Mechanical Components are uncommon refined materials in ARC Raiders, used for weapon crafting, repairs, attachments, and workshop upgrades. You can obtain them by crafting at a Level 1 Refiner, searching Mechanical loot areas, recycling selected equipment, defeating certain ARC enemies, or completing quests.
The most reliable way to maintain a steady supply is to craft them yourself. Each component requires 7 Metal Parts and 3 Rubber Parts, so collecting these materials during raids can support your workshop progression. This guide covers the best ways to get Mechanical Components, where to search, and which upgrades deserve priority.
How to Craft Mechanical Components
The Level 1 Refiner converts common materials into Mechanical Components. Build the station in your workshop, collect the required resources, and select the recipe from its crafting menu.
Each component requires:
| Material | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Metal Parts | 7 |
| Rubber Parts | 3 |
Follow these steps:
- Collect Metal Parts and Rubber Parts during raids or by recycling suitable equipment.
- Return to your workshop and open the Level 1 Refiner.
- Select Mechanical Components and check your available materials.
- Start crafting and collect the finished components.
For five components, you need 35 Metal Parts and 15 Rubber Parts. Keep some basic materials for ammunition, repairs, and other recipes rather than using your entire supply on refining.
Best Places to Find Mechanical Components
Mechanical loot areas are the main locations to search for finished components and the materials used to craft them. Look for areas marked with the Mechanical loot category, then check vehicles and suitable containers.
These locations are worth including in your farming routes:
- Dam Battlegrounds: Search Water Treatment Control, the Hydrodomes, and the Power Generation Complex.
- Spaceport: Check Launch Pad, Fuel Control, and Container Storage.
- Blue Gate: Explore Checkpoint and other vehicle-heavy Mechanical areas.
You do not need to visit every location in one raid. Choose two or three nearby search points and connect them to a convenient extraction route. This lets you collect finished components while gathering Metal Parts and Rubber Parts for future crafting.
If you do not find a finished component, the materials you collect can still support your Refiner production. Prioritize efficient searches over crossing the entire map for a single container.
Get Mechanical Components from ARC Enemies
Certain ARC enemies can also drop Mechanical Components. The main targets include:
- Bastions
- Bombardiers
- Leapers
- Shredders
These enemies offer another way to obtain finished components while completing combat objectives. If you already have a suitable weapon and enough supplies, defeating them can add useful materials to your inventory.
For dedicated farming runs, consider whether fighting an ARC enemy fits your route. Searching Mechanical loot areas and collecting crafting materials can be a more direct approach when you only need a few components.
Recycling and Quest Rewards
Recycling selected equipment is another way to obtain Mechanical Components. For example, a Burletta I provides one component, while an Arpeggio I provides two when recycled.
Check the recycling preview before confirming. Weapons you still use may be more valuable intact, especially if you need them for upcoming raids.
Quests provide another useful source of components:
- Industrial Espionage: Rewards 3 Mechanical Components.
- Water Troubles: Rewards 3 Mechanical Components.
- A Wrench in the Works: Rewards 5 Mechanical Components. On Spaceport, search the buses near the western gate, then locate the supplies at the Water Towers and complete the required interaction.
These rewards can help you reach an upgrade target without having to craft every component yourself. Check your quest list and claim available rewards when you need additional materials.
What to Upgrade First
Mechanical Components are important for workshop progression and several weapon recipes. Saving them for a specific goal is more efficient than spending them on every available craft.
Gunsmith Level 2
Gunsmith Level 2 is a useful early upgrade target. It requires:
- 5 Mechanical Components
- 3 Rusted Tools
- 8 Wasp Drivers
Reserve the five components while collecting the other materials. Once the upgrade is complete, you can access additional crafting options.
Weapon and Attachment Upgrades
Mechanical Components are also used in weapon upgrades and attachments. Two examples from the crafting list are:
| Upgrade | Required Materials |
|---|---|
| Anvil II | 1 Anvil I, 3 Mechanical Components, 1 Simple Gun Parts |
| Angled Grip II | 2 Mechanical Components, 3 Duct Tape, Gunsmith Level 2, required blueprint |
The Anvil II upgrade is a practical option if you use that weapon regularly. Angled Grip II is worth considering when its handling benefits fit your preferred loadout.
Check each recipe before spending your materials, since different weapons and attachments have separate station, blueprint, and ingredient requirements.
Players looking to complete their loadouts can also explore ARC Raiders Items for equipment and progression needs. If a specific attachment requires a blueprint, players can also choose to buy ARC Raiders Bps to work toward the corresponding crafting options.
Mechanical Components vs Advanced Mechanical Components
Advanced Mechanical Components are a separate, higher-tier material. They are produced at Refiner Level 2 using:
- 2 Mechanical Components
- 2 Steel Springs
The recipe produces 1 Advanced Mechanical Component. Some higher-tier crafting recipes require this refined material, so regular Mechanical Components cannot be substituted when the recipe specifically asks for the advanced version.
Keep enough basic components for Gunsmith progression, weapon repairs, and attachments before converting the rest. This helps you avoid running short when another upgrade becomes available.
Recycling and Salvaging Mechanical Components
Mechanical Components can be broken down when you need basic materials, but neither method returns everything used in the original crafting recipe.
- Recycling: Returns 3 Metal Parts and 2 Rubber Parts.
- Salvaging: Returns 3 Metal Parts.
Since crafting one component requires 7 Metal Parts and 3 Rubber Parts, recycling or salvaging it does not recover the full input cost. Keep finished components for upgrades and crafting unless you have a specific need for basic materials.
Mechanical Components also stack in groups of 10. Keeping track of your inventory makes it easier to reserve enough for Gunsmith upgrades and other planned recipes.
Build a Reliable Mechanical Component Supply
Mechanical Components support important parts of ARC Raiders progression, from Gunsmith upgrades to weapon and attachment crafting. The Level 1 Refiner provides a dependable production method, while Mechanical loot areas, ARC enemies, recycling, and quest rewards offer additional sources.
For efficient farming, set a target before entering a raid. Search nearby Mechanical areas, collect Metal Parts and Rubber Parts, and extract when you have enough resources for your next crafting goal. Saving components for important upgrades will help you maintain a useful loadout as you progress.