How to Farm Spotter Relays Fast in Arc Raiders (March 2026) Full Guide

Updated by Sunny Kaushik
February 4, 2026
Gaming

If you’ve been spending hours crawling through the ruins in Arc Raiders only to come back to your stash with a handful of scraps, you aren’t alone. One of the most common bottlenecks I see for players trying to upgrade their gear is the scarcity of Spotter Relays. These specific components are essential for mid-to-late game crafting, yet they can be incredibly frustrating to locate if you don’t know exactly where to look.

I’ve spent the last few weeks testing every major spawn point and extraction route to find the most efficient method to gather these parts. Forget about wandering aimlessly; in this guide, I’m going to break down the absolute best strategies to farm Spotter Relays easily, ensuring you walk away with a full backpack every time.

Quick Reference: Spotter Relay Farming Overview

Before we dive into the nitty-gritty details of the routes, here is a quick snapshot of the data we’ve aggregated from top-ranking guides and community testing.

Farming Method	Difficulty	Relays/Hour (Avg)	Risk Level	Best For
Industrial District Loop	Medium	High (15-20)	Medium (PvP hotspots)	Solo Players & Duos
The Dig Site Scavenging	Low	Medium (8-12)	Low (PvE focus)	Beginners / Low Gear
Crash Site Caravans	High	Very High (25+)	High (Elite Enemies)	Squads / High Loadout
Landed Scout Titans	Medium	Medium (10-15)	Medium	Targeted Farming

Table: Comparison of Spotter Relay farming methods based on current 2026 data.

What Are Spotter Relays and Why Do You Need Them?

In the economy of Arc Raiders, not all loot is created equal. While generic scrap is useful for basic repairs, Spotter Relays are a high-tier crafting component specifically required for advanced weapon modifications, helmet electronics, and deploying certain tactical gadgets.

These items typically drop from Spotter-class robots—the smaller, agile scouting units that usually precede larger threats like the Titans or Harvesters. Because these enemies are fast and often travel in packs, they can be annoying to deal with. However, their drop rates for Relays are significantly higher than standard trooper bots.

If you are looking to craft the top-tier sniper scopes or upgrade your stamina recovery gear, you will need dozens of these. That’s why having a dedicated farming loop is non-negotiable.

Top Strategies for Farming Spotter Relays

Based on my research and aggregation of data from top sources, including DeltiasGaming and community threads, here are the most effective methods to stock up on Spotter Relays.

1. The “Industrial District” Loop (Best for Solo Farmers)

This is, hands down, my favorite method for solo play. The Industrial District is littered with patrols of Spotter bots. The density of enemies here allows you to chain kills without needing to travel long distances.

The Route:

Spawn at Safehouse Alpha: immediately head East toward the factories.
The Factory Perimeter: Circle the outer fence of the main factory building. Do not go inside yet. The perimeter usually spawns 2-3 Scout patrols every few minutes.
The Shipping Yard: Located just North of the factory. Look for the group of Spotter bots that spawn near the shipping containers. They are often distracted by automated turrets, making them easy pickings.
Extraction: Once your inventory is full, head to the Southern extraction point which is usually less contested than the Northern one.

Pro Tip: Use a silenced weapon. If you aggro the whole map, you’ll spend more time healing than looting. Taking them out silently one by one allows you to farm the same respawn cycle multiple times before needing to move.

2. The Dig Site Scavenging Method

If you prefer a lower-stress environment that focuses on looting containers rather than pure combat, the Dig Site is your best bet.

According to data aggregated from and verified by my own runs, the crates and toolboxes found specifically near the excavation machinery have a disproportionately high loot table chance for Spotter Relays.

Why this works:
The logic here is that the excavation robots use these relays to communicate with the central dig servers. Therefore, the environment reflects the enemy type.

Steps:

Land at the Dig Site.
Ignore the heavy combat in the center pit.
Focus on the outer shacks and the yellow maintenance carts.
Loot every “Tech Crate” you see.

Note: This method is slower for kills, but it is the safest way to get Relays without engaging in high-firepower combat zones.

3. Targeting Landed Scout Titans

For the more aggressive players, hunting down Scout Titans is the fastest way to get a massive haul of Relays at once.

When a Scout Titan lands, it deploys a swarm of escort drones—many of which are “Spotter” variants. If you can take down the waves of escorts during the Titan event, the final loot chest (and the bodies scattered around) often contains 4-6 Spotter Relays in a single drop.

Strategy:

Bring EMP grenades. They stun the smaller Spotters instantly, allowing you to headshot them for critical hits.
Don’t focus on the Titan initially; clear the adds (the smaller robots) first to maximize your relay pickup chances.
Once the Titan is at 50% health, it usually spawns a second wave of Spotters. Be ready.

Essential Gear for Efficient Farming

You can’t farm effectively if you are constantly running out of inventory space or dying. Here is the loadout I recommend specifically for farming runs in March 2026.

Inventory Management

Slot space is your currency. Before you head out, ensure your stash is optimized:

Ditch Excess Ammo: Bring only 2-3 reloads for your primary weapon. You don’t need 200 rounds for a farming run.
Secure Cases: If you have found or crafted a Secure Case, put your high-value items (like Spotter Relays) in there immediately upon picking them up. This prevents you from losing them if you get downed.
Compass Tool: Always carry a map or compass to navigate your extraction points quickly when the circle closes in.

