What to know

  • Gunsmith upgrades unlock higher weapon tiers and better crafting recipes.
  • Upgrade resources include Metal Parts, ARC components, and other standard extraction loot.
  • Upgrades improve weapon handling, magazine size, reload speed, and mod slots, not raw damage.
  • The upgrade option is found in the Gunsmith bench interface once sufficient materials are collected.

In ARC Raiders, upgrading your Gunsmith is done at the Gunsmith bench in your base (Raider Den) by using crafting materials gathered from surface extractions like Metal Parts and ARC components. Once you have enough resources, an upgrade option appears at the top of the bench menu, allowing you to spend these materials to raise its level. This unlocks access to higher weapon tiers, advanced crafting recipes, and better weapon mods that improve weapon reliability, reload speed, and handling rather than increasing base damage.

The upgrade process is vital for progressing beyond base-level weapons and achieving more personalized, efficient gear. Mods and attachments you craft after upgrading often include enhanced recoil control, larger magazines, extended reloads, silencers, and unique effects that further customize your playstyle. This upgrade path ensures your weapons feel more stable, trustworthy, and suited to combat scenarios.

How to upgrade gunsmith in ARC Raiders

Step 1: Collect crafting materials

Explore the Rust Belt to collect Metal Parts, ARC components, and other mech parts dropped during extractions.

Step 2: Go to the Gunsmith bench at your base

Access the Gunsmith bench where you craft and modify weapons.

Step 3: Locate the upgrade option at the top of the bench menu

Once you have enough resources, the bench interface will show the upgrade button.

Step 4: Upgrade the Gunsmith using collected materials

Spend the materials to improve the bench level.

Step 5: Craft and upgrade weapons with new blueprints and mods

Unlock access to higher-tier blueprints and advanced mods that increase weapon functionality and handling.

Upgrading your Gunsmith is crucial for advancing weapon quality in ARC Raiders, as it expands your crafting arsenal and improves overall combat effectiveness through better gear customization, rather than just increasing the raw damage output of weapons. Note that this feature is only available in full game versions and not during early test phases like the Server Slam.