The Deadline Blueprint is one of the most sought-after items in ARC Raiders, unlocking access to a devastating timed explosive that can one-shot powerful ARC enemies like Bastions. If you’re tired of buying limited stock from Apollo, this guide reveals exactly how to farm this epic-rarity blueprint efficiently.

What Makes Deadline ARC Raiders Blueprint Worth the Hunt?

The Deadline is a timed explosive that sticks to surfaces and explodes after a few seconds, making it fantastic for one-shotting ARC enemies. Unlike other explosives, it cannot be disarmed or detonated early, giving you complete control over its devastating 10-meter blast radius.

Key Deadline Stats:

Attribute	Details
Rarity	Epic (Legendary Blueprint)
Explosion Timer	6 seconds
Blast Radius	10 meters
Crafting Station	Explosives Station Level 3
Trader Price	15,000 Coins (Limited to 1 per rotation)
Blueprint Sell Value	5,000 Coins

Best Locations to Farm Deadline Blueprint

Blueprint drops are random, but certain locations have higher spawn frequencies. Focus your farming efforts on these proven hotspots:

Top Farming Routes:

Blue Gate Underground Complex – Reinforced Reception and breach rooms offer consistently high blueprint drop rates
Stella Montis Medical Research – Security lockers and weapon cases spawn frequently here
Buried City Pharmacy Buildings – Known community hotspots for blueprint farming
Dam & Spaceport High-Tier Zones – Target raider caches and weapon boxes

Pro Farming Tips:

Prioritize night raids for increased blueprint spawn rates across all maps
Focus on weapon cases, buried caches, medical duffel bags, and grenade cases for highest drop rates
Complete Trials (unlocked at level 15) for guaranteed blueprint rewards
Defeat Surveyor ARCs for excellent blueprint-to-effort ratios

How to Craft Deadline Explosives

Once you’ve acquired the blueprint, follow these steps:

Learn the Blueprint: Go to Lobby Inventory and select “Learn and Consume”
Gather Materials: You’ll need:
- 3x Explosive Compound
- 3x ARC Circuitry
Craft at Explosives Station Level 3: Access your workshop and craft as many as needed

Material Farming Locations:

Farm ARC Circuitry in Stella Montis Medical Research or Buried City industrial sectors
Salvaging a Deadline returns 1x ARC Circuitry and 1x Explosive Compound

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Alternative Methods to Obtain Deadline

If RNG isn’t on your side, consider these alternatives:

Purchase from Apollo Trader: 15,000 Coins per unit (only 1 available per rotation since patch 1.3.0)
Trial Rewards: All blueprints in the scavenging pool can unlock as Trial rewards
Community Trading: Trade spare blueprints with other players for extraction assistance

Learn more about mastering explosives in extraction shooters to maximize your Deadline effectiveness.

FAQs

How rare is the Deadline Blueprint in ARC Raiders?

The Deadline Blueprint is an epic-rarity item with low drop rates from standard containers. Your best chances come from targeting high-tier containers like weapon cases and raider caches in breach rooms, especially during night raids when blueprint spawn rates increase significantly.

Can I buy the Deadline without the blueprint?

Yes, trader Apollo sells Deadline explosives for 15,000 Coins, but stock is extremely limited at just one unit per rotation after the 1.3.0 patch. For consistent access, obtaining the blueprint is essential for unlimited crafting through your Explosives Station.