How to get Rusted Gears in Arc Raiders

Rusted Gears in Arc Raiders were, for a while, the bane of my existence. In a world ravaged by hyper-aggressive robots, you’d expect gears to be a dime a dozen from abandoned machinery, cars, and the robots themselves. But, no, these elusive items needed to upgrade to Gunsmith III are like gold dust.

After countless fruitless runs and scrapping with other raiders over petty scraps, we’ve located two very reliable spawn points in two of the maps. In this guide, we’ll walk you through where to find Rusted Gears in Arc Raiders so you can finally get that much sought-after upgrade for yourself.

Where to find Rusted Gears in Arc Raiders

The two best spots to loot Rusted Gears in Arc Raiders are as follows:

• The two buses just east of the North Complex Elevator in Dam Battlegrounds.
• The generator inside the Warehouse in Buried City.

The buses are parked just east of the North Complex Elevator in the northeast of Dam Battlegrounds, between Generator Hall and the Power Generation Complex. Breach and search the containers on the back of each bus. Nine times out of 10, at least one of the two will contain one Rusted Gear.

You’ll find the generator in the Warehouse located in the northwest of Buried City, southwest of Marano Station, and west of Piazza Roma. You’ll find it in the westernmost portion of the Warehouse in a large room filled with sand and a low ceiling. Breach and search the side of the generator. The Rusted Gear spawn rate isn’t quite as reliable as the buses, dropping roughly three times for every five visits.

Naturally, these aren’t 100% guaranteed, but the spawn chance is incredibly high compared to simply searching through car hoods or scouring Industrial zones for the gears. North Complex Elevator is a little more dangerous, given the proximity of the extraction lift and the Hornet and Wasp that often patrol the area. For safety, opt for the Warehouse. Both are well placed for extractions, as you can leave quickly via the lift in Dam Battlegrounds or the Train Station Hatch/Western Station in Buried City.

I’d also recommend avoiding a Free Loadout here, for the simple reason that you’ll want to stash any Rusted Gears you come across in your Safe Pocket in case you don’t extract successfully. A couple of visits to each should net you the three Rusted Gears needed to upgrade to Gunsmith III in Arc Raiders.

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