This guide covers the best locations to farm Rusted Gears, which containers to search, and tips to maximize your chances of finding them. With the right approach, players can reliably collect the 3 Rusted Gears needed for the Gunsmith upgrade within a few raids.
Best Rusted Gear Farming Locations
Rusted Gears spawn in Industrial areas across multiple maps. Look for the gear icon on your map to identify Industrial POIs. Higher-difficulty maps have better spawn rates for Rusted Gears compared to lower-difficulty options.
Essentially, our strategy to find Rusted Gears is to loot car hoods, as they have a higher drop rate and frequency than most containers, though Rusted Gears are not guaranteed or only able to be spawned inside Car Hoods.
Alternatively, they can be found in most industrial containers, such as the Yellow Industrial Tool Cabinets, often found in Stella Montis. Found consistently near some spawn locations on the edges of Stella Montis.
Rusted Gears are not guaranteed to be found in any type of container, but searching in industrial containers allows you to access loot tables that may include Rust Gears, of which players have had more success in the two: Car Hoods and Yellow Tool Cabinets.
What Do the Stats Tell Us
If you want to see exact map locations, scroll past this section to the farming guide below.
Dam Battlegrounds accounts for 44% of all Rusted Gear finds, making it the top farming map. Buried City follows at 28%, with Blue Gate contributing 17%. Stella Montis and The Spaceport each report 6% of finds.
According to community loot data, 70% of all Rusted Gears are found in cars, while 30% come from breachable containers. Prioritize searching cars in Industrial zones for the best results.
As an Industrial item, Rusted Gears spawn near machinery, warehouses, and factory settings. Look for car engine compartments and breachable server racks when searching for spawns.
Map Locations for Rusted Gear
Gate ApproachGate ApproachThe MountainsThe MountainsThe ForestThe ForestRidgelineRidgelineCheckpointCheckpointPiles and piles of abandoned vehicles sit outside the gates, forever waiting to be let in.High-threat area · Loot: MechanicalPilgrim's PeakPilgrim's PeakAn antenna that has been seemingly transformed by traveling pilgrims.High-threat area · Loot: Technological, ElectricalOuter GatesOuter GatesHeadhouseHeadhouseFarmlandsFarmlandsRaider's RefugeRaider's RefugeRaiders are trying to make this outpost their own. The ARC are making that difficult.Medium-threat area · Loot: ResidentialVillageVillageA village from long before the sprawling astro-infrastructure took over the land.Medium-threat area · Loot: Commercial, ResidentialReinforced ReceptionReinforced ReceptionMysterious facility that’s strangely fortified.Loot: Security, TechnologicalWarehouse ComplexWarehouse ComplexRumor has it that there's more than just rats running through this old Supracosta warehouse.Medium-threat area · Loot: IndustrialBarren ClearingBarren ClearingLoot: ARCAdorned WreckageAdorned WreckageA graveyard of wreckage that was already here before any Speranzans arrived.Loot: Industrial, MechanicalHighway CollapseHighway CollapseData VaultData VaultMaintenance BunkerMaintenance BunkerTrapper's GladeTrapper's GladeLoot: NatureAbandoned Housing ProjectAbandoned Housing ProjectThis architectural project stands abandoned, unfinished and untouched.Olive GroveOlive GroveLoot: NatureBroken EarthBroken EarthRuined HomesteadRuined HomesteadLoot: Old World, ResidentialAncient FortAncient FortRuins of a fort from before the Collapse.Medium-threat area · Loot: Old World, TechnologicalGate Control RoomGate Control Room
Extraction point
