How To Complete The Converging Paths Project In Arc Raiders
Arc Raiders may have shifted to a semi-annual update schedule for major features and maps, but there are still plenty of opportunities to engage with exciting projects and events. One such project is the Converging Paths initiative, which offers players a chance to earn a variety of useful items, including the highly sought-after Surge Coil blueprint. Here's a detailed breakdown of how to complete the Converging Paths project and what each step entails.
Step 1: Secure Safe Passage for the Nomads
To complete the first step of the Converging Paths project, head to the swamp area in Dam Battlegrounds. Your objective here is to deal 1,200 damage to ARC enemies. This area is home to a variety of threats, including Wasps, Hornets, and larger enemies like Rocketeers. With the right strategy and a few rounds of combat, you should be able to reach the required damage threshold fairly quickly.
Rewards for this step include:
- Pulse Mine x3
- Lure Grenade Trap x3
- Raiders Tokens x25
Step 2: Collect Supplies
The second step involves gathering several specific items scattered across different locations in the game. Here's what you need to collect:
- Train Model x3 – Found in Residential or Commercial locations on any map.
- Vintage Steering Wheel x2 – Also found in Residential or Commercial locations on any map.
- Air Freshener x2 – Found in Mechanical locations on any map.
- Arc Thermo Lining x9 – Acquired by defeating low and mid-tier ARC enemies such as Wasps, Fireballs, Comets, and Snitches.
Rewards for this step include:
- Smoke Grenade Trap x3
- Explosive Mine x3
- Raider Coins x25
Step 3: Procure Relics
For the third step, you'll need to locate and collect several relics. Here's a list of what you're looking for:
- Sextant x4 – Found in Residential or Commercial locations on any map.
- Equatorial Sundial x3 – Also found in Residential or Commercial locations on any map.
- Metal Brackets x5 – Found in Mechanical locations on any map.
- Arc Performance Steel x7 – Obtained by defeating high-tier ARC enemies such as Leapers, Bastions, and Bombardiers.
Rewards for this step include:
- Blaze Grenade Trap x3
- Jolt Mine x3
- Rascal II x1
- Raider Coins x50
Step 4: Create Emergency Caches
In this step, you’ll need to gather specific items to create emergency caches. Here are the items you need:
- Tellurion x3 – Found in Residential or Commercial locations on any map.
- Elephant Obelisk x1 – Also found in Residential or Commercial locations on any map.
- Light Bulb x6 – Found in Electrical locations or inside car hoods on any map.
- Arc Coolant x9 – Acquired by defeating mid-tier ARC enemies such as Fireballs, Sentinels, and Comets.
Rewards for this step include:
- Surge Coil x3
- Blaze Grenade Trap x3
- Explosive Mine x3
- Raider Coins x50
Step 5: Finish the Cabinet of Curiosities
This step requires you to collect various versions of the Colorful Shoes and Arc Synthetic Resin. Here's what you need:
- Colorful Shoes (Rare) x6 – Found in Residential or Commercial locations on any map.
- Colorful Shoes (Epic) x3 – Also found in Residential or Commercial locations on any map.
- Colorful Shoes (Legendary) x2 – Found in Residential or Commercial locations on any map.
- Arc Synthetic Resin x10 – Obtained by defeating high-tier ARC enemies such as Leapers, Bastions, and Bombardiers.
Rewards for this step include:
- Combat MK.3 (Flanking) x1
- Photoelectric Cloak x1
- Bobcat II x1
- Raider Coins x50
Step 6: Use Nomad Tactics to Fight ARC
The final step requires you to deal damage to ARC enemies using mines or Blade Grenade Traps, including Pulse Mines, Jolt Mines, Explosive Mines, and Surge Coils. Since you will have collected many of these items in the previous steps, this should be a relatively straightforward task.
Rewards for completing the project include:
- Sextant Backpack Charm
- Red Black Saltwalker Outfit Color
- Raider Coins x100
- Surge Coil Blueprint
Arc Raiders is available now on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
