What to know
- Drops/watch for in Arc (Various) loot pools (i.e., ARC-machine wrecks and destroyed equipment).
- Classified as Uncommon rarity.
- Use: Recycle into ARC Alloy, making it a useful “fill-in” material when you need alloy quickly.
- Doesn’t replace full ARC Circuitry in higher-tier crafting (which requires the non-burned variant); treat it as “salvageable tech” rather than premium.
In ARC Raiders, most resources fall into “clean” loot categories—containers, enemies, etc. Burned ARC Circuitry represents a degraded but still useful form of top-tier tech material. It comes from wrecked ARC machines or high-damage zones (hence “burned”), and while it doesn’t always substitute for the full ARC Circuitry in all recipes, it fills a niche for material conversion and crafting when you’re building your stockpiles.
Burned ARC Circuitry details
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Item Name | Burned ARC Circuitry |
| Item Type | Salvage / Topside Tech Scrap |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Stack Size | 5 |
| Weight | ~0.25 kg (estimated same as ARC Circuitry) |
| Found In | Wreckage of ARC machines, ARC activity zones (“Arc (Various)”) |
| Primary Use | Recycle into ARC Alloy; use when full ARC Circuitry is not required |
| Recycle Output | 1× Burned ARC Circuitry → 1× ARC Alloy (based on salvage rule) |
| Best Maps | All four: Dam Battleground, Blue Gate, Buried City, Spaceport |
| Sell Value | 640 |
Burned ARC Circuitry location
Burned ARC Circuitry appears in zones where ARC machines or wreckage exist. Because it is categorized under “Arc (Various)”, it can spawn in any map that features ARC-machine presence. The four maps you use are applicable:
| Map | Primary Zones | Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Dam Battleground | Power Plant, turbine/wreck rooms, ARC-machine nests | After machine wave, loot wrecked ARC bodies & containers. |
| Blue Gate | Hangars, drone bays, ARC facility zones | Look for damaged ARC equipment and loot around it. |
| Buried City | Sub-level machine tunnels, ARC control hubs | Wreckage trails and control rooms spawn salvage loot. |
| Spaceport | Maintenance hangars, reactor decks, ARC drone launch zones | Open zones where ARC spawns often drop salvage like this. |
How to use Burned ARC Circuitry in ARC Raiders
Even though it’s a salvage version, you can still make practical use of it.
Recycling:
- 1× Burned ARC Circuitry → 2× ARC Alloy
Salvaging:
- 1× Burned ARC Circuitry → 1× ARC Alloy
Tips for faster Burned ARC Circuitry farming
- Focus on ARC-machine heavy zones rather than generic loot containers.
- After fighting ARC machines, always loot wreckage/debris thoroughly — the “burned” variant often comes from destroyed ARC tech.
- Keep an ear out for audio cues (e.g., probes or large ARC machines) as they often lead to salvage-rich zones.
- Extract frequently — salvage loot tends to accumulate quickly and you don’t want to lose progress.
- Convert excess Burned ARC Circuitry into ARC Alloy when you have plenty, so you’re ready for recipes needing Alloy.
- If you’re hunting for full ARC Circuitry, treat Burned ARC Circuitry as “bonus loot” and not your primary objective.
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