The DamThe DamSwampSwampVictory RidgeVictory RidgeWater TowersWater TowersElectrical SubstationElectrical SubstationA rocky basin full of old power generators.Loot: ElectricalRed LakesRed LakesScrap YardScrap YardLoot: Mechanical, IndustrialFormicai HillsFormicai HillsFormicai OutpostFormicai OutpostPrimary FacilityPrimary FacilityLoot: Mechanical, IndustrialBen Welder's SunroofBen Welder's SunroofRuby ResidenceRuby ResidenceWreckageWreckageHydroponic Dome ComplexHydroponic Dome ComplexA field scattered with glass domes that were once used for plant cultivation.High-threat area · Loot: Nature, Industrial, SecurityPale ApartmentsPale ApartmentsWest Broken BridgeWest Broken BridgeRaider Outpost EastRaider Outpost EastFloodgatesFloodgatesEast Broken BridgeEast Broken BridgePattern HousePattern HouseOld BattlegroundOld BattlegroundAn old First Wave battleground where lopsided forts and wrecked ARC parts still remain.Loot: ARCSmall CreekSmall CreekSouth Swamp OutpostSouth Swamp OutpostElectrical TowerElectrical TowerControl TowerControl TowerLocated above the Admin building. An excellent vantage point for looking out over the battlegrounds.High-threat area · Loot: Technological, SecurityPower Generation ComplexPower Generation ComplexA rusting relic of hydrogen infrastructure.Medium-threat area · Loot: Electrical, IndustrialTesting AnnexTesting AnnexA half-drowned testing center overlooking the red lakes.Medium-threat area · Loot: Medical, CommercialControlled Access ZoneControlled Access ZoneIvy and rusting ARC husks are all that’s seemingly left of this underground power stationHigh-threat area · Loot: ARC, MechanicalResearch & AdministrationResearch & AdministrationThe abandoned administrative building for the Enelica corporation.High-threat area · Loot: Commercial, TechnologicalRed Lakes BalconyRed Lakes BalconyPipeline TowerPipeline TowerThe BreachThe BreachWater Treatment ControlWater Treatment ControlA concrete monolith of pipes, tubes, and old water treatment equipment.Medium-threat area · Loot: Industrial, MechanicalGenerator HallGenerator Hall
Extraction point
New DistrictNew DistrictWest VillageWest VillageOld TownOld TownOutskirtsOutskirtsCorso da VinciCorso da VinciMarket RuinsMarket RuinsPiazza RomaPiazza RomaParking GarageParking GarageLoot: MechanicalSpace TravelSpace TravelThe satellite dishes of the old space travel building are frozen mid-tilt, still aimed at skies they no longer listen to.High-threat area · Loot: Commercial, TechnologicalChurch RuinsChurch RuinsThis home for devout parishioners has been abandoned for years.Grandioso ApartmentsGrandioso ApartmentsThe former residences of workers from the Alcantara Dam.Medium-threat area · Loot: ResidentialMarano StationMarano StationPlaza RosaPlaza RosaMedium-threat area · Loot: Medical, CommercialRed TowerRed TowerLoot: ResidentialPiazza ArbustoPiazza ArbustoMedium-threat area · Loot: Medical, CommercialHospitalHospitalThis run-down hospital once served as the only source of medical aid in the greater Marano area.High-threat area · Loot: MedicalResearchResearchAn abandoned research building in central Marano. The labs are empty, dusty equipment still lined up as if someone might return at any moment.Medium-threat area · Loot: Medical, TechnologicalSu Durante WarehousesSu Durante WarehousesBuried PropertiesBuried PropertiesGalleriaGalleriaEven after 200 years of disuse, the dilapidated Galleria still holds items of value.Loot: CommercialGas StationGas StationMain StreetMain StreetAbandoned Highway CampAbandoned Highway CampMarano ParkMarano ParkThe densely overgrown city park of Marano.Loot: NatureLibraryLibraryA dilapidated casket of books.Medium-threat area · Loot: Commercial, Old WorldWarehouseWarehouseDune's EndDune's EndMaintenance DepotMaintenance DepotTown HallTown HallThe seat of government in Marano, before the Collapse.High-threat area · Loot: Old WorldSanta Maria HousesSanta Maria HousesLoot: Residential, Old WorldExtraction point
