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In ARC Raiders, Kinetic Converters, Horizontal Grips, Silencer III, and Anvil Splitters are uncraftable rare attachments and among the Weapon Mods with the lowest drop rates in the entire game. They can only be obtained through map scavenging.

To reliably accumulate these rare attachments, there's no need to blindly run around the map. Simply lock onto fixed locations with high drop rates for efficient farming. This article summarizes the optimal scavenging routes and respawn mechanisms across the entire map to help players quickly reach endgame.

Attachment Introduction

These rare attachments have no fixed recipes and are highly likely to be permanently uncraftable. In terms of rarity, Silencer III is the rarest in the game, while Kinetic Converter, Horizontal Grips, and Anvil Splitter have relatively higher drop rates.

• Silencer III is a Weapon Mod that significantly reduces firing noise.
• Kinetic Converter is a Legendary Weapon Mod that significantly improves your weapon's performance, especially in high-pressure PvE and PvP situations.
• Horizontal Grip is an Epic Weapon Mod designed to enhance weapon stability and handling in combat.
• Anvil Splitter is an Anvil-specific Weapon Mod that replaces the standard single bullet with four weaker bullets.

All attachments spawn in containers that produce weapon attachments, with Breach Rooms, Residential Containers, and Security Lockers being the core spawn locations. Regular containers almost never drop attachments.

Buried City - The Most Efficient Core Farming Map

This map is the top choice for farming rare ARC Raiders items. Three high-drop-rate locations cover the entire map and are very close together, greatly improving looting efficiency.

• Piazza Arbusto: A core location on the map, densely populated with Residential Containers, consistently spawning four rare attachments. It is the optimal spawn point for Anvil Splitter and Kinetic Converter. 
• Plaza Rosa: A popular Breachable Doors looting spot. Abundant Residential Containers and consistently high accessory spawn rate, ideal for fast farming.
• Grandiose Towers: Accessible via Zipline. While only a small number of Residential Containers are available, the drop rate is extremely high, with excellent community feedback.

Spaceport - Second-best map

Accessory spawns in Spaceport are concentrated in non-Key Room areas, offering significantly better value than high-level Key Rooms. Looting is easy with no entry barrier.

• Container Warehouse (Breachable Room): The best location on the map, with a spawn rate far exceeding Key Rooms. A must-loot area.
• Launch Tower: The southern Launch Tower has a high density of containers, consistently producing rare accessories. The northern Launch Tower has a lower spawn rate; prioritize looting the southern tower.
• Trench Tower Rooftop: Use a Hook/Zipline to reach the rooftop. The Security Locker can spawn accessories, obtainable without unlocking Key Room.

It's worth noting that Key Room in Spacepot Warehouse has a chance to drop attachments, making it a viable alternative looting spot.

Dam Battlegrounds

After the update, Dam Control Tower added new containers with a chance to drop attachments, making Control Tower a new spawn point. There are different looting techniques for Map Conditions.

• Control Tower: The outer containers on the top floor can be looted without a key, reliably spawning attachments. Day Raid also consistently spawns two Tier 3 weapons, maximizing the rewards.
• Dam Staff Key Room: Only recommended for Night Raid mode; Day Raid rewards are extremely low, so it's not recommended to go there.
• Hydroponic Dome: No key required, dense containers, stable attachment spawn rate. The red Security Locker in the test area is an alternative location.

Other Maps and Supplementary Mechanisms

• Stella Montis: Medical Research, recycling bins in the Sandbox area, Loading Bay, and containers have a chance to drop attachments. Currently, data is limited, but it's worth looting along the way.
• The Blue Gate: The breachable room in Maintenance Wing. Ruined Homestead is currently under testing; no stable spawn point has been found, so it's not recommended to prioritize there.
• Map Conditions: There's no significant difference in spawn rates between Day Raid, Night Raid, and Electromagnetic Storm Map Conditions, so players don't need to pay special attention to the conditions. It's worth noting that these attachments were found in Day Raid, suggesting a potentially higher drop rate there.
• Scrappy Extra Drops: Feeding Scrappy Agave has a very low chance of yielding rare attachments; other fruits have no effect. This can be used as a supplementary acquisition method.

