ARC Raiders’ deep crafting loop hinges on Mechanical Components. These items serve as the backbone for upgrading workstations like the Workbench and crafting weapon parts. Securing a steady supply lets Raiders pivot quickly between raids and upgrades without downtime.

Mechanical components’ role in the crafting loop

Mechanical Components unlock and power essential blueprints across early and mid-game. Stations such as the Workbench, Refinery, and advanced gear upgrades all require Components as primary inputs. Stockpiling these items—or the raw inputs to craft them—prevents bottlenecks when new blueprints become available.

How to harvest mechanical components from the Mechanical Field

The Mechanical Field hotspot on topside maps spawns stashes and scrap containing Components. A systematic circuit through this area yields steady drops over multiple runs.

Step 1

Land near designated Mechanical Field entry points and approach stash markers.

Step 2

Sweep all containers and metal debris clusters in a clockwise loop to maximize coverage.

Step 3

Exfiltrate and stash any Components found before re-entering the circuit to avoid losses.

How to craft mechanical components in the Refinery

Building and powering a Refinery in the underground base lets Raiders turn raw parts into Components without exposure to topside dangers.

Step 1

Ensure the Refinery is unlocked and powered in your Raider Den.

Step 2

Gather 15 Metal Parts and 3 Steel Springs for each Component you wish to craft.

Step 3

Queue the Mechanical Component recipe; each batch yields one Component after a 10-minute timer.

How to recycle items into mechanical components

When raw parts or world-loot runs fall short, recycling certain items provides emergency Components.

Item to recycle Output Notes
Motor 1 × Mechanical Component Best used when surplus Motors exist in storage.
Rusted Metal Gear 1 × Mechanical Component Ideal for quick top-ups during crafting downtimes.

​Using mechanical components for crafting and upgrades

With Components in hand, Raiders can:

  • Build or upgrade the Workbench and other base stations.
  • Craft, tune, and upgrade weapon parts to handle tougher ARC machines.

Align component usage with your upgrade path, prioritize station upgrades early, then allocate remaining Components to weapon tuning. Always maintain a small reserve for sudden blueprint unlocks.

Quick reference: Ways to get Mechanical Components

Method Location Reliability Best use case
World loot Mechanical Field Variable per run Supplemental farming alongside other objectives.
Refinery crafting Raider Den Guaranteed Baseline production between raids.
Recycling Raider Den Guaranteed per item Emergency top-ups when Components run low.

A balanced approach—combining world-loot circuits, queued Refinery batches, and targeted recycling— is good for uninterrupted crafting flow. Prioritize unlocking and upgrading your Refinery early, then supplement with Mechanical Field runs.