The SpaceportThe SpaceportLa ChiesaLa ChiesaEast PlainsEast PlainsAlberi HillsAlberi HillsFuel StorageFuel StorageService BuildingsService BuildingsEast Plains WarehousesEast Plains WarehousesStaff ParkingStaff ParkingFuel ProcessingFuel ProcessingCommunications TowerCommunications TowerFuel DepotFuel DepotMaintenance HangarMaintenance HangarSecurity CheckpointSecurity CheckpointJiangsu WarehouseJiangsu WarehouseWater TowersWater TowersElectrical SubstationElectrical SubstationFuel LinesFuel LinesRocket AssemblyRocket AssemblyA graveyard of rocket parts that never made it to space.Medium-threat area · Loot: Exodus, IndustrialThe TrenchThe TrenchArrival BuildingArrival BuildingThe ransacked reception building for aspiring space travelers.High-threat area · Loot: Commercial, TechnologicalShipping WarehouseShipping WarehouseLoot: Industrial, MechanicalDeparture BuildingDeparture BuildingThe former Avantale security gate for passengers headed to the Launch Towers.High-threat area · Loot: Commercial, TechnologicalCar ParkCar ParkFuel ControlFuel ControlLoot: Mechanical, ElectricalContainer StorageContainer StorageHigh-threat area · Loot: Industrial, MechanicalEast Container YardEast Container YardWest Container YardWest Container YardLittle HangarLittle HangarEast HangarEast HangarVehicle MaintenanceVehicle MaintenanceThe Spaceport’s many buses and cargo trucks used to come here for a tune-up.Medium-threat area · Loot: Mechanical, IndustrialLaunch TowersLaunch TowersAstraventuro’s premier rocket launch destination.High-threat area · Loot: Technological, SecurityNorth Trench TowerNorth Trench TowerMedium-threat area · Loot: TechnologicalSouth Trench TowerSouth Trench TowerMedium-threat area · Loot: TechnologicalWest HangarWest HangarControl Tower A6Control Tower A6Shorter than the Launch Towers, but still a decent view of the grounds.High-threat area · Loot: Technological, Commercial
Extraction point
SeabedSeabedMulatierra HillMulatierra HillHotel ComplexHotel ComplexHarborHarborWeighing CheckpointWeighing CheckpointWith scales embedded into the road's surface, this must've been about as elegant as a checkpoint gets.Loot: Industrial, MechanicalTransfer DepotTransfer DepotDried RiverbedDried RiverbedLoot: NatureWavebreakerWavebreakerCustoms HouseCustoms HouseSignage indicates that some of the Exodus' valuable goods once passed right through this complex.Medium-threat area · Loot: Industrial, ElectricalPoolsidePoolsideHotel Panorama AzzurroHotel Panorama AzzurroA particularly lavish harbor resort, said to have hosted all of the Exodus' most distinguished supporters and financiers.High-threat area · Loot: Commercial, ResidentialAzzurro BeachAzzurro BeachA secluded stretch of once-pristine beachfront.Loot: ResidentialWreckageWreckageAges of violent undercurrents and biting rust have taken a visible toll.Loot: ARCPort Authority BuildingPort Authority BuildingOnce the beating heart of all maritime operations, it allows for dilligent surveillance of the port in every direction.High-threat area · Loot: Technological, ExodusStacking YardStacking YardJust a glimpse of these sky-scraping containers makes one want to stack things very high.Medium-threat area · Loot: Industrial, ExodusWharfWharfTennis CourtTennis CourtQuayQuayMarano RoadMarano RoadSpecial Handling TunnelSpecial Handling TunnelBeach BarBeach BarRailyardRailyardExtraction point
Northern TracksNorthern TracksFallen EmperorFallen EmperorStuck between snow and debris, this giant walker seems to attract ARC attention from far beyond the Rust Belt.Loot: ARCSouthern PassSouthern PassFreight TerminalFreight TerminalAlmatera VillageAlmatera VillageIsolated yet seemingly close-knit, most of the village of Almatera has been swallowed by an avalanche.Railroad JunctionRailroad JunctionCrossing these train tracks, one may picture hungry astronomers heading out for lunch.Loot: Mechanical, ElectricalCommissary SupermarketCommissary SupermarketWith surprisingly elaborate shelving, this supermarket must've provisioned locals and astronomers alike.Medium-threat area · Loot: Commercial, MedicalRailyardRailyardAn Exodus-era railyard, seemingly designed to handle delicate, uncommonly shaped freight.Medium-threat area · Loot: Industrial, MechanicalOld TownOld TownStrolling across these narrow streets, you can almost picture the days before astronomical and fallen behemoths.Medium-threat area · Loot: Residential, Old WorldLoading PlatformsLoading PlatformsThese platforms allow for the handling of particularly delicate goods.Loot: Industrial, ExodusElectrical SubstationElectrical