Arc Raiders Light Gun Parts Guide: Crafting, Upgrades, and Recycling

[Karnvarirn]

In Arc Raiders, Light Gun Parts are one of the more useful materials for players who want to upgrade, craft, and maintain weapons that use light ammo. If you’re just starting out or trying to make the most of your scavenging, this guide will cover the basics of how Light Gun Parts work in practice, where to find them, and how most players tend to use them efficiently.

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What Are Light Gun Parts?

Light Gun Parts are spare components used primarily for pistols and SMGs. In general, they are not extremely common but are also not overly rare compared to some high-end crafting materials. Most players use them for three main purposes:

Crafting new weapons – You need them in combination with other components to create upgraded versions of pistols and SMGs.

Upgrading weapons – Light Gun Parts are a core ingredient when moving a weapon to its next tier.

Repairing weapons – They can also serve as part of the repair process if your guns take damage during missions.

Each Light Gun Part has a weight of 0.3, and in practice, players usually carry a stack of 5 to manage inventory efficiently. Their in-game sell value is 700, which is decent but usually not the primary reason players collect them.

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Where Can You Find Light Gun Parts?

In general, Light Gun Parts appear in areas controlled by Security forces or Raiders. Most players report that raiding these zones is the fastest way to gather parts consistently. Here’s how it works in practice:

Security areas – These are usually more predictable and safer. Players often farm these locations to get small, steady amounts without excessive risk.

Raider zones – These tend to have more enemies and slightly higher drop rates. Players who are confident in combat often prefer Raider areas because they can get multiple parts per run, though it can be more dangerous.

For new players, it’s usually recommended to focus on Security areas until you’re comfortable handling higher-level Raider enemies.

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How to Craft Light Gun Parts

You can craft Light Gun Parts from Simple Gun Parts if you have the correct blueprint. Here’s the general process:

Collect 4× Simple Gun Parts.

Use a Refiner 2 station.

Apply the Light Gun Parts blueprint to create 1 Light Gun Part.

Most players find that keeping a small stock of Simple Gun Parts ready is the best approach, since crafting Light Gun Parts is not instant and requires planning. You usually don’t craft them on the spot during missions; instead, they’re prepared between runs.

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How to Upgrade Weapons With Light Gun Parts

Light Gun Parts are mainly used for upgrading certain weapons, such as the Burletta and Bobcat series. In practice, upgrades usually require both Light Gun Parts and additional mechanical components. Here’s a breakdown:

Burletta III ? Burletta IV: 4× Mechanical Components + 1 Light Gun Part.

Bobcat I ? Bobcat II: 2× Advanced Mechanical Components + 1 Light Gun Part.

Bobcat II ? Bobcat III: 2× Advanced Mechanical Components + 3 Light Gun Parts.

Bobcat II ? Bobcat IV: 2× Advanced Mechanical Components + 3 Light Gun Parts.

Most players focus on upgrading weapons they actually use in missions. In general, it’s better to concentrate your Light Gun Parts on one or two weapons rather than spreading them too thin.

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Recycling and Salvaging Light Gun Parts

If you end up with extra Light Gun Parts or weapons you don’t use, you can recycle or salvage them. Here’s how this works in practice:

Recycling a Light Gun Part: Gives 2× Simple Gun Parts.

Salvaging a Light Gun Part: Gives 1× Simple Gun Part.

Weapons like the Bobcat series can also be broken down into multiple Light Gun Parts, which is usually what more experienced players do when they have spare or outdated weapons.

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Common Player Tips

Stack Wisely: Most players keep stacks of 5 to save inventory space.

Focus on Upgrades: Use Light Gun Parts on weapons you regularly use rather than crafting new ones constantly.

Farm Smart: Security zones are safer for predictable farming, while Raider zones yield more parts but are riskier.

Recycle Carefully: Only recycle weapons if you are certain you won’t need them soon, since rebuilding them can be resource-intensive.

In general, managing Light Gun Parts well can save time and resources, especially if you like keeping a few upgraded SMGs or pistols ready for different mission types.

Light Gun Parts in Arc Raiders are versatile but need thoughtful management. Most players use them for crafting, upgrading, and occasionally repairing light ammo weapons. Farming Security and Raider areas, crafting from Simple Gun Parts, and recycling unused weapons are the practical ways to maintain a healthy stock. If you focus on upgrading the weapons you actually use, you’ll usually get the most value out of your Light Gun Parts.

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