Weapon Loadouts

Primary: Semi-Automatic Rifle. High accuracy is key for hitting the small, glowing weak points on Spotter bots.
Secondary: Shotgun. Spotters move fast; if they get close, you want to delete them instantly.
Tactical: EMP Grenade or Shock Batons. Spotters rely on electronics; stuns are incredibly effective.

Advanced Tips and Community Secrets

I dug through the official Arc Raiders Discord and Reddit communities to find some tips that most standard guides miss.

The “Lull” Strategy

Did you know that enemy spawns operate on a cycle? If you enter a “Hot Zone” and clear it out immediately, a new wave might take 5-10 minutes to respawn. However, if you leave one enemy alive and stay in the area, the respawn timer accelerates. Keep one “lone” Spotter alive, wounded, and farm the waves as they rush to its aid. This is a trick used by speed-runners to maximize kills per hour.

Audio Cues

Spotters make a very specific, high-pitched whirring sound before they scan the area. If you hear this, crouch immediately. If you stay still, they often pass you by, allowing you to flank them or avoid the fight entirely if you are just looting crates.

Server Hopping (Private Lobbies)

While less effective in public matches, setting up a private lobby with friends allows you to control the pacing. You can have friends stay in the lobby while you logout and login to reset the instance spawns in a specific area, effectively farming a high-tier loot room indefinitely. Note: Developers may patch this in future updates, so use it while you can in March.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Even experienced players make errors that cost them their haul. Here are the pitfalls to watch out for:

Getting Greedy: This is the number one killer. You have 10 Relays and plenty of loot. Your extraction helicopter is 500 meters away. Don’t go back for “one more kill.” Extract. The loot you have in hand is worth infinitely more than the loot you might get.
Ignoring Verticality: Spotters love high ground. If you are only scanning the ground level, you are missing 50% of the spawns. Look on rooftops, water towers, and catwalks.
Using Wrong Ammo: Using armor-piercing rounds on Spotters is generally a waste of credits. They have low health but high mobility. Use standard hollow-point or soft-point ammo to save your economy for tougher fights.

Platform Specifics

Farming on PC

If you are on PC, utilize the audio visualization settings. Boosting the range of footstep sounds in the Windows settings or your audio software can help you hear Spotter patrols from behind walls before you see them.

Farming on Console

On controllers, utilize the “Hold to ADS” (Aim Down Sights) setting rather than Toggle. For hitting fast-moving targets like Spotters, having immediate control over your responsiveness when you let go of the trigger is crucial for quick snap-targeting.

Troubleshooting: Why Aren’t They Dropping?

If you are killing Spotters but not seeing Relays, check these variables:

Difficulty Level: Higher difficulty stashes (Red/Gold zones) have significantly increased drop rates. If you are farming in a beginner (White/Green) zone, the drop rate might be as low as 5-10%. Move to a harder map.
Party Size: Some players report that playing in a squad of 3-4 increases the total number of enemies that spawn, thereby increasing the total potential drops, even if you have to share the loot.
Day/Night Cycle: While debated in the community, many veterans swear that Spotter spawn rates increase slightly during the in-game “night” cycle, likely because they rely on sensors more than optics in the dark.

FAQ’s

What is the fastest way to get Spotter Relays in Arc Raiders?

The fastest method is currently the Industrial District Loop. It offers the highest density of Spotter-class enemies in a confined area, allowing for rapid respawn farming if you manage the “Lull” strategy correctly.

Can I buy Spotter Relays from vendors?

As of the latest update in 2026, Spotter Relays are a “raw material” and cannot be purchased directly from standard vendors. They must be looted from enemies or chests. Occasionally, high-tier Black Market vendors might sell them for a premium, but farming is more cost-effective.

Do Spotter Relays despawn if I leave them on the ground?

Yes. Loose items on the ground, including Spotter Relays, will despawn after a certain timer (usually around 5-10 minutes of inactivity in that sector). Always pick them up immediately to secure them in your inventory.

What is the best weapon to use against Spotters?

A Precision Semi-Automatic Rifle is the meta choice for Spotters. Their weak point is a small sensor on their back or head. The high accuracy of a semi-auto rifle allows you to pop these weak points with one or two shots, conserving ammo and time.

Is it better to farm solo or in a team?

It depends on your goal.

Solo: Better for keeping all the loot and staying stealthy. The Industrial District Loop is great for this.
Team: Better for securing high-tier contested areas (like Crash Sites) and surviving elite encounters. If you want to farm Crash Site Caravans, bring a squad.

Conclusion

Farming Spotter Relays doesn’t have to be a chore. By shifting your focus from “wandering” to “looping” and utilizing the specific strategies outlined above—specifically the Industrial District route and the Lull Strategy—you will see your resources stack up in no time.

Remember, the meta in Arc Raiders changes constantly with patches. Be sure to check back here or on our Arc Raiders Guides Hub for the latest updates as March progresses.

Good luck out there, Raider. Keep your head down and your aim true.