What to know
- Classified as Rare (mechanical/industrial item).
- Found in Mechanical / Industrial loot pools (machine zones, industrial containers).
- Used in the quest Unexpected Initiative (deliver a Water Pump to Tian Wen).
- Can be recycled into crafting materials: 4× Metal Parts + 2× Oil.
In ARC Raiders, the Water Pump is a key item tied to the quest Unexpected Initiative, but beyond that it can be recycled for useful materials. Because it spawns in industrial/mechanical zones rather than purely residential or nature loot pools, knowing where to look will help you secure it.
ARC Raiders Water Pump details
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Item Name | Water Pump |
| Item Type | Mechanical / Industrial Component |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Stack Size | 3 |
| Weight | ~2 kg |
| Found In | Mechanical / Industrial zones |
| Primary Use | Quest item + Recycling component |
| Recycle Output | 4× Metal Parts + 2× Oil |
| Best Maps | Maps with industrial/machine zones (e.g., Dam Battleground, Blue Gate, Buried City, Spaceport) |
| Sell Value | ~1000 credits (approx) |
Water Pump location in ARC Raiders
The Water Pump spawns in mechanical or industrial loot pools—machines, containers around industrial facilities, rather than residential rooms. The quest marker gives a specific spawn for one part of it:
| Map | Primary Zones | Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Buried City | Rooftop gardens at Piazza Roma (quest location) | The quest states: “Search for a Water Pump in the broken rooftop gardens at Piazza Roma”. |
| Dam Battleground | Industrial complexes, machine/storage areas | Follow machine/industrial container loops to maximize chances. |
| Blue Gate | Mechanical hangars, industrial/workshop zones | Check containers in machine parts rooms. |
| Spaceport | Cargo maintenance, machine bays, industrial decks | Focus on maintenance & industrial zones. |
Uses Water Pump in ARC Raiders
Quest Use
Complete the quest Unexpected Initiative:
- Reach Grandioso Apartments in Buried City and collect Fertilizer.
- Then reach Piazza Roma in Buried City and search for a Water Pump in the broken rooftop gardens.
- Deliver the Water Pump (and Fertilizer) to Tian Wen.
Recycling output
- 1x Water Pump → 4× Metal Parts + 2× Oil
Salvaging output
- 1x Water Pump → + 2× Oil
Tips to farm Water Pump efficiently
- If you’re questing, go straight to Buried City → Piazza Roma rooftop gardens; this is the quest-designated spot.
- If farming non-quest, target industrial zones and containers near machine/engine parts rather than typical residential loot.
- Keep inventory spaces free for heavier items like the Water Pump (~2 kg) so you don’t miss the spawn because you’re full.
- After extraction, recycle extras if you get more than needed for the quest—to convert into metal parts/oil rather than leaving it in inventory.
- If doing a low-risk free loadout run, focus solely on containers in machine zones for efficiency.
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