Fan-made planning tool. Not affiliated with Embark Studios or the ARC Raiders team. Material amounts are starter estimates — not a complete upgrade list.
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Upgrade Plan

Add upgrades to generate a combined materials list. Saved locally in your browser.

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8 upgrades

Basic Workbench Prep

WIP
Workbench Early

Starter workbench improvements for early-game viability. Material amounts are placeholder — verify in-game.

Materials Needed

  • ×2 Common Mechanical Parts
  • ×3 Salvage Materials

Utility Gear Prep

WIP
Utility Early

Improves access to utility items. Useful before venturing into higher-activity areas.

Materials Needed

  • ×2 Utility Components
  • ×1 Electronics

Weapon Maintenance Prep

Needs Verification
Weapon Early

Basic weapon upkeep upgrade. Starter placeholder — exact names and amounts need in-game verification.

Materials Needed

  • ×2 Weapon Parts
  • ×1 Common Mechanical Parts

Storage Planning

WIP
Storage Early

Improves how much you can carry or store between raids. Priority early to avoid leaving loot behind.

Materials Needed

  • ×2 Fabric
  • ×2 Salvage Materials

Medical Supply Prep

Needs Verification
Medical Mid

Expands medical options for sustained raids. Material list is a starter estimate.

Materials Needed

  • ×3 Medical Supplies
  • ×1 Electronics

Extraction Kit Prep

WIP
Utility Mid

Helps with extraction-focused loadouts. Particularly useful for loot runs where avoiding combat is priority.

Materials Needed

  • ×3 Utility Components
  • ×2 Common Mechanical Parts
  • ×1 Electronics

Armor Reinforcement Prep

Needs Verification
Defense Mid

Defensive improvement for combat-heavier runs. Numbers are estimates — verify before planning a gathering run.

Materials Needed

  • ×3 Fabric
  • ×2 Common Mechanical Parts
  • ×2 Salvage Materials

Advanced Workbench Upgrade

Needs Verification
Workbench Late

Late-game workbench improvement. Requires significant material investment. Unverified — plan accordingly.

Materials Needed

  • ×3 Electronics
  • ×2 Weapon Parts
  • ×2 Utility Components
  • ×3 Common Mechanical Parts

What this tool is for

The ARC Raiders Workshop Upgrade Planner helps you turn a set of planned upgrades into one combined material list, saved locally in your browser.

How to use it

Click + Add to Upgrade Plan on any upgrade card to add it. The planner totals all required materials across your selected upgrades. Use Copy Plan to export as plain text. Your plan is saved in your browser between sessions.

Best use cases

Use it before a materials farming run, when choosing which workshop upgrade to prioritize, or when sharing a gathering list with a squadmate.

Current data status

This is a starter reference. Material names and amounts shown here may not match current in-game values. Always verify before planning a large gathering run.

Last updated

May 19, 2026. Workshop data is WIP and may need revision as ARC Raiders balance and upgrade requirements change.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use the Workshop Upgrade Planner?
Find an upgrade card and click + Add to Upgrade Plan. The planner totals all materials needed across your selected upgrades. Adjust quantities with the + and − buttons in the planner panel.
Are the workshop upgrade material amounts accurate?
Material names and amounts are fan-made starter estimates. Always verify exact amounts in-game before planning a large gathering run, as data may change with patches.
Is my workshop upgrade plan saved between sessions?
Yes. Your plan saves automatically in your browser's localStorage and persists between visits — no account needed.
Can I plan for multiple copies of the same upgrade?
Yes. Use the quantity controls (+ and −) in the upgrade planner to adjust how many times you want a given upgrade, and the materials list updates accordingly.