What to know

  • Power Cables are rare items found mostly in electrical, commercial, and residential loot areas.
  • The best locations to find them are in Dam Battlegrounds around power generation complexes and field depots.
  • They are used primarily to upgrade the Gear Bench and recycle into wires needed for quests.
  • Searching drawers, cabinets, and lockers in specific indoor locations like power stations and administrative buildings increases chances.

Power Cables are a key resource in ARC Raiders, valuable for upgrading your Gear Bench from level 1 to 2 and for recycling into wires, which are essential for early quests and blueprints. Finding them can be tricky as they tend to spawn in specific loot pools tied to electrical and commercial areas, often indoors in tech-heavy facilities.

Locations of Power Cables in ARC Raiders

Dam Battlegrounds

Screenshot by: NerdsChalk
  • Power Generation Complex and nearby Field Depot to the east, where drawers and desks are common spawn points.
  • Field Depot south of the Electrical Substation, between Water Towers and the substation, with lockers and sheds around.
  • Testing Annex and Electrical Tower have occasional spawns.

Steps to find Power Cables in ARC Raiders

Screenshot by: NerdsChalk
Step 1: Plan your route

Head to Dam Battlegrounds and plan a loop that visits the Power Generation Complex, Field Depots near Electrical Substation, and Testing Annex.

Screenshot by: NerdsChalk
Step 2: Enter loot-rich buildings

Focus on indoor areas such as computer rooms, admin offices, and electrical control rooms where drawers, lockers, and desks are abundant.

Screenshot by: NerdsChalk
Step 3: Check containers thoroughly

Search every drawer, cabinet, and locker you find; Power Cables often spawn inside these containers rather than on open loot piles.

Screenshot by: NerdsChalk
Step 4: Collect and recycle

Keep at least 3 cables for Gear Bench upgrades; recycle any extras into wires to fulfill quest requirements.

Use of Power Cables in ARC Raiders

Power Cables serve two main purposes:

  • Upgrade material for Gear Bench II, which requires 3 Power Cables plus other components.
  • Can be recycled for 4 wires each, which are crucial components for many early quests and crafting blueprints.

Mastering the hunt for Power Cables lets you efficiently upgrade your gear workbench and advance through early game quests faster. By focusing your loot runs on key electrical and commercial areas, especially indoors in Dam Battlegrounds, and thoroughly searching containers, you can reliably stockpile these rare components. Keeping a steady supply of Power Cables and converting the excess into wires keeps your crafting workflow smooth and progression steady in ARC Raiders.