Overall, the core farming logic for rare attachments is to prioritize the three main locations in Buried City, followed by the breachable room in Spaceport, and abandon Key rooms and low-yield areas. Repeatedly farming these areas will quickly accumulate rare attachments.

As a scarce resource in this version, it's recommended that players stockpile them in bulk before equipping them to maximize weapon effectiveness and win rate.

That concludes our coverage of the rare ARC Raiders accessories: Kinetic Converter, Horizontal Grip, Silencer III, and Anvil Splitter. We hope this information is helpful and gives you a head start in the upcoming Riven Tides.

As usual, Arc Raiders' mid-week update this week might not be as groundbreaking, but today's update is worth mentioning because it brings some changes and gives us a clearer picture of Riven Tides arriving in two weeks.

The latest update is patch 1.24.0. While the changes are minor, some key aspects are still worth noting.

This update package is small, but if you launch the game for the first time on Steam, Xbox, or PlayStation, you'll still need to download some content.

This Week's Shop Update

We see a Shop update every week, and this week's main addition is Nascosto Set. It's a relatively understated skin, creating a camouflage effect with a slight ghillie suit feel, given that its Italian name literally means "hidden".

This outfit comes in three different color schemes. The set includes a hood, mask, pads, tech gear, gloves, and flowers, as well as a backpack and face paint.

The outfit costs 1700 Raider tokens. A discount is available if you own even one piece of the entire set.

In terms of the new content added in this update, its impact is not significant. The more important content is reflected in the patch notes, including technical changes to the game and some announcements.

Game Crash Fixes

First, several issues that could cause the game to crash have been fixed. Crashes have been a persistent problem for players. Last week's fixes addressed visual glitches that caused crashes, rather than the more serious issues players faced, especially since many console players experienced crashes mid-duration.

After a crash, you can reconnect, or you might not, resulting in the loss of equipment. Even if you reconnect, you are likely to be in open areas, vulnerable to being killed by other players or ARC enemies. Hopefully, this update will improve this and benefit affected players.

High-Gain Antenna Project Ending Soon

If you participated in High-Gain Antenna but could not complete it on time, please check your in-game inbox in the next few days. The official announcement states that High-Gain Antenna project will end before Riven Tides update. Removal may occur next week or shortly before the update goes live.

Before Arc Raiders launched, it was mentioned that most projects wouldn't have time limits, or if they did, they would offer very long periods for players to use. For example, Trophy Display project was introduced in Headwinds update around January 27th. This project is still ongoing and shows no signs of removal.

However, the game also stated before launch that if a project were to be removed, players would be notified in advance to allow them sufficient time to complete it and not miss any content. However, Weather Monitor project was suddenly removed in the last Flashpoint update. This seems to violate two rules established before the game's launch.

Now, with High-Gain Antenna Project nearing its end, the official team is reminding players to check their in-game mailboxes in the coming days. Players who didn't fully complete the project may receive remaining rewards, or some form of consolation or compensation, as an apology. This is both a friendly gesture and fair to those who didn't have the opportunity to complete the project.

While seeing it removed is frustrating, at least we knew in advance. And High-Gain Antenna Project only has three pages; it can be completed with a little focus. You could easily finish it before it ended.

Furthermore, we can expect to see another unmentioned project replace it on the roadmap. Since Cold Snap update, every update we've seen has introduced a new project.

At this point in the current roadmap period, we've already seen Trophy Display project in Headwinds, Weather Monitor project in Courset Sky, and High-Gain Antenna Project in Flashpoint; perhaps we'll see a similar project in Riven Tides.

