The Tempest is an Epic assault rifle in Arc Raiders. It uses Medium Ammo and is designed for steady, fully-automatic fire. Compared to many early rifles, Tempest focuses on control and consistency rather than raw damage, making it reliable in longer engagements.
What Is the Tempest Blueprint?
The Tempest blueprint unlocks crafting for the Tempest rifle at the Gunsmith. Without the blueprint, your access to Tempest is limited to scavenging drops, which is inconsistent and unreliable.
Once learned, the blueprint allows you to craft Tempest whenever you have the required materials and station level.
Basic Weapon Overview
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Weapon Type | Assault Rifle |
| Rarity | Epic |
| Ammo Type | Medium Ammo |
| Firing Mode | Fully Automatic |
| Magazine Size | 25 |
| Armor Penetration | Moderate |
| Weight | 11.0 |
Core stats (base version):
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Damage | 10 |
| Fire Rate | 36.7 |
| Range | 55.9 |
| Stability | 78.9 |
| Agility | 46 |
| Stealth | 14 |
The Tempest stands out for its high stability, which helps control sustained fire and makes recoil more predictable.
How to Get the Tempest Blueprint
There are two known ways to access Tempest:
1. Scavenging
- The Tempest or its blueprint can appear as loot during raids.
- Drops are random and not guaranteed.
- Useful early on, but not dependable long-term.
2. Crafting (Blueprint Required)
- Requires learning the Tempest blueprint first.
- Becomes the most consistent way to obtain the weapon.
- Preferred by most players once unlocked.
Crafting the Tempest
After unlocking the blueprint, Tempest can be crafted at the Gunsmith.
Tempest I Crafting Requirements
| Ingredients | Station & Requirements | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Magnetic Accelerator | Gunsmith Level 3 | 1 × Tempest I |
| 3 × Medium Gun Parts | Tempest Blueprint learned | |
| 2 × Exodus Modules |
Crafting always produces Tempest I, which can then be upgraded.
For players who prefer to save time and avoid long RNG runs, some choose to buy Arc Raiders Tempest blueprints from U4N instead. This can be a practical option if you already understand how the weapon works and mainly want steady access for crafting. It’s usually considered after trying normal scavenging, especially when repeated raids don’t deliver the blueprint you need.
Where Players Have Found the Tempest Blueprint
While there is no guaranteed location, players often report finding the Tempest blueprint in areas with higher-tier loot containers.
Buried City – Grandioso Apartments (Night Raids)
Players frequently mention finding rare blueprints, including Tempest, inside Grandioso Apartments during night raids. These interiors contain multiple loot containers and weapon cases.
Blue Gate – Maintenance and Underground Areas
Maintenance rooms and underground sections near Blue Gate often have clustered loot boxes. Some players report blueprint drops from smaller utility or maintenance containers in these areas.
Stelle Montis – High-Value Loot Zones
Stelle Montis areas with security checkpoints or dense loot placements are commonly checked. These zones tend to pull from better loot tables, which increases the chance of rare blueprints.
High-Tier Containers Anywhere
The Tempest blueprint can drop from any container that uses a high-tier loot table. This includes:
- Weapon cases
- Raider containers and black boxes
- Breach rooms
- Locked or hidden rooms
Maps with more of these containers simply give you more chances per run.
Important: There is no confirmed fixed spawn point for the Tempest blueprint. Areas feel more reliable only because they contain more high-tier containers, not because the blueprint is locked to them.
How to Get the Tempest Blueprint Efficiently
Because drops are random, efficiency matters more than luck.
Focus on High-Tier Loot Areas
Plan raid routes that prioritize:
- Weapon cases
- Raider boxes
- Breach rooms
- Locked interiors
These containers have better loot pools and higher overall blueprint chances.
Run Multiple Raids Consistently
Blueprint farming works best through volume. Running many quick, focused raids is more reliable than waiting for a perfect run.
Use Container-Dense Routes
Routes that pass through Buried City interiors, Blue Gate underground sections, or high-value rooms in Stelle Montis allow you to check many eligible containers in a short time.
Extract Safely Once You Find It
Blueprints must be successfully extracted. If you die before extraction, the blueprint is lost with the rest of your loot.
Upgrading the Tempest
Upgrading improves recoil control, reload speed, and durability.
| Upgrade | Ingredients | Result | Perks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempest I → II | Tempest I 2 × Advanced Mechanical Components 1 × Medium Gun Parts | Tempest II | −16.6% Horizontal Recoil −13% Reload Time +10 Durability |
| Tempest II → III | Tempest II 2 × Advanced Mechanical Components 3 × Medium Gun Parts | Tempest III | −33.3% Horizontal Recoil −26% Reload Time +20 Durability |
| Tempest III → IV | Tempest III 2 × Advanced Mechanical Components 3 × Medium Gun Parts | Tempest IV | −50% Horizontal Recoil −40% Reload Time +30 Durability |
Higher tiers significantly reduce horizontal recoil, which is where the Tempest gains most of its strength.
Repairing the Tempest
Repairing restores durability and costs more materials at higher tiers.
| Version | Repair Cost | Durability Restored |
|---|---|---|
| Tempest I | 2 × Advanced Mechanical Components 2 × Medium Gun Parts | +50 |
| Tempest II | 3 × Advanced Mechanical Components 3 × Medium Gun Parts | +55 |
| Tempest III | 4 × Advanced Mechanical Components 4 × Medium Gun Parts | +60 |
| Tempest IV | 5 × Advanced Mechanical Components 4 × Medium Gun Parts | +65 |
Repairing is usually more efficient than replacing a fully upgraded weapon.
Recycling and Salvaging
If you no longer want to keep the weapon, recycling or salvaging returns parts.
| Item | Recycling Results | Salvaging Results |
|---|---|---|
| Tempest I | 2 × Advanced Mechanical Components 2 × Medium Gun Parts | 2 × Medium Gun Parts |
| Tempest II | 3 × Advanced Mechanical Components 3 × Medium Gun Parts | 3 × Medium Gun Parts |
| Tempest III | 4 × Advanced Mechanical Components 4 × Medium Gun Parts | 4 × Medium Gun Parts |
| Tempest IV | 5 × Advanced Mechanical Components 4 × Medium Gun Parts | 5 × Medium Gun Parts |
Sale Price Overview
| Version | Weapon Sale Price |
|---|---|
| Tempest I | 13,000 Coins |
| Tempest II | 17,000 Coins |
| Tempest III | 22,000 Coins |
| Tempest IV | 27,000 Coins |
In most cases, selling upgraded weapons directly is simpler than breaking them into components.
Practical Notes
- Tempest is best suited for medium-range fights where stability matters more than burst damage.
- Upgrades provide meaningful quality-of-life improvements rather than damage spikes.
- Unlocking the blueprint early saves time and reduces reliance on RNG.
If you value consistency and control, the Tempest blueprint is worth unlocking and keeping in your crafting rotation.
