ARC Raiders Crafting Guide — Upgrade Your Workshop Wisely

ARC RAIDERS / GUIDE 04

Workshop progression gives your raids direction. Choose something you want to craft, then collect the materials that bring that recipe within reach.

01. Pick a Crafting Goal

Are you short on weapons, healing, or utility? Address a recurring shortage rather than upgrading every bench for recipes you do not intend to use.

02. Check Blueprint and Bench Requirements

Some recipes require both a learned blueprint and a particular bench level. Finding the blueprint alone does not make the item craftable; check every requirement on the recipe screen.

03. Reserve Upgrade Materials

Note the requirements for the next bench level. Before using those materials on routine equipment, compare what the upgrade would unlock for you.

04. Check on Scrappy

Scrappy gathers basic materials while you spend time Topside. Check on him as part of your return routine before launching another run for supplies you may already have.

05. Craft for Actual Demand

Build a modest reserve of ammunition and consumables you actually use. Supply your next few raids rather than filling the stash with equipment that will sit untouched.

Identify the Bottleneck

If you have materials but cannot craft, recheck the blueprint, bench level, and recipe requirements. More loot will not solve a missing recipe unlock.

Version Note

(The Outpost and Research Workstation announced for 8 October 2026 are not live as of this guide’s preparation on 28 September.)

28 September 2026 · 1.47.0

Sources: Community Wiki — Workshop · Community Wiki — Recipes · Official — Frozen Trail Preview

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