Raiders, buckle up! The 1.22.0 patch has landed, and it’s massive. From new weapons, skins, and arcs to workshop updates and game balance tweaks—there’s a lot to cover, and it’s the perfect time to buy ARC Raiders Items to stay ahead ARC Raiders Items. Let’s break it down so you can hit the ground running.
1. New Features & Additions
1.1 The Sturdy Base Project
· Purpose: Provides a head start with weapons and basic resources.
· Required Materials: 
o Arc Alloy
o Arc Flex Rubber
o Ark Performance Steel
o Advanced Ark Power Cell
· How to Obtain: Most of these are dropped by standard or elite Arcs.
Tip: Focus on taking out Arcs systematically—they’ll drop the majority of your crafting needs.
1.2 Scrappy Workshop Update
· New Feature: Collection Box for feeding Scrappy.
· Feeding Rewards: 
o Olives → Basic Fabric
o Apricots → Metal Parts
o Lemons → Chemicals
o Prickly Pears → Rubber Parts
o Mushrooms → Plastic Parts
o Fruit Mix → All resources
o Agave Seeds → Assorted Seeds
Tip: Queue items for the next six matches to maximize resources automatically.
1.3 Store & Skins
· Wasp Hunter Set 
o Price: £15.99 or 2,400 Raider Tokens
o Features removable tech, outer helmet, mask, shoulder pad, sleeves, and backpack.
· Brigade Set 
o Price: 1,300–1,800 Raider Tokens (bundle cheaper if owning Electrician Backpack)
o Multiple helmet & outfit variations
o Removable scarf, hip bag, shoulder pad, and adjustable pants → Shorts
o Color variants: Blue/White, White/Black/Gold, Red/Black/Green
Tip: Experiment with removable parts to create your own unique look. Brigade Set offers the most customization value.
1.4 New Weapons
· Kanto Sidearm → Reliable sidearm with strong energy output.
· Dabra → Gold-tier energy shotgun, very effective in close-range encounters.
Tip: Prioritize unlocking these early; they are likely to impact PvE and PvP encounters heavily.
1.5 New Enemy: Vaporizer
· Laser-based enemy that can vaporize players on contact.
· Appears shiny and sleek, though slightly underwhelming in design.
· Requires careful movement and positioning during encounters.
2. Gameplay & Map Updates
2.1 Loot & Key Changes
· Loot value scaled by key rarity:
o Purple Keys → More loot
o Green Keys → Less loot
o Blue Keys → Balanced
· Locked rooms now drop more valuable items.
2.2 Server Matching
· Players with custom loadouts now more likely to join fresh servers.
· Free loadout players more likely to enter midway servers.
2.3 Arc & Enemy Balance
· Rocketeers take less collision damage; no longer instantly destroyed when stunned.
· Reduced chance for multiple Fireflies spawning together.
· Arc detection improved → Arcs detect nearby players faster.
2.4 Map Conditions
· Close Scrutiny:
o No active locked doors
o Less overall loot
o Increased Arc loot concentration
Tip: Prepare for intense skirmishes in small loot zones with high Arc activity.
3. Crafting & Inventory Enhancements
3.1 Acquire Resources Feature
· Quickly gather materials needed for crafting.
· Example: Build the Bobcat → click acquire resources → dismantle inventory items → craft missing parts.
Tip: This improves quality of life, especially when prepping for endgame loadouts.
3.2 Item Recycling
· Free Ornaments → 6 Plastic Parts + 6 Rubber Parts
· Firefly Burner → Extra functionality: shoot volatile canisters to vent fire
Tip: Use Firefly Burner strategically to control zones or disrupt enemies.
4. Quality of Life & Bug Fixes
· Improved animations: Sprint pose popping reduced
· Fixed headgear + beard disappearing bug 
· Audio corrections across maps
· Map fixes:
o Shredders added under certain conditions
o Players stuck on Buried City fixed
o More sentinels, leapers, bombard deers, bastions, and rocketeers on Buried City
5. Tips for Maximizing the 1.22.0 Update
1. Collect new resources early via the Sturdy Base project.
2. Feed Scrappy efficiently with Fruit Mix for multi-game rewards.
3. Customize skins to not only look good but track your unique setup in-game.
4. Focus on new weapons (Kanto Sidearm & Dabra) for strong early-game performance.
5. Scout Vaporizer enemies before engagement; their laser is deadly.
6. Take advantage of loot scaling: prioritize higher key rarities in locked rooms.
7. Experiment with map conditions, especially Close Scrutiny, for Arc-heavy farming.
6. Upcoming Notes
·  New skins likely arriving in 1–2 weeks.
·  Keep an eye on future Arc balance updates and weapon tweaks.
Final Thoughts: Patch 1.22.0 significantly enhances customization, resource management to buy ARC Raiders Materials, and combat depth. Raiders who leverage these changes early—and check out ARCR Items for sale at MMOEXP—will dominate PvE and PvP scenarios.
Up Next: Test new weapons, tackle Vaporizers, and farm Arcs efficiently to maximize rewards!