Introduction
Different games focus on different things. For example, in first-person tactical shooters, the main focus of the developers is the game’s gunplay and how the fights are going to look in-game. In games like Fortnite, the focus deviates from just being on the shooting mechanics to the loot and the environment.
In extraction shooters like ARC Raiders, there’s an added element of crafting which allows the players to upgrade their existing gear, which makes the game even more interesting to play because of this added mechanic, it gives the players purpose to play it for a longer period of time and the upgraded version of their weapon creates a sense of belonging in them towards their weapons.
So in this blog i decided to give you guys a proper way of crafting in ARC raiders. After reading this blog, you’re going to be equipped with a good chunk of knowledge and a strategy about how to craft and upgrade your gear in the right way.
Before you start:
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How Does It Work?
So, firstly, let’s talk about how the crafting thing actually works, so there are workbenches related to each combat mechanic of the Game. There are seven different types of workbenches present in the game. I will list down what each of them does and why they are there. These workbenches let you upgrade your weapons, medical supplies, your gear, gadgets, and your explosives.
These workbenches are upgradeable, and unlike the traditional way of crafting gear in the workbenches, in ARC raiders, you have to upgrade the workbench before getting it to upgrade your high-end stuff. So you have to gradually upgrade your weapons and gears, and when you hit the ceiling of any workbench, you’ll need to upgrade it.
So these are the workbenches in the game and what they do.
Workbenches Overview
| Workbench | Their Purpose |
|---|---|
| Gunsmith | Self-explanatory, you use this workbench to upgrade your weapons or to craft new ones. |
| Medical Lab | This one is used for crafting health Consumeable And the revival Tools. |
| Gear Bench | This one is there for Armor and protective equipment. |
| Utility Bench | This workbench’s purpose is to let you craft tools and gadgets like grappling hooks and ziplines. |
| Explosives station | Self-explanatory, this bench lets you craft explosives and grenades. |
| Refiner | This one is for the sole purpose of recycling material or recycling for other Items. |
What this table shows:
The function of every crafting station and how each one supports different survival systems.
What Is a Blueprint?
So you can’t just craft a high-end item right away. In Arc Raiders, it does not work that way in this game. Instead, you have to acquire blueprints of items you want to craft, so essentially, what blueprints are is the recipe for crafting any essential and rare item. You could find the blueprints while looting in the game, by completing the in-game quests, or by completing in-game events.
The rarer the blueprint is, the harder you would have to look for it, or you could just buy them from the vendors as well, but for that, you will have to increase your reputation in one faction enough to earn the trust of their vendors.
💡 Supporting Insight
Blueprint rarity directly affects crafting progression speed. Players who ignore faction reputation often stall at mid-tier upgrades.
Which Workbenches Should Be Your Priority?
In my opinion, the ARC raider is designed to make players prioritize surviving over everything, and since the game is designed, we are going to follow it by the letter. So we’re prioritizing surviving over anything in this strategy.
So firstly, you need to arm yourself to the teeth, because the base level weapons are not lethal enough to support you for a long period of time. So upgrade your gunsmith to atleast a level 2.
After gunsmith focus on your Medical Lab because you’ll need to have something instantaneous on yourself to boost your health and restore your sheild which is why you need medical lab upgraded.
The third one is the utility badge, because it helps you move in the game faster and allows you to be more agile, then the gear bench, and then go on and upgrade the workbenches you want to upgrade.
🎯 Player Tip
Upgrading too many workbenches early spreads materials thin. Focused upgrades lead to faster power spikes.
Workbench Materials Requirements
I will list down the materials you need to upgrade each and every workbench in the game. So you will know exactly which materials to get to upgrade your workbenches to the teeth.
Workbench Upgrade Requirements
(Same material table preserved exactly as provided, reformatted only for readability)
| Workshop | Tiers | Material Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Gunsmith | 1 | Metal Parts 20, Rubber Parts 20 |
| Gunsmith | 2 | Rusted Tools 3, Mechanical Components 5, Wasp Driver 8 |
| Gunsmith | 3 | Rusted Gear 3, Advanced Mechanical Components 5, Sentinel Firing Core 4 |
| Gear Bench | 1 | Plastic Parts 25, Fabric 30 |
| Gear Bench | 2 | Power Cable 3, Electrical Components 5, Hornet Driver 3 |
| Gear Bench | 3 | Industrial Battery 5, Advanced Electrical Components 3, Rollbot Part 3 |
| Utility Station | 1 | Plastic Parts 50, ARC Alloy 6 |
| Utility Station | 2 | Damaged Heat Sink 2, Electrical Components 5, Snitch Scanner 6 |
| Utility Station | 3 | Fried Motherboard 5, Advanced Electrical Components 3, Bison Driver 3 |
| Explosives Station | 1 | Chemicals 50, ARC Alloy 6 |
| Explosives Station | 2 | Synthesized Fuel 3, Crude Explosives 5, Pop Trigger 5 |
| Explosives Station | 3 | Laboratory Reagents 3, Explosive Compound 5, Rocketeer Driver 3 |
| Refiner | 1 | Metal Parts 60, ARC Powercell 5 |
| Refiner | 2 | Toaster 3, ARC Motion Core 5, Fireball Burner 8 |
| Refiner | 3 | Motor 5, ARC Motion Core 20, Queen Part 1 |
| Medical Lab | 1 | Fabric 50, ARC Alloy 6 |
| Medical Lab | 2 | Cracked Bioscanner 2, Durable Cloth 5, Tick Pod 8 |
| Medical Lab | 3 | Rusted Shut Medical Kit 5, Antiseptic 10, Bastion Part 3 |
| Scrappy | 1 | – |
| Scrappy | 2 | Dog Collar 1 |
| Scrappy | 3 | Lemon 3, Apricot 3 |
| Scrappy | 4 | Prickly Pear 6, Olives 6, Cat Bed 1 |
| Scrappy | 5 | Mushroom 12, Apricot 12, Very Comfortable Pillow 3 |
What this table shows:
Every material requirement per workbench tier to plan crafting routes efficiently.
🎮 In-Game Observations
Players who upgrade Gunsmith and Medical Lab first experience fewer failed runs and less reliance on risky looting paths.
Conclusion
Crafting in ARC Raiders is not about unlocking everything at once. It is about upgrading the right stations at the right time. Understanding how workbenches, blueprints, and materials work together allows players to progress smoothly and avoid unnecessary grind.
FAQs Related to Crafting in arc Raiders
Do you need to upgrade every workbench?
No. Some workbenches are situational depending on playstyle and progression goals.
Why can’t I craft high-end items early?
High-tier crafting is locked behind blueprint access and workbench upgrade levels.
Is crafting mandatory to progress?
Yes. Crafting directly affects survivability, gear strength, and long-term progression.