Wasp Driver
Weight: 0.6 kg | Stack Size: 3 | Sell Value: 640 Raider Coins | Source: ARC Enemy Drop (Wasp)
This guide covers the best maps, locations, and strategies to farm Wasp Drivers quickly. Unlike container loot, Wasp Drivers only drop from killing Wasp enemies, so understanding where these drones spawn is critical for success.
How to Get Wasp Drivers
Wasp Drivers are obtained exclusively by killing and looting Wasp enemies. Wasps are fairly common flying ARC drones that patrol various areas across all maps. Unlike Hornets, Wasps lack shields on their front, making them easier to take down but still dangerous if ignored.
If you are unsure whether a flying ARC is a Wasp or another drone type, use the ping function to tag it. Your character will call out the enemy type, helping you identify Wasps versus Hornets, Snitches, or Spotters. Wasps are the ones with mini turrets that fire at you without any frontal shield.
Snitches can call in reinforcements when they spot you, often spawning additional Wasps. If you need Wasp Drivers quickly, consider letting a Snitch alert before killing it to bring more targets to your location.
Best Wasp Driver Locations
Wasps spawn on all five of the maps below, but certain locations have significantly higher drone density. Community data shows Dam Battlegrounds as the clear leader for Wasp farming, followed by Blue Gate and the remaining maps with roughly equal spawn rates. Since the new Arc Firefly and Comets were added, the population of Wasps has lowered.
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
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
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
Loading BayLoading BayMedium-threat area · Loot: IndustrialAtriumAtriumCultural ArchivesCultural ArchivesAn underground storage unit of humanity’s premier works of art and literature.High-threat area · Loot: Old WorldMedical ResearchMedical ResearchIt seems that advanced medical research was being conducted here, far beyond what Raiders have encountered in other old medical bays.High-threat area · Loot: Medical, TechnologicalAssemblyAssemblySome experimental technology was being explored on these high-tech assembly lines.CommunicationsCommunicationsLoot: Electrical, TechnologicalCentral CorridorCentral CorridorBusiness CenterBusiness CenterA large, hard to access viewing area where private meetings were likely hosted.Loot: Exodus, CommercialLobbyLobbyMedium-threat area · Loot: Security, TechnologicalCafeteriaCafeteriaFew traces of humanity are left in this strangely empty cafeteria.Assembly WorkshopsAssembly WorkshopsMedium-threat area · Loot: TechnologicalAuditoriumAuditoriumViewing DeckViewing DeckCargo Dock ACargo Dock ABusiness LoungeBusiness LoungeStorage RoomStorage RoomCargo Dock BCargo Dock BAssembly LineAssembly LineSecurity BridgeSecurity Bridge
Extraction 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, CommercialExtraction 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)Dam Battlegrounds
Dam Battlegrounds accounts for 50% of all reported Wasp Driver finds, making it the undisputed best map for farming. The northern half of the map contains the highest concentration of flying ARC enemies, including Wasps, Hornets, and Snitches.
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 pointThe Hydroponic Dome Complex is widely considered the single best location for Wasp farming. This area in the northern section of Dam Battlegrounds has all three drone types spawning consistently. Content creators recommend heading here immediately after spawning, as the dense ARC presence guarantees multiple Wasp encounters per raid.
The Power Generation Complex serves as an excellent secondary location on Dam Battlegrounds. Located near the Hydroponic Dome Complex, this area also features heavy drone activity. An efficient farming route involves clearing the Hydroponic Dome Complex first, then moving to Power Generation Complex before extracting.
The southern portion of Dam Battlegrounds has minimal Wasp spawns according to community mapping data. Focus your farming efforts on the northern half of the map for best results.
Additional Wasp spawns on Dam Battlegrounds can be found around the Dam Control Tower and the Checkpoint areas. These locations see occasional drone patrols, though not as consistently as the Hydroponic Dome Complex.
Blue Gate
Blue Gate contributes 17% of Wasp Driver finds, according to community data. While not as high as Dam Battlegrounds, Blue Gate offers a viable alternative, as its high population/visibility makes for easier Wasp Hunting.
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 area on Blue Gate sees regular Wasp patrols. The open spaces between buildings make it easier to spot incoming drones and engage them from cover. The Container Yard also features drone activity, particularly during events.
Blue Gate tends to have fewer players specifically farming ARC enemies, which can mean less competition for Wasp kills. The trade-off is lower overall drone density compared to Dam Battlegrounds and Blue Gate.
Buried City
Buried City accounts for 11% of Wasp Driver finds. The urban environment provides plenty of cover for engaging drones, though Wasps can be harder to spot among the tall buildings.
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 pointThe Commercial District and areas around Red Tower see occasional Wasp patrols. The verticality of Buried City means drones often fly between buildings at varying heights. Listen for the distinctive sound of Wasp rotors to locate them before they spot you.
Stella Montis
Stella Montis also contributes 11% of Wasp Driver finds. This isn’t a great map to find Wasp in, they’re harder to find, often in annoying areas with many other hostile players, high risk of losing all items on death as this is primarily a PvP Map.
