The Muzzle Brake II is an Uncommon weapon modification in ARC Raiders. It is designed to reduce both vertical and horizontal recoil, making automatic and burst fire more stable. This guide explains what the Muzzle Brake II does, how to get the blueprint, how crafting works, and when it is worth using.
What Is the Muzzle Brake II?
Muzzle Brake II is a muzzle attachment that provides balanced recoil control without extreme trade-offs. It is a mid-tier option that works well once you move beyond early mods but are not yet using higher-end attachments.
Key effects:
- 20% reduced horizontal recoil
- 20% reduced vertical recoil
- No damage or fire-rate changes
This makes it a reliable choice for general combat rather than a niche or specialized setup.
Overview
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Item Type | Weapon Modification (Muzzle) |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Blueprint Required | Yes |
| Weight | 0.5 |
| Sell Price | 2,000 coins |
| Recoil Bonus | −20% horizontal, −20% vertical |
Compatible Weapons
Muzzle Brake II can be equipped on many rifles and automatic weapons, including:
Because of this wide compatibility, it is often reused across multiple loadouts rather than tied to a single gun.
How to Get the Muzzle Brake II Blueprint
There are two main ways to obtain access to Muzzle Brake II:
1. Scavenging
- The blueprint or the crafted mod can appear as loot during raids.
- This method is inconsistent and depends on RNG.
2. Crafting (Blueprint Required)
- Once the blueprint is learned, you can craft Muzzle Brake II whenever you have the materials and meet the station requirement.
Scavenging is useful early, but crafting is the reliable long-term solution.
Crafting the Muzzle Brake II
To craft Muzzle Brake II, you must unlock the blueprint first and meet the Gunsmith requirement.
Crafting Requirements
| Ingredients | Requirements | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2× Mechanical Components | Gunsmith Level 2 | 1× Muzzle Brake II |
| 4× Wires | Muzzle Brake II Blueprint |
This recipe is relatively cheap, making it easy to produce backups or replace lost gear after failed raids.
For players who want to skip repeated scavenging runs, some choose to Buy Arc Raiders Muzzle Brake II blueprints from U4N. This can be a practical option if your time is limited and you prefer to focus on raids and loadout testing instead of relying on random drops. It doesn’t replace normal progression, but it can make crafting and rebuilding gear more predictable once the blueprint is unlocked.
Where to Find the Blueprint
There is no single guaranteed spawn point for the Muzzle Brake II blueprint. Arc Raiders uses shared loot pools, meaning blueprints can appear in several types of locations.
Based on player experience, the following sources are the most reliable:
1. Blue Gate – Residential Area
Residential zones near Blue Gate have a good chance to spawn weapon mod blueprints in containers. These areas contain more loot boxes per run, making them efficient to search.
2. High-Value Loot Containers
Weapon cases, locked containers, and premium caches are more likely to drop blueprints than basic crates. Focus on areas with dense container placement.
3. Quest Rewards
Some quests and mission chains reward blueprints upon completion. Muzzle Brake II can appear in these reward pools, depending on the quest.
4. Enemy Drops
AI raiders or other players may carry blueprints they haven't extracted yet. Always check fallen enemies when it's safe.
5. Locked Rooms and Hidden Caches
Caches that require keys or power cells often contain higher-tier loot, including weapon attachment blueprints.
Important note: Blueprint drops are random. Even in the same area, results can vary from run to run.
How to Use the Blueprint
Once you have the Muzzle Brake II blueprint:
- Go to your hideout. Access the crafting menu at a Gunsmith bench.
- Learn the blueprint. Select the blueprint from your inventory and choose Learn and Consume. This permanently unlocks the crafting recipe.
- Craft the attachment. Typical crafting requirements include: 2 × Mechanical Components, 4 × Wires. These materials are commonly found through looting and recycling.
- Equip the Muzzle Brake II. After crafting, attach it to a compatible weapon from your inventory.
Recycling and Salvaging
If you no longer need a Muzzle Brake II, you can recover part of its value:
| Action | Materials Returned |
|---|---|
| Recycling | 1× Mechanical Components, 1× Wires |
| Salvaging | 1× Mechanical Components |
This makes the mod low-risk to experiment with, since some materials can be recovered.
When Should You Use Muzzle Brake II?
Muzzle Brake II is most effective when:
- You are using automatic or burst-fire weapons
- You want consistent recoil control without complex downsides
- You are progressing through mid-tier gear
For players who struggle with horizontal recoil drift, this mod provides noticeable improvement without changing how the weapon feels overall.
