What to know

  • Industrial Batteries are rare crafting materials critical to upgrading your Gear Bench to higher levels, especially from level 2 to 3.
  • They spawn primarily in industrial-themed or technological zones such as the Hydroponic Dome Complex, Power Generation Complex, and certain warehouses.
  • Industrial Batteries can be recycled into chemicals and battery materials or sold for coins but are best saved for essential upgrades.
  • Efficient farming involves targeting specific indoor industrial areas with lockers, metal shelves, and server cabinets, and using optimized raid routes.

Industrial Batteries hold significant value in the progression system of Arc Raiders due to their rarity and importance in upgrading workstations like the Gear Bench. Knowing where to find them, how to use them, and maximizing farming efficiency can give you a substantial advantage.

Industrial Batteries location: Where to find them

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Industrial Batteries spawn mainly in industrial or technological zones across several maps. The highest success rate is reported from these locations:

  • Dam Battlegrounds - Hydroponic Dome Complex: This indoor facility has domed structures with many lockers, metal shelves, and containers where Industrial Batteries often spawn. The Power Generation Complex on this map, especially one level down in server rooms and breachable metal containers, is also very productive.
  • Blue Gate Map - Warehouse (especially underground tunnels): Look in containers, vehicles, and breachable crates in warehouse areas.
  • Spaceport Map - Rocket Assembly building: Spawn rate is a bit less consistent, and more Arc enemies appear here, so caution is needed.
  • General industrial or electrified/technical zones: Focus on server rooms, power complexes, and halls with heavy machinery.

What to craft with Industrial Batteries

While you cannot craft Industrial Batteries directly, they play a vital role in crafting progression by enabling:

  • Upgrading the Gear Bench to level 3, which unlocks more advanced crafting recipes.
  • Recycling into valuable chemicals and batteries used in other crafting recipes.
  • Converting into basic materials useful for mid-tier crafting.

Additionally, crafting Advanced Electrical Components at your refiner (level two required) complements the use of Industrial Batteries for station upgrades, so keeping components like wires and electrical parts handy helps.

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Tips on farming Industrial Batteries efficiently

Target high spawn locations

Focus on industrial and technological zones with abundant lockers, breachable metal containers, and server racks, such as the Hydroponic Dome Complex and Power Generation Complex on the Dam Battlegrounds map. These areas consistently yield Industrial Batteries.

Memorize loot routes and run loops

Create and memorize a raid route that loops through all key battery spawn points quickly. This allows you to clear spawns fast and well, resetting them by running multiple loops to improve battery spawn chances.

Prioritize containers

Always loot red lockers, metal shelves, and server cabinets, as Industrial Batteries spawn mainly in these. Learning which containers spawn batteries frequently lets you skip low-yield areas.

Use fast extraction methods

Plan your route so you can extract quickly after filling your backpack. Avoid unnecessary fights or prolonged engagements to reduce the risk of losing loot.

Industrial Batteries are rare but crucial materials within Arc Raiders that serve as the key to upgrading your workstations, especially the Gear Bench. To find them, you should visit industrial and technological zones like the Hydroponic Dome Complex, Power Generation Complex, and industrial warehouses across maps. Focus on lockers and container types where these batteries are likely to spawn, run optimized farming loops, and save your batteries for essential upgrades instead of recycling them immediately. Following these tips will streamline your farming and boost your crafting progression.