SubstationA substation built to provide reliable power in the harshest weather conditions.Almatera StationAlmatera StationSaid to have once been a quaint local station, these tracks now seem to support high axle-load traffic.Medium-threat area · Loot: CommercialResearcher LodgingsResearcher LodgingsLoot: ResidentialTruck StopTruck StopA gasoline-stained refuge for the weary traveler.Frozen RiverFrozen RiverA long-frozen river that leaves prospective ice skaters dangerously exposed.Loot: NatureTransit TunnelTransit TunnelA sturdy concrete tunnel that has mostly withstood the test of time, providing shelter and safe passage.Dispatch TowerDispatch TowerWeather StationWeather StationA versatile meteorological instrument, long retired.Cielo Sereno ObservatoryCielo Sereno ObservatoryA marvel of astronomical ingenuity, even to those unable to fathom its one-time readings.Medium-threat area · Loot: Technological, ExodusOld HamletOld HamletStanding tall amongst the snows, this lodge straddles the line between rustic and chique.Loot: Old WorldDeep-Space TelescopeDeep-Space TelescopePerched atop a mountain summit, this marvel of astronomy puts all other antennas to shame.Loot: ExodusPiazza della RupePiazza della RupePorta BenvenutiPorta BenvenutiControlled Receiving FacilityControlled Receiving FacilityExtraction point
Storm Hut (approx., opens in a Flash Freeze)Blue Gate
Warehouse Complex Underground
Gate ApproachGate ApproachThe MountainsThe MountainsThe ForestThe ForestRidgelineRidgelineCheckpointCheckpointPiles and piles of abandoned vehicles sit outside the gates, forever waiting to be let in.High-threat area · Loot: MechanicalPilgrim's PeakPilgrim's PeakAn antenna that has been seemingly transformed by traveling pilgrims.High-threat area · Loot: Technological, ElectricalOuter GatesOuter GatesHeadhouseHeadhouseFarmlandsFarmlandsRaider's RefugeRaider's RefugeRaiders are trying to make this outpost their own. The ARC are making that difficult.Medium-threat area · Loot: ResidentialVillageVillageA village from long before the sprawling astro-infrastructure took over the land.Medium-threat area · Loot: Commercial, ResidentialReinforced ReceptionReinforced ReceptionMysterious facility that’s strangely fortified.Loot: Security, TechnologicalWarehouse ComplexWarehouse ComplexRumor has it that there's more than just rats running through this old Supracosta warehouse.Medium-threat area · Loot: IndustrialBarren ClearingBarren ClearingLoot: ARCAdorned WreckageAdorned WreckageA graveyard of wreckage that was already here before any Speranzans arrived.Loot: Industrial, MechanicalHighway CollapseHighway CollapseData VaultData VaultMaintenance BunkerMaintenance BunkerTrapper's GladeTrapper's GladeLoot: NatureAbandoned Housing ProjectAbandoned Housing ProjectThis architectural project stands abandoned, unfinished and untouched.Olive GroveOlive GroveLoot: NatureBroken EarthBroken EarthRuined HomesteadRuined HomesteadLoot: Old World, ResidentialAncient FortAncient FortRuins of a fort from before the Collapse.Medium-threat area · Loot: Old World, TechnologicalGate Control RoomGate Control RoomExtraction pointThe Warehouse Complex underground parking area on Blue Gate is the best location for farming Rusted Gears in the entire game. This massive underground facility contains over 40 vehicles concentrated in a single area. Take the zipline down from the Gate Control Room to reach the bottom level, where all the cars are located.
Being a high-risk area means more items spawn in containers, increasing the chances of Rusted Gears. Expect to encounter ARC down here, but they are mostly the smaller variety that can be handled with a decent weapon. An extraction point is located nearby for quick escapes.
Highway Collapse to Checkpoint
The Highway Collapse area leading to Checkpoint on Blue Gate contains tons of lootable cars that can be searched quickly.
This is a high loot area with heavy ARC activity and other players competing for resources. The efficiency here is excellent for players who are comfortable with higher-risk gameplay.
