It’s always the way in games like Arc Raiders—one week you’ve got more useless scrap than you know what to do with, and the next you’re desperate for that one piece you used to toss without a second thought. I’m talking about the Rusted Shut Medical Kit. You’ll stumble across them all the time early on, maybe even wonder why you’re bothering to keep them, but the moment you decide to push for that Medical Lab III upgrade in Speranza, they vanish. And of course, you don’t just need one… you need three. That’s when the so-called “desire sensor” kicks in, making you swear the game’s just messing with you. The trick is knowing where to actually look, and that’s where it pays to think like a ARC Raiders BluePrint hunter, zoning in on the right areas instead of wandering aimlessly.
  If you’re roaming random industrial blocks or poking around old houses, you’re wasting time. You need to hunt down zones that are explicitly tagged with Medical loot when you hover on the map. Don’t rely on guessing based on building type or layout—those tags are key. Hospitals, clinics, tents… they might look promising, but unless the UI confirms it with the medical tag, your odds aren’t worth the trip. Once you’ve picked the right spot, the spawn rates are a lot more generous, and you’re not grinding with no payoff.
  Once you’re in, slow down. Most people rush for the big crates without thinking, but Rusted Shut Medical Kits often hide in small, logical places—wall-mounted cabinets, dusty shelves behind a pharmacy counter, or the back corner of a triage tent. These are easy to sprint past, especially if you’re dodging hostiles. Clear the area first if you can. Having a quiet, enemy-free space lets you comb through every container without feeling rushed, and you’ll be surprised how often you’ve missed kits just because you were laser-focused on a weapon drop.
  Scoring a kit isn’t the finish line—you still need to make it back to Speranza. And if you’ve been playing long enough, you’ll know half the time something goes wrong on the way out. Raiders, rival squads, bad timing… it’s always something. The smartest move? Once you’ve got what you came for, don’t push your luck. Forget topping up on more loot and head straight to exfil. Working the grind is all about keeping what you find, not padding your bag and losing it all. Secure the kit, grab your cheap BluePrint upgrade, and live to fight (and loot) another day.