The Torrente is a rare light machine gun (LMG) in ARC Raiders. It is built around a large magazine and steady sustained fire, but it performs best when used carefully. This guide explains what the Torrente is, how the blueprint works, how to craft and upgrade it, and when it makes sense to use it.
What Is the Torrente?
Torrente is a fully automatic LMG that uses Medium Ammo. Its main strength is magazine size and sustained pressure, but accuracy is limited unless you control your movement.
Key traits:
- Large ammo capacity
- Best accuracy while crouched
- Moderate armor penetration
- Low stealth value
- Heavy weapon with limited agility
This makes Torrente better suited for holding positions or fighting ARC enemies at medium range, rather than fast movement or stealth play.
Torrente Base Stats (Overview)
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Weapon Type | Light Machine Gun (LMG) |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Ammo Type | Medium Ammo |
| Firing Mode | Fully Automatic |
| Damage | 8 |
| Fire Rate | 58.3 |
| Range | 49.9 |
| Stability | 74.2 |
| Agility | 37.7 |
| Stealth | 1 |
| Weight | 12.0 |
The high stability helps with sustained fire, but the weight and low agility mean positioning matters.
How to Get the Torrente Blueprint
There are two known ways to access Torrente:
1. Scavenging
- The weapon or blueprint can appear as raid loot
- Drop chances are random
- Not reliable for long-term access
2. Crafting (Blueprint Required)
- Requires learning the Torrente blueprint
- Once unlocked, crafting is consistent and repeatable
Most players rely on crafting once the blueprint is unlocked.
Crafting the Torrente
After learning the Torrente blueprint, the weapon can be crafted at the Gunsmith.
Crafting Requirements
| Ingredients | Requirements | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2× Advanced Mechanical Components 3× Medium Gun Parts 6× Steel Spring | Gunsmith Level 2 Torrente Blueprint | Torrente I |
Crafting gives you the base version, Torrente I.
For players who prefer to skip the uncertainty of repeated scavenging, some choose to buy Arc Raiders Torrente blueprints from U4N instead. This can be a practical option if you want reliable access to crafting without waiting on random drops, especially once you know Torrente fits your loadout and playstyle.
How Blueprints Drop in General
Before we talk specifically about Torrente, it helps to understand how blueprints work in ARC Raiders:
- Blueprints drop from loot containers scattered across the maps.
- You won't find them on every container, and the game doesn't show you exactly which container holds which blueprint.
- Any high-tier or high-value container (weapon cases, raider caches, breach room loot) has a chance to drop a weapon blueprint — but it's largely random.
- Night raids and higher difficulty conditions generally improve loot chances, including blueprints.
There's no guaranteed script where “this container always has Torrente”; it's about choosing good loot spots and opening lots of containers.
Where You Can Look for the Torrente Blueprint
The community has reported the Torrente blueprint appearing most often in the following places inside raids:
1. Raider Containers and Weapon Caches
These higher-tier loot sources often contain weapon blueprints (including Torrente) more frequently than basic lockers or small crates.
2. Dam Battlegrounds — Highway Gap / Outposts / Control Tower Areas
Player-reported farming routes suggest large groups of containers in these areas can lead to the blueprint.
3. Buried City — Residential or Cabins
Places like apartments and cabinets inside residential districts are another common container cluster where players have found blueprints.
Because loot and spawn patterns have some randomness, the exact room or container with Torrente isn't fixed. Your best bet is to hit places with many high-tier containers and check them all.
Step-by-Step: How to Get the Torrente Blueprint
Here's a practical routine players use to improve their odds:
1. Choose a Map with Good Loot Density
Maps like Dam Battlegrounds or Buried City offer many high-tier containers.
2. Run at Night or Challenging Conditions (Optional)
Night raids tend to slightly increase blueprint drop rates because loot quality rolls are generally higher.
3. Head Straight for Loot Zones
Once in a raid, push toward areas with:
- Weapon cases
- Raider caches (the black or marked containers)
- Breachable rooms with high-tier loot
These have the best chance of rewarding a weapon blueprint.
4. Open Every Container You See
Blueprints are random. The more containers you open, the better your chance of finding the Torrente.
5. Extract Once You Find It
Once the blueprint drops and you pick it up, extract with it. If you die before extraction, you lose it. Keep it in your Sweat Pocket if possible.
Torrente Upgrades
Torrente can be upgraded through multiple tiers. Each upgrade improves magazine size, reload speed, and durability.
Upgrade Path
| From → To | Extra Ingredients | Resulting Bonuses |
|---|---|---|
| Torrente I → II | 1× Advanced Mechanical Components 2× Medium Gun Parts | +10 Magazine Size 15% Reduced Reload Time +10 Durability |
| Torrente II → III | 1× Advanced Mechanical Components 2× Medium Gun Parts | +20 Magazine Size 30% Reduced Reload Time +20 Durability |
| Torrente III → IV | 2× Advanced Mechanical Components 2× Medium Gun Parts | +30 Magazine Size 45% Reduced Reload Time +30 Durability |
Higher tiers make Torrente much easier to sustain during long fights.
Repairing the Torrente
Torrente can be repaired to restore durability instead of replacing it.
Repair Costs
| Version | Repair Cost | Durability Restored |
|---|---|---|
| Torrente I | 1× Advanced Mechanical Components 1× Medium Gun Parts | +50 |
| Torrente II | 2× Advanced Mechanical Components 1× Medium Gun Parts | +55 |
| Torrente III | 2× Advanced Mechanical Components 3× Medium Gun Parts | +60 |
| Torrente IV | 3× Advanced Mechanical Components 3× Medium Gun Parts | +65 |
Repairing is usually cheaper than crafting a new weapon at higher tiers.
Recycling and Salvaging
If you no longer need a Torrente, it can be recycled or salvaged for parts.
Recycling & Salvage Results
| Item | Recycling | Salvaging |
|---|---|---|
| Torrente I | Advanced Mechanical Components ×1 Medium Gun Parts ×2 | Medium Gun Parts ×2 |
| Torrente II | Advanced Mechanical Components ×2 Medium Gun Parts ×2 | Medium Gun Parts ×2 |
| Torrente III | Advanced Mechanical Components ×2 Medium Gun Parts ×3 | Medium Gun Parts ×3 |
| Torrente IV | Advanced Mechanical Components ×3 Medium Gun Parts ×3 | Medium Gun Parts ×3 |
Recycling is useful if you want components back for other crafts.
When Is Torrente Worth Using?
Torrente works best when:
- You expect long fights with multiple enemies
- You can fight while crouched or holding angles
- Ammo supply is not a major concern
It is less effective for fast solo runs, stealth-focused play, or constant repositioning.