Dam Battlegrounds
The DamThe DamSwampSwampVictory RidgeVictory RidgeWater TowersWater TowersElectrical SubstationElectrical SubstationA rocky basin full of old power generators.Loot: ElectricalRed LakesRed LakesScrap YardScrap YardLoot: Mechanical, IndustrialFormicai HillsFormicai HillsFormicai OutpostFormicai OutpostPrimary FacilityPrimary FacilityLoot: Mechanical, IndustrialBen Welder's SunroofBen Welder's SunroofRuby ResidenceRuby ResidenceWreckageWreckageHydroponic Dome ComplexHydroponic Dome ComplexA field scattered with glass domes that were once used for plant cultivation.High-threat area · Loot: Nature, Industrial, SecurityPale ApartmentsPale ApartmentsWest Broken BridgeWest Broken BridgeRaider Outpost EastRaider Outpost EastFloodgatesFloodgatesEast Broken BridgeEast Broken BridgePattern HousePattern HouseOld BattlegroundOld BattlegroundAn old First Wave battleground where lopsided forts and wrecked ARC parts still remain.Loot: ARCSmall CreekSmall CreekSouth Swamp OutpostSouth Swamp OutpostElectrical TowerElectrical TowerControl TowerControl TowerLocated above the Admin building. An excellent vantage point for looking out over the battlegrounds.High-threat area · Loot: Technological, SecurityPower Generation ComplexPower Generation ComplexA rusting relic of hydrogen infrastructure.Medium-threat area · Loot: Electrical, IndustrialTesting AnnexTesting AnnexA half-drowned testing center overlooking the red lakes.Medium-threat area · Loot: Medical, CommercialControlled Access ZoneControlled Access ZoneIvy and rusting ARC husks are all that’s seemingly left of this underground power stationHigh-threat area · Loot: ARC, MechanicalResearch & AdministrationResearch & AdministrationThe abandoned administrative building for the Enelica corporation.High-threat area · Loot: Commercial, TechnologicalRed Lakes BalconyRed Lakes BalconyPipeline TowerPipeline TowerThe BreachThe BreachWater Treatment ControlWater Treatment ControlA concrete monolith of pipes, tubes, and old water treatment equipment.Medium-threat area · Loot: Industrial, MechanicalGenerator HallGenerator HallExtraction pointDam Battlegrounds offers several reliable spots for Rusted Gear farming. The Scrapyard has lots of cars to search quickly, and players should also check the hillside above for additional vehicles. The Power Generation Complex and Water Treatment Control are both Industrial areas with good container density.
The Apartments area has parking lots with a solid concentration of lootable cars. Dam Battlegrounds is a lower-difficulty map, making it a safer option for farming, though spawn rates for Rusted Gears are lower compared to Blue Gate. Night raids on this map increase high-value loot chances significantly.
Buried City
Near Library
The car park east of the Library building in Buried City offers multiple breachable vehicles. This location is excellent for solo players because the map is less difficult overall. A station extraction point is located nearby for quick getaways after finding loot.
New DistrictNew DistrictWest VillageWest VillageOld TownOld TownOutskirtsOutskirtsCorso da VinciCorso da VinciMarket RuinsMarket RuinsPiazza RomaPiazza RomaParking GarageParking GarageLoot: MechanicalSpace TravelSpace TravelThe satellite dishes of the old space travel building are frozen mid-tilt, still aimed at skies they no longer listen to.High-threat area · Loot: Commercial, TechnologicalChurch RuinsChurch RuinsThis home for devout parishioners has been abandoned for years.Grandioso ApartmentsGrandioso ApartmentsThe former residences of workers from the Alcantara Dam.Medium-threat area · Loot: ResidentialMarano StationMarano StationPlaza RosaPlaza RosaMedium-threat area · Loot: Medical, CommercialRed TowerRed TowerLoot: ResidentialPiazza ArbustoPiazza ArbustoMedium-threat area · Loot: Medical, CommercialHospitalHospitalThis run-down hospital once served as the only source of medical aid in the greater Marano area.High-threat area · Loot: MedicalResearchResearchAn abandoned research building in central Marano. The labs are empty, dusty equipment still lined up as if someone might return at any moment.Medium-threat area · Loot: Medical, TechnologicalSu Durante WarehousesSu Durante WarehousesBuried PropertiesBuried PropertiesGalleriaGalleriaEven after 200 years of disuse, the dilapidated Galleria still holds items of value.Loot: CommercialGas StationGas StationMain StreetMain StreetAbandoned Highway CampAbandoned Highway CampMarano ParkMarano ParkThe densely overgrown city park of Marano.Loot: NatureLibraryLibraryA dilapidated casket of books.Medium-threat area · Loot: Commercial, Old WorldWarehouseWarehouseDune's EndDune's EndMaintenance DepotMaintenance DepotTown HallTown HallThe seat of government in Marano, before the Collapse.High-threat area · Loot: Old WorldSanta Maria HousesSanta Maria HousesLoot: Residential, Old WorldExtraction pointSome cars in this area are broken and cannot be looted. Look for vehicles with the front area still intact to identify those that can be breached. Be aware of patrolling ARC as there is little cover in this area.
Spaceport
Industrial Complex
The Spaceport map has lower player traffic compared to other options, making it a solid alternative for Rusted Gear farming. The Rocket Assembly Building contains red lockers worth checking, while the Vehicle Maintenance Building has concentrated industrial containers.
