ARC Raiders Crafting Stations Guide: How to Build and Upgrade
ARC Raiders features several different Crafting Stations in the workshop, all of which can be upgraded three times. However, not everyone knows what these stations do, what items they require to craft or upgrade, or how to make the most out of them. That’s why we created this comprehensive guide to serve as a one-stop resource for everything related to Crafting Stations in ARC Raiders, including how to upgrade them. Without further ado, let’s dive right in!
All Crafting Stations in ARC Raiders
There are six different Crafting Stations in ARC Raiders, each serving a unique purpose and offering upgrades that unlock new crafting options and improve your gameplay capabilities.
1. Gunsmith Crafting Station
| Level | Crafting Requirement |
|---|---|
| 1 | 20x Metal Parts, 30x Rubber Parts |
| 2 | 3x Rusted Tools, 5x Mechanical Components, 8x Wasp Driver |
| 3 | 3x Rusted Gear, 5x Advanced Mechanical Components, 4x Sentinel Firing Core |
The Gunsmith Bench allows you to craft weapons and weapon attachments. You can also upgrade your current weapons to improve various aspects such as damage, range, and accuracy. Each upgrade expands the weapons and attachments you can craft. For example, at level 2 you unlock the ability to craft the Apreggio Assault Rifle.
2. Gear Bench
| Level | Crafting Requirement |
|---|---|
| 1 | 25x Plastic Parts, 30x Fabric |
| 2 | 3x Power Cable, 5x Electric Components, 5x Hornet Driver |
| 3 | 3x Industrial Battery, 5x Advanced Electrical Components, 6x Bastion Cell |
The Gear Bench allows you to craft Shields and Augments. There are three types of augments you can craft:
- Combat: Supports stronger shields but offers limited backpack capacity and quick-use slots.
- Looting: Increases backpack slots and weight capacity but provides lower defense and limited tactical ability.
- Tactical: Expands quick-use slots but limits looting potential and survivability.
Upgrading this station unlocks better augments and more powerful shields.
3. Medical Lab
| Level | Crafting Requirement |
|---|---|
| 1 | 50x Fabric, 6x ARC Alloy |
| 2 | 2x Cracked Bioscanner, 5x Durable Cloth, 8x Tick Pod |
| 3 | 3x Rusted Shut Medical Kit, 8x Antiseptic, 5x Surveyor Vault |
The Medical Lab is used to craft Bandages, Shield Rechargers, and Adrenaline Shots. Higher levels give access to improved versions of these vital healing items.
4. Explosives Station
| Level | Crafting Requirement |
|---|---|
| 1 | 50x Chemicals, 6x ARC Alloy |
| 2 | 3x Synthesized Fuel, 5x Crude Explosives, 5x Pop Trigger |
| 3 | 3x Laboratory Reagents, 5x Explosive Compound, 3x Rocketeer Driver |
The Explosives Station lets you craft grenades and explosives. As you upgrade, you unlock access to more grenade types—handy when facing tougher enemies in dangerous areas above ground.
5. Utility Station
| Level | Crafting Requirement |
|---|---|
| 1 | 50x Plastic Parts, 6x ARC Alloy |
| 2 | 2x Damaged Heat Sink, 5x Electrical Components, 6x Snitch Scanner |
| 3 | 3x Fried Motherboard, 5x Advanced Electrical Components, 4x Leaper Pulse Unit |
The Utility Station allows crafting of quick-use items such as binoculars, door blockers, smoke grenades, and more. Upgrading it unlocks advanced gear like Zip Lines, hatch keys, and Photoelectric cloaks.
6. Refiner Station
| Level | Crafting Requirement |
|---|---|
| 1 | 60x Metal Parts, 5x ARC Powercell |
| 2 | 3x Toaster, 5x ARC Motion Core, 8x Fireball Burner |
| 3 | 3x Motor, 10x ARC Circuitry, 6x Bombardier Cell |
The Refiner is where you craft crafting components such as:
- Uncommon Components: Crude Explosives, Durable Cloth, Electrical and Mechanical Components.
- Rare Components: Advanced Components (Mechanical, Electrical), Antiseptic, ARC Circuitry, Explosive Compound, Mod Components.
- Epic Components: Magnetic Accelerator, Power Rod.
Upgrading this station provides access to higher-tier crafting materials.
How to Build Crafting Stations
To build a Crafting Station in ARC Raiders:
- Switch to the Workshop tab in your menu.
- Select the “+” icon located at the bottom-center of the screen (location varies depending on how many stations you have).
- Choose the station you want to build and use the required materials.
How to Upgrade Your Crafting Stations
To upgrade a Crafting Station:
- Open the Workshop menu.
- Select the station you want to upgrade.
- Navigate to the Level Up tab.
- Upgrade the station by providing the required crafting materials.
Additional Tips
Every player has access to the Workbench, which allows you to build items for which you possess blueprints. Save your blueprints carefully, and consider selling duplicates to free up space and gain resources.
Now that you know what Crafting Stations are available, what materials you need, and how to upgrade them, the next step is to venture out and gather the necessary crafting components. Be prepared to face challenges—both from hostile ARC machines and other players—in this intense PvPvE experience.
Good luck, Raiders!
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