Some runs in ARC Raiders feel like they're about one thing only: finding Voltage Converters before someone else scoops the whole area. If you're still learning what's worth hauling out, it helps to skim the wider pool of ARC Raiders Items so you don't waste slots on junk you'll never craft with later. Converters sit in that annoying sweet spot where you don't see them every raid, but the moment you need them, you need a bunch.

Where to Look Topside

Start with the obvious: chase the lightning-bolt markers on the map. Those Electrical zones don't guarantee anything, but they're the closest you'll get to "reliable" without praying to RNG. Pilgrim's Peak on Blue Gate is a classic for a reason—drop into the basement rooms and slow down. Check fuse boxes, wall panels, and anything that looks like it should open but doesn't at first glance. The Power Generation Complex on Dam Battlegrounds can pay out too, though it's the kind of place where you'll hear trouble before you see it. Spaceport's Arrival Building is calmer, but you've gotta be thorough: lower levels, office corners, and the computer banks people sprint past when they're spooked.

Low-Risk Ways to Stack Them

If you're not feeling a sweaty topside run, there are two habits that quietly keep you stocked. First, swing by Celeste in Speranza and grab her daily allotment—five converters for Assorted Seeds. It's not exciting, but it's steady, and it's the only method where nobody shoots you for being patient. Second, use the recycling station in your Raider Den like you actually mean it. When your stash starts filling with higher-tier electrical parts—Industrial Chargers, Signal Amplifiers, Ion Sputters—break a few down instead of hoarding everything "just in case." You'll often pull at least one converter from a single item, and it turns messy loot into something you can plan around.

What They're Really For

People aren't collecting Voltage Converters because they look pretty. They're tied to the crafts that change how a raid feels. Heavy Shields can buy you a second to reset a bad fight, and Showstopper grenades are the kind of tool that flips an angle when you're pinned. Then there are the community projects, like the Weather Monitor System, where dropping in materials isn't just charity—it can turn into seasonal rewards later. Even when you're "done" with them, you're not done: extras can be recycled into basics like wires and rubber parts, so the loop stays forgiving.

Keeping Your Kit Moving

The trick is treating converters like raid fuel: grab them when you see them, buy the daily five when you're in town, and recycle the bulky stuff that's clogging your shelves. Do that and you'll spend less time panic-farming and more time actually building loadouts you enjoy. And when you're ready to turn that pile into something usable, it's worth thinking in terms of complete setups rather than one-off crafts, because the right ARC Raiders gear can be the difference between limping out and walking out.