The SpaceportThe SpaceportLa ChiesaLa ChiesaEast PlainsEast PlainsAlberi HillsAlberi HillsFuel StorageFuel StorageService BuildingsService BuildingsEast Plains WarehousesEast Plains WarehousesStaff ParkingStaff ParkingFuel ProcessingFuel ProcessingCommunications TowerCommunications TowerFuel DepotFuel DepotMaintenance HangarMaintenance HangarSecurity CheckpointSecurity CheckpointJiangsu WarehouseJiangsu WarehouseWater TowersWater TowersElectrical SubstationElectrical SubstationFuel LinesFuel LinesRocket AssemblyRocket AssemblyA graveyard of rocket parts that never made it to space.Medium-threat area · Loot: Exodus, IndustrialThe TrenchThe TrenchArrival BuildingArrival BuildingThe ransacked reception building for aspiring space travelers.High-threat area · Loot: Commercial, TechnologicalShipping WarehouseShipping WarehouseLoot: Industrial, MechanicalDeparture BuildingDeparture BuildingThe former Avantale security gate for passengers headed to the Launch Towers.High-threat area · Loot: Commercial, TechnologicalCar ParkCar ParkFuel ControlFuel ControlLoot: Mechanical, ElectricalContainer StorageContainer StorageHigh-threat area · Loot: Industrial, MechanicalEast Container YardEast Container YardWest Container YardWest Container YardLittle HangarLittle HangarEast HangarEast HangarVehicle MaintenanceVehicle MaintenanceThe Spaceport’s many buses and cargo trucks used to come here for a tune-up.Medium-threat area · Loot: Mechanical, IndustrialLaunch TowersLaunch TowersAstraventuro’s premier rocket launch destination.High-threat area · Loot: Technological, SecurityNorth Trench TowerNorth Trench TowerMedium-threat area · Loot: TechnologicalSouth Trench TowerSouth Trench TowerMedium-threat area · Loot: TechnologicalWest HangarWest HangarControl Tower A6Control Tower A6Shorter than the Launch Towers, but still a decent view of the grounds.High-threat area · Loot: Technological, CommercialExtraction pointOther areas to search include the Shipping Warehouse, Container Storage, Loading Bay, and Lobby Metro.
Riven Tides
Riven Tides has the most reported Rusted Gear finds of any map. The Industrial loot on Riven Tides sits in Weighing Checkpoint, Customs House and Stacking Yard. Customs House and Stacking Yard are medium-threat areas, so it’s busy but manageable. Worth the trip if you’re after Rusted Gear.
SeabedSeabedMulatierra HillMulatierra HillHotel ComplexHotel ComplexHarborHarborWeighing CheckpointWeighing CheckpointWith scales embedded into the road's surface, this must've been about as elegant as a checkpoint gets.Loot: Industrial, MechanicalTransfer DepotTransfer DepotDried RiverbedDried RiverbedLoot: NatureWavebreakerWavebreakerCustoms HouseCustoms HouseSignage indicates that some of the Exodus' valuable goods once passed right through this complex.Medium-threat area · Loot: Industrial, ElectricalPoolsidePoolsideHotel Panorama AzzurroHotel Panorama AzzurroA particularly lavish harbor resort, said to have hosted all of the Exodus' most distinguished supporters and financiers.High-threat area · Loot: Commercial, ResidentialAzzurro BeachAzzurro BeachA secluded stretch of once-pristine beachfront.Loot: ResidentialWreckageWreckageAges of violent undercurrents and biting rust have taken a visible toll.Loot: ARCPort Authority BuildingPort Authority BuildingOnce the beating heart of all maritime operations, it allows for dilligent surveillance of the port in every direction.High-threat area · Loot: Technological, ExodusStacking YardStacking YardJust a glimpse of these sky-scraping containers makes one want to stack things very high.Medium-threat area · Loot: Industrial, ExodusWharfWharfTennis CourtTennis CourtQuayQuayMarano RoadMarano RoadSpecial Handling TunnelSpecial Handling TunnelBeach BarBeach BarRailyardRailyardExtraction pointPendola Pass
Pendola Pass is the newest map, so there aren’t many reports yet and this leans on the game’s own loot data. The Industrial loot on Pendola Pass sits in Railyard and Loading Platforms. Railyard is a medium-threat area, so it’s busy but manageable.
