Arc Raiders Heavy Shield - Location and Use Guide

The Heavy Shield is an epic defensive item built for tanking and frontline engagements in ARC Raiders. While its weight slows you down, the protection it provides makes it invaluable during tough firefights, late-raid pushes, and extractions under heavy bot fire. This guide covers where to find the Heavy Shield, its crafting and recycling details, and how to farm it efficiently across the game’s maps.

ARC Raiders Heavy Shield details

ARC Raiders Heavy Shield location

The Heavy Shield is part of the military/security loot pool, meaning it appears in fortified areas containing weapon lockers, security rooms, armored patrol spawns, and bunkers. These zones feature tougher enemies and higher-tier loot containers that carry epic defensive items.

How to use the Heavy Shield in ARC Raiders

The Heavy Shield provides high damage absorption at the cost of a noticeable movement penalty. It’s ideal for breaching defended areas, absorbing drone fire, and surviving chaotic extraction moments.

Crafting the Heavy Shield

You’ll need:
• Power Rod × 1
• Voltage Converter × 2
• Gear Bench 2

Repairing the Heavy Shield

You’ll need:
• ARC Circuitry × 2
• Voltage Converter × 1
(+50 durability)

Recycling output

• 2× ARC Circuitry
• 1× Voltage Converter

Tips for faster Heavy Shield farming

• Focus on military and security areas—civilian zones rarely spawn shields
• Check all weapon lockers and fortified rooms in bunkers
• Stay lightweight to offset the shield’s heavy movement penalty
• Use Safe Pocket to secure it during high-risk extractions
• Farm during off-peak hours to avoid contested military sites
• Quickly reset security rooms by chaining exits on smaller maps