hotspots for conflict. Additionally, the Swampside Elevator often houses a dangerous enemy known as a Leaper. If you don’t find a Crate close to the Water Towers or Substation, it’s wise to pack up and head to other key nearby loot locations instead.
Backup Loot Locations
Backup Plan A: Lookout Spot Southeast of the Water Towers
If things get heated near the Water Towers, retreating southeast is often your best bet. Heading into the swamps northwest is tricky, and the extraction point northeast is typically chaotic. The map boundary limits movement southwest, so southeast offers the safest fallback.
This lookout spot sits atop a hill just southeast of the Water Towers and Substation, offering a superb vantage point of the Depot. It features a zipline for a quick escape and sometimes spawns better loot—grenades, weapons, and ammo—than the Depot itself. While you won’t get credit for delivering a Crate here, it’s an excellent place to resupply if you just need loot.
Backup Plan B: Formicai Outpost
The Formicai Outpost is another fantastic location, especially if you’ve taken heavy losses and need to regroup. Although it’s a bit of a trek to reach, the outpost is easy to secure because it has only one quiet entry point (climbing from the rocky northern outcropping is possible, but noisy). The outpost is also rich with loot, frequently housing weapons cases, gadgets, and grenades.
Backup Plan C: Baron’s Hatch
Just northwest of the Water Towers is a Raider hatch that offers a smooth extraction route. You’ll need a key to access it, but keys are straightforward to craft once you’ve upgraded the necessary workstations or unlocked the Traveling Tinkerer skill tree.
Additional Considerations and a Word of Warning
In this guide, I shared some of my preferred routes on Dam Battlegrounds—a map that tends to see more PvP skirmishes than others, partly because new players are limited to it for a while. So, consider this a fair warning: if you cross my path around these parts, expect a “Hello” and a “Don’t Shoot.” If you don’t respond in kind, well—that’s a risk you take. As I was writing this guide, some attacker jumped out of the rocks and quickly took me down. Karma’s probably coming their way soon.
Regarding other Field Depot locations, in my experience, they generally carry greater risks. Many of these spots are too close to extraction points or high-level loot areas, which increases the chances of hostile encounters. Other maps like Spaceport and Blue Gate are more difficult overall, meaning you can expect tougher competition. Buried City’s smaller size tightens sightlines and escape options, making encounters even more frequent and intense.
Happy hunting, and remember: knowing when to fight, loot, or retreat is key to surviving in Arc Raiders!
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