What to know

  • Sensors spawn most often in security and technological areas, especially in locations like Control Tower and server rooms
  • They are used to craft key items and gadgets such as Raider Hatch Keys and explosives and can be recycled into wires and metal parts
  • Lockers and breachable containers offer the highest yields; these should be prioritized when farming sensors
  • Planning efficient routes through sensor-rich zones and farming during off-peak hours improves farming success

How sensors are found and collected

Sensors are mainly found in technological and security sectors of the map, including Control Tower and Research/Admin on Dam. Breachable lockers and server containers within these zones reliably spawn sensors and provide multiple per breach, making them the prime targets for farming.

Sensor Location Details
Control Tower High sensor spawn rate; multiple breachable lockers present.
Research/Admin on Dam Contains technological and security containers that often hold sensors.
Server/Locker Containers Almost always contain sensors; highly reliable spawn points.

Where we found a sensor

We were able to locate a sensor in the Blue gate region. Specifically, south of the village and east of the raiders refuge

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Sensors uses: How to craft and recycle keys, grenades and hatch keys

Sensors are crucial for crafting important gadgets and explosives such as Raider Hatch Keys, Jump Mines, and Tagging Grenades. In addition, they can be recycled into wires and metal parts, which are used in further crafting or trade. Sensors are lightweight and stack efficiently for easy carrying during raids.

Sensor Use Example Items
Crafting utility items Used to craft items like Raider Hatch Key, Jump Mine, and grenades.
Recycling output Can be recycled to obtain components such as wires and metal parts.
Quest progression Required for missions like Powering Up The Greenhouse.

Tips to farm sensors efficiently

  • Mark technological and security zones on your raid map — especially the Control Tower and Research/Admin areas near the Dam
  • Explore these zones and look for lockers and breachable server containers — these have the highest sensor drop rates
  • Prioritize unlooted containers to maximize your haul per run
  • Collect sensors in stacks of five to make the most of your inventory space
  • Recycle excess sensors into other valuable components like wires when you’re running low on crafting materials
  • Plan your raid routes strategically to hit multiple sensor-rich areas in one go — ideally farming during off-peak hours to avoid other players

Mastering sensor farming in Arc Raiders ensures steady crafting of essential tools and gadgets, improving survival chances and raid success. Following these tips will make farming efficient and less risky while maximizing material gains.