Best Gear for Exploration in Arc Raiders

Exploration rewards curious raiders with hidden loot, secret areas, and rare materials. The right loadout maximizes your exploration range and discovery potential.

Published 27 March 2026. Updated 26 October 2026.

Exploration Loadout

A Light Shield and a fast sidearm. You want maximum movement speed and inventory space for discoveries. Locked rooms take a key, and each key is single use, so bring the keys for the map you are exploring. Weight should be as low as possible when starting an exploration run.

Navigation Tools

Scanners reveal nearby containers and points of interest. They are essential for finding hidden areas. Bring upgraded scanners when possible for greater detection range. These tools pay for themselves in a single discovery.

Hidden Area Indicators

Look for unusual environmental details. Cracked walls, loose panels, and off path corridors often lead to secret areas. Audio cues can also hint at nearby hidden containers. Slow down and pay attention to your surroundings.

Risk Management While Exploring

Exploration takes you into unfamiliar territory. Always mark your path mentally and know how to get back to extraction. Carry escape consumables for emergencies. The rarest finds are often in the most dangerous areas.

Documenting Discoveries

Remember where you find valuable loot sources. The wiki's Containers page says a container's loot table can change behind a keycard locked area or inside a room you have to breach, so note the ones your keys open. Building a mental map of high value exploration routes turns casual exploring into a reliable farming strategy.