Arc Raiders Expedition 3: Complete Guide to Requirements & Rewards
A comprehensive guide to the third expedition (Expedition 3) in ARC Raiders, covering material requirements, skill point rewards, stash expansion, and reset mechanics.
Arc Raiders Expedition 3: Complete Guide to Requirements & Rewards
Expedition 3 is a core endgame challenge in ARC Raiders. By completing the six-stage "Expedition Project," players can earn valuable permanent bonuses and embark on a new chapter for their characters.
I. What is Expedition 3?
Expedition 3 is a progression system involving a character reset. The goal is to invest heavy resources in exchange for permanent account-wide advantages across loops:
- Stash Slots: Permanently increases your stash capacity.
- Skill Points: Provides an initial skill point advantage for your next loop.
- Cosmetic Assets: Unlocks exclusive outfits like the "Patchwork Raider."
II. Expedition Project Stage Requirements
To qualify for Departure, you must submit materials in the following sequence:
| Stage | Material Requirements |
|---|---|
| Stage 1: Foundation | 100x Metal Parts, 50x Wires, 25x Batteries |
| Stage 2: Core Systems | 50x Mechanical Components, 50x Electrical Components, 10x ARC Powercells |
| Stage 3: Framework | 20x Refined Metals, 20x Advanced Components, 5x ARC Cores |
| Stage 4: Outfitting | 10x Titanium Plates, 10x High-Grade Polymers, 5x Experimental Schematics |
| Stage 5: Load Assets | Submit assets (coins, materials, loot) with a total value of 600,000 |
| Stage 6: Departure | Confirm all systems ready and officially register for departure |
III. Core Rewards
Upon successful Departure, your account will receive the following permanent upgrades:
| Reward Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Stash Expansion | Stash slots are significantly increased (up to 48 slots total). |
| Skill Points | Gain +5 Initial Skill Points and trigger the catch-up mechanic. |
| Exclusive Cosmetics | Unlock the Patchwork Raider Outfit (includes 3 color schemes). |
| Morale Buffs | Gain stackable XP and drop rate bonuses for consecutive departures. |
IV. Character Reset Mechanics
Clicking "Departure" triggers a character reset. It is crucial to understand what is kept and what is lost:
What is Kept
- Blueprints: All unlocked weapon and gear blueprints.
- Account-level Assets: Stash slots, unlocked cosmetics, and Medal progress.
- Currency: Specific seasonal tokens and account-level currencies.
What is Lost
- Character Level: Reset back to level 1.
- Stash Items: Most items in your stash will be cleared, except for a very few specific cases.
- Base Currencies: All Credits and standard Merits.
- Mission Progress: All incomplete active missions will be reset.
V. How to Register and Depart
- Complete Construction: Submit all required materials at the Expedition Terminal in Speranza.
- Clear Inventory: Spend your remaining Credits or gift items to teammates before the reset.
- Register: Once the Stage 5 value requirement is met, go to the system menu and click "Register Departure."
- The Departure Window: When the official departure time arrives, select "Final Departure" from the main menu.
[!TIP] Pro Tip: Prioritize using excess resources to unlock expensive blueprints before departing, as blueprints are the most important assets that carry over.
Visit the in-game Wiki for more technical details on reset mechanics