ARC Raiders Converging Paths Project Guide: All 6 Stages, Requirements, and Rewards

Event Overview: What Is the Converging Paths Project?

Converging Paths is a 6-stage questline added in Live Update 1.33.0. Players assist nomads by securing safe passage, gathering supplies, recovering relics, and using traps. The project runs from June 16 to July 27, 2026, giving players just over six weeks to complete all stages.

A major feature of this event is its dual progression with the Forgotten Relics event. Relic trinkets donated to Converging Paths also earn Merits for the Forgotten Relics reward track, which has 21 tiers requiring 3,150 total Merits. This means every relic you farm counts twice. Players who plan their looting wisely can unlock rewards from both events simultaneously.

The total rewards for completing all six stages include 300 Raider Tokens, the Red-Black Saltwalker Outfit variant, the Sextant backpack charm, the Surge Coil Blueprint, the Rascal II SMG, the Combat MK.3 (Flanking) augment, the Photoelectric Cloak, and the Bobcat II SMG. These items range from cosmetic prestige to combat power, making the project well worth the effort.

Converging Paths is part of Embark Studios’ new bi-annual content schedule, announced in May 2026. This marks one of the first major live events after the shift. The next major update, Frozen Trail, is planned for October 2026.

Complete Stage Walkthrough: Requirements and Rewards (Stages 1, 3)

Stage 1: Secure Safe Passage

Requirement: Deal 1,200 damage to ARC enemies in the Swamp of Dam Battlegrounds.

Rewards: 3x Pulse Mine, 3x Lure Grenade Trap, 25 Raider Tokens.

This stage is straightforward. Equip any weapon and head to the Swamp of Dam. Focus on ARC patrols and nests. The damage requirement is cumulative across multiple raids, so you can chip away at it over several runs. Pulse Mines and Lure Grenade Traps are your first trap rewards. Note that these will be critical for Stage 6, so do not use them yet.

Stage 2: Collect Supplies

Requirement: Donate 3x Train Model, 2x Vintage Steering Wheel, 2x Air Freshener, and ARC Thermo Lining.

The exact quantity of ARC Thermo Lining has been reported as either 6 or 9. Before donating, check your in-game quest log for the current requirement, this protects you from donating too few or too many.

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

Train Models and Vintage Steering Wheels are relic trinkets found in Residential and Commercial areas. Search cupboards, drawers, lockers, and shelves. ARC Thermo Lining is a standard crafting material, lootable from industrial containers or dismantled from gear. Again, save the Smoke Grenade Traps and Explosive Mines for later.

Stage 3: Procure Relics

Requirement: Donate 4x Sextant, 3x Equatorial Sundial, 5x Metal Brackets, 7x ARC Performance Steel.

Rewards: 3x Blaze Grenade Trap, 3x Jolt Mine, 1x Rascal II (SMG), 50 Raider Tokens.

Sextants and Equatorial Sundials are uncommon and rare trinkets, respectively. Prioritize high-Merit items like the Sundial (25 Merits) when farming. Metal Brackets and ARC Performance Steel are common crafting materials. The Rascal II SMG is a solid close-range weapon that can help with Stage 1 damage if you still need it. The Blaze Grenade Traps and Jolt Mines you earn here are essential for Stage 6. Resist the urge to experiment with them now.

Complete Stage Walkthrough (Stages 4, 6) and the Critical Trap Strategy

Stage 4: Create Emergency Caches

Requirement: Donate 3x Tellurion, 1x Elephant Obelisk, 6x Light Bulb, 9x ARC Coolant.

Rewards: 3x Surge Coil, 3x Blaze Grenade Trap, 3x Explosive Mine, 50 Raider Tokens.

Tellurions are epic trinkets (50 Merits), and the Elephant Obelisk is legendary (150 Merits). These are rarer, so focus your farming in high-value residential buildings and check safes. ARC Coolant is another crafting material found in industrial zones. The Surge Coil is a trap type that will be used in Stage 6. This stage gives you even more trap rewards.

Stage 5: Finish Cabinet of Curiosities

Requirement: Donate 6x Rare Colorful Shoes, 3x Epic Colorful Shoes, 2x Legendary Colorful Shoes, 10x ARC Synthetic Resin.

Rewards: Combat MK.3 (Flanking) augment, Photoelectric Cloak, Bobcat II SMG, 50 Raider Tokens.

Colorful Shoes come in three rarities (rare, epic, legendary) and are among the most valuable relics for Merit farming. Priority goes to Legendary Colorful Shoes (150 Merits each). ARC Synthetic Resin is another crafting material. This stage does not reward traps, but the gear is top-tier: the Combat MK.3 augment enhances flanking damage, the Photoelectric Cloak provides stealth utility, and the Bobcat II is a powerful SMG.

Stage 6: Use Nomad Tactics

Requirement: Deal damage to ARC enemies using specific mines and traps: Blaze Grenade Trap, Pulse Mine, Jolt Mine, Explosive Mine, Surge Coil.

Rewards: Sextant backpack charm, Red-Black Saltwalker outfit, Surge Coil Blueprint, 100 Raider Tokens.

This is where your hoarding pays off. The only reliable way to complete Stage 6 is to use the traps you earned from Stages 1 through 4. If you used them earlier, you will have to craft or find more, which is far more time-consuming. The Surge Coil Blueprint you receive as a reward can let you craft additional traps if needed, but ideally you should have enough from the earlier stages.

Critical strategy: Save every mine and trap reward you get from Stages 1, 4. Do not deploy them during those stages. Once you reach Stage 6, head to a dense ARC area such as the Swamp of Dam or a Battleground, and deploy your stockpile. Pulse Mines and Explosive Mines are great for area denial, while Blaze Grenade Traps and Jolt Mines can be placed in chokepoints. Surge Coils work well near ARC spawns. With a full inventory of traps from previous stages, you should hit the damage requirement in a single, well-planned raid.

Quick-Reference Table: All Six Stages

Efficient Farming Tips: Relic Locations and Merit Values

To maximize your progress in both Converging Paths and Forgotten Relics, efficient relic farming is essential. Relic trinkets spawn most frequently in Residential and Commercial Points of Interest. Search cupboards, drawers, lockers, shelves, and floor containers. High-value homes and office buildings are your best bet.

Here are the Merit values for each relic trinket type:

• Common (10 Merits): Train Model
• Uncommon (15 Merits): Sextant, Vintage Steering Wheel
• Rare (25 Merits): Equatorial Sundial, Rare Colorful Shoes
• Epic (50 Merits): Tellurion, Epic Colorful Shoes
• Legendary (150 Merits): Legendary Colorful Shoes, Elephant Obelisk

Prioritize legendary and epic items when you see them. They contribute heavily to both projects. Also note that some required items like ARC Performance Steel, ARC Coolant, and ARC Synthetic Resin are not relic trinkets but standard crafting materials. Farm these by looting industrial containers and dismantling unwanted gear. Play with a squad to cover more ground and share intel on relic spawns. Use extraction runs focused on residential districts to maximize trinket yields.

The Path Ahead: Claim Your Rewards Before July 27

The Converging Paths project runs only until July 27, 2026. With six weeks to complete six stages, the timeline is generous but demands consistent effort. The double progression with Forgotten Relics means that every relic you collect moves you forward on two reward tracks simultaneously. Players who complete Converging Paths will unlock exclusive cosmetics, powerful weapons, and the valuable Surge Coil trap recipe.

Time is ticking, the nomads won’t wait forever. Start Stage 1 today, hoard every trap, and farm those relics. With this guide, you’ll claim every reward before July 27. Happy hunting, Raiders.