Whether you're setting up an ambush or trying to stay ahead in close-quarters fights, the Combat Mk.3 (Flanking) blueprint is a practical tool in Arc Raiders. If you prioritize quick weapons changes and positioning, it’s a must-have.

Combat Mk.3 (Flanking) Blueprint: Location

Combat Mk.3 is a rare drop found primarily in the following places:

Raider caches

Search residential loot areas and underground lockers, especially during raider cache map events, since these often yield blueprints.​

Scavenging

Open random containers during missions, especially lockers and drawers in Buried City and similar urban maps.​

Gear Bench III

Once unlocked, you can craft the augment directly using specific components.

The Combat Mk.3 (Flanking) blueprint in Arc Raiders is commonly found in Buried City, especially in raider bodies, loot bags, and lockers in residential areas.

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Key locations include the Security Wing's second floor locked room lockers, Santa Maria residential houses and apartments, rooftops of Grandiose Towers, Marano Station’s loot room, and the underground/subway areas where empty lockers and containers can be checked continuously for drops.

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How to craft Combat Mk.3 (Flanking)

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You'll need the following to craft and use Combat Mk.3 (Flanking):

  • Gear Bench III
  • 2 x Advanced Electrical Components
  • 3 x Processor

Once the blueprint is acquired, move it from the Stash to the Inventory. Then right-click on it and select "Learn and Consume". Make sure your Gear Bench is upgraded to level 3. Gather the Advanced Electrical Components and Processors. Finally, craft the Combat Mk.3 (Flanking).

Uses for Combat Mk.3 (Flanking)

The blueprint’s augment is all about high mobility in combat:

Attribute Effect
Draw speed boost +33% for stowed/equipped pistols, hand cannons​
Primary benefit Rapid ambush, flanking, quick reaction time​
Secondary tactics Zip-line setups, mine use, healing inside buildings​