Added in ARC Raiders’ Patch 1.29.0, the Rascal Grenade Launcher is a rare, anti-ARC weapon that serves as a budget alternative to the Hull Cracker. Compact and easy to carry, it excels at taking down armored ARC enemies like Shredders, making it a valuable addition to any raider’s arsenal. While it’s not guaranteed to spawn in a single location, following these steps will significantly boost your chances of unlocking and crafting this handy grenade launcher. This will allow you to obtain ARC Raiders BluePrints more quickly.
Understand the Rascal Grenade Launcher Basics
Before hunting for the Rascal, it’s important to know its key traits. As a blue-tier (rare) weapon, it’s not as powerful as the epic Hull Cracker but offers reliable anti-ARC firepower at a lower cost. It uses launcher ammo (the same as the Hull Cracker) and features a single-shot chamber with a slow reload, though upgrades can improve this drawback.
Notably, the Rascal’s explosive projectiles only detonate against ARC targets, so it’s useless in PvP combat. Its strength lies in ARC encounters-players report taking down Shredders in 2-4 hits, making it a practical choice for tough missions.
Method 1: Loot Security Breaches for the Weapon Directly
The most straightforward way to get the Rascal Grenade Launcher (without crafting) is by opening security lockers, also known as security breaches, across all ARC Raiders maps. These lockers have a chance to spawn the weapon, but you’ll need a specific skill to access them.
First, unlock the Security Breach skill from the Survival section of the skill tree. This requires investing 36 skill points into the Survival tree-once unlocked, you can walk up to any security breach and press the prompted button to open it.
For the best odds, target security breaches in high-loot areas: Dam Battlegrounds (near the power generation complex and testing annex) and Spaceport (departure building and container storage) are top picks. These locations have higher loot spawn rates, increasing your chance of finding the Rascal.
Method 2: Find the Blueprint to Craft the Rascal
To get the Rascal permanently, you’ll need its blueprint. Unlike some weapons tied to specific map conditions, the blueprint can spawn in loot containers across all maps, including lockers, weapon cases, and raider caches.
To boost your blueprint odds, focus on map conditions that increase rare loot drops. Hurricane map conditions offer the best spawn rates for raider caches, which are prime spots for the Rascal blueprint. Night raids in Stella Montis or Riven Tides also improve your chances, as these modifiers increase loot value.
Another effective strategy is beachcombing in Riven Tides during the Beachcombing event. Use the Dockmaster’s Detector (a metal detector-like item) to search the beach for buried loot-this method has helped many players find the blueprint.
Craft the Rascal: Requirements and Materials
Once you have the blueprint, you’ll need a Level 3 (max level) Gunsmith Workbench to craft the Rascal. If your workbench isn’t maxed out, prioritize upgrading it to unlock the crafting recipe.
The crafting materials are relatively common, making the Rascal accessible for most players. You’ll need 2x Advanced Mechanical Components, 3x Heavy Gun Parts, and 5x Canister. If you’re short on materials, you can buy Heavy Gun Parts and Canisters from Trader Celeste, or scavenge/recycle them from loot containers.
Pro Tips to Speed Up Your Search
Avoid wasting time on false leads: early patch notes suggested the Rascal could be bought from Trader Tiana Wen, but this is incorrect-crafting is the only confirmed way to get it permanently.
Focus on high-loot locations like Dam Battlegrounds’ Hydroponic Dome Complex, Stella Montis’ Medical Research area, and Riven Tides’ Azzurro Beach. These spots consistently spawn rare loot, including the Rascal and its blueprint. If you find the grind for resources tedious, you can choose to purchase cheap ARC Raiders Items, blueprints, and other goods.
Finally, be patient. The Rascal is a rare drop, so it may take several runs to find the weapon or blueprint. Stacking map modifiers (hurricane, night raid) and targeting high-yield loot spots will reduce the grind significantly.