The Medium Shield is a reliable mid-tier defensive item in ARC Raiders, offering fair protection without heavily slowing you down. It’s a common upgrade step for players who need more durability than the Light Shield but aren’t ready for heavier options. This guide breaks down exactly where to find it, how to craft and repair it, and the best strategies to farm Medium Shields efficiently during extraction runs.

ARC Raiders Medium Shield details

Attribute Description
Item Name Medium Shield
Item Type Defensive Shield
Rarity Rare
Shield Charge 70
Damage Mitigation 42.5%
Movement Penalty 5%
Weight ~7 kg
Found In Mechanical / Military / Scavenger Loot Pools
Primary Use Defensive protection & mid-tier loadouts
Crafting Cost 4× Battery + 1× ARC Circuitry
Repair Cost 1× Battery + 1× ARC Circuitry (+50 durability)
Recycle Output 1× ARC Circuitry
Sell Value 2,000 Credits

ARC Raiders Medium Shield location

The Medium Shield comes from the mechanical/military loot pool, meaning it appears in areas with tech crates, industrial machinery, Raider camps, and mid-tier enemy patrol zones. Shield drops are less common than basic components, so prioritizing high-tech regions increases success.

How to use Medium Shield in ARC Raiders

The Medium Shield equips as a defensive off-hand item, giving moderate protection and balanced mobility. It’s ideal for mid-game missions where incoming damage spikes but stamina management is still important.

You’ll need (to craft):

• Medium Shield ×1 (output)
• Battery ×4
• ARC Circuitry ×1

To repair:

• Battery ×1
• ARC Circuitry ×1
(+50 durability restored)

If recyclable (output):

• 1× ARC Circuitry

Tips for faster Medium Shield farming

  • Focus on mechanical and military loot zones—avoid pure civilian areas
  • Hit Raider outposts early before other players sweep them
  • Use Safe Pocket to secure Batteries and ARC Circuitry for crafting
  • Travel light to offset the shield’s movement penalty
  • Run during quieter server hours to avoid contested tech zones
  • Extract quickly once you secure high-value components