Arc Raiders Converging Paths: how to finish all 6 stages

Key Takeaways

• The Converging Paths project runs from June 16 to July 27 and ties into the Forgotten Relics event
• Residential and Commercial areas are the best spots to farm relic trinkets like Train Models and Sextants
• Save your mine and trap rewards for the final stage, which requires using nomad tactics against Arc enemies

Arc Raiders dropped a surprise community project in its latest update, and you have until July 27 to finish it. The Converging Paths project spans six stages, asking players to collect new trinket items, donate materials, and fight Arc enemies in specific zones. It runs alongside the Forgotten Relics event, and completing it nets you 300 Seasonal Raider Tokens plus a display cabinet for your den.

Embark Studios designed this event to keep players busy while the team polishes the Frozen Trail expansion, scheduled for October. "The Converging Paths project is a great way to keep our players engaged with the Forgotten Relics event while we continue to polish the content for our upcoming Frozen Trail update in October," the developer wrote in a blog post. Fair enough. But a word of warning: the structure here differs from typical projects. Stage one and stage six are combat objectives, while stages two through five focus on collecting and donating items.

Where to find relic trinkets in Arc Raiders

Most of the project demands trinkets, a new item category introduced with the Forgotten Relics event. These spawn inside cupboards, drawers, shelves, and containers in Residential and Commercial zones. The best farming spots are Grandioso Apartments, Santa Maria Houses, and the Plazas in Buried City. During the Bird City event, check inside chimneys too.

Trinkets come in five rarities, each worth different Merit values:

• Train Model (common, 10 Merits)
• Sextant, Vintage Steering Wheel (uncommon, 15 Merits)
• Equatorial Sundial, Colorful Shoes (rare, 25 Merits)
• Tellurion, Colorful Shoes (epic, 50 Merits)
• Elephant Obelisk, Colorful Shoes (legendary, 150 Merits)

Some players on the Arc Raiders subreddit have complained about the Colorful Shoes drop rate at legendary tier. If you're hunting those, prepare for a grind.

Stage 1: Secure safe passage

The first objective sends you to the Swamp on the west side of Dam Battlegrounds. You need to deal 1,200 damage to Arc enemies anywhere between South Swamp Outpost and Hydroponic Dome Complex. Rocketeers roam this area, but the fastest method is waiting for the Close Scrutiny map condition. The Arc Assessor spawns waves of bots, letting you rack up damage quickly.

Rewards: 3x Pulse Mine, 3x Lure Grenade Trap, 25x Raider Tokens. Save these items for stage six.

Stage 2: Collect supplies

From here, the project shifts to collection and donation. Stage two requires:

• 3x Train Model (common trinket from Residential/Commercial containers)
• 2x Vintage Steering Wheel (uncommon trinket from Residential/Commercial containers)
• 2x Air Freshener (uncommon trinket from Residential/Commercial/Mechanical containers)
• 9x Arc Thermo Lining (rare material from mid-tier Arcs: Comets, Fireballs, Pops, Snitch, Tick, Turrets, Wasps)

Rewards: 3x Smoke Grenade Trap, 3x Explosive Mine, 25x Raider Coins.

Stage 3: Procure relics

Stage three escalates the rarity requirements:

• 4x Sextant (uncommon trinket from Residential/Commercial containers)
• 3x Equatorial Sundial (rare trinket from Residential/Commercial containers)
• 5x Metal Brackets (uncommon recyclable from Mechanical/Electrical containers)
• 7x Arc Performance Steel (rare material from high-tier Arcs: Bastions, Bombardiers, Leapers, Sentinels, Hornets, Surveyors)

Rewards: 3x Blaze Grenade Trap, 3x Jolt Mine, 1x Rascal II, 50x Raider Coins.

Stage 4: Create emergency caches

This stage demands your first epic and legendary trinkets:

• 3x Tellurion (epic trinket from Residential/Commercial containers)
• 1x Elephant Obelisk (legendary trinket from Residential/Commercial containers)
• 6x Light Bulb (found under car hoods, try the two cars south of Electrical Substation or by the extraction lift at Generator Hall)
• 9x Arc Coolant (rare material from mid-tier Arcs: Comets, Fireballs, Pops, Sentinels, Surveyors)

The Elephant Obelisk is the roadblock here. Legendary trinkets are rare, so budget extra runs through Grandioso Apartments and Santa Maria Houses.

Stage 5: Finish the cabinet of curiosities

The penultimate stage completes the display cabinet. The source doesn't list specific requirements for this stage, but expect a mix of uncommon through legendary trinkets and Arc materials based on the pattern. Check your project screen in-game for exact quantities.

Stage 6: Use nomad tactics to fight Arc

The final stage loops back to combat. You need to use nomad tactics against Arc enemies, which means deploying the mines and traps you've earned throughout the project. This is why saving your Pulse Mines, Lure Grenade Traps, and other rewards matters. Deploy them in combat zones with high Arc density to finish quickly.

300 — Seasonal Raider Tokens awarded for completing all six stages

Tips for finishing before July 27

Six weeks sounds generous, but the legendary trinket drop rates can stretch your timeline. A few strategies:

1. Run Residential zones repeatedly. Grandioso Apartments has the highest container density per square meter.
2. Check every chimney during Bird City events for bonus trinket spawns.
3. Hunt high-tier Arcs like Bastions and Bombardiers for Arc Performance Steel rather than farming mid-tiers.
4. Don't spend your mine and trap rewards until Stage 6. You'll need them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the Arc Raiders Converging Paths event last?

The event runs from June 16 to July 27, giving you roughly six weeks to complete all six stages.

Where is the best place to find trinkets in Arc Raiders?

Residential and Commercial zones have the highest spawn rates. Focus on Grandioso Apartments, Santa Maria Houses, and the Plazas in Buried City. Check cupboards, drawers, shelves, and containers.

What rewards do you get for finishing Converging Paths?

You earn 300 Seasonal Raider Tokens total, plus various mines, traps, the Rascal II weapon, and a display cabinet for your den.

Why can't I find the Elephant Obelisk trinket?

Legendary trinkets like the Elephant Obelisk have very low drop rates. Keep running Residential zones and checking every container. Some players report needing 20+ runs.

Should I save my mine and trap rewards?

Yes. Stage 6 requires using nomad tactics against Arc enemies, meaning you'll need to deploy mines and traps. Save everything you earn from stages 1-5.

Source: PCGamer latest

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The new article provides specific mechanics for earning 'Merits' to complete the Forgotten Relics event, including earning XP during matches and looting/extracting trinkets. It also lists the specific point values for nine different trinket types and identifies exact locations like Grandioso Apartments and Santa Maria Houses as optimal farming spots.