Arc Raiders Expedition Reset Complete Guide

If you're gearing up for a fresh start in ARC Raiders, bookmarking this page now will keep these strategies handy during the intense window. While you're at it, swing by our ARC Raiders Item Shop on MMOJUGG.com to grab Coins, Map Keys, Weapons, Materials, Blueprints, or Boosting Services for that extra edge in preparation.

Expedition Timeline and Commitment

The Expedition window kicks off on December 17, 2025, and runs through December 22, with all departures syncing on the 22nd. Once you commit, your Raider departs, triggering a full reset. The next opportunity arrives roughly 60 days later, so plan accordingly. This event lets you voluntarily wipe progress for lasting perks, but it's a high-stakes choice—everything resets except select unlocks.

Key Rewards and Buffs

Completing the Expedition nets permanent unlocks and temporary account-wide buffs that scale up over your next three participations. Hit 5 million in combined Stash and Coins value at departure for the max five bonus skill points—one per million.

Permanent Rewards:

• Patchwork Raider Outfit

• Scrappy Janitor Cap

• Expeditions Indicator Icon

• Up to 5 Bonus Skill Points (tied to 5M value threshold).

• +12 Stash Slots (applies immediately and persists post-upgrade).

Initial Buffs (Temporary, stackable, and improve in future Expeditions):

• 5% XP Gain

• 6% More Materials from Scrappy

• 10% Weapon Repair Efficiency (adds extra durability per repair)

These buffs expire if you skip subsequent windows, but participating keeps the power curve rising.

Optimizing Your Post-Reset Skill Tree

Without a full rebalance, prioritize stamina, looting, and carry capacity early to accelerate recovery. Start light and branch efficiently to hit key milestones fast. Aim for 37 points in Survival for Security Breach access—it's still a top loot source with low competition.

Here's a step-by-step path to Level 80-ish, focusing on efficiency:

Hold extra points for potential mid-wipe buffs—no respec available.

Completing the Expedition Project

Before departing, finish the five-stage Caravan build via Raider Projects. Track progress in-game; each stage demands specific resources. Most are farmable or craftable—focus on bottlenecks.

Dump everything at Stage 5 for dual progress towards your 5M value goal.

Hitting 5 Million Stash Value Fast

Max skill points demand 5M in Stash + Coins at close. Sell all loot (weapons, gear, except high-tier modded blues/purples). Run minimal kits: free loadout → Looting Mark I (via Lance) for bandages/shields. Scrap fuels upgrades.

Core Strategies:

1. Minimal Risk: Zero investment = max profit ratio. Fight only if attacked.

2. Behavior Shift: Go passive—chat via VoIP ("don't shoot"), let kills slide.

3. Skip Crafts: Energy Clips profitable but slower than direct looting.

FAQs on ARC Raiders Expedition

1. Are Expedition buffs from the first participation permanent?

No, these account-wide buffs—such as 5% increased XP gain, 6% more materials from Scrappy, and 10% improved weapon repair efficiency—are temporary and active only for the duration of the following Expedition cycle. They scale in power with each consecutive completion, stacking up to a maximum of three times. Skipping a window causes them to expire entirely, resetting the chain—no carryover without participation. This encourages consistent resets every ~60 days for sustained advantages in progression speed and resource efficiency.

2. How is stash value exactly calculated for bonus skill points?

At the Expedition window's close (December 22nd), your total is the combined market value of all Stash items plus Coins in your wallet—1 skill point awarded per 1 million credits worth, capped at 5 points maximum. Coins count fully toward this, even beyond the new 800 Cred soft cap introduced in Update 1.7.0 (pre-cap excess isn't removed and contributes). Tip: Prioritize high-value loot like purples/blues and sell non-essentials; use minimal kits for risk-free farming to hit 5M quickly.

3. Can you depart on an Expedition with a partially completed Project?

No—full completion of all six Project stages (resources for frame, electronics, structure, utilities, supplies valued at specific credit thresholds per category, and departure window) is required to finalize and depart. However, any partial progress on resource gathering and contributions is permanently saved across windows if you choose not to depart, allowing seamless continuation next cycle. Stage 5 supplies alone demand ~830k in categorized item values dumped into the Caravan, overlapping perfectly with your 5M stash goal.

4. Is rushing Security Breach in the skill tree still worthwhile after nerfs?

Yes, especially in a fresh wipe—post-nerf, it yields fewer top-tier purples but consistently pulls valuable Ventors, Renegades, and equipment with minimal competition, as many players undervalue it now. Unopened lockers are common, making it a prime early-game money and gear source without real-money costs. Recent Cold Snap nerfs targeted spawn rates further, but low-traffic spots keep ROI high for stash-building runs. Path to it via 37 Survival points for unmatched looting efficiency.

5. How exactly do the +12 Expedition stash slots function?

These are a permanent account unlock per Expedition completed, immediately granting +12 slots above your pre-reset base capacity upon Raider redeployment. They persist through stash upgrades and stack additively with future Expeditions (e.g., +24 after two), revolutionizing early-game hoarding by letting you ferry more high-value loot without frequent extracts or scrapping. Ideal for scaling to 5M value faster—combined with buffs, it's a game-changer for repeat participants.

Thanks for Reading

With the Expedition window live today (December 17th), stay locked on MMOJUGG.com for real-time farming routes, live reset streams, patch breakdowns, and strategies to dominate your next cycle.