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In Arc Raiders, understanding how to efficiently gather and use resources is key, and the Advanced ARC Powercell is one of the most important rare items in the game. Many players wonder where to find it, how to use it, and what strategies make it most effective. This guide breaks down what we know from experience and common player behavior.

What is the Advanced ARC Powercell?

The Advanced ARC Powercell is a rare resource that most players encounter while scavenging ARC enemies. In general, it is heavier than standard ARC Powercells, weighing 0.5 units and stacking up to 5 per inventory slot. It is valuable for crafting several high-level items and can also be recycled or salvaged to produce lower-tier ARC Powercells.

In practical terms, most players treat the Advanced ARC Powercell as both a crafting resource and a tradable commodity, though its main use is usually crafting rather than selling. Its high value in crafting recipes makes it worth collecting whenever you find it.

Where Can You Find Advanced ARC Powercells?

Most players find Advanced ARC Powercells by scavenging specific ARC enemies. The enemies that drop them consistently include:

ARC Courier

ARC Bastion

ARC Bombardier

ARC Leaper

ARC Queen

ARC Rocketeer

ARC Sentinel

ARC Surveyor

In general, scavenging destroyed machines is the only reliable way to acquire this item. The drop rate is somewhat random, so repeated runs in ARC zones are often required to gather enough for crafting. Experienced players usually prioritize targeting Bastion and Rocketeer units, as these tend to drop more consistently.

How Do You Use Advanced ARC Powercells?

There are several ways to use Advanced ARC Powercells in practice:

Crafting Energy Clips:

Requires 1 Advanced ARC Powercell and 2 standard Batteries at Workbench 1.

Produces 5 Energy Clips.
Most players craft these early because Energy Clips are used frequently in combat for weapon charging.

Crafting Surge Shield Rechargers:

Requires 1 Advanced ARC Powercell and 1 Electrical Component at Medical Lab 2.

Produces 1 Surge Shield Recharger.
In general, Surge Shield Rechargers are crucial for team-based defense or solo runs, and crafting them can save a lot of time versus scavenging standard items.

Recycling and Salvaging:

Recycling an Advanced ARC Powercell produces 2 standard ARC Powercells.

Salvaging produces 1 ARC Powercell.
Most players use this method when they have extra Advanced ARC Powercells that are not immediately needed for crafting.

How to Efficiently Collect Advanced ARC Powercells

From experience, there are a few strategies that help maximize collection:

Focus on ARC Zones: Concentrate on high-density ARC areas where multiple machine types spawn. This usually improves drop rates over random wandering.

Prioritize Certain Enemies: Target Bastions and Rocketeers first; they are larger and take more effort to destroy, but the payoff in rare items is usually better.

Use Efficient Team Composition: In general, having a balanced team that can handle both heavy and fast ARC machines makes farming more reliable. Some players prefer two damage-focused characters and one support for faster scavenging.

Check Inventory Frequently: Because Advanced ARC Powercells are rare and stack only up to 5, most players find it useful to return to a Workbench or Medical Lab often to use or store them.

Some players also ask whether they should buy arc raiders items instead of farming. While farming is generally more reliable for Advanced ARC Powercells, buying items can save time if you need something specific quickly. In general, this is more common among players who focus on high-level crafting rather than normal scavenging.

Common Questions From Players

Q: Can I find Advanced ARC Powercells outside ARC zones?
A: In practice, no. They are primarily dropped by ARC machines, so wandering in non-ARC areas rarely yields them.

Q: Should I save Advanced ARC Powercells for certain recipes?
A: Most players recommend prioritizing Energy Clips early for combat efficiency. Surge Shield Rechargers are next in line if you focus on survivability. Excess can be recycled if you have spare inventory space.

Q: How often do Advanced ARC Powercells drop?
A: The drop rate is random but low. In general, expect to kill multiple ARC machines before getting one. Group farming in high-density ARC zones is usually faster than solo runs.

Q: Is it worth selling Advanced ARC Powercells?
A: While they do have a sell price of 640, most players find their value in crafting outweighs selling, especially early to mid-game.

Summary of Practical Tips

Focus on ARC zones and prioritize Bastions and Rocketeers.

Use Advanced ARC Powercells mainly for Energy Clips and Surge Shield Rechargers.

Recycle extra cells rather than hoarding them.

Manage your inventory carefully; stack size is small.

Consider buying items only if you need specific crafting materials quickly.

By approaching Advanced ARC Powercells strategically, most players can avoid frustration and use their resources efficiently. It’s not a resource to ignore, but careful planning makes farming it far more rewarding than chasing random drops.

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