Where to Find Cooling Coils in ARC Raiders (Best Farming Route)
Cooling Coils are a required crafting component for Phase 2 of the Expedition Project in ARC Raiders. To complete this phase, you’ll need a total of four Cooling Coils, alongside several other industrial materials. While Cooling Coils can spawn in multiple locations, the most reliable and least contested farming spot is the Loading Bay area on Dam Battlegrounds.
This guide shows you the safest and most consistent way to farm Cooling Coils, even when playing solo.
Why You Need Cooling Coils
Cooling Coils are required to complete Phase 2 of the Expedition Project, which focuses on upgrading your Caravan’s infrastructure and systems.
To finish this phase, you’ll need:
- 4× Cooling Coils
- 20× Electrical Components
- 25× Wires
- 35× Durable Cloth
You can see this Expedition phase and all other project requirements on Metaforge’s Needed Items page.
Best Location: Loading Bay Area (Dam Battlegrounds)
Cooling Coils spawn inside industrial loot zones. While many players recommend the Hydroponic Dome Complex, that area is almost always heavily contested.
A better option is the Loading Bay area on Dam Battlegrounds, located between the Research & Administration Building and the Primary Facility.
Use the Dam Battlegrounds interactive map to plan a direct route before deploying.
This area offers:
- High industrial container density
- Lower Raider traffic
- Multiple bonus crafting items
Step 1: Choose a Safe Pocket Loadout
Start with either:
- A basic custom loadout that includes a Safe Pocket, or
- A free loadout, which also grants Safe Pocket access
This ensures any Cooling Coils you find are secured immediately.
Bringing Adrenaline Shots is recommended to move faster between containers and reduce exposure time.
Step 2: Reach the Loading Bay
After loading into Dam Battlegrounds, head toward the slope leading down into the Loading Bay, positioned near the Research & Administration Building and Primary Facility.
This zone is clearly industrial-themed and packed with containers that share the Cooling Coil loot pool.
Step 3: Loot All Industrial Containers
Search every crate, locker, and container in the Loading Bay. Cooling Coils commonly appear here alongside other valuable materials, including:
These bonus items are also required for other Expedition phases and workstation upgrades, making this area extremely efficient to farm.
Most players find one Cooling Coil every one to two runs here.
Step 4: Secure and Extract
As soon as you find a Cooling Coil, place it into your Safe Pocket. Once the area is cleared, extract normally and repeat the run until you have all four.
Because the Loading Bay is close to common extraction routes, these runs are fast and low risk compared to other industrial zones.
Extra Tips
- The Hydroponic Dome Complex can spawn Cooling Coils, but it’s usually overcrowded and risky.
- The Loading Bay route lets you progress multiple projects at once.
- If you’re short on materials, trading is often faster than farming.
More ARC Raiders Resources
If you want to speed things up even further:
- Trade missing materials using the Metaforge Marketplace
- Check item values before extracting with Loot Value Tiers
- Plan efficient farming routes using Metaforge’s interactive maps and tools
