ARC Circuitry is one of the most important mid-game resources in ARC Raiders. You’ll need it to unlock better gear, improve your workshops, and keep your progression moving forward. While it may seem rare at first, ARC Circuitry is actually obtainable through several reliable methods once you understand where to look and what to prioritize.
What ARC Circuitry Is Used For in ARC Raiders
Before farming it, it helps to understand why ARC Circuitry matters.
ARC Circuitry is required for:
- Crafting advanced defensive and utility gear
- Upgrading the Refiner workshop to higher tiers
- Progressing into stronger loadouts that improve survival during longer raids
Because it is tied to both crafting and workshop upgrades, you will need multiple units over time rather than just one or two.
How to Get ARC Circuitry From ARC Probes
The safest and most consistent way to obtain ARC Circuitry is by scavenging functional ARC Probes during a raid.
ARC Probes are cylindrical ARC machines that descend from the sky after a raid has been underway for several minutes. These probes can land intact or crash and break on impact, and that difference matters.
How to Identify a Functional ARC Probe
- They drop into the map with a noticeable rocket-like sound
- Once on the ground, intact probes emit a steady electronic audio signal that gets louder as you approach
- Undamaged probes guarantee ARC Circuitry when looted
Broken probes are easy to spot as well—they produce black smoke and distorted sounds. While they can contain ARC Circuitry, the drop chance is significantly lower.
Best Map and Timing for Probes
ARC Probes can land on any map, but Spaceport is widely considered the best farming location. Its open layout makes probes easier to spot from a distance, especially near the Rocket Assembly area.
Probes usually begin landing around five minutes into a raid, so positioning yourself early and listening carefully gives you a strong advantage.
Farming ARC Enemies for Circuitry
If you prefer combat-focused farming, ARC Circuitry can also drop from destroyed ARC units.
Best ARC Targets
Not all ARCs are worth the risk. Lower-tier enemies offer the best balance of efficiency and safety:
- Ticks
- Wasps
- Hornets
These enemies are easier to bring down and still have a reasonable chance to drop ARC Circuitry or the materials needed to craft it.
Stronger ARCs such as Bastions or Sentinels can also drop circuitry, but they are high-risk encounters—especially for solo players—and are not ideal for consistent farming.
Refiner Workshop Requirements for ARC Circuitry
ARC Circuitry can be crafted once your workshop is upgraded far enough.
Crafting Requirements
- Refiner Workshop at Level 3
- ARC Alloy as the crafting material
ARC Alloy itself is commonly obtained from the same ARC enemies mentioned above or by dismantling other ARC-based loot. This makes crafting a dependable backup option when probe drops are not going your way.
Crafting is slower than probe farming but guarantees progress when RNG is uncooperative.
How to Get ARC Circuitry by Dismantling Gear
Another overlooked method is dismantling crafted equipment that already uses ARC Circuitry.
Items that can yield circuitry when dismantled include:
- Medium Shield
- Heavy Shield
- Deadline explosive
- Power Rod
Each dismantled item typically returns one or two units of ARC Circuitry. This method works best if you have surplus gear you no longer rely on.
Some ARC enemies and wreckage can drop Broken ARC Circuitry instead of the functional version. At the moment, there is no known way to repair or convert broken circuitry into a usable state.
For progression purposes, broken circuitry should be treated as non-usable loot until future systems are introduced.
ARC Circuitry Farming Tips for Solo Players
To maximize your results:
- Prioritize intact ARC Probes whenever possible
- Farm easier ARC enemies instead of forcing risky fights
- Use crafting as a safety net, not your main source
- Avoid relying on broken probes or damaged drops
By mixing probe hunting with light ARC combat, you can steadily stockpile ARC Circuitry without putting your loadout at unnecessary risk. Play Now!
