What to know

  • Commonly found in mechanical and industrial loot containers
  • Essential for crafting weapon attachments like silencers and compensators
  • Used in major quests such as “After Rain Comes” and “Eyes on the Prize”
  • Can be recycled into Rubber Parts or used to craft Advanced Electrical Components

Wires are one of the most versatile mid-tier resources in ARC Raiders. Players use them extensively for gunsmith upgrades, weapon mod crafting, and progression quests. They are especially valuable for building attachments such as silencers, compensators, and chokes.

ARC Raiders wires details

Attribute Description
Item Name Wires
Item Type Crafting Material / Electrical Component
Rarity Uncommon
Stack Size 15
Weight ~0.25 kg
Found In Mechanical, Industrial, and Electrical Containers
Primary Use Crafting weapon mods and upgrading gunsmith levels
Recycle Output 1× Rubber Parts
Best Maps Dam Battlegrounds, Seaside Industrial, Spaceport
Sell Value 200 Credits
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ARC Raiders wires location

Wires belong to the mechanical/electrical loot pool and are often discovered in industrial complexes, machinery zones, or near generator clusters. They can also be bought from Celeste in trade hubs.

How to use wires in ARC Raiders

Wires are central to mod crafting and progression upgrades. They’re also needed for multiple gunsmith tiers and quests.

Key crafting recipes:
  • 3× Wires + 2× Electrical Components → 1× Advanced Electrical Components (Refiner 2)
  • 6× Metal Parts + 1× Wires → Compensator I (Gunsmith 1)
  • 2× Mechanical Components + 4× Wires → Compensator II (Gunsmith 2)
  • 2× Mod Components + 8× Wires → Compensator III (Gunsmith 3)
  • 6× Metal Parts + 1× Wires → Muzzle Brake I (Gunsmith 1)
  • 2× Mod Components + 8× Wires → Silencer II (Gunsmith 3)
Quest requirements:
  • After Rain Comes – 5× Wires (consumed)
  • Eyes on the Prize – 3× Wires (retained)
Recycling:
  • 1× Wires → 1× Rubber Parts

Tips for faster wires farming

  • Focus on mechanical and industrial containers, especially near power equipment
  • Run light gear to extract quickly from PvP-heavy industrial zones
  • Sell extras to Celeste for quick Credits when stockpiled
  • Use Refiner 2 to upgrade to advanced components efficiently
  • Farm off-peak hours to minimize competition in hot zones
  • Prioritize Spaceport or Dam Battlegrounds for best spawn consistency