First Wave Husks are the remnants of the original ARC invasion that drove humanity underground—and they’re packed with valuable loot essential for crafting, quests, and Trial challenges. These lifeless mechanical shells scattered across Rust Belt Ridge maps contain unique components that separate casual Raiders from efficient farmers. Whether you’re grinding Week 5 Trials or hunting recipe ingredients, this comprehensive guide reveals every Husk location across four critical maps.
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ARC Raiders: First Wave Husks Quick Reference
| Map | Total Husk Locations | Best for Farming | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spaceport | 13 locations | Excellent | Medium-High |
| Dam Battlegrounds | 8 locations | Good | Medium |
| Buried City | 7 locations | Moderate | Medium |
| The Blue Gate | 11 locations | Good | Low-Medium |
| Stella Montis | 1 location (skip) | Poor | Low |
Why First Wave Husks Matter
First Wave Husks aren’t just atmospheric environmental detail—they’re strategic resources. These mechanical corpses contain crafting components unavailable from living ARCs, making them mandatory stops for progression-focused Raiders. Week 5 Trials specifically challenge players to loot multiple Husks, turning knowledge of spawn points into competitive advantage.
Additionally, certain recipes require First Wave components exclusively, creating supply bottlenecks that reward map knowledge. Smart Raiders memorize Husk routes to maximize efficiency during high-stakes extraction runs.
Dam Battlegrounds: 8 Husk Locations
Dam Battlegrounds offers a compact Husk farming route ideal for quick Trial completions. The eight spawn points create an efficient loop that minimizes backtracking:
- Pattern House – Northern section, near residential buildings
- Raider Outpost East – Eastern perimeter location
- Pale Apartments – Central residential district
- Old Battlegrounds – Southern combat zone (multiple Husks)
- South Swamp Outpost – Southwestern marshland area
- Water Towers – Eastern elevated structures
- Formical Outpost – Western fortified position
- Red Lakes – Southern lakeside region
Farming Strategy: Start at Pattern House, sweep south through Pale Apartments and Old Battlegrounds (the highest-density area), then circle through Water Towers before extracting. This route nets 5-6 Husks in under 10 minutes with minimal ARC encounters.
Check our Dam Battlegrounds quest guide for additional navigation tips through this map.
Buried City: 7 Urban Husk Spawns
Buried City’s underground aesthetic hides seven First Wave remnants among collapsed architecture and forgotten streets:
- Gas Station – Northern commercial zone entrance
- Outskirts of Marano Park – Park perimeter ruins
- Buried Properties – Central residential collapse
- Research – Scientific district facility
- Grandioso Apartments – Eastern apartment complex
- Plaza Rosa – Southern plaza district
- Plazza Arbusto – Adjacent plaza (note the spelling variation)
- Church Ruins – Western religious district
Loot Priority: Plaza Rosa and Plaza Arbusto contain clustered Husks—prioritize these if time-limited. The Church Ruins Husk often goes uncontested, making it reliable for solo Raiders avoiding PvP.
Spaceport: Premium 13-Location Route
With 13 Husk spawn points, Spaceport dominates as the premier farming destination. This expansive map rewards Raiders willing to invest time for maximum returns:
- Fuel Depot, Fuel Processing, Fuel Lines, Fuel Storage – Western fuel infrastructure cluster (4 Husks)
- Shipping Warehouse, Jiangsu Warehouse – Northern logistics buildings
- West Hangar – Western aircraft hangar
- Water Towers – Central elevated position
- Departure Buildings – Southern terminal complex
- Vehicle Maintenance – Eastern garage facility
- Control Tower A6 – Central air traffic tower
- Communications Tower – Northern transmission hub
- East Plains Warehouse – Eastern storage facility
Advanced Route: Sweep the western fuel complex (4 Husks), cut through central Water Towers and Control Tower A6, then finish at East Plains Warehouse. This maximizes Husk collection while positioning you near eastern extraction points. For more Spaceport navigation, see our Ion Sputter farming guide.
The Blue Gate: 11 Scattered Locations
The Blue Gate’s varied terrain spreads 11 Husks across diverse points of interest:
- Raider’s Refuge, Trapper’s Glade, Adorned Wreckage – Northern wilderness cluster
- Barren Clearing – Central open area (high ARC activity)
- Olive Grove, Ruined Homestead – Eastern agricultural ruins
- Maintenance Bunker, Gate Control Room – Western facility buildings
- Broken Earth – Southern geological anomaly
- Warehouse Complex – Eastern industrial zone
- Ancient Fort – Southern historical structure
Safety Tip: Barren Clearing lives up to its name—minimal cover makes it a PvP hotspot. Hit this location first when player traffic is low, or skip it if survival takes priority over completion.
Maximizing Husk Farming Efficiency
Wait for Husk Graveyard Events: This special map event dramatically increases Husk spawn density, letting you complete Trial challenges in a single match. Monitor event rotations and plan farming sessions accordingly.
Bring a Raider Hatch Key: These keys enable emergency extractions when hostile Raiders or miniboss ARCs corner you mid-route. The investment pays for itself when protecting valuable Husk loot hauls.
Plan Extraction Routes: Always farm toward extraction points, not away. Getting cornered deep in the map with a full inventory wastes the entire run.
How to Watch ARC Raiders Husk Farming
See optimal routes in action before risking your own raids:
- Official ARC Raiders YouTube: Watch the Embark Studios channel for official gameplay showcases and map breakdowns
- Twitch Streams: Search “ARC Raiders Husk farming” for community routes and efficiency strategies
- Steam Community: Visit the ARC Raiders Steam page for guides, forums, and player-created maps
For comprehensive ARC Raiders strategies, explore our Speranza hub guide and weapon crafting tutorial.
FAQs
Q: Do First Wave Husks respawn between raids?
No, First Wave Husks are static environmental spawns that reset when you start a new deployment. Within a single raid session, once you loot a Husk, it remains empty. However, starting a fresh raid respawns all Husks in their original locations, allowing repeated farming across multiple deployments. This makes memorizing spawn points valuable for consistent resource acquisition.
Q: Can other players loot the same Husks I’m targeting?
Yes, Husk loot is shared—first come, first served. Multiple Raiders can loot the same Husk shell (it has enough components for several looters), but popular Trial weeks create competition. Deploy early in raid cycles when fewer players are active, or focus on off-meta routes like Buried City’s Church Ruins that see less traffic. Squad coordination helps secure high-density areas like Spaceport’s fuel complex.
