What to know
- Mechanical Components are an Uncommon Refined Material used in crafting and upgrading gear.
- You can obtain them by looting mechanical zones, crafting through the Refiner, or recycling unused loot.
- They’re also used to create Advanced Mechanical Components for higher-tier weapons and armor.
- Keeping a steady stock of these parts ensures consistent gear and station progression.
In ARC Raiders, resource collection drives your entire progression system. Among the many materials you’ll encounter, Mechanical Components are among the most valuable. They’re used in crafting weapons, upgrading Workshop stations, and refining materials into more advanced gear. Understanding how to collect and use them efficiently will help you move through the early and mid-game stages with far less grinding.
Mechanical Components in Arc Raiders
| Item | Rarity / Tier | Primary Uses | How to Acquire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Components | Uncommon Refined Material | Crafting weapons & upgrades, Workshop station requirements | Loot mechanical-tag areas, craft via Refiner, recycle loot |
| Advanced Mechanical Components | Rare Refined Material | Higher-tier gear and weapons crafting | Craft using Mechanical Components and Steel Springs |
How to get Mechanical Components
Step #1: Loot mechanical-tagged zones
Head to areas marked with the Mechanical tag or filled with scrap, machines, or industrial crates. These locations often include spots like Water Treatment Control, Scrap Yards, Parking Garages, or Shipping Warehouses. Since item spawns are randomized, it’s best to revisit these locations regularly.
Step #2: Craft via the Refiner
Once you unlock the Refiner in your Workshop, you can produce Mechanical Components using common base materials. Typically, this involves combining Metal Parts and Rubber Parts to craft one unit. It’s a dependable method when scavenging doesn’t yield enough.
Step #3: Recycle surplus loot
If you have duplicate or unwanted weapons and mods, recycle them to gain Mechanical Components. This is a reliable way to convert unused items into materials without wasting inventory space.
How to craft Advanced Mechanical Components
As you progress, you’ll unlock the recipe for Advanced Mechanical Components, a rare material used for high-tier crafting. They’re made in the Level 2 Refiner using a combination of Mechanical Components and Steel Springs. Keep some extra Mechanical Components ready for this step to avoid delays later in the game.
| Advanced Mechanical Components (ARC Raiders) | |
|---|---|
| Item Type | Crafting Component (Tier II) |
| Used For | Crafting higher-tier weapon mods, tech upgrades, late-game gear |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Crafting Station | Workbench → Crafting → Components Tier II |
| Required Materials | Mechanical Parts ×3 |
| Rusted Tools ×2 | |
| Energy Cells ×1 | |
| Where to Find Materials | Industrial zones, repair sheds, robot wreck sites, energy relay stations |
| Best Farming Locations | Dam Battlegrounds & Buried City (Mechanical Parts), Blue Gate (Rusted Tools), Power Relay zones (Energy Cells) |
How to use Mechanical Components effectively
Mechanical Components are vital for upgrading stations such as the Gunsmith and crafting mechanical-based gear like shotguns or muzzle attachments. Use them strategically—prioritize upgrades that boost your survivability or weapon efficiency. Avoid hoarding too many; instead, maintain a balance between using and saving them.
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