Northern TracksNorthern TracksFallen EmperorFallen EmperorStuck between snow and debris, this giant walker seems to attract ARC attention from far beyond the Rust Belt.Loot: ARCSouthern PassSouthern PassFreight TerminalFreight TerminalAlmatera VillageAlmatera VillageIsolated yet seemingly close-knit, most of the village of Almatera has been swallowed by an avalanche.Railroad JunctionRailroad JunctionCrossing these train tracks, one may picture hungry astronomers heading out for lunch.Loot: Mechanical, ElectricalCommissary SupermarketCommissary SupermarketWith surprisingly elaborate shelving, this supermarket must've provisioned locals and astronomers alike.Medium-threat area · Loot: Commercial, MedicalRailyardRailyardAn Exodus-era railyard, seemingly designed to handle delicate, uncommonly shaped freight.Medium-threat area · Loot: Industrial, MechanicalOld TownOld TownStrolling across these narrow streets, you can almost picture the days before astronomical and fallen behemoths.Medium-threat area · Loot: Residential, Old WorldLoading PlatformsLoading PlatformsThese platforms allow for the handling of particularly delicate goods.Loot: Industrial, ExodusElectrical SubstationElectrical SubstationA substation built to provide reliable power in the harshest weather conditions.Almatera StationAlmatera StationSaid to have once been a quaint local station, these tracks now seem to support high axle-load traffic.Medium-threat area · Loot: CommercialResearcher LodgingsResearcher LodgingsLoot: ResidentialTruck StopTruck StopA gasoline-stained refuge for the weary traveler.Frozen RiverFrozen RiverA long-frozen river that leaves prospective ice skaters dangerously exposed.Loot: NatureTransit TunnelTransit TunnelA sturdy concrete tunnel that has mostly withstood the test of time, providing shelter and safe passage.Dispatch TowerDispatch TowerWeather StationWeather StationA versatile meteorological instrument, long retired.Cielo Sereno ObservatoryCielo Sereno ObservatoryA marvel of astronomical ingenuity, even to those unable to fathom its one-time readings.Medium-threat area · Loot: Technological, ExodusOld HamletOld HamletStanding tall amongst the snows, this lodge straddles the line between rustic and chique.Loot: Old WorldDeep-Space TelescopeDeep-Space TelescopePerched atop a mountain summit, this marvel of astronomy puts all other antennas to shame.Loot: ExodusPiazza della RupePiazza della RupePorta BenvenutiPorta BenvenutiControlled Receiving FacilityControlled Receiving FacilityExtraction pointStorm Hut (approx., opens in a Flash Freeze)Which Containers Drop Rusted Gears
Knowing which containers to prioritize saves time and increases farming efficiency. Rusted Gears only spawn in specific container types, so focusing on these will maximize your chances of finding them.
Highest Priority Containers
Cars with intact hoods are the best source of Rusted Gears. Breach the hood to search the engine compartment, which has roughly a 20% chance of containing a Rusted Gear. Only vehicles with the front area still intact can be looted. Rusted Gears never spawn in backseats or trunks, only in engine compartments.
Buses are another reliable source, but only those with covered engine compartments can be looted. Exposed engines cannot be searched. The sides of trucks can also contain Rusted Gears and should be checked when nearby.
Other Containers to Check
Red tool boxes have a good chance of containing Rusted Gears. Red industrial lockers and toolboxes found inside Industrial buildings are also worth searching. Metal breach crates in warehouses, industrial cabinets, and mobile generators can all drop Rusted Gears as well.
Car tool cabinets and yellow industrial drawers round out the list of containers that can spawn this item. Be wary of vehicles with blinking red alarm lights, as these will alert nearby enemies when opened. You can shoot the small red balls found in hoods to disable them immediately.
Also Found Here
The same loot pool drops a handful of other useful items, so it pays to know what to look for.
The Breachable Containers and shipping container drawers that hold Rusted Gear, most often on Dam Battlegrounds and the Spaceport, also roll:
Industrial Battery
3 needed for Gear Bench Level 3. Where to find it
Rusted Tools
3 needed for Gunsmith Level 2. Where to find it
Rusted Bolts
3 needed for Trophy Display phase 1. Where to find it
Steel Spring
Sells for 300 Raider Coins. Where to find it
Rusted Gear also turns up in Breachable Containers and bags on Dam Battlegrounds and the Spaceport, alongside:
Motor
3 needed for Refiner Level 3. Where to find it
Advanced Mechanical Components
5 needed for Gunsmith Level 3.
