What to know

  • Surge Shield Recharger is a rare item that restores 50 shield points in about 5 seconds.
  • Crafted using 1 Electrical Component and 1 Advanced ARC Powercell.
  • Can be found by scavenging tech-rich areas, purchased from trader Lance, or crafted.
  • Essential for rapid shield recharge during high-risk combat situations.

Arc Raiders Surge Shield Recharger offers a quick shield restoration boost, making it a valuable consumable for surviving tougher encounters. Its crafting demands specific high-tier materials, and locating these components or the recharger itself requires focused exploration or efficient farming. Understanding its stats and how to farm it will help you maintain your defensive edge.

ARC Raiders Surge Shield Recharger: Details

Feature Details
Item Name Surge Shield Recharger
Item Type Consumable Shield Recharge Kit
Rarity Rare
Shield Restored 50 points
Use Time 5 seconds
Crafting Materials 1× Electrical Component, 1× Advanced ARC Powercell
Stack Size 5
Weight 0.2 kg
Crafting Location Workbench I or Inventory Crafting
Sell Price 1200 credits
Trader Seller Lance (Price: 3600 credits)
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ARC Raiders Surge Shield Recharger: Locations

The Surge Shield Recharger and its crafting materials spawn primarily in tech-heavy zones such as research facilities, power plants, and industrial containers.

Map/Area Primary Zones Tips for Finding Surge Shield Recharger
Research Facilities Tech rooms, server areas Search lockers, control hubs, and terminals within these tech-heavy zones. Look for crates and defeated drones.
Power Plants Generator rooms, maintenance areas Focus on power core rooms and machinery-rich sections with lots of tech containers. Loot electronic enemies.
Industrial Containers Shipping yards, maintenance bays Look inside industrial crates and supply lockers. Equip high perception to spot glowing tech loot.
Trader Lance Area Speranza Clinic Purchase directly if crafting materials are insufficient for immediate needs.

Electrical Components and Advanced ARC Powercells are the main ingredients of Surge Shield Recharger. These materials can be looted from tech crates, drones, and terminals in such areas or purchased/traded with the in-game trader Lance.

ARC Raiders Surge Shield Recharger: Uses

To use the Surge Shield Recharger, select it from your quick-use inventory slot during a raid and hold the use key to activate it. The device restores 50 shield points over approximately five seconds, making it ideal for mid-combat recovery when you need a quick burst of protection.

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However, timing is crucial—activate it only when you’re out of immediate heavy fire to avoid interruptions and ensure the full recharge effect.

ARC Raiders Surge Shield Recharger: Tips

  • Prioritize tech-rich locations abundant with machinery and electronic components.
  • Equip it in a quick-use slot for immediate access during raids.
  • Search in industrial crates, power core rooms, and around defeated drones or high-tech enemies.
  • Equip gear with high perception to detect glowing tech loot containers more effectively.
  • Use "Safe Pockets" to secure rare items quickly before extraction to avoid losing valuable loot.