ARC Raiders is a newly released extraction shooter from Embark Studios. The game is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S|X. As an extraction shooter, looting and crafting with materials is a major part of the game's progression. After collecting rare items from your expedition, you have to use them to craft and maintain your weapons and gear.
One of these items that is used for crafting and maintaining most items in the later stages of ARC Raiders is steel springs. While you'll find most items in the open, farming steel springs might be a little tricky if you don't know the proper method. Here's an in-depth guide on how to get steel springs effectively in ARC Raiders.
Why Do You Need Steel Springs in ARC Raiders?
Steel springs are an essential item that is required for crafting weapon mods like magazines. Moreover, it is the sole component required for crafting Advanced Mechanical Components, which are required for crafting and repairing higher rarity weapons. Here's a list of items that require steel springs for crafting and maintenance:
- Barricade Kit
- Mod Components
- Advanced Mechanical Components
- Shrapnel Grenade
- Extended Shotgun Mag (1-3)
- Extended Light Mag (1-3)
- Extended Medium Mag (1-3)
How to Get Steel Springs in ARC Raiders
Steel springs are a crafting resource that falls under the industrial category. You'll find spring steels in all POIs marked with the industrial tag. Aside from that, you can also get steel springs by recycling or salvaging some items you find during your raid. Here's a list of items you should salvage to get steel springs:
- Ruined Accordion
- Spring Cushion
- Rusted Tools
- Cooling Coil
- Magnetron
- Mod Components
- Weapon Mods (Magazines)
While making your loot runs, make sure to pick up springs and store them in your stash to effectively craft and manage weapons and gear. If you have excess steel springs in your stash, use them to craft Advanced Mechanical Components from your Refiner.
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