ARC Raiders Blue Gate Loot Caves: Exact Entry Points, Landmarks & Solo Steps (2026)

Time: 2026-01-14

ARC Raiders Blue Gate: Precise Loot Caves Entry Guide (Exact Landmarks & Steps)

Blue Gate's loot caves in ARC Raiders rely on underground alcoves and puzzle chambers pinpointed by map icons and cues for solo navigation. This guide details exact entry sequences using landmarks, minimizing PvP via stealth paths for reliable 50k+ credit hauls.

[Blue Gate minimap with all cave landmarks and sectors highlighted]​

Loot Caves Navigation Overview

Caves anchor around environmental icons like zipline windows, debris piles, and storm doors. Use minimap elevation dips and audio hums for precision. Trap all entries; pair with Standard Passage underground starts.​

[Full cave entry flowchart from spawn to extracts]​

1. Underground Secret Loot Caves (Zipline Access)

Central underground gem via Reinforced Reception zipline. Targets 3-4 alcoves with Power Banks unlocking blueprint vaults. Audio hum guides drops.​​

Detailed Step-by-Step Entry & Clear (10-15 Minutes)

1. Spawn to Reception (0-3 min): Enter Standard Passage. Advance to Gate Approach checkpoint. Spot Reception breach room (large double gates on minimap).

2. Landmark ID (3-4 min): Inside gates, turn left into main hallway. Locate big open windows (overlooking void) on left wall—electrical hum audible.

3. Zipline Mount (4-5 min): Approach windows; zipline shaft visible (glowing rail). Deploy trap below for backtrack security.

4. Descent & Alcove 1 (5-7 min): Ride down to first landing. Clear 2 husks; loot initial lockers. Grab Power Bank #1 from pedestal (glowing blue).

5. Alcove Navigation (7-11 min):

   • Left Fork (Alcove 2): Squeeze through cracked wall; insert battery in panel for Bank #2.
   • Central Drop (Alcove 3): Ladder to lower ledge; husk cluster guards Bank #3 on fuse box.
   • Right Tunnel (Alcove 4): Stealth-mine ARC; final Bank on altar.

6. Unlock & Mega Loot (11-13 min): Hub door auto-opens at 3+ banks. Breach final container: blueprints (e.g., module tiers), rare modules, 30k+ crates.

7. Extract Sequence (13-15 min): Zipline reverse or airshaft ladder to Cliff Lift. Scan for footsteps.​

Pro Tips: Contested breach nearby—time post-fights. Yields: Blueprints heavy.

2. Collapsed Highway Cave

Northwest surface edge cave under ruined overpass. Debris crawl entry to breach lockers—weapons focus.​

Detailed Step-by-Step Entry & Clear (7-12 Minutes)

1. Surface Approach (0-2 min): Spawn northwest flank. Follow minimap to Highway Collapse icon (broken bridge silhouette).

2. Landmark Confirmation (2-3 min): Base of overpass: Spot debris pile (rubble mound) with grouped ARC crates outside. Elevation dip on minimap.

3. Crawl Entry (3-4 min): Interact with low debris gap (crouch prompt). Emerge in low-ceiling chamber—trap mouth immediately.

4. Husk Clear (4-6 min): 5-7 husks; prioritize with snaps. Check ceiling ledges for snipers.

5. Loot Progression (6-9 min):

   • Lockers: Walls x4 (meds/grenades).
   • Breach Containers: Central trio—charge each for gun parts/blueprints.
   • Tubes: Pull levers for grenade drops.

6. Bonus Puzzle (9-10 min): Rear generator fuse (from entrance box)—unlocks upper platform case.

7. Secure Extract (10-12 min): Exit debris; zipline to outer airshaft. High-ground pre-clear.​

Pro Tips: Very low risk; chain with Data Vault. Yields: Weapons/grenades.

[Highway Collapse cave entry with debris pile zoomed]​

3. Data Vault Alcoves

Northwest underground network off quest path. Ruined brick panels hide ammo vaults.​

Detailed Step-by-Step Entry & Clear (12-18 Minutes)

1. Underground Dive (0-4 min): Standard Passage northwest to "A First Foothold" Data Vault marker (quest icon).

2. Passage Fork (4-5 min): Main tunnel hum signals side doors. Husk clusters flank entry.

3. Panel Entries (5-9 min):

   • Door 1: Ruined brick wall left—interact hidden panel (glows post-husks).
   • Door 2: Right alcove crack—ammo crates #1-3, backpacks.
   • Door 3: Deep narrow passage—backpacks #4-8 variable spawns.

4. Headhouse Link (9-12 min): Exit to Headhouse attic ladder. Button sequence 2-3-1 for 10th case.

5. Husk Puzzle (12-15 min): Battery to deforester husk—opens module vault.

6. Full Inventory Sweep (15-17 min): Re-check corners; meds in floor bags.

7. Tunnel Extract (17-18 min): Back to Cliffside Airshaft—ridge watch.​

Pro Tips: Predictable AI. Yields: Ammo/backpacks.

4. Raider’s Refuge Cellar Caves (Surface-Adjacent)

South-central storm cellar between ruins. Breach locker heaven—superior to Olive Grove.​

Detailed Step-by-Step Entry & Clear (8-13 Minutes)

1. Surface Trek (0-3 min): South-central from spawn: Raider’s Refuge building to Adorned Wreckage gap.
2. Landmark Spot (3-4 min): Amid debris, large storm cellar door on ruined brick wall (vertical rectangle icon).
3. Door Interact (4-5 min): Press to descend—trap stairs.
4. Interior Clear (5-8 min): Security husks x4; snaps for groups.
5. Loot Core (8-10 min): Breach locker central (rares); side shelves weapons.
6. Variants Avoid (10-11 min): Skip Olive Grove tree cluster—poorer spawns.
7. Extract (11-13 min): Surface to Helipad zipline.​

Pro Tips: Back ruins visible aid. Yields: Rares/breaches.

[Refuge cellar door and interior layout]​

Navigation Table & Advanced Tips

Cave	Map Sector	Exact Landmark Sequence	Loot Focus	Entry Time	Audio/Visual Cues
Underground Secrets	Central Underground	Reception gates > left hallway > zipline windows	Blueprints, modules	4 min	Electrical hum, open windows ​
Collapsed Highway	Northwest Surface	Highway Collapse > debris pile under overpass	Weapons, grenades	3 min	Bridge icon, rubble mound ​
Data Vault	Northwest Underground	Data Vault passage > ruined brick side doors	Ammo, backpacks	5 min	Husk hum, brick glows ​
Raider’s Refuge Cellar	South-Central Surface	Refuge > Wreckage gap > storm door on bricks	Breach lockers, rares	4 min	Rectangle door, debris ​

Advanced: Overlay arcraidershub.com maps. Footstep audio key; Lush Blooms boosts. Chain caves for 100k+