Loading BayLoading BayMedium-threat area · Loot: IndustrialAtriumAtriumCultural ArchivesCultural ArchivesAn underground storage unit of humanity’s premier works of art and literature.High-threat area · Loot: Old WorldMedical ResearchMedical ResearchIt seems that advanced medical research was being conducted here, far beyond what Raiders have encountered in other old medical bays.High-threat area · Loot: Medical, TechnologicalAssemblyAssemblySome experimental technology was being explored on these high-tech assembly lines.CommunicationsCommunicationsLoot: Electrical, TechnologicalCentral CorridorCentral CorridorBusiness CenterBusiness CenterA large, hard to access viewing area where private meetings were likely hosted.Loot: Exodus, CommercialLobbyLobbyMedium-threat area · Loot: Security, TechnologicalCafeteriaCafeteriaFew traces of humanity are left in this strangely empty cafeteria.Assembly WorkshopsAssembly WorkshopsMedium-threat area · Loot: TechnologicalAuditoriumAuditoriumViewing DeckViewing DeckCargo Dock ACargo Dock ABusiness LoungeBusiness LoungeStorage RoomStorage RoomCargo Dock BCargo Dock BAssembly LineAssembly LineSecurity BridgeSecurity BridgeExtraction pointThe Loading Bay, and Lobby attract ARC presence, often alongside other Arc like Bastions, or Shredders.
The Spaceport
The Spaceport rounds out the maps at 11% of Wasp Driver finds. The industrial areas and launch facilities see drone activity, though Spaceport is generally considered better for container loot than ARC farming.
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 pointThe Shipping Warehouse area and in between the cluster of houses in the south feature occasional Wasp spawns. If you are already on Spaceport for other objectives, opportunistically engage any Wasps you encounter.
Riven Tides
There isn’t much community data for Wasp Driver on Riven Tides yet. Wasps have 2 reported spawn points on Riven Tides, and ARC Couriers and husks here can hold them too. This area is on the quieter side, which makes for a calmer run.
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 only arrived with the latest update, so reports are still thin. The game’s loot data fills the gap. The ARC loot on Pendola Pass sits in Fallen Emperor. Reported finds come from Wasp husks. This area is on the quieter side, which makes for a calmer run.
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)How to defeat Wasps
They are a fairly low-level common flying arc; however, there is a trick to defeating them quickly:
To defeat a Wasp fast, shoot out its rotors. Once the rotors are destroyed, the Wasp will fall to the ground and explode. After it crashes, approach the wreckage and loot the body. You will typically receive 1 Wasp Driver per Wasp killed, along with other materials like ARC Alloy, Power Cells, and ammo.
What Do the Stats Tell Us
Dam Battlegrounds dominates Wasp farming with 50% of all reported finds. Blue Gate follows at 17%, while Buried City, Stella Montis, and The Spaceport each contribute 11%. For dedicated Wasp Driver farming, Dam Battlegrounds should be your primary destination.
Since Wasp Drivers drop exclusively from Wasp enemies rather than containers, the “container” data shows Arc Courier at 100%. The ARC Courier is the crashed ARC machine you break open on the surface, not the Wasp itself. Focus on finding and killing Wasps rather than searching containers for this item.
Events That Increase Wasp Spawns
Certain events increase the likelihood of encountering Wasps and obtaining Wasp Drivers. While events are not required to find Wasps, they can significantly boost your farming efficiency when active.
Night Raid leads with 15% increased Wasp activity. Several other events contribute 8% each: Cold Snap, Electromagnetic Storm, Harvester, Hidden Bunker, Husk Graveyard, Launch Tower Loot, Locked Gate, Lush Blooms, Matriarch, Prospecting Probes, and Uncovered Caches.
- Cold SnapA cold front has swept in with snowfall, and a considerable drop in temperature. The air might feel crisp and brisk at first, but beware of frostbite. Candleberry bushes are bearing valuable fruit - they are now ripe for the picking.
- Electromagnetic StormLightning strikes batter the surface; frying electronics, disrupting ARC machines, and electrocuting unsuspecting Raiders.
- HarvesterA mysterious harvesting machine has appeared, heavily guarded by the feared Queen. What kind of riches are to be found within?
- Hidden BunkerSomeone has hacked the Outskirts Bunker's security system. Find the 4 buttons to unlock the doors, and be the first to plunder the treasure within.
- Husk GraveyardSomething has caused ARC machines to go down on their own in great amounts, leaving husks scattered around Topside. A better opportunity to gather information and parts has rarely presented itself.
- Launch Tower LootSomeone has locked off the Launch Tower, hiding all their hard-earned loot at the top. ARC seems to have ramped up their defenses in response to the heightened activity.
- Locked GateA clandestine group has activated the Gate's emergency shutdown protocol. 4 key cards need to be obtained to override it, and uncover whatever they're hiding.
- Lush BloomsThe weather has been unusually agreeable lately, and vital plants and fruits have been thriving. Get out there and gather your food before it is all gone.
- MatriarchA Matriarch has been sighted nearby. Her children seem hell-bent on keeping her from harm.
