ARC Raiders: How to get Venator Blueprint

If you’re hunting for the Venator blueprint, you’ve probably figured out it doesn’t just fall into your lap.

It hides in the same places as all the other high-tier loot, such as locked rooms, weapon crates, and any spot that usually gets you killed if you’re not paying attention.

Where can I find the Venator Blueprint in ARC Raiders?

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Start by focusing on high-value loot zones — those areas with locked rooms, rare containers, or weapon crates.

One of your best bets is Dam Battlegrounds. In particular:

• The control tower — check the top floor for hidden caches.
• Swamp-outpost regions have weapon crates that often drop blueprints.
• The highway gap under the Dam is another strong spot: under the raised highway, you can find raider containers and weapon cases.

Also, try the Formicai Outpost (northeast Dam) — it’s less crowded, and there are crates inside its tower that people have reported working well.

Another good map is Buried City:

• The hospital there reportedly has a locked room that drops the Venator blueprint.
• Use a keycard or a trick to access some key-locked areas; inside, you’ll find high-tier containers and blueprints.
• On night raids, blue-loot chances go up, so hit these routes when it's dark.

Also, keep an eye out for Security Lockers: they have very good chances for rare blueprints, especially if you’ve invested in the Security Breach perk.

When the Harvester event is active, it’s a very good moment to farm because rare blueprint drops spike.

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How to craft the Venator after getting the Blueprint in ARC Raiders

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Once you’ve got the blueprint and extracted it safely, go back to Speranza (your base) and consume it so it becomes part of your crafting recipes.

To craft the Venator, you need:

• Gunsmith bench at Level 3
• Materials: 2× Advanced Mechanical Components, 3× Medium Gun Parts, 5× Magnets.

Tips on using the Venator in Raids in ARC Raiders

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The Venator is a semi-automatic pistol that fires two bullets per trigger pull, which makes it great in close fights.

It works best as a finisher when:

• You flank enemies or get in close
• Your main gun is empty
• You’re fighting light or medium-armored foes

Don’t depend on it for long-distance fights — its strength is up close. Also, since it uses medium ammo, carry enough to make the most of it.

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FAQs

How often does the Venator blueprint drop?

• It’s rare. Drop rates are boosted in certain containers (weapon crates, security lockers) and during special events, but you’ll probably need several runs.

Do I need a key to farm Venator blueprints?

• Not always, but locked rooms (like in Dam or Buried City) give higher-tier loot. Using a keycard or gaining access to secured rooms helps.

Does it matter if it's a night raid?

• Yes. Night raids double your chance for rare loot, so run your blueprint farm runs in the dark if you can.

Can I craft Venator right away after learning the blueprint?

• Only if you have a Level 3 Gunsmith bench and the required materials: 2 Advanced Mechanical Components, 3 Medium Gun Parts, and 5 Magnets.

Is the Venator good in fights?

• It’s strong at close range because of its twin-shot burst. Not ideal for long-range, but very useful when you need fast finishing power.