PSA: Unlock This Arc Raiders Skill ASAP

With a level cap of 75 and a skill point awarded at each level, Embark Studios' third-person extraction shooter Arc Raiders allows players to tailor their build according to their playstyle, but there is one skill they should prioritize unlocking before any other. The skill in question is none other than In-Round Crafting, and it only requires Arc Raiders players to invest a few skill points to unlock it.

Arc Raiders has been blowing up on Steam just 24 hours after its launch, having already achieved a "Very Positive" rating with nearly 10,000 reviews at the time of writing — and that's only on Steam. Available also on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles (and even offering cross-play), Arc Raiders' legacy has seemingly only just begun, so new players might wish to know the best route to take when spending their skill points.

Arc Raiders Players Should Unlock In-Round Crafting ASAP

Arc Raiders In Round Crafting Skill Tree

As a crafting-based extraction shooter, Arc Raiders is all about the loot that players find once they've gone topside during a round. However, inventory space is limited, and because the game revolves so much around crafting and loot, the pain of that space can be felt rather quickly. That's where In-Round Crafting comes in handy.

In-Round Crafting Description: Unlocks the ability to field-craft items while topside
Skill Tree: Survival
Skill Points Required to Unlock: 3
Pre-Requisite Survival Skills: Agile Croucher, Revitalizing Squat

Players can already recycle items in Arc Raiders while they're in the field if they choose to, and doing so can help make space for more items in their inventory. This is especially convenient when players find items that are useful for nothing but the materials they provide upon being recycled. Even with the ability to recycle items, though, inventory space can still be an issue. But with In-Round Crafting unlocked, players can not only create more space in their bag, but they can also craft helpful items that will prolong their round.

Since crafting in Arc Raiders is otherwise only allowed outside a round, In-Round Crafting lets players craft helpful items like Bandages in the middle of a round. With the skill unlocked, players can rely less on what they bring with them into a round and more on the materials they might find during a round, and that includes any materials they acquire by recycling items. To top it all off, it helps players manage inventory space in Arc Raiders more effectively as well.

For newcomers looking to get the most out of Arc Raiders early on, unlocking In-Round Crafting can make all the difference between a successful extraction and a costly defeat. The skill's flexibility gives players more room to adapt on the fly, making it one of the most valuable early investments in the entire progression system.

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