Raiders, if you’re complaining about the lack of loot in ARC Raiders Riven Tides, you’re mistaken. Riven Tides actually have plenty of supplies; the key is knowing which containers are worth opening and which areas are overlooked by most players.
Following the routes and methods IGGM will provide, you’re sure to acquire a large number of high-value items, perhaps even needing to pick and choose what to bring back.
Primary Looting Areas
We need to focus on Stacking Yard as our primary looting area, so enter Stacking Yard area as soon as you enter the map. The central area is best, as it’s the optimal location for containers and is often overlooked.
Next, use the map to distinguish between opened and unopened containers stacked together. Remember to check all breachables; they may also yield keys, sensors, etc. Don’t miss the two towers; the left one has a Security Breach container, and the right one may spawn Weapon Cases.
Security Breach containers still have a chance to drop high-durability weapons and gun parts.
Additionally, when climbing or walking at heights, always be careful to avoid falling, so you don’t have to start all over again.
List of Top-Tier Loot Available
The table below provides a brief overview of the loot obtained during this run:
| Category | Specific Item | Use/Value |
| Rare Accessories | Kinetic Converter, Silencer, Anvil Splitter, Shotgun Choke | Equip directly or recycle |
| High-Value Parts | Broken Guidance System, Steel Springs, Explosive Compounds, Magnetic Accelerators | 1 set of guidance systems = 12 processors; springs are used to craft advanced accessories; explosives can be used to craft Wolfpack/Deadline |
| Crafting Materials | Exodus Modules, Gun Parts, Industrial Batteries, Motors | Craft Legendary/Epic Weapons, Repair Equipment |
| Consumables | Grenades, Medical Bandages, Shield Recharger, Adrenaline Shot | Use directly or sell for profit |
| Keys | Blue Gate Village Key, Hatch Key, Riven Tide Safe Locker Keycard | Open special rooms |
| Blueprints | ARC Raiders blueprints for various equipment (drop rate increased during events) | Unlocks new recipes |
| Special Items | Stellar Montis series (such as Spectrum Analyzer), Purple/Legendary Ships | Recycling into high-value materials |
| Tools | Rusted Tools, Dockmaster’s Detector | appear in large numbers because of Beachcombing condition |
Looting Route
Let’s follow IGGM to see the specific looting route! Our starting area should be the containers on the upper level of the central Stacking Yard. After ensuring no areas are missed, head towards the shipwreck, prioritizing the breachable containers.
We might find Steel Springs, Broken Guidance Systems, and Explosive Compounds from these containers.
Next, it’s time to loot the towers. As mentioned before, weapons or weapon parts are possible on the left and right sides, so it’s still worth spending time looting them.
Our route continues south, checking the map to identify unopened containers for more attachments, as well as some medical supplies and Exodus Modules.
We mustn’t miss other corners that players easily overlook. Remember to use jumping and climbing to check those hidden containers.
While there will be many players near the perimeter of the puzzle area, there’s still a chance of finding leftover supplies. If you have enough time, don’t hesitate to trust your judgment. Even without ARC Raiders blueprints, some crafting materials or consumables are still quite good.
In Customs House area, there are hordes of Pops. You can loot this area along the way. Use Zipline to climb to the high platform and check all the containers, Weapon Cases, and Ammo Cases.
Finally, after thoroughly looting everything, use your Raider Hatch Key to make a quick extraction, thereby avoiding the risk of being ambushed or leaving empty-handed.
Loot Differences Under Different Map Conditions
During Beachcombing condition, Dockmaster’s Detector (tools) spawns more frequently, potentially reducing the drop rate of other items. Medical supplies also increase significantly, such as Bandages and Adrenaline Shots.
At the same time, most players flock to the beach, reducing competition for Stacking Yard and making it easier to monopolize it.
Night raids and Day raids are also different. At night, there will be more boats and Steel Springs, but fewer accessories and medical supplies. During the day, you might obtain more blueprints and rare ships.
However, nighttime is slightly easier than daytime because ARC enemy density is lower. If you find the pressure of daytime combat overwhelming, we recommend equipping an Epic-tier weapon, such as Anvil or Tempest, to facilitate rapid area clearance. If your arsenal is currently bare, you can also head over to IGGM.com to buy cheap ARC Raiders blueprints; start crafting immediately to become an unstoppable force on the battlefield!
Overall, the item pool within containers is extremely broad, containing almost every type in the game. Each refresh is random, so players need to actively choose based on their current needs.
Pickup Recommendations
Priority Pickups
First, keep Broken Guidance System and some rare parts in your inventory, according to IGGM. If you have Exodus Modules of blue quality or higher, prioritize keeping them as well. Finally, Steel Springs are in extremely high demand, so there’s no reason not to keep them.
Optional Pickups
Explosive Compounds can be selectively looted if you don’t need to craft explosives immediately. The same applies to medical supplies; keep them when you’re in short supply. For keys you find, choose the higher-value ones based on your needs.
Need to be discarded
Since there are plenty of Steel Springs as alternatives, Rusted Tools are practically unnecessary.
If you’re short on space, low-value grenades and ordinary batteries can be discarded without hesitation, unless you urgently need them.
Players should be mindful of managing their inventory space. If the current combat intensity isn’t too high, dismantle low-level weapon parts for makeshift components and discard heavy ammunition.
This route provides a one-stop solution for your needs for accessories, materials, meds, keys, blueprints, and more. If you try this route and adjust your choices based on luck, IGGM believes you’ll have so much gear you’ll need to pick and choose!
