Blueprints Database
Strategic Advisory: Post-Update Scarcity
Blueprint acquisition rates have been drastically reduced following Update 1.3.0. Field data confirms: random looting is no longer viable. Success demands adherence to specific protocols: targeting Electromagnetic Storms, maximizing container density, and executing low-risk extraction strategies.
5 Surprising Truths About Farming
1. Forget the Night, Hunt the Storm
While Night Raids list "increased loot", testing shows Electromagnetic Storms have equal or HIGHER drop rates. RageGamingVideos confirmed: "I got less blueprints from night raids in the same locations than during storms."
2. Check the Trash
The Gaming Merchant reports: "I see a lot of stories of people finding blueprints in bins... any kind of trash container for some reason has a high blueprint chance." Don't skip the humble trash can.
3. Density beats "Magic Spots"
It's not about a specific room having better loot tables. It's about Loot Density. Areas like the Pale Apartments work because they have hundreds of drawers. More rolls of the dice = more blueprints. Check our World guide for map layouts.
4. Dying is Faster
The "One and Done" strategy. Rush a high density zone naked. Find a blueprint. Secure it. Surrender. This maximizes "first-finds" per hour by eliminating extraction time.
Operational Conditions
| Map Condition | Priority | Analysis |
|---|---|---|
| Electromagnetic Storm | Highest | Highest observed drop rate (7 in 7 raids tested). Prioritize immediately. |
| Night Raid | High | "Increased loot value" modifier. Default priority when no storm. |
| Day Raid | Low | Significantly reduced probability. Avoid for farming. |
High-Value Targets
Hunt The Surveyor
Heavily armored but non-aggressive. High drop rate for rare blueprints (e.g., Osprey). Learn more in our ARC Machines guide.
Target the "main core". ~1 drop per 5-6 kills.
Volume over Specificity
Prioritize: Weapon Cases, Medical Duffels, and Trash Bins. Browse all lootable items in the Items Database.
The "Minimal Risk" Protocol
Night/Storm Raid. Adrenaline Shots only.
Sprint to nearest high-density zone. Ignore all combat.
Found one? Put it in Safe Pocket immediately. Then craft it.
Do not extract. Surrender to reset timer instantly.
Confirmed Hotspots & Sources
Reinforced Reception
BluegateAugment Blueprints
Underground breach room. High corroboration.
Testing Annex
Dam BattlegroundsMedical Blueprints
Extreme density of medical drawers.
Ruby Residence
Dam BattlegroundsExplosives/Utility
Apartments full of wooden drawers.
Pilgrim's Peak
Bluegate (Storm)Snap Hook
Only during Storm conditions.
Plaza Rosa
Buried CityGeneral
Breachable location hotspot.
Harvester Event
Any MapJupiter / Equalizer
Guaranteed Legendary drop.
Blueprint Showcase
Visual gallery of all discovered blueprints. Use the Weapon Compare tool to compare stats or check the Tier List for rankings.
Anvil I
Anvil II
Anvil IIi
Anvil IV
Aphelion I
Arpeggio I
Arpeggio II
Bettina I
Bettina II
Bettina IIi
Bettina IV
Bobcat II
Bobcat IIi
Bobcat IV
Burletta I
Burletta II
Burletta IIii
Burletta IV
Equalizer I
Ferro I
Ferro II
Ferro IIi
Ferro IV
Hairpin I
Hairpin II
Hairpin IIi
Hairpin IV
Hullcracker I
Hullcracker II
Hullcracker IIi
Hullcracker IV
Il Toro I
Il Toro II
Il Toro IIii
Il Toro IV
Jupiter I
Kettle I
Kettle II
Kettle IIi
Kettle IV
Osprey I
Osprey II
Osprey IIi
Osprey IV
Rattler I
Rattler II
Rattler IIi
Rattler IV
Renegade I
Renegade II
Renegade IIi
Renegade IV
Stitcher II
Stitcher IIi
Stitcher IV
Tempest I
Tempest II
Tempest IIi
Tempest IV
Torrente I
Torrente II
Torrente IIi
Torrente IV
Venator I
Venator II
Venator IIi
Venator IV
Vulcano I
Vulcano II
Vulcano IIi
