What to know
- Rusted Tools are rare mechanical items that spawn mainly in industrial areas.
- You’ll need 3 Rusted Tools to upgrade your Gunsmith workbench to Level 2.
- Found in maps like Dam Battlegrounds and Spaceport, inside industrial lockers and vehicle bays.
- Can be recycled into Metal Parts and Steel Springs when not used for upgrades.
Rusted Tools are small but crucial — they bridge early-game scavenging with mid-tier crafting in ARC Raiders. If you’re aiming to power up your Gunsmith or stockpile Metal Parts, focusing on industrial zones is the best route.
Arc Raiders Rusted Tools Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Item Name | Rusted Tools |
| Item Type | Recyclable Mechanical Item |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Stack Size | 3 |
| Weight | ~2 kg |
| Found In | Mechanical / Industrial Containers |
| Primary Use | Gunsmith Workbench Upgrade (Level 1 → 2) |
| Recycle Output | 8 × Metal Parts + 1 × Steel Spring |
| Best Maps | Dam Battlegrounds, Spaceport |
| Sell Value | Medium Credits |
Rusted Tools Location in ARC Raiders
Rusted Tools appear only in mechanical-tagged loot pools, meaning you’ll mostly find them in areas filled with machinery, vehicles, or heavy equipment. Skip tech or civilian regions — those rarely yield the item.
Recommended farming maps
| Map | Key Areas | Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Dam Battlegrounds | Scrap Yard, Generator Hall, Water Treatment Plant | Check toolboxes and mechanical crates near vehicles. |
| Spaceport | Vehicle Maintenance Bay, Container Storage Zone | Focus on industrial lockers and repair benches. |
| Buried City | Subway Repair Bay, Service Corridor | Search near broken machinery and old cargo pallets. |
- Dam Battlegrounds: Head to the Scrap Yard and Water Treatment areas. Look for broken vehicles, scattered crates, and tool cabinets near turbines.
- Spaceport: Search the Vehicle Maintenance Bay and Container Storage area — both have mechanical loot clusters.
- Buried City: Venture into the Subway Repair Bay and nearby service tunnels; you’ll often find one or two mechanical spawns per run.
How to use Rusted Tools in Arc Raiders
Upgrade your Gunsmith
The primary purpose of Rusted Tools is to upgrade the Gunsmith workbench from Level 1 to Level 2.
You’ll need:
- 3 × Rusted Tools
- 5 × Mechanical Components
- 8 × Wasp Driver
Upgrading unlocks access to advanced weapon modifications and higher-tier crafting recipes.
Recycle for parts
If you don’t need them for upgrades, you can recycle each Rusted Tool to get:
- 8 × Metal Parts
- 1 × Steel Spring
That makes them one of the best sources for bulk Metal Parts farming later in the game.
Tips for faster Rusted Tools farming
- Avoid wasting time in tech or civilian regions.
- Carry minimal gear for faster looting and quicker escapes.
- Always store Rusted Tools in your Safe Pocket if you plan to continue exploring.
- Fewer players mean less competition for container spawns.
- Both items spawn together in the same mechanical loot pool.
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