In the challenging and opportunity-filled world of ARC Raiders, acquiring blueprints and in-game currency is a constant pursuit for players. Once in possession of blueprints, players can craft almost any item as long as they have the required materials. Among the many maps, the Buried City stands out as an exceptional choice for consistently obtaining both blueprints and coins. The adventure experiences and tips shared in this article are based on the content from SirSmoken's YouTube video, hoping to provide valuable insights for fellow Raiders.
🎒 Preparations
For this expedition into the Buried City, the player meticulously prepared his gear. He equipped an MK2 Looting tool to maximize the haul of loot and trinkets, allowing him to carry more items. His loadout also included a fully kitted "Renegade" firearm, refined over numerous adventures, and Adrenaline Shots for rapid traversal across the map and safe extraction. These gear choices also drew reference from SirSmoken's analysis in his video regarding the practicality of equipment in different scenarios.
📦 The Adventure Begins
Upon entering the Buried City, the player headed straight for the Pharmacy. Although the distance was considerable and other players might have been closer, moving quickly enough could secure the first arrival. His luck was in at the Pharmacy, where he found an extremely valuable "Raider Hatch Key" for his current account, as he couldn't craft it on this character. Pharmacies often yield a good number of attachments, but this time, he only acquired a poor-performing Flash Hider, which he dismantled into Mechanical Parts to save space. Unfortunately, there were no drawers this time—truly unlucky. However, in a corner, he still managed to find useful items like Herbal Bandages and Light Magazines. SirSmoken also mentioned in his video that the Pharmacy is a location worth exploring for potential surprises, which this run confirmed.
Leaving the Pharmacy, his next target was the Red Tower. The player skillfully used jumps and climbs to quickly reach the rooftop. In a corner there, he found a backpack spawn point and, to his great surprise, six Springs—a massive find. Furthermore, he located a Weapon Case. While it didn't yield the ideal Toro or Volcano gun, the haul was still decent. The Red Tower also contained some Music Albums and red Lockers, which often hold items like Rubber or Deflated Footballs. SirSmoken detailed the item distribution in various areas of the Red Tower in his video, and following his guidance proved fruitful.
📦 Deep Exploration
Next, the player proceeded to Santa Maria's House, one of SirSmoken's favorite looting spots. Here, he discovered numerous Empty Bottles. These are stackable and sell for a decent amount of ARC Raiders Coins, making for considerable profit. Although no Weapon Case was found here, he obtained a Pipe, two Blue Grenades, and some other items. Subsequently, he meticulously seARChed every corner, finding items like a Dartboard and a Projector—all valuable goods that can be sold for coins. SirSmoken emphasized the potential value of Santa Maria's House in his video, encouraging thorough seARChes, which this exploration validated.
During the exploration, the player used a Grappling Hook to save significant time. He spotted other players, but, being in a PvE lobby, didn't need to worry about attacks. He swiftly looted various locations, finding another "Raider Hatch Key" at one spot and a Shotgun Choke for his shotgun at another. As his inventory filled up, he had to dismantle some weapons to free up space. While this meant losing some potential coin value, it was a necessary compromise to carry more items. SirSmoken shared similar experiences in his video about making rational trade-offs in such situations, which was very helpful.
📦 Bountiful Harvest
After considerable effort, the player's backpack was brimming with various items, and his coin count exceeded 100,000. During further exploration, he found more weapon parts, Seeds, Tools, and other items. The lockers in the Library also yielded decent finds. Afterwards, the player headed to the Hospital. Using the Hospital Key found earlier, he unlocked a room that few manage to find, containing many precious items, including a new Augment blueprint: Tactical Mk. 3 (Revival). SirSmoken had hinted in his video that this hidden location in the Hospital might conceal valuable loot. Following his tip, the player discovered this room and reaped an unexpected reward.
Conclusion
This adventure in the Buried City was highly fruitful. The player not only found four blueprints, one of which was a new Augment, but also amassed a large quantity of coins and various items. In ARC Raiders, the Buried City is like a vast treasure trove. Blueprints can be found in almost any building, alongside numerous valuable items and equipment that can be sold for coins.
For other players looking to accumulate wealth and obtain precious blueprints in the game, the Buried City is undoubtedly worth trying. With persistent exploration, your stash will soon be filled with all sorts of items, and you'll no longer need to worry about blueprints or coins.