Other minor updates and tweaks

• Fixed an issue where Vanguard set caused other player models to be stretched.
• Fixed an issue in Stella Montis where your voice would be quieter than expected when you weren't seen by other players on Arc maps.
• Fixed an issue that caused blurry visuals after enabling AMD FSR frame generation.
• Fixed an issue where players were below ledges when zip lines were placed on the edge of ledges.
• Fixed an issue where items like bandages might automatically activate if interrupted by pressing the fire button while quickly switching inventory.

They've tried several patches to fix Zip lines issue, and it's unclear if this one will be successful. The issue with quickly switching inventory slots is somewhat similar to last week's delay bug, but this time it's more complex, not just a bug triggered during quick use. It seems to be an input error, causing one input signal to override another.

Future Updates

The official Arc Raiders announcement also states that the team is working hard to finalize the new content and map details. More trailers for Riven Tides are expected to be released in the coming days.

They haven't broken their tradition of updating every Tuesday. If there's no update next week, then we can now look forward to the release of Ribbon Tides on April 28th. The in-game timer also shows Expedition starting on the 29th, which makes sense.

Regarding the upcoming Expedition, what changes we might see, what the goals are, and what Arc Raiders Items we'll receive are still unknown. Therefore, we cannot currently prepare for Expedition.

When Expedition 1 was announced, you only had about a week to find out you needed cash; there was almost no time to prepare. The situation was indeed better with Expedition 2; you received information about it about two and a half to three weeks before Expedition window opened. So I hope the official announcement will come sooner rather than later. After all, many players haven't started stockpiling resources yet.

Preparations for Riven Tides have begun and will continue. Today's update isn't extensive, but it includes some far-reaching changes that hopefully will make the game smoother and more playable.

With Genshin Impact 6.6 - Luna VII closed beta in full swing, the official website has released the character art for two new characters, but banner information has not yet been released.

Version 6.6 is scheduled for release on May 20, 2026. To help us plan our resources for pulling our desired characters, it's essential to know the banner information in advance. Let's take a look at the banner information and the story of Nicole and Lohen.

Banner Information

Character Banners

Genshin Impact 6.6 version will have four character banners. Below is information from a highly reliable leaker in the Genshin Impact community:

Phase I Banners

• Nicole (Pyro 5-star)
• Durin (Pyro 5-star)

Phase I banners feature Nicole and Durin, both of whom are Pyro 5-star characters. Although Nicole has appeared in multiple events and quests, this is her first banner. Meanwhile, Durin is also getting its first rerun. Based on Nicole's leaked skills, she and Durin can team up.

Phase II Banners

• Lohen (Cryo 5-star)
• Mavuika (Pyro 5-star)

Phase II banners feature Lohen and Mavuika. Similar to Nicole, Lohen also officially appears in Varka's story quest and has several hidden interactions in Dornman Port in the current 6.5 version. Mavuika, as the strongest fire-type main DPS, is definitely worth considering for players lacking a main DPS.

Weapon Banners

• Seven Edicts of Dust and Light (Nicole's signature weapon, 5-star Catalyst)
• Disaster and Remorse (Lohen's signature weapon, 5-star Polearm)
• Athame Artis (Durin's signature weapon, 5-star Sword)
• A Thousand Blazing Suns (Mavuika's signature weapon, 5-star Claymore)

Acquiring these characters and their signature weapons requires a large amount of Primogems. Remember to complete daily quests and plan your resources carefully. If you run out, go to the open world and open chests and complete quests like crazy. However, if you've already used up all your resources, then you'll have to choose Genshin Impact top up.

Background

Next, let's take a closer look at the background stories of the two new characters.

Nicole

Nicole, the first new playable character in the upcoming Luna VII update, codenamed "N," belongs to the mysterious Heexenzirkel, a group of famous and enigmatic witches who have played a significant role in the game's story so far.

Nicole Reeyn is a survivor of the Angel race. The Angel race was created directly by the Heavenly Principles to guide humanity. Due to her divine origins, Nicole Reeyn is known as a prophet, holding the direction and order of Teyvat, and is said to have provided help and guidance to those in need.

