What to know

  • Flow Controllers break down into mid-tier components needed for several weapon and gear upgrades.
  • It is a rare item with one of the better recycle-to-value ratios.
  • Flow Controllers most commonly appear in areas with pipes, pumps, wiring racks, or repair equipment.
  • Early progression benefits more from recycling it rather than selling it.

The Flow Controller is an industrial device that appears as a scavengable object across Exodus. While it has no direct gameplay function, it is one of the more efficient items for recycling into mechanical components, making it useful for crafting upgrades, gear parts, and advanced materials.

ARC Raiders Flow Controller details

  • Item type: Recyclable, Rare
  • Found in: Exodus
  • Weight: 1.5
  • Stack size: 3
  • Sell price: 3,000
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ARC Raiders Flow Controller locations

The Flow Controller can be found in several high-loot zones on Stella Montis, including Medical Research, Assembly Workshop, Business Center, and Seed Vault.

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Where to find Flow Controller: Step-by-step guide

Step 1

Enter Stella Montis Raid and head to Medical Research and Seed Vault zones.

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Step 2

Thoroughly loot every locker, cabinet, and desk in these indoor zones to increase your odds. You can also get it by killing enemies.

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Step 3

After looting, use metro stations or raider hatches to safely exit the map and secure quest progression or crafting materials.

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How to use Flow Controller in ARC Raiders

Recycling gives you:

  • 1× Advanced Mechanical Components
  • 1× Sensors

Salvaging gives you:

  • 2× Mechanical Components

Tips for faster Flow Controller farming

  • Focus scavenging runs in densely packed industrial interiors.
  • Use low-traffic routes to avoid competing squads.
  • Check upper walkways and side rooms; these often hide spare components.
  • Combine runs with farming other mechanical items.

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