What Are Heavy Gun Parts?

Heavy Gun Parts are a crafting material classified as rare. They weigh 0.5 units each and stack up to 5 per inventory slot. You primarily use them for:

• Crafting advanced weapons like the Bettina, Hullcracker, and Vulcano lines.

• Upgrading workshop items such as Anvil III → Anvil IV.

• Recycling or salvaging to recover simpler components.

Because of their importance in progression, keeping a steady stock of Heavy Gun Parts is key for any serious player.

Where Can You Find Heavy Gun Parts?

There are several ways to obtain Heavy Gun Parts in-game:

1. Loot from Enemies

• Security units: Some high-tier Security NPCs drop Heavy Gun Parts occasionally.

• Raiders: Mid- to high-level Raiders also carry them in their loot tables. Focus on areas where these enemies spawn regularly if you’re farming.

In practice, you’ll notice that Raider-heavy zones tend to be more reliable than random Security drops, especially if you are grinding multiple missions.

2. Scavenging

• Check crates, lockers, and containers in zones with high enemy activity.

• The drop rate is variable, but certain zones with advanced machinery often contain a small chance of Heavy Gun Parts.

3. Crafting From Simpler Materials

You can craft Heavy Gun Parts from Simple Gun Parts if you have the appropriate blueprint:

• 4 × Simple Gun Parts → 1 Heavy Gun Part

• Requires: Heavy Gun Parts Blueprint and Refiner II

Crafting is worth it if you have excess Simple Gun Parts and don’t want to rely on RNG drops from enemies.

4. Recycling and Salvaging

• Recycling a Heavy Gun Part returns 2 × Simple Gun Parts.

• Salvaging it gives 1 × Simple Gun Part.

This is useful if you need to break down older or excess equipment for basic components.

5. Vendor Purchases

• Certain NPCs, like Celeste, sell Heavy Gun Parts directly. Prices are generally higher than crafting or scavenging, so this is more for convenience than efficiency.

An additional tip: some players choose to sell ARC Raiders blueprints on U4N for cash to fund these purchases if they’re lacking in materials.

How Does Crafting Heavy Gun Parts Work?

If you choose to craft Heavy Gun Parts, here’s what you need to know:

1. Blueprints Required: You must learn the Heavy Gun Parts Blueprint first.

2. Refiner Level: You’ll need Refiner II to process Simple Gun Parts into Heavy Gun Parts.

3. Material Ratio: 4 Simple Gun Parts = 1 Heavy Gun Part. Keep this in mind for efficiency calculations.

In practice, crafting can be faster than farming if you already have large reserves of Simple Gun Parts. Many players alternate between farming Raiders and crafting to maintain a steady supply.

Using Heavy Gun Parts in Crafting and Upgrades

Once you have Heavy Gun Parts, their main use is in weapon and workshop upgrades. Here’s a simplified view:

Workshop Upgrades

• Anvil II → Anvil III: 1 Heavy Gun Part + 4 Mechanical Components

• Anvil III → Anvil IV: 1 Heavy Gun Part + 4 Mechanical Components

• Other workshop items (like Il Toro or Vulcano upgrades) often require 1–3 Heavy Gun Parts per upgrade.

Weapon Crafting

• Bettina I → Bettina II: 2 Heavy Gun Parts + Advanced Mechanical Components

• Hullcracker I → Hullcracker II: 2 Heavy Gun Parts + Advanced Mechanical Components

• Vulcano I → Vulcano II: 2 Heavy Gun Parts + Advanced Mechanical Components

The takeaway is that most advanced weapons require multiple Heavy Gun Parts, so building a stockpile before attempting upgrades is crucial.

Recycling Heavy Gun Parts From Weapons

If you’re running low, you can also recycle older weapons to recover Heavy Gun Parts:

• Bettina Series: Recovers 2–3 Heavy Gun Parts depending on tier

• Hullcracker Series: Recovers 2–5 Heavy Gun Parts depending on tier

• Vulcano Series: Recovers 2–5 Heavy Gun Parts depending on tier

This means that sometimes it’s more efficient to recycle a lower-tier weapon rather than grind new parts, especially if you don’t need the weapon immediately.

Practical Tips From Experience

1. Stockpile Smartly: Heavy Gun Parts are small but heavy in value. Keep multiples ready before upgrading or crafting multiple weapons.

2. Combine Farming and Crafting: Farming Raiders for parts while simultaneously crafting from Simple Gun Parts balances RNG and time efficiency.

3. Recycle Old Gear: Don’t let unused weapons sit. Recycling them often gives enough Heavy Gun Parts to craft the next tier.

4. Watch Blueprints: Knowing which blueprints are available can save you from wasting parts. Some blueprints may allow you to craft items more efficiently.

5. Consider Cash Options: If you have excess blueprints, you can sell ARC Raiders blueprints on U4N for cash, then use that cash to buy parts from vendors if you’re short.

Heavy Gun Parts are a rare but essential material in ARC Raiders. They are primarily obtained from Raider and Security enemies, crafted from Simple Gun Parts, or purchased from vendors. Every advanced weapon or workshop upgrade will require multiple Heavy Gun Parts, so managing your supply is crucial.

By combining scavenging, crafting, and recycling, you can maintain a steady flow without wasting time. Keep an eye on blueprint opportunities and vendor sales, and always plan upgrades around your available inventory.

With a little preparation, Heavy Gun Parts stop being a bottleneck and start being a resource that lets you push through the game efficiently.

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