How to Get and Use Free Loadout Augments in ARC Raiders
Free Loadout Augments are one of the best mechanics in ARC Raiders, complementing an already rich array of amazing systems. Beyond just helping you get into a raid quickly, they ensure you always have something to strive toward—even if you have almost nothing left.
What Are Free Loadout Augments?
True to their name, you earn a Free Loadout Augment every time you run a raid using a Free Loadout. To do this, simply select the Free Loadout option at the top of your Ready Up screen. When you choose this option, all your custom gear is sent to your Inventory and replaced with a random, low-quality set of gear that has limited resources.
It’s important to note that you cannot change your Augments while inside a raid. This means you’ll be stuck with a smaller inventory and weaker shields until you successfully extract.
Extracting and Managing Free Loadout Augments
Keep in mind, you cannot do anything with a Free Loadout Augment unless you extract it back to Speranza. Once you’ve extracted, head into your Inventory and move the Augment to your stash. From there, you can replace it with any other Augment you have.
If you don’t have any other Augments to swap, don’t worry. Holding a Free Loadout Augment allows you to visit the Lance Trader and exchange it for one of three green-rarity Augments. For most early-game activities, I recommend opting for the Loot Augment. While it doesn’t provide much protection, it offers increased backpack space to help you gather a substantial collection of loot items—if you can survive long enough.
Additional Notes
There is no other way to obtain Free Loadout Augments. ARC Raiders does not feature a player-to-player market, so buying them is not an option. Additionally, crafting Free Loadout Augments isn’t possible.
Fortunately, this isn’t a major downside. If you fail to make it out of your free raid, rejoining is quick and, of course, still free.
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