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What Are the 2nd Expedition Requirements?

The 2nd Expedition is divided into five phases, each with its own set of items that players must gather. The phases are as follows:

Phase 1: Foundation

The Foundation phase is the first step in your journey. This phase is relatively straightforward but requires a large number of basic materials. Here's what you'll need:

150x Metal Parts
Metal Parts are some of the most common crafting materials in ARC Raiders, and you'll gather these naturally while exploring and looting. They are used in a variety of crafting recipes.

200x Plastic Parts
Like Metal Parts, Plastic Parts are easily collected, but you'll need a fair amount for this phase. These parts are used in a wide range of upgrades and crafting.

80x ARC Alloy
ARC Alloy is a mid-tier material, harder to come by than Metal or Plastic Parts. You'll likely need to prioritize gathering these from higher-level areas or enemies that drop them.

15x Steel Springs
Steel Springs are important for the construction of advanced devices and machinery. These are often dropped by certain enemy types or found in specific locations.

The Foundation phase sets the groundwork for everything to come, requiring both quantity and some quality in the materials gathered.

Phase 2: Core Systems

The Core Systems phase introduces more technical items that you’ll need to scavenge. This phase requires a balance of basic and advanced materials.

35x Durable Cloth
Durable Cloth is commonly found in certain crafting materials caches and can be obtained from a variety of loot sources. These materials are often needed for upgrades and crafting durable armor or equipment.

25x Wires
Wires are another common material in the game. These are used for a variety of electrical-based upgrades and are generally found in larger quantities during loot runs in urban or tech-heavy areas.

20x Electrical Components
These are more specialized than the common materials, and you’ll find them by dismantling tech-based items or crafting devices. Keep an eye out for them in tech-heavy zones.

4x Cooling Coils
Cooling Coils are highly useful for building more advanced equipment. They're a bit rarer and will require some exploration or specific loot farming to acquire.

The Core Systems phase sets up the more technical parts of the expedition, and you’ll need to manage resources carefully to complete it.

Phase 3: Framework

The Framework phase focuses on equipment and electrical components that are necessary for the continued success of the expedition.

4x Light Bulbs
These are not too difficult to find, but you might need to dismantle certain items to get them. They’re usually part of crafting light-based devices or advanced machinery.

30x Batteries
Batteries are a high-demand resource, essential for powering a lot of your gadgets. You'll often find batteries in tech-heavy areas or after defeating electrical enemies.

10x Shredder Gyros
Shredder Gyros are a highly sought-after drop and can be difficult to gather. These are valuable and often require farming high-level enemies or crafting them from specialized components.

1x Exodus Module
The Exodus Module is an essential part of crafting advanced equipment and systems. It's a rare drop, so expect to hunt down specific enemies or areas where it’s known to drop.

The Framework phase is a mix of scavenging and farming rare items, so it might require some time to complete.

Phase 4: Outfitting

Outfitting focuses on adding the finishing touches to your equipment, ensuring that you’re ready for whatever challenges lie ahead.

5x Frequency Modulation Boxes
These are crucial for setting up communication or tracking devices. They’re not as commonly found, so you may need to dismantle certain tech items to get them.

5x Advanced Electrical Components
These components are key to powering up the high-tech equipment you’ll need. They tend to be found in advanced zones, requiring a bit of exploration and combat.

3x Ion Sputters
Ion Sputters are necessary for high-tech modifications. These can be tricky to acquire but are essential for progressing through the Outfitting phase.

3x Leaper Pulse Units
Leaper Pulse Units are part of the tech needed for enhanced movement or combat capabilities. They’re rare and often require defeating specific enemies that drop them.

By the time you reach this phase, you will need to have a strong understanding of the advanced items required and will need to invest some time in farming for these parts.

Phase 5: Load Stage (Value-Based)

The Load Stage is slightly different from the previous phases. Instead of specific materials, you'll need to donate items based on their value. Here's what you'll need to donate:

Combat Items: 250,000 Coins
These include weapons, mods, and ammo. Essentially, anything related to combat falls under this category. You’ll need to donate these to reach the required value.

Survival Items: 100,000 Coins
Survival items such as shields, gadgets, and meds are essential for surviving tough environments. Donate these to help meet the required value.

Provisions: 180,000 Coins
Provisions include trinkets, keys, and valuables, all of which can be found through exploration or specific events.

Materials: 300,000 Coins
This category is dedicated to recyclable items, which you can gather throughout your expeditions.

In this phase, it’s not so much about collecting the "right" items as it is about the overall value of your inventory. You’ll need to focus on optimizing your stash to meet the required thresholds.

Departure & Rewards

Once you’ve contributed all the necessary materials and met the coin thresholds, it’s time to depart and receive your rewards. To leave, you must meet the following requirements:

Level 20
You must reach at least Level 20 in ARC Raiders to embark on this expedition.

At least 1 million coins in value (Stash + Wallet)
This is required to earn a permanent Skill Point. The more coins you contribute, the better the rewards, with a maximum of 5 Skill Points at 5 million coins.

The rewards at the end of the expedition are significant, including Skill Points that can help improve your character’s abilities.

Where Can I Find Specific Items?

As you progress through the different phases, you may find yourself struggling to locate some of the rarer items. If that’s the case, one place to check is the ARC Raiders blueprints marketplace. Here, players can trade or purchase blueprints that lead to crafting the more difficult-to-find items needed for the Expedition. If you’re in need of a specific blueprint or material, the marketplace can be a helpful resource to save you time and effort.

The 2nd Expedition in ARC Raiders is a demanding and rewarding task. It requires a mix of resource gathering, farming rare items, and managing your inventory. By understanding the requirements of each phase and preparing accordingly, you’ll be able to complete the expedition efficiently and gain valuable rewards. Keep in mind that t