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Continue ShoppingThe Anvil is a valuable weapon in ARC Raiders, but getting its blueprint can be frustrating because the Tier 1 blueprint is obtained through RNG-based world drops rather than a guaranteed workbench milestone. Fortunately, you can improve your chances by focusing on the right containers, map conditions, and high-value areas.
This guide explains where to look for the Anvil blueprint, which farming methods are most efficient, and what alternatives you can use if RNG refuses to cooperate.
The Tier 1 Anvil blueprint is primarily obtained through looting. It is not tied to a single guaranteed quest or standard workbench unlock, so finding it comes down to repeatedly searching high-value containers.
The blueprint can reportedly appear across maps, but Raider-type containers are particularly important targets.
| Loot Source | Priority | What to Do |
|---|---|---|
| Raider Caches | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Fully loot every cache you encounter |
| Weapon Cases | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Search during weapon-focused routes |
| Ammo Boxes | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Loot alongside weapon cases |
| Grenade Tubes | ⭐⭐⭐ | Check while clearing compounds |
| Medical Bags | ⭐⭐⭐ | Search during general loot runs |
| Backpacks | ⭐⭐⭐ | Loot when passing through high-value areas |
| Locked Rooms | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Use the appropriate keys when available |
| Red Zones | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Focus on concentrated high-tier loot |
Because the blueprint is RNG-based, there is no guaranteed number of containers you need to open. The goal is to increase the number of high-quality loot opportunities you encounter per extraction.
Raider Caches should be your first priority when farming the Anvil blueprint. Community reports frequently identify them as one of the most reliable sources for valuable blueprint drops.
Instead of rushing through an area and extracting, take time to fully search Raider Caches. A farming route with several Raider containers can give you substantially more opportunities than randomly looting ordinary buildings.
Weapon Cases and Ammo Boxes are also worth checking, particularly if you are already moving through an area containing Raider activity.
A good route should combine these containers rather than stopping exclusively for one type. This lets you maintain a high loot-per-minute rate while simultaneously searching for the blueprint.
Grenade Tubes, Medical Bags, and Backpacks can also contribute to your blueprint farming attempts. They should generally be treated as secondary targets rather than the centerpiece of your route.
The basic principle is simple: loot high-value containers whenever they are on your path, but prioritize Raider Caches whenever possible.
One of the strongest strategies is to participate in Night Raids.
Nighttime conditions can increase the likelihood of encountering rare, high-tier loot and blueprint opportunities. Locations such as Night Buried City and Dam Battlegrounds are therefore attractive choices when you’re specifically hunting valuable blueprints.
A Night Raid farming loop can look like this:
1. Enter a Night Raid.
2. Move toward areas containing Raider activity.
3. Prioritize Raider Caches.
4. Search Weapon Cases and Ammo Boxes.
5. Check locked rooms if you have the required keys.
6. Clear high-value Red Zones when the risk is acceptable.
7. Extract once your inventory contains worthwhile loot.
This approach helps you combine blueprint hunting with general loot farming, meaning failed blueprint attempts are still potentially profitable.
Dam Battlegrounds deserves special attention because of a community-recommended location underneath the raised highway.
The spot is located directly underneath the raised highway where it ends, between Raider Outpost East and East Broken Bridge.
The area is useful because Raider containers can spawn consistently around this location. That makes it a practical checkpoint for players building repeatable farming routes.
| Step | Location/Target | Objective |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raider Outpost East | Search available Raider containers |
| 2 | Highway ending | Move underneath the raised highway |
| 3 | Hidden gap | Thoroughly check Raider container spawns |
| 4 | East Broken Bridge | Continue searching nearby loot |
| 5 | Red Zones | Check high-value stashes if safe |
| 6 | Locked areas | Use Dam-related keys when available |
| 7 | Extraction | Leave once the run becomes sufficiently valuable |
The key is to fully loot the area rather than quickly checking one container and leaving. Blueprint hunting depends on repeated loot rolls, so every additional eligible container matters.
Once you’ve established a route around Raider containers, expand your search into higher-risk areas.
Locked rooms can contain high-value loot, making keys such as the Dam Surveillance and Dam Staff keys useful for dedicated farming runs.