- Prospecting ProbesARC seem to have entered a period of extended probing, sending guarded probes down en masse.
- Uncovered CachesStorms have unearthed a number of old Raider Caches, but they are rigged to explode should they be exposed for too long. Hurry up and find them all.
- Fewer active Return Points
- No active Raider Hatches
- Increased loot value
Check the event timers before deploying. If Night Raid or another Wasp-boosting event is active on Dam Battlegrounds, prioritize that map for maximum farming efficiency.
Also Found Here
Containers hold more than one thing, so here’s what else is worth grabbing on the same run.
The ARC Couriers and Wasp husks that hold Wasp Driver, most often on the Spaceport and Riven Tides, also roll:
Leaper Pulse Unit
10 needed for Trophy Display phase 3, 4 for Utility Station Level 3. Where to find it
Sentinel Firing Core
2 needed for Ascending The Mountain phase 2, 4 for Gunsmith Level 3. Where to find it
Surveyor Vault
5 needed for Trophy Display phase 1, 5 for Medical Lab Level 3. Where to find it
Tick Pod
15 needed for Trophy Display phase 1, 8 for Medical Lab Level 2. Where to find it
What Is a Wasp Driver
Wasp Drivers are classified as Rare ARC components in Arc Raiders. The in-game description reads: “Can be recycled into ARC Alloy.” Its tooltip also notes that it “Can be thrown, and will explode if shot”, for 80 damage in a 5 m radius. Each Wasp Driver weighs 0.6 kg, stacks up to 3, and sells for 640 Raider Coins.
When recycled at the Raider Den, a Wasp Driver yields 1x ARC Alloy (200 coins) and 1x Electrical Components (640 coins) for a total recycle value of 840 coins. This means recycling provides +200 more coins than selling directly.
Why You Need Wasp Drivers
Wasp Drivers serve multiple purposes in Arc Raiders progression, making them worth stockpiling rather than selling immediately. Between projects, quests, and workbench upgrades, you will need a total of 33 Wasp Drivers to complete all requirements.
Trophy Display Project
The largest requirement is the Trophy Display project. Phase 2 of 5, titled “Soaring Menaces,” requires 20 Wasp Drivers. This permanent project showcases your prowess against flying ARC enemies and rewards valuable items upon completion.
Weather Monitor System
The Weather Monitor System project requires 3 Wasp Drivers for Phase 4 of 5, titled “Humidity.” This is a separate project from the Expedition caravan, so it never held up your Expedition progress.
Trifecta Quest
Shani offers the Trifecta quest, which requires collecting 2 Wasp Drivers along with Hornet Drivers and Snitch Scanners. Completing this quest rewards a outfit camo, Raider Hatch Key, Defibrillators, and a Dam Control Tower Key.
Gunsmith Workbench
Upgrading your Gunsmith workbench to Level 2 requires 8 Wasp Drivers along with other components. This upgrade is essential for crafting better weapons and should be prioritized.
Recycle vs Sell
Wasp Drivers sell for 640 Raider Coins each. Recycling yields materials worth 840 coins total (1x ARC Alloy + 1x Electrical Components). Recycling gives you 200 more coins in value, making it the better option for pure profit.
We recommend keeping all Wasp Drivers until you have completed the Trophy Display, Weather Monitor System, Trifecta quest, and Gunsmith upgrade. Only recycle extras once you have gathered the 33 total needed for all requirements.
Tips For Farming Wasp Drivers
Wasp Drivers stack to 3 and weigh 0.6 kg each. Plan your inventory accordingly when farming. A dedicated Wasp farming run on Dam Battlegrounds can net 3-6 Wasp Drivers if you clear the Hydroponic Dome Complex and Power Generation Complex thoroughly.
Bring a weapon with good accuracy for hitting Wasp rotors. Assault rifles and SMGs work well for taking down drones quickly. Aim for the rotors specifically, as body shots are less effective. Once a Wasp falls, it will emit black smoke from its wreckage, making it easier to locate for looting.
Use your Safe Pocket to protect Wasp Drivers if you are carrying valuable ones and expect PvP encounters. Since you need 33 total, losing a stack of 3 to another player sets back your progress significantly.
Enable Night Mode in your audio settings. This balances loud sounds and quiet sounds, making it easier to hear Wasp rotors approaching. This tip works for all games with the setting, not just Arc Raiders.
Run multiple short raids focused specifically on Wasp farming rather than one long expedition. Head directly to the Hydroponic Dome Complex on Dam Battlegrounds, kill all Wasps in the area, and extract quickly. Spawns refresh each raid, making quick focused runs more efficient than full map exploration.
Expect 6-12 runs to gather the 33 Wasp Drivers needed for all projects and upgrades. With consistent farming at the Hydroponic Dome Complex, you should complete all requirements within a few play sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This guide is based on over 140 hours of in-game experience. Every item discussed has been personally found and verified, with screenshots taken of the actual enemies and locations where they spawn. Community-driven data supplements firsthand experience to provide spawn percentages and map distribution, though this data may be incomplete as Arc Raiders continues to evolve. This guide aims to point players in the right direction for efficient farming.
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