What to know
- Spawns primarily in mechanical/electrical/industrial loot containers.
- Often found in areas with machines, control panels, and heavy equipment.
- Used for crafting and upgrades of weapons/stations in the workshop.
- Can be recycled into metal parts (and sometimes copper-wire depending on data).
Magnets are important because they enable you to unlock workshop upgrades and weapon modifications that depend on mechanical/electrical components. Keeping a steady supply helps you avoid bottlenecks in gear progression and ensures you’re ready when higher-tier crafting becomes available.
Arc Raiders: Magnet Details
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| Item Name | Magnet |
| Item Type | Electronic / Mechanical Component |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Stack Size | 15 |
| Weight | ~0.75 kg |
| Found In | Mechanical / Electrical / Industrial Loot Containers |
| Primary Use | Crafting & Workshop Upgrades |
| Recycle Output | 3× Metal Parts + 2× Copper Wire |
| Best Maps | Dam Battlegrounds, Spaceport, Buried City, Blue Gate |
| Sell Value | 300 credits |
ARC Raiders: Magnet Location
The Magnet belongs to the mechanical/electrical loot pool. That means you’ll want to search the parts of maps that host heavy machinery, power generation, electrical panels, and industrial zones rather than purely residential or nature-areas.
| Map | Specific Area / Region | Key Loot Spot Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dam Battlegrounds | Power Generation Complex / Machinery Depot | Large generators, control rooms and toolboxes — ideal for mechanical component spawns. |
| Spaceport | Maintenance Bay / Cargo Hangar / Storage Crates | Industrial vehicle-maintenance areas, lockers and mechanical tool cabinets. |
| Buried City | Service Corridor / Subway Repair Bay / Abandoned Metro Hub | Underground machine rooms and electrical repair zones give good mechanical loot. |
| Blue Gate | Communication Tower & Industrial Outpost Zones | Though less heavy than others, the zones labelled “mechanical/electrical” still spawn components. |
Tips for faster Magnet farming
- Focus on industrial and mechanical regions; skip residential ruins.
- Use light loadouts to move quickly between loot zones.
- Store valuable Magnets in the Safe Pocket to secure before extraction.
- Farm during off-peak hours for minimal competition.
- Rotate between Dam Battlegrounds and Spaceport for consistent spawns.
- Extract early once your mechanical inventory is full to avoid risk losses.