Mechanical Components
10 needed for Ascending The Mountain phase 1, 5 for Gunsmith Level 2.
Chemicals
50 needed for Explosives Station Level 1.
What are Rusted Gears
Rusted Gear is a Rare (blue) rarity recyclable item found in Industrial zones throughout ARC Raiders. Each Rusted Gear weighs 3 units and can stack up to 3 in a single inventory slot. The item sells for 2,000 Raider Coins if you choose to vendor it instead.
Rusted Gears cannot be crafted at the Refiner or purchased from Celeste. The only way to obtain them is to loot specific containers at Industrial POI locations marked with the gear icon on your map. They share spawn pools with the much more common Rusted Tools, making them somewhat rare to find.
Recycling and Salvage Values
When recycled, a Rusted Gear yields 2 Mechanical Components and 4 Metal Parts. Salvaging instead provides 12 Metal Parts. However, most players will want to save their Rusted Gears for the Gunsmith Workbench upgrade rather than breaking them down.
Why You Need Rusted Gears
The primary use for Rusted Gears is upgrading the Gunsmith Workbench from Level 2 to Level 3. This upgrade requires exactly 3 Rusted Gears, 5 Advanced Mechanical Components, and 4 Sentinel Firing Cores.
Upgrading the Gunsmith Workbench unlocks access to better weapon crafting recipes and modifications. Prioritizing this upgrade allows players to craft stronger weapons to tackle higher-difficulty maps and take on tougher ARC enemies.
Tips for Efficient Rusted Gear Farming
Increase Your Odds
Night raids significantly increase the chances of high-value loot spawning in containers. Blue Gate and Spaceport have better Rusted Gear versus Rusted Tool spawn rates compared to other maps. Higher-difficulty maps dramatically improve your chances of finding Rusted Gears rather than common Rusted Tools.
- Fewer active Return Points
- No active Raider Hatches
- Increased loot value
High-risk areas within any map spawn more items per container, which increases the probability of finding Rusted Gears. Farming during the first 10 minutes of a raid minimizes interference from other players who are still spreading across the map.
Protect Your Loot
Use an augment with a Safe Pocket slot to protect any Rusted Gears you find. Put the gear in your Safe Pocket immediately after finding it. Even if you are eliminated before extraction, items in the Safe Pocket remain secure and will still be in your inventory.
Store Rusted Gears in your hideout stash immediately after extracting. Rotate between maps to avoid mental fatigue and keep your farming runs fresh. Expect to potentially get 1-2 Rusted Gears per match with efficient routing.
Managing Expectations
Finding Rusted Gears requires patience. Players might open a single car and get lucky, or search 25 vehicles before finding one. The RNG nature of loot means some farming sessions will be more productive than others. Expect to spend a few hours farming if luck is not on your side.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Rusted Gears do I need for the Gunsmith upgrade?
You need exactly 3 Rusted Gears to upgrade the Gunsmith Workbench from Level 2 to Level 3. The upgrade also requires 5 Advanced Mechanical Components and 4 Sentinel Firing Cores.
Can I craft or buy Rusted Gears?
No, Rusted Gears cannot be crafted at the Refiner or purchased from Celeste. The only way to obtain them is by looting containers in Industrial POI locations across the maps.
What is the best map for farming Rusted Gears?
Blue Gate is the best map for Rusted Gear farming, specifically the Warehouse Complex underground area. This location has over 40 vehicles in a concentrated space and being a high-risk area improves loot quality.
Do Rusted Gears spawn in car trunks or backseats?
No, Rusted Gears only spawn in engine compartments. They will never appear in backseats or trunks. Focus on breaching car hoods and bus engine compartments for the best chances.
How do I protect Rusted Gears from other players?
Use an augment with a Safe Pocket slot and put Rusted Gears in it immediately after finding them. Items in the Safe Pocket remain secure even if you are eliminated before extraction.
What is the drop rate for Rusted Gears from cars?
Cars have approximately a 20% chance to contain a Rusted Gear when breached. The actual rate varies based on map difficulty, with higher-difficulty maps offering better odds.
How many Rusted Gears can I get per raid?
With efficient farming routes, players can typically find 1-2 Rusted Gears per match. Results vary based on luck and whether other players have already looted the area.
Do night raids help with finding Rusted Gears?
Yes, night raids significantly increase the chances of high-value loot spawning in containers. Running Industrial areas during night raids improves your odds of finding Rusted Gears instead of common Rusted Tools.
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