Red Zones are another option. These areas concentrate valuable loot but generally introduce greater danger. If you’re already equipped for a high-risk run, adding Red Zones to your route can improve the overall value of each extraction.
However, don’t sacrifice an entire run chasing one blueprint. If your backpack is already full of valuable resources, extraction may be more efficient than continuing into increasingly dangerous areas.
RNG can make blueprint farming unpredictable. Fortunately, you don’t necessarily have to obtain the Tier 1 blueprint before getting access to an Anvil.
There are several alternatives.
If your immediate goal is simply to obtain the weapon rather than unlock its crafting recipe, Tian Wen offers a pre-crafted Tier 1 Anvil for 15,000 Coins.
The reported purchase limit is three per day.
| Method | Result | Cost/Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Farm Tier 1 Blueprint | Permanently unlock crafting | RNG |
| Tian Wen | Tier 1 Anvil | 15,000 Coins |
| A Rising Tide | Anvil II | Quest completion |
| Communication Hideout | Anvil III | Quest completion |
| Player Trading | Potential blueprint/resources | Trade-dependent |
This is particularly useful if you’ve already spent a long time farming without seeing the blueprint and simply want to start using the weapon.
Another interesting option is to bypass the Tier 1 blueprint entirely and obtain higher-tier versions through quests.
According to the provided progression information:
· A Rising Tide rewards Anvil II.
· Communication Hideout rewards Anvil III.
This makes quest progression an alternative path for players who don’t want to repeatedly run maps hoping for the Tier 1 blueprint.
In other words, the blueprint is not necessarily the only path toward obtaining an Anvil.
Player trading can also provide a way around an unlucky blueprint grind. Players with duplicate blueprints or surplus resources may be willing to exchange them for other valuable items.
Trading platforms such as U4N can potentially help connect players looking for specific resources.
As always with player-to-player trading, make sure you understand the current trading rules and use legitimate in-game or community-supported systems.
Once you finally extract with the Anvil blueprint, you have another decision to make.
You can open your inventory and choose to Learn and Consume the blueprint. According to the provided information, doing so permanently unlocks Anvil crafting at zero additional cost.
Alternatively, you can sell the blueprint for 5,000 Raider Coins.
| Choice | Immediate Benefit | Long-Term Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Learn & Consume | Unlock Anvil crafting | Keep crafting the weapon |
| Sell | Receive 5,000 Raider Coins | No crafting access from that blueprint |
For most players who actually want to use and craft Anvils regularly, learning the blueprint is the more useful long-term choice. Selling makes more sense if you already have the crafting access you need or prioritize immediate currency.
Players who don’t want to spend excessive time repeating loot runs can also consider acquiring ARC Raiders Items through legitimate player-to-player marketplaces, depending on the game’s current trading rules and available systems.
A few habits can make repeated blueprint runs considerably more efficient:
Prioritize Raider Caches. Don’t waste time equally looting every container. Start with the sources most closely associated with valuable blueprint drops.
Use repeatable routes. A consistent Dam Battlegrounds route makes it easier to learn container locations and reduce unnecessary travel.
Take advantage of Night Raids. When you’re specifically hunting rare loot, nighttime runs can be particularly attractive.
Bring appropriate keys. Locked rooms can provide additional high-value loot opportunities, so carry relevant keys when your route supports them.
Know when to extract. Blueprint hunting is RNG-based. Losing an inventory full of useful loot because you stayed too long can make the farming process less efficient.
Don’t overlook quests. If your objective is simply to obtain an Anvil rather than specifically unlock the Tier 1 recipe, quest rewards can provide a faster alternative.
The Anvil blueprint is ultimately a test of persistence and loot efficiency. Since the Tier 1 recipe is RNG-based, there is no guaranteed farming route that eliminates randomness. The best approach is therefore to maximize your valuable loot opportunities per run while using Night Raids, Raider Caches, and the Dam Battlegrounds route to improve your chances.
If you only need the weapon, Tian Wen’s pre-crafted Anvil and the higher-tier quest rewards can save considerable time. If you want permanent crafting access, however, continuing to hunt for the blueprint and learning it once acquired is the more sustainable solution.
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