In the intense, extraction-based world of Arc Raiders, your weapon mods can mean the difference between victory and defeat. Among the most sought-after upgrades is the legendary Kinetic Converter. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to find its blueprint and permanently add this powerful mod to your arsenal.
What is the Kinetic Converter?
The Kinetic Converter is a legendary stock mod that provides a significant boost to your weapon’s performance. Its primary function is to moderately increase your weapon’s fire rate (up to 15% at higher tiers). This makes it an exceptional choice for close-quarters combat (CQC) on weapons like the Bobcat or Kettle, allowing you to eliminate targets faster.
It’s important to note that this power comes with a trade-off: the increased fire rate typically results in slightly higher recoil, which you will need to manage.
How to Get the Kinetic Converter Blueprint
Acquiring the Kinetic Converter blueprint is a matter of luck and persistence. The method is straightforward but relies on the game’s Random Number Generator (RNG).
The primary way to obtain the blueprint is by looting High-Value Containers.
These are special loot caches scattered throughout the map. You must successfully find the blueprint in one of these containers and then successfully extract from the raid to keep it in your inventory.
How to Use and Craft the Kinetic Converter
Once you have secured the blueprint and extracted, the process to make it yours is simple.
1. Learn the Blueprint
Go to your Inventory after the raid.
Locate the Kinetic Converter blueprint.
Select the “Learn” option. This will permanently add the blueprint to your crafting repertoire, specifically for Gunsmith Level 3.
2. Craft the Mod
After learning the blueprint, you can craft the Kinetic Converter mod at the Gunsmith.
Crafting requires specific components, such as EG Mod Components and common resources like Duct Tape.
What About Duplicate Blueprints?
If you are lucky (or unlucky) enough to find the Kinetic Converter blueprint again, you will receive a duplicate. You can sell any duplicate blueprints for 5,000 in-game coins.
Best Tips for Farming the Blueprint
Since the drop is random, efficiency is key. Focus your efforts on areas with a high concentration of valuable loot spots.
Prime Looting Locations
Residential Areas: Focus on searching lockers, drawers, and dumpsters in residential zones. Key locations include:
Buried City
Santa Maria Houses
Bluegate Residential
Raider Caches: Keep an eye out for specific containers:
Silver or yellow boxes.
Red or green lockers.
Duffel bags and the corpses of fallen Raiders.
High-Value Hotspots: Other well-known areas for high-tier loot include:
Dam Battlegrounds
Highway End Gap Caches
Raider Outpost East
Broken Bridge Zip 9
Spaceport Tunnels (check the red lockers)
Pro Farming Strategy
Night Raids: Consider running raids at night. Loot found during night raids is generally of higher rarity and value, effectively doubling your chances of finding high-tier items like legendary blueprints.
Alternative Method
Faction Vendor: Once you reach Reputation Level 5 with a specific faction, you may have the option to purchase the blueprint directly from their vendor, though this requires a significant time investment.
Conclusion
The Kinetic Converter is a game-changing mod for aggressive players in Arc Raiders. While obtaining its blueprint is subject to RNG, you can drastically improve your odds by strategically farming High-Value Containers in residential areas and known hotspots, especially during night raids. Once you learn the blueprint, you gain permanent access to one of the best fire rate boosts in the game. Good luck, Raider