How to Complete and Upgrade Weapons and Items in Arc Raiders

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The starting weapons in Arc Raiders are not very powerful, but you can quickly upgrade them as you gather scrap and resources. You might find weapons while exploring the world, but this method isn’t always reliable. Luckily, the first upgrades are inexpensive and can significantly improve your weapons.

Like everything in Arc Raiders, upgrading your weapons involves some risk. If you invest resources into upgrading but get shot while looting, your weapons could be lost to another Raider. However, early upgrades give you a competitive edge, making them worth the effort.

This is a work-in-progress guide; all blueprints and weapon enhancement levels will be added as discovered.

How to Upgrade Your Weapons
To upgrade weapons, you’ll need to build the Gunsmith workbench in your hideout. It costs 20 Metal Parts and 30 Rubber Parts, which can be obtained by recycling resources. Once built, you can craft new weapons or right-click any gun in your inventory or stash to upgrade it. Upgrades also require Metal Parts and Rubber Parts; for example, upgrading the Rattler I to Rattler II needs 10 Metal Parts and 10 Rubber Parts.

You can upgrade weapons up to level IV. Upgrading improves various stats like durability and reload speed, providing you with better performance in the field.

All Weapon Upgrades

Rattler Upgrades:
| Weapon | Upgrade Level | Material Cost |
|———|—————-|—————–|
| Rattler I | — | — |
| Rattler II | 2 | 10 Metal Parts, 10 Rubber Parts |
| Rattler III | 3 | Cost not specified |
| Rattler IV | 4 | Cost not specified |

Ferro Upgrades:
| Weapon | Upgrade Level | Material Cost |
|———|—————-|—————–|
| Ferro I | — | — |
| Ferro II | 2 | Cost not specified |
| Ferro III | 3 | 9 Metal Parts, 1 Simple Gun Part |
| Ferro IV | 4 | 1 Mechanical Component, 1 Simple Gun Part |

Ferro is a great early-game weapon—it’s affordable and packs a punch.

Images and further details
The upgrades are visually represented in images, showcasing improvements like increased power and stats. The Ferro upgrade, in particular, stands out as a cost-effective choice with a significant impact.