ARC Raiders: How to Call in Supply Drops for Fast Loot and Rewards Learn how to locate Supply Call Stations, summon valuable drops, and score bonus loot in ARC Raiders

In ARC Raiders, scavenging and survival go hand in hand. While you can loot countless containers scattered across the map, Supply Drops offer a faster, more efficient way to get valuable resources — with the added bonus of completing certain quests.

Supply Drops are special loot crates that you can summon using Supply Call Stations found throughout each map. Once called in, they deliver random rewards that can include:

Quick Use Items (healing kits, shield regen packs, grenades, etc.)
Ammunition
Weapons of varying rarity

In short, if you’re near a Supply Call Station, there’s no reason not to use it — unless you’re worried about drawing attention.

🗺️ How to Call in a Supply Drop

To call in a Supply Drop, you’ll need to locate a Supply Call Station, which is represented by an antenna icon on your map.

Here’s how it works:

1. Locate a Call Station

On the Dam Battlegrounds map — the first playable area in ARC Raiders — there are 10 fixed Call Stations. Their locations don’t change between runs, so you can memorize them and rush to one early in a match.

2. Interact with the Station

Approach the Call Station and press the “Use” key to request a drop.

3. Hold Your Ground

Once activated, it takes about 45 seconds for the drop to arrive. Be ready — the incoming drop can alert nearby enemies or ARC machines due to the noise and visibility.

Claim Your Loot
- After the timer, the Supply Drop lands nearby. Open it to collect your random rewards.

💡 Tip: Calling in a Supply Drop also progresses the “A Better Use” quest, granting even more rewards once completed.

⚠️ Risk vs Reward

While Supply Drops are one of the most efficient ways to gear up, they come with a catch — everyone can see and hear them. The bright signal flare and loud beacon noise often attract attention from enemies, AI patrols, and other Raiders.

To minimize risk:

Call drops in remote areas or after clearing nearby threats.
Keep cover nearby while waiting for the delivery.
Use team communication to secure the area if playing co-op.

💰 Why Supply Drops Are Worth It

Even with the risks, Supply Drops are a must-use mechanic in ARC Raiders. Not only do they provide high-quality items with minimal effort, but they’re also:

Reliable: Fixed spawn locations make them easy to plan around.
Efficient: Faster than looting multiple smaller containers.
Rewarding: Tie into quests like A Better Use for bonus XP and resources.

So next time you see that antenna icon on your map, make the call — and watch the sky.