Finding Ship Models is a core component of the new Riven Tides update in Arc Raiders. These specific trinkets are essential requirements for completing the Avian Alarm project, making them a high priority for players looking to progress through the latest content.

While the logic behind using boat-based trinkets for a bird-themed alarm system remains a mystery, these items are scattered throughout the new sandy coastal environments. If you are looking to complete quests like Battening Down, Shoring Up Defenses, or Collision Course, you will need to master your collection methods.

Where to find Ship Models in Arc Raiders

The most efficient way to acquire these items is by engaging with the Beachcombing map condition on the Riven Tide map. Because this map condition functions similarly to previous events, it becomes part of the regular matchmaking pool, allowing you to hunt for loot during standard sessions.

To maximize your efficiency, keep an eye out for the following:

  • Residential Areas: Check locations like the Hotel Panorama Azzurro.
  • Industrial Zones: Search small buildings in areas such as the Weighing Checkpoint.
  • Loose Loot: Items can sometimes be found scattered freely across the map.
  • Buried Caches: This is the most reliable method for high-rarity drops.

Using the Dockmaster's Detector

If you want to find Ship Models in Arc Raiders quickly, you must utilize the Dockmaster's Detector. This tool allows you to locate hidden caches buried on the beach north of the Port Authority Building.

In my experience, almost every cache opened via this method contained a model. This makes the detector the best way to farm specific rarities, including the purple-tier "Sirena Dorata." Be aware that Dockmaster's Detectors wear down over time, much like Snap Hooks. You can replenish your supply by completing the first stage of the Avian Alarm project or finding them as loot on the map.

Ship Model Rarity List

The models you find will vary in quality. If you are aiming for the top-tier items needed for advanced projects, keep track of these specific versions:

  • Wind Sprite (Common)
  • Twilight Compass (Uncommon)
  • Velocity (Rare)
  • Sirena Dorata (Epic)
  • Leviathan's Crown (Legendary)

Currently, Ship Models appear to be exclusive to the Riven Tide map. Testing in other areas, such as Bird City, has yielded no results, suggesting these trinkets are tied strictly to the new coastal content.