However, when the Angels were cursed and turned into mindless Seelies by Koitar's rebellion, she became one of the very few who retained her power. Although she lost her ability to speak, she can communicate through people's minds.

Nicole serves as a guide character for the player; we first encounter her at the end of the Fontaine Quest line, and also hear her voice in Chapter V Act VI: A Space and Time for You.

She also plays a crucial role in the Song of the Welkin Moon Nod-Krai quest, becoming a key figure in the final defeat of Il Dottore.

Lohen

Along with Nicole Reeyn, Lohen is also a main character introduced in Luna VII. His newly revealed character art and ultimate skill animation have been well-received by many female players, who have expressed their intention to immediately summon him after the update and also to obtain his signature weapon.

As a new member of the Knights of Favonius, Lohen is a relatively new character, officially appearing as a non-playable character in Varka's story quests, thus much about him remains shrouded in mystery.

However, Lohen's appearance also showcases Mondstadt's Knights of Favonius, and his arrival will introduce a new faction within the organization: the Fifth Company.

From his anecdotes, Lohen is both brave and decisive. He serves as Vice Captain of the Knights of Favonius Ranged Company, commanding a platoon of knights primarily armed with bows, but Lohen prefers to use a lance because "stabbing with my lance is faster and more accurate than shooting arrows."

Varka also describes Lohen as someone who fights for the sake of fighting, not for glory or honor. Varka further believes that Lohen is more resilient than he is, and his unique charisma inspires his comrades to follow him into battle - no matter how insane his tactics may be.

Lohen and his retinue accompanied Varka on their expedition to Nod-Krai, among many knights resisting the Wild Hunt. However, after Reir's defeat, Lohen and his party were sent back to Mondstadt, where they are readjusting to a more peaceful era.

For players hoping to pull for new characters in Patch 6.6, it's crucial to plan your Primogems allocation before the patch arrives. In Patch 6.5, free accounts will only receive approximately 60 Intertwined Wishes in total. Furthermore, Genshin Impact is unlikely to receive a high Primogems update until July 2026.

In Path of Exile 3.28, essences are a type of currency used to craft equipment. y can upgrade or reset the rarity of equipment.

Essences are inexpensive, easy to obtain, and offer very stable returns, while also providing other valuable drops during farming.

Let's take a look at how to farm essences efficiently! We provide several flexible farming options that you can adjust according to your budget and personal preferences.

Functions

Essences are a crafting currency used to craft items. You can combine broken items with essences to create very powerful items. They are essentially Path of Exile Chaos Orbs with specific attributes. Take an essence and use it repeatedly until you get the suffix or prefix you want.

Essence of Desolation is a Mirage-specific essence modifier and is extremely valuable. It has a wide range of uses and is quite rare. While uncommon, essences are incredibly valuable when found, and they're not particularly difficult to kill. Furthermore, Mirage replicates all Essences within Mirage area.

How to Obtain Them?

Essences are sealed within rare monsters scattered throughout the map. These monsters are frozen in place until you repeatedly click on them, awakening them from Essence Monolith. Once awakened, they become extremely dangerous, and killing them yields essences.

The method for obtaining essences is somewhat similar to Delve, but without Delve's confusing aspects, dark environments, and other things that average players dislike. Instead, there are only monsters with incredibly high attack power.

If you want to farm essences, you need to stack as many rare monsters as possible on the map. Kill the monsters that drop essences and clear out all other monsters. On average, each map will have 15 to 25 essence-dropping monsters.

If the map mod is special, or if it's a Mirage map, the number of essence monsters can reach 30 to 40. We will also corrupt all monsters that drop essences and clear out all other monsters.How can we achieve this?

Corrupting All Essence Monsters

You can use Vaal Orbs to corrupt essence monsters. Previously, corrupting essence monsters used a special currency called Remnant of Corruption, but now it can only be done with Vaal Orbs.

