ARC Raiders: The Best Ways to Farm Power Rods

Power Rods are essential Epic-tier items in ARC Raiders, prized for crafting advanced gear like Heavy Shields and Snap Hooks, completing the "Tribute to Toledo" quest by delivering one to Celeste, and unlocking high-value loot rooms.

Primary Farming Spot: Power Generation Complex on Dam Battlegrounds

The undisputed best location is the Power Generation Complex in the northeast corner of Dam Battlegrounds. Head here first, especially if the Tribute to Toledo quest is active, as Celeste radios a tip on spawn.

Inside the complex's Generator Hall and tunnels, breach yellow electrical cabinets and server panels. These often spawn Power Rods directly outside the locked Power Rod door in the east-side control room.

Access Tips:

• Approach from Red Lakes south for lower player traffic via rope entry.
• Clear Pops, Fireballs, Ticks, and turrets in the industrial hallway.
• Night Raids boost Epic loot odds but amp PvP and enemy spawns.

Alternative Loot Spots

• Rocket Assembly on Spaceport: Check orange lockers at the back for consistent Exodus drops. Quick via East Elevator.
• Buried City Rooftops: Breach solar panels and street light panels during Night Raids.
• Other: Yellow generators map-wide, Hydroponic Dome power boxes on Dam, wall-mounted breachables in residential areas.

Crafting and Recycling Options

No Power Rod? Craft one at Refiner Level 3: 2x Advanced Electrical Components + 2x ARC Circuitry (from command consoles, ARC Probes, Rocketeers). Recycle Snap Hooks or Heavy Shields as a last resort.

Pro Farming Tips

• Use Safe Pocket augment to secure your Rod on death.
• Squad up for PvP hotspots like Power Gen.
• Stack up to 3; sell extras for 5,000 credits.

Using Your Power Rod

• Quest: Extract and deliver to Celeste for Tribute to Toledo rewards.
• Loot Room: Insert into the Dam door for epic weapons, blueprints, grenades. Best at night.