Where to Find Tactical MK3 (Smoke) Blueprint in ARC Raiders

With the Riven Tides update in ARC Raiders, several new items have been introduced, including a brand-new augment: the Tactical MK3 (Smoke), which you can craft once you manage to find its blueprint. But where exactly can you get the Tactical MK3 (Smoke) Blueprint? That’s exactly what you’ll discover in this guide, where I’ll also break down what this augment actually does and what materials you’ll need to craft it once you have the blueprint ready.

Here we’re looking at an augment that can genuinely impact your gameplay in a meaningful way. Its core mechanic is simple but powerful: it automatically deploys a dense smoke screen the moment your shield gets broken. This makes it incredibly useful for creating cover or quickly repositioning, giving you a much-needed window to recover your shield and avoid getting finished off. Because of this, the augment is clearly designed to boost your survivability, so it’s definitely something you’ll want to start bringing along on your runs if you value staying alive longer.

To get the Tactical MK3 (Smoke) Blueprint, you’ll need to focus on searching security-type containers like black crates, lockers, and storage cabinets. Your best bet is to run maps such as Bluegate and Stella Montis, where these containers are more common. Since this is a fairly rare item, it’s a smart move to take advantage of loot-boosting modifiers like Night Raid (x2 loot), which can significantly improve your chances of finding it.

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On Bluegate, you’ll want to head down into the underground section of the map. The key areas to focus on are Security Wing and Maintenance Wing, as these locations tend to have a higher concentration of the containers you’re looking for.

In Stella Montis, there isn’t really a bad spot for looting, but your main priority should be Security Bridge. If you’re more of a PvP player, this area can be pretty challenging, so it might be worth switching things up try joining more PvE-focused lobbies and playing it a bit more friendly to increase your chances of getting into calmer, less contested runs where you can loot more efficiently.

Once you’ve got the blueprint and learned it, head over to your Gear Bench. The good news is you’ll only need two materials to craft it:

You can craft the Advanced Electrical Components at your Refiner, while for Processors, you can check out our guide on how to farm them quickly and efficiently.