What is up, Raiders? Elias here from Rivalsector.com. After countless runs in the suffocating urban verticality of Buried City, I decided it was time to move my focus to the vast, open, and intensely dangerous environment of Spaceport. This map is not like the others. It rewards precision, speed, and strategic thinking over brute-force room clearing. You are either exposed on a massive runway or fighting through multi-level, open-plan office spaces.
If you are just running into the central towers blind, you are going to get stomped by Rocketeers or sniped by a player enjoying the high ground. To conquer this metal desert, you need to know exactly which buildings are worth the fight and which hidden crates are waiting for you off the beaten path.
I have drilled down my data and categorized the most lucrative Points of Interest (POIs) that consistently deliver high-tier weapon blueprints, fat stacks of credits, and the essential components needed for your workshop upgrades. This is the plan. I am counting down my top 10 loot locations on Spaceport. Let’s get to work.
My Quick-Look Tier List for Spaceport
Here is a simple breakdown for you to reference. Use this to plan your drops and prioritize your routes.
| Tier | Location | Best For (Primary Loot) |
| S | Launch Tower (Event) | S-Tier Gear, Epic Weapons, PvP |
| S | Departure Building | Trinkets, Red Lockers, Blueprints |
| A | Central Underground Bunker | Safe Blueprint Farming, Loose Tech |
| A | Arrival Building / Control Tower A6 | Office Loot, Terminals, High-Tier Tech |
| B | Container Storage | Industrial Components, Sniping, Breach Loot |
| B | Rocket Assembly | Breach Containers, Elevated Crate, Components |
| B | Trench Towers | Tech Components, Rocketeer Drives |
| C | Shipping Warehouse | Keyed Room Loot, Industrial Components |
| C | The Pipe Walk (Near Launch Pad) | Hidden Weapon Case, Parkour Loot |
| C | Outer Checkpoint Rooms | Starter Bags, Quick Cash |
The Spaceport Top 10 Countdown
#10. Outer Checkpoint Rooms
Location: South and East Map Edges, near Outer Walls
Why It’s Great: Every great run needs a low-risk starting point. These small, pre-fab rooms near the edge of the map are rarely contested, offering a quick way to secure a better bag, a decent starting weapon, and some low-tier components. They are always worth a quick check on your initial rotation. Think of this as your free lottery ticket. You can often find a basic weapon crate tucked away here, allowing you to ditch your starter pistol and begin your push toward the central hot zones with confidence.
#9. The Pipe Walk (Near Launch Pad)
Location: Rocket Assembly Perimeter, High Pipes
Why It’s Great: This is the ultimate sleeper spot for the parkour king. The massive pipes leading from the Rocket Assembly area often have loot that is technically “out of bounds” but fully accessible. If you climb the rubble on the outer wall of Rocket Assembly, you can navigate the rusted pipes and scaffolding. I have found a hidden weapon case up here many times. The loot is not guaranteed, but the risk is low because nobody expects you to be up there. It is a fantastic hidden spot that rewards map knowledge.
#8. Shipping Warehouse (Key Room)
Location: East Side, Large Industrial Building
Why It’s Great: The Shipping Warehouse is primarily an industrial parts farm, but the real prize is the small locked room inside. This room requires a Spaceport Warehouse Key, which is not overly rare. Once inside, you get reliable weapon cases and military containers. This is part of my “zero-to-hero” key run. You can strip the main floor for components, and if you have the key, the inner room almost guarantees a blueprint or high-value attachment.
#7. Trench Towers
Location: Map Outskirts, Watchtower Structures
Why It’s Great: The Trench Towers are highly underrated. They are not loot-dense, but they offer specific advantages. These towers often contain Technological Loot and are a prime area for hunting Rocketeers due to the available cover and elevation. If you are desperate for those 5,000-coin Rocketeer Drives or the components for your Refiner upgrades, this is where you stake your claim. One of the towers requires the Spaceport Trench Tower Key, which can yield a guaranteed weapon container.
#6. Rocket Assembly
Location: East Side, Next to Container Storage
Why It’s Great: This massive building is an industrial hub. It is full of Breachable Containers and storage shelves on the first floor, perfect for farming Rusted Tools and Industrial Batteries. You must walk the full perimeter to clear all the shelves. The second floor offers a vantage point and a decent spread of containers. While the space is open and exposed, the sheer volume of breachable crates makes it an excellent A-Tier farm for components and raw industrial materials.
#5. Container Storage
Location: Central-East, Major Hotspot
Why It’s Great: Container Storage is a magnet for conflict. The rooftop is a notorious sniper’s nest because it gives clear sight lines across the map. If you are here for loot, you need to focus on the massive metal shipping containers. Look for the “open” sides that have lootable drawers and containers inside. I find a huge volume of Industrial Components here. There is also a locked room requiring a key inside, but honestly, the main value is the sheer number of open containers. This location defines high-risk, high-reward on Spaceport.
#4. Arrival Building / Control Tower A6
Location: Central-Northwest, Mirror of Departure
Why It’s Great: This is the twin building to our number two spot and is similarly dense with office loot. The Arrival Building and the Control Tower A6 are packed with terminals, desks, and cabinets, making them fantastic for gathering Tech Components and high-value loose items. It is an ideal target if you spawn on the northern/south side. I prioritize clearing the two main floors and always check the small side rooms and maintenance closets.
#3. Central Underground Bunker (Tower Base)
Location: Directly beneath the Launch Tower
Why It’s Great: This is my go-to recommendation for consistent, safer loot that still pays well. While everyone else is fighting on the Launch Tower itself, you can methodically clear the tunnels and rooms beneath the central structure. This area is relatively protected from snipers and large ARC patrols. It is full of locked rooms, Weapon Crates, grenade boxes, and loose mechanical parts. If you are looking for ARC Raiders best loot spots that deliver high-tier gear without guaranteed PvP, start here. It is the best place to find blueprints without having to engage a full squad.
