ARC Raiders Blue Gate Solo Guide: 100k+ Loot Routes & Puzzles (2026)
Time: 2026-01-14
Blue Gate in ARC Raiders delivers efficient solo routes that minimize PvP encounters while maximizing loot and puzzle rewards. These underground-focused paths avoid central hotspots, targeting 100k+ credits in 25-minute runs with blueprints, weapons, and gear. Perfect for beginners scaling to consistent farming.
Low-Risk Underground Sweep (Beginner Starter)
This route prioritizes safety via fixed underground paths, hitting reliable crates and puzzles for mid-tier loot. Expect 70k-120k credits in 12-18 minutes at 70% inventory.
- Entry: Standard Passage or nearest underground access. Clear three early alcoves for weapon cases, backpacks, and meds—always check car trunks in Warehouse Complex outer ring.
- Core Path: Advance to Communication Tower. Loot lockers, toolboxes, and pink key rooms (Confiscation Room if keyed). Solve Reinforced Reception monitor: Match color signals (blue line to first right room; red to left).
- Puzzles: Battery delivery to husks in nearby labs; fuse drops for breach rooms. Pre-clear for ARCs.
- Extract: Cliff Lift or airshaft once loaded. Avoid rooftops—watch for snipers.
- Yields: Ammo, grenades, ARC parts. Low PvP due to tunnel cover.
[Underground sweep route diagram with numbered loot spots]
Village/Pilgrim’s Peak Edge Run (High-Value PvE)
Bypass center chaos for peripheral rares and blueprints. Rush edges for 100k+ credits, scaling with spawn knowledge.
- Entry: Spawn to Village or Pilgrim’s Peak. Scout hidden weapon crates (non-linear; practice eastern spawns).
- Progression: Forest/Ridgeline to Trapper’s Glade—grab ARC parts, crates, battery husk puzzles (deliver to two deforester husks).
- Key Sites: Ancient Ruins (fuse deliveries) or Raider’s Refuge (press 4 random buttons: church exterior/interior, bell tower).
- Extract: Outer airshafts or Helipad. Pre-clear high ground ridges for boss ARC patrols.
- Yields: Rare blueprints, epic weapons. Repeatable for consistency.
[Edge run map highlighting Village to Refuge path]
Optimal Loadout & Timing Tips
Tailor gear for stealth and efficiency in solo play. Time entries to dodge peak PvP.
| Category | Recommendations | Why It Works |
|---|---|---|
| Weapons/Traps | Mines, tripwires for chokepoints; snap grenades for ARCs | Controls tunnels, clears husks silently |
| Utility | Pink keys for locked rooms; batteries/fuses | Unlocks high-value tech/breach loot |
| Modifiers | Lush Blooms (food), Night Raid (2x trials/keys) | Boosts yields, fewer players |
- Timing: Wait for central fights to resolve—loot downed players safely.
- Risks: Boss ARCs on ridges; stick to edges/underground. Garage gear farm to Tower for quick alternates.
- Pro Tip: Divide "A First Foothold" quest over two runs: Data Vault/Trapper’s first, then Olive Grove/Ridgeline.
These routes excel for squadless farming, building map mastery for endless 100k runs.
