After going through 3,101 blueprint drops, it’s obvious this isn’t just blind luck — ARC Raiders loot has a clear pattern you can work with. Gunsmith blueprints pop up the most, hitting about 40.1% of all finds, which makes sense since weapon mods are pretty much essential. There’s been a steady jump in Medical Lab schematics too, now sitting at 28.8%, thanks to the game leaning more into long survival runs. Utility Station gadgets land at 18.3%, and Fabrication armor blueprints trail behind with 12.8%. The thing is, different spots have different odds. For example, Spaceport leans towards Utility drops while Buried City packs in Fabrication gear at an 18% higher rate. If you’re chasing the good stuff, knowing these trends can save you time. Picking your drop point smartly is just as valuable as knowing your ARC Raiders Items.

From all the places I hit, Marano Station over in Buried City is the clear winner, coughing up 27.6% of all the blueprints I’ve logged. The sweet spot’s in the breachable rooms up north — if you’re quick before the ARC alert hits the roof, my runs had about an 80% hit rate there. Pattern House in Dam Battlegrounds is a dream if you’re into Gunsmith blueprints, while the Orbital Docks over at Spaceport are unbeatable for Utility finds… well, unbeatable if you’re fine dealing with zero-g fire fights. One thing I’ve noticed: smaller, packed areas hand out loot more than wide-open zones — roughly 35% more — probably because containers get clustered together indoors.

There’s also a risk-reward thing going on. High ARC Activity raids? Expect about a 22% bump in blueprint drops. It feels like the devs are nudging players to take on heavier fights. Even the time of day can make a difference. Runs started at dusk, around 18:00–22:00, came back with 18% more Medical Lab schematics. And rolling in with a full squad? That adds around 14% to your drop rate if you’ve got three or more players. The most surprising stat I saw was near contested extraction zones — rare-tier (purple or better) blueprints spike by 31%. It’s almost like they’re baiting you into dangerous end-game scraps.

So here’s how to make all this work for you. Start at Marano Station — that’s your blueprint jackpot — then swing by Stella Montis to bag some medkit plans for balance. Kit up with a scanner mod because in tight rooms it helps you spot hidden containers about 12% more often, and you’ll see those places cough loot like crazy. Don’t dodge high-activity raids if you’re geared; the chaos pays off. Play in squads, mix up roles, have someone breach while another covers the patrols. This isn’t about endless farming — it’s about hitting the right places, at the right time, with the right crew. That’s how you turn smart runs into legendary ARC Raiders gear.