If you corrupt any of the four purple essences - Scorn, Envy, Misery, or Dread - you have a chance to convert it into an essence that can only be obtained through corruption, making it very valuable.

When farming essences, you need to use Stability and Adaptation Scarabs and use Vaal Orbs on every essence monster you encounter, not just those that have purple essences.

Stability Scarabs ensure that your Vaal Orbs can only upgrade or change essences. Essence upgrades mean you'll gain more currency and may even turn into purple essences. Adaptation Scarabs guarantee that a randomly selected essence from a monster you release will be transferred to other essence monsters on the map.

If Adaptation Scarab selects a purple essence, you can try corrupting it onto another monster using a Vaal Orb, and you have a chance to transform it into one of four special corruption essences.

Therefore, by corrupting all the essence monsters you encounter while farming, you can increase your chances of obtaining special essences, and Vaal Orbs are cheap, making them a very cost-effective way to corrupt essences.

Choose Map You Need

Essences are essentially currency, and their value doesn't increase with quantity. Monsters with essences already have a high number of mods. Therefore, farming maps with an excessive number of mods and high difficulty isn't necessary.

Therefore, you can try farming Eight Mod maps for some rewards. You can also try White Map Strats, but maps filled with low-value monsters might get boring and detract from the game's enjoyment.

Keep some Vaal Orbs in your inventory. Corrupt the essence monsters you encounter while farming; this essence farming strategy works on any map. You just need to collect as many rare monsters as possible, make good use of the map layout, and the bosses are relatively easy to kill quickly.

Basic Maps

You can choose some common, ordinary maps. The classic map Mesa doesn't have as many essences as other maps, and the same goes for Strand; the essence count is simply too low. Haunted Mansion probably has the fewest essences of all maps.

Jungle Valley has a simple layout, leading straight to the end, and usually has a good number of essence monsters. Its only drawback is that the map bosses are too slow and boring.

Tropical Island is probably the best; the map layout is good, the bosses are easy to deal with, the route is straight, and the essence count is quite considerable. However, its base damage cards are poor, so you'll need to add some better damage cards.

Nightmare Map

Another option is Nightmare Map. Nightmare Maps are well-suited for this strategy because they generally have more rare monsters than regular level 16 maps and offer high-value Uber boss tokens.

Of all Nightmare Maps, Sanctuary is arguably the best choice due to its highest drop rate of fragments for Uber Dread. Citadel drops valuable Support Gems, while the other three maps also drop other valuable items.

In PoE 3.28, the number of monsters in Nightmare Maps decreased, but they still have a significantly higher average number of rare monsters than regular level 16 maps, and the final boss drops valuable fragments.

The only downside to Nightmare Maps is their longer completion time; unlike Jungle Valley which can be completed in four or five minutes, they now take seven to nine minutes. Therefore, you might not get as much essence per hour as before, but the overall reward per map will definitely be higher. Also, the rare monster mod needs to be considered.

Ultimately, I recommend trying out Eight Mod Maps, Mirage Tier 16s, and Nightmare Maps to find your favorite and then focus on farming that one for a while.

Astrolabe Setup

You can choose Templar Astrolab, which only requires killing the boss. Alternatively, you can choose Enshrouded Astrolabe. Farm some Delirious Maps and complete them normally to earn rewards. This Astrolabe setup also works for farming other materials in Path of Exile 3.28.

So, if you don't want to repeatedly kill bosses, such as in Jungle Valley, you can instead farm some Delirious Maps at 20% difficulty using Enshrouded Astrolabe. While slightly more expensive, it's more valuable than Templar Astrolab in terms of map content, especially if you don't want to kill bosses.

Now that you've mastered the core techniques for farming essences, all that's left is to explore the maps and try it out for yourself. Find a map that suits your pace, prepare plenty of Vaal Orbs, and reap the rewards!