Arc Raiders: How To Get Explosive Compound

Learn how to find or craft the Explosive Compound in Arc Raiders and use it for a variety of purposes with the help of this guide.

Source of the Contamination guide (Image via Embark Studios)
Source of the Contamination guide (Image via Embark Studios)

The Explosive Compound in Arc Raiders is an important material that can be classified as both Security and Industrial loot. Therefore, the item is quite useful and important in the game, and the best part is that you can obtain it quite easily. There are two main ways to do so: you can either find it during your raids or craft it yourself through a Refiner.

However, if you do not know where to look or what to do to make the material, do not worry, because this article will tell you how to find and craft the Explosive Compound in Arc Raiders.

How To Find Explosive Compound in Arc Raiders

Find Explosive Compound out in the world of Arc Raiders (Image via Embark Studios)
Find Explosive Compound out in the world of Arc Raiders (Image via Embark Studios)

You can find the Explosive Compound in several locations in Arc Raiders. However, since it is an Industrial and Security loot item, areas that have icons for either category will give you the best and most consistent spawn rates. Here are the best locations to find this item:

  • Hydroponic Dome Complex in Dam Battlegrounds
  • Vehicle Maintenance in Spaceport
  • Warehouse Complex in The Blue Gate

Additionally, the first location has reportedly given players a consistent supply of Explosive Compound in the game. It is located in the northwestern region of the Dam Battlegrounds map. As the name suggests, you will find several dome structures when you get there. They contain various bins, lockers, and reachable containers. However, the other two areas are also great options.

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How To Craft Explosive Compound in Arc Raiders

Map of the Blue Gate in Arc Raiders (Image via Embark Studios | @Akubamba/YouTube)
Map of the Blue Gate in Arc Raiders (Image via Embark Studios | @Akubamba/YouTube)

If you do not want to search multiple locations for the Explosive Compound or have not been able to find it, do not worry, because you can also craft the item in Arc Raiders.

However, there are certain requirements. To make the Explosive Compound, you will need a Refiner that is level 2 or higher. You can reach level 1 by spending x60 Metal Parts and x5 ARC Powercells. After that, spend x3 Toasters, x5 ARC Motion Cores, and x8 Fireball Burners to upgrade it to level 2. Once that is done, you will be able to craft Explosive Compound by spending the following materials:

Recipe for one Explosive Compound

  • x2 Crude Explosives
  • x2 Oil

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