What to know
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Damaged Heat Sinks drop from breachable containers and loot in technological areas, marked by microchip icons.
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Prime locations include Assembly Workshops on Stella Montis, Launch Tower on Spaceport, and Power Generator Complex on Dam Battlegrounds.
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Typically need 2 for Utility Station level 2 upgrade; farm efficiently by focusing on tech-heavy rooms and basements.
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Use Safe Pocket for secure extraction, especially on low-loadout runs to minimize risk.
Damaged Heat Sinks push your base upgrades forward in Arc Raiders, turning scrap into powerful tools. These rare components shine in technological loot zones, where thorough looting pays off big.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Primary Use | Utility Station level 2 upgrade (requires 2x) |
| Spawn Type | Rare recyclable from breach containers, desks, floor loot |
| Best Maps | Stella Montis, Spaceport, Dam Battlegrounds, Blue Gate |
| Farm Tip | Target basements, towers, workshops; check event timers |
| Alternatives | Recycle for Metal Parts and Wires if not upgrading |
Key farming locations across maps
Stella Montis stands out with Assembly Workshops in the north, packed with breachable lockers sharing the tech loot pool. Spaceport’s central Launch Tower offers high yields from ziplines-accessed control rooms during loot events. Dam Battlegrounds’ Power Generator Complex basement and Research buildings deliver consistent drops amid industrial setups.
Blue Gate’s Pilgrim’s Peak underground bunker provides quieter runs with plentiful containers.
How to farm at Assembly Workshops on Stella Montis
This spot delivers one or two per raid reliably.
Step 1: Prepare your loadout
Drop in empty to keep Safe Pocket open, prioritizing solo-friendly servers for low PvP.
Step 2: Head north fast
Land near the top of Stella Montis and beeline to Assembly Workshops, skipping side loot.
Step 3: Breach everything
Open all lockers, crates, and tech storage; sinks spawn alongside Cooling Fans and Fried Motherboards.
Step 4: Secure and bail
Pocket the sinks, then surrender via Escape menu for instant safe return, or extract if loaded with extras.
How to access Launch Tower on Spaceport for Damaged Heat Sinks
Central Spaceport tower yields 2-3 sinks from top loot during events.
Step 1: Check for Launch Tower Loot event
Monitor timers; fuel cells spawn nearby only then.
Step 2: Grab an Industrial Battery
Search tunnels, domes, and entryways around the twin towers for the cell.
Step 3: Power the generator
Insert battery into side slot, interact with control panel to unlock ziplines.
Step 4: Zipline up and loot
Ascend both sides, breach containers in control rooms, grab sinks from tables and floors.
How to loot Power Generator Complex for Damaged Heat Sinks on Dam Battlegrounds
Basement focus here for steady tech spawns.
Step 1: Enter the complex
Locate the walled electrical structures on Dam Battlegrounds.
Step 2: Descend to basement
Push through doors to lower levels with breachables.
Step 3: Check floors and containers
Loot scattered items, desktops, and basic breaches for sinks.
Step 4: Expand to nearby tech spots
Hit Research & Administration or Control Tower if time allows.
| Material | Quantity for Utility Station Lv2 | Source Locations |
|---|---|---|
| Damaged Heat Sink | 2 | Assembly Workshops, Launch Tower, Power Generator |
| Electrical Components | Varies | Same tech zones |
| Snitch Scanner | 1-2 | Snitch enemy drops |
Maximizing your raids
Pack breaching charges and meds for ARC fights in these spots. Combine runs for Fried Motherboards needed next. Low-contest areas like Trench Towers or Pilgrim’s Peak bunker work for solos.
Master these routes, and your Utility Station upgrades happen fast, unlocking gadgets that change raids. Hit Stella Montis first for efficiency, then rotate maps to stockpile.
