They cannot be crafted directly (no blueprint exists) but serve as the base resource for refining into Light, Medium, Heavy, and even Complex Gun Parts at the Refiner station (with blueprints).

Stock up early, as they appear in nearly every weapon recipe (e.g., Anvil, Burletta, Ferro, Stitcher) and repair costs.

Primary Methods to Obtain Simple Gun Parts

  1. Killing Small ARC Enemies (Best and Most Reliable Method)

    Target Wasps, Hornets, and Turrets - these drones have a high drop rate for Simple Gun Parts and are quick to eliminate with basic weapons.

    • Tips: They spawn across all maps. Farm during Night Raids for boosted drops. Often tied to Trials for bonus XP. Solo-friendly and low-risk.

  2. Looting Containers and Crates

    Look for "Security" or "Raider Security" loot pools in:
    • Random boxes, crates, and lockers (especially High-Value zones).
    • Residential/Commercial buildings.
    • Gun cases and breach crates (outskirts of maps).

    Key Spots

    Map Locations
    Dam Battlegrounds Ruby Residences, Hydroponic Dome Complex, Control Tower
    Spaceport Control Tower A6, Launch Tower

  3. Purchasing from Vendors

    Buy from Celeste (Rally Point trader) for 7 Assorted Seeds each. Great for quick top-ups if you have seeds from farming.

  4. Recycling and Salvaging

    Break down unwanted items at the Recycler:

    Item Yields Simple Gun Parts
    Light/Medium/Heavy Gun Parts 2 each
    Complex Gun Parts 3
    Weapons (e.g., Stitcher, Il Toro, Kettle, Anvil, Burletta, Ferro, Hairpin) Varies (1-5)
    Unusable Weapons 5

    Tip: Avoid recycling unless desperate - better to repair/sell weapons. Green+ rarity guns also work.

Efficient Farming Strategies

  • Solo Low-Risk Route: Hit Dam Battlegrounds or Spaceport outskirts. Clear Hornets/Wasps near POIs like Ruby Residences or Launch Tower, loot crates, extract. Expect 5-10 per run.
  • Night Raids: Prioritize for 2x loot density on small ARCs and containers.
  • Group Play: Assign one player to ARC hunting while others loot.
  • Stack Management: Max stack is 10; recycle extras into Metal Parts (2 per Simple) if overstacked.

Stockpile 50+ for mid-game weapon pushes. Check the ARC Raiders Wiki for updates on patches affecting drops.