#2. Departure Building
Location: Central-West, Multi-Story Office
Why It’s Great: The Departure Building is, in my professional opinion, the most value-dense, static POI on the entire map. It is the Spaceport equivalent of the Space Travel Tower in Buried City. The loot is primarily spread across two massive floors filled with offices, desks, and terminals.
My favorite spot here is the first-floor locker room. This area has rows of the glorious Red Lockers. These lockers are the single best source of rare trinkets, Magnets, and weapon blueprints on the map. I have pulled Epics from the bathroom stall, and the Security Breach locker here is an absolute must-hit. You can fill your bag to the brim in five minutes here before making a clean getaway via the nearby extraction hatch.
#1. Launch Tower (The Event)
Location: Map Center
Why It’s Great: This is it. The Launch Tower is Spaceport’s S-Tier jackpot. When the Launch Tower Loot event is active, it changes the entire dynamic of the map. You must locate and haul a Fuel Cell or Industrial Battery to power the generators at the base.
Once powered, you can zipline up. At the very top, you press a button that triggers an ARC defense sequence. Survive the onslaught and the two large, locked containers open, spilling out the best loot in the game- Epic weapons, blueprints, and S-Tier components. The risk is extreme because you have to fight the ARC and every rival squad who races you up, but the reward is a guaranteed game-changing loadout.
Spaceport: Risk vs. Reward
Choosing your drop zone wisely is crucial on Spaceport. This map forces you to commit.
Choosing your drop zone wisely is crucial on Spaceport. This map forces you to commit, and knowing where the heat is can mean the difference between extraction and elimination.
| Rank | POI Location | Best For (Primary Loot) | Risk Factor | Why It’s Worth It |
| #1 | Launch Tower (Event) | S-Tier Gear, Epic Weapons, PvP | EXTREME | The only place to guarantee top-tier event rewards, but you will have to fight the entire server for it. |
| #2 | Departure Building | Trinkets, Red Lockers, Blueprints | HIGH | Highest density of Red Lockers and valuables. It’s a maze of close-quarters combat and high-value loot. |
| #3 | Container Storage | Industrial Parts, Breach Loot | HIGH | A sniper’s paradise. Great for industrial components, but crossing the open lanes is a death sentence. |
| #4 | Arrival Building / Control A6 | Office Loot, Terminals, Tech | HIGH | The premier spot for high-tier tech and computing parts. Expect veteran players farming for upgrades here. |
| #5 | Central Underground Bunker | Blueprints, Loose Tech | MEDIUM | The safest spot for consistent blueprint farming. It offers great cover and plenty of loose loot spawns. |
| #6 | Rocket Assembly | Breach Containers, Elevated Crate | MEDIUM | A balanced drop. Good raw component farming with decent verticality, usually less chaotic than Departure. |
| #7 | Shipping Warehouse | Keyed Room Loot, Industrial | MEDIUM | Requires a key card to maximize value. If you have the key, the industrial loot inside is uncontested and rich. |
| #8 | Trench Towers | Tech Components, Rocketeer Drives | MEDIUM | Essential for farming specific enemy drops (Rocketeers). A niche spot that pays off if you need drive components. |
| #9 | The Pipe Walk | Hidden Weapon Case, Parkour Loot | LOW | A hidden gem for solo players. Requires platforming skills to reach, but the weapon case is often unlooted. |
| #10 | Outer Checkpoint Rooms | Starter Bags, Quick Cash | LOW | The best “zero to hero” start. Low traffic means you can grab a bag and basic cash safely before moving inward. |
My Final Pro-Tips for Spaceport
After hundreds of raids, these are the few non-negotiable tips that keep me alive and rich on this map.
- Bring a Designated ARC Killer: The prevalence of Rocketeers and Bastions in the central zones means you need a high-damage weapon like a DMR or the Wolfpack/Seeker Grenade ready to deal with heavy armor or long-range threats.
- Embrace the Parkour: The map has countless ledges and pipes you can mantle or walk across. Use these to move between buildings without touching the exposed ground. A lot of the map’s hidden loot requires vertical thinking.
- The Launch Tower Prep: Never attempt the Launch Tower Event without full shields and a coordinated plan. Designate one person to carry the Fuel Cell and others to run security. You will likely fight players and ARC simultaneously.
- Loot the Lockers: Do not ignore the Red Lockers. They are the true backbone of the Spaceport economy. They are where you get rich from trinkets and upgrade materials.
- Extraction Awareness: The open ground leading to most extracts is a sniper’s dream. Use smoke grenades liberally and try to rotate toward the Departure Building Hatch Extract for a safer getaway.
Conclusion
Spaceport is unforgiving. It forces confrontation in tight, loot-rich structures while exposing you to long-range fire across wide open spaces. But for the informed Raider, the rewards are immense. By sticking to my top 10 POIs, prioritizing the Departure Building’s Red Lockers, and hitting the Launch Tower Event when the opportunity arises, you will consistently stack your inventory with the best gear in the game.
What is your favorite sleeper spot on Spaceport? Did I undersell the Trench Towers? Let me know in the comments below. I am always looking for an edge. For more deep-dive guides into extraction strategies and the meta, be sure to check out our entire ARC Raiders category here at Rivalsector.
Now, if you will excuse me, I hear the distinct hum of a Launch Tower generator coming online, and I need a new Epic blueprint. I will see you on the zipline.
