ARC Raiders is a challenging extraction shooter, and with all the parts, components, and resources to farm, it can get pretty overwhelming figuring out what you actually need to upgrade your gear.

One of the most important materials you’ll want to focus on is Rusted Tools. These are used for tons of upgrades — from improving your workbenches to enhancing weapons — so keeping a steady supply is essential.

How To Find Rusted Tools in ARC Raiders

Now, before we dive into farming locations, here’s what you need to know:

• Rusted Tools are a Recyclable Mechanical item — that means you might’ve already picked some up and broken them down into smaller parts without realizing it.
• They’re a Blue-quality resource, and you’ll need at least three of them to upgrade your Gunsmith for the first time.

Alright, let’s get into the best places to find Rusted Tools.

• The Scrapyard in The Dam Battlegrounds is your most reliable spot — you’ll find plenty there.
• Formicai Outpost, also in The Dam Battlegrounds, has a couple of crates worth checking near the Raider’s Hatch.
• The Water Tower in the same area has tons of crates and is great for Mechanical loot.
  If you head to the Electrical Substation, you’ll find fewer crates overall, but most of them drop Mechanical items.
• Raider Outpost East has similar loot, but it’s a little farther from extraction points, so be careful.

If you’re feeling brave, try the Outskirts in Buried Village. It’s dangerous, but you can usually find three to four Rusted Tools in one run.

At the Spaceport, Vehicle Maintenance is packed with loot — but watch out, because it’s crawling with ARC enemies.

And finally, Fuel Control in the Spaceport area is a bit safer, though it has slightly less loot overall.

One last tip — always keep your Rusted Tools in your Safe Pocket before heading back. That way, if you get ambushed or taken out on your way to extraction, you won’t lose the materials you’ve worked so hard to find.

With these farming routes, you’ll have all the Rusted Tools you need to keep your gear improving and stay ahead of the ARC threat.