Stella Montis in Arc Raiders is the new map that was added in the new patch update, North Line. While it offers high-value loot, it is also high-risk, with heavy player activity, patrolling Shredders, and locked rooms that require fuel cells or keys. Knowing where to go, what to loot, and how to navigate high-density areas is essential for efficient farming and completing quests.
Best Loot Locations on Stella Montis
Stella Montis Loot Locations
Stella Montis is one of the most loot-dense areas in Arc Raiders, offering a wide range of high-value tech, including blueprints and weapons, as well as commercial and crafting materials. Many locations are contested, with high player traffic and areas that require keys or Fuel Cells to access, making planning and timing crucial.
Below are all the best loot locations on Stella Montis in Arc Raiders.
1. Eastern Tunnel
Eastern Tunnel
The Eastern Tunnel is an entry-level loot corridor that connects to key extraction points. It is ideal for warehouse and electrical loot while providing moderate safety for solo or squad runs. The area is extensive, featuring multiple vertical routes and providing access to the Lobby Metro.
Loot Highlights
- Warehouse loot: old-world commercial items with high resale value.
- Electrical loot: scattered across walls and crates, often including low-tier tech components.
- Occasional bonus components for crafting or upgrades.
Loot Route
- Enter from the east side and move north to reach Lobby Metro.
- Use stairwells or ziplines for vertical rotation.
- Head west to Collapsed Tunnel and Western Tunnel for additional electrical loot.
Tips
- Use stairwells and ziplines to avoid predictable lines of sight, reducing early PvP encounters.
- Stick to walls and corners to minimize exposure while moving north to the Lobby Metro.
- Solo players should focus on the warehouse and electrical loot first to avoid prolonged fights.
2. Loading Bay
Loading Bay
The Loading Bay is a high-exposure industrial area with containers full of tech and industrial loot. It is heavily trafficked because of quest objectives and extraction proximity, making it a high-risk, high-reward location.
Loot Highlights
- Industrial loot from shipping containers.
- Broken container sides allow fast looting, similar to drawers.
- Hidden electrical components near corners for additional value.
Loot Route
- Move south from Eastern Tunnel into Loading Bay / Logistics Admin.
- Loot along container walls and inside shipping units.
- Watch for enemy presence outside the bay and around extract points.
Tips
- Prioritize fast looting of containers to minimize risk from flying Arcs and Bastion spawns.
- Always check corners and edges for hidden electrical components.
- Plan escape routes toward extraction points before engaging loot to avoid getting trapped.
3. Robotics Sandbox & Control Room
Robotic Sandbox and Control Room
This is one of the best tech farming areas on Stella Montis, featuring extremely high-density batteries, wires, and processors. It is ideal for crafting materials and top-tier tech runs.
Loot Highlights
- Two control rooms (large and small) packed with server stacks.
- Batteries spawn 10–15 per container, plus wires and processors.
- Dense loot makes it a highly efficient tech farming spot.
Loot Route
- Navigate Sandbox A & B on the lower level.
- Use elevators or ziplines to reach control rooms on the upper level.
- Check both floors in each room for maximum loot.
Tips
- Use ziplines and elevators strategically to monitor player movement.
- Farm batteries, wires, and processors in batches to maximize efficiency.
- Keep an eye on upper floors; PvP hotspots form near loot clusters, so consider clearing the area or running in a squad.
4. Sandbox Storage Room Puzzle
Security Breach
A locked high-reward room requiring three Fuel Cells. Exposed to enemies, making it ideal for squad farming.
Loot Highlights
- Warehouse loot with commercial and technical items.
- Security breach panel inside provides extra utility.
- High-tier loot rewards multiple trips worth the risk.
Loot Route
- Southwest of Sandbox A, locate three fuel cell slots on the wall.
- Insert all 3 Fuel Cells to unlock the storage room.
- Solo players will need to clear each cell individually, exposing them to enemy fire.
Tips
- Assign roles in your squad: one player collects Fuel Cells while others cover exposure points.
- Solo runs require timing and stealth; avoid carrying Fuel Cells too far without checking corners.
- Unlocking the Security Breach first ensures maximum loot per trip.
5. Cultural Archives & Storage
Fighting Raiders Arc Raiders
Cultural Archives is a commercial loot hotspot with a secret exit to the Seed Vault, making it ideal for extended runs.
Loot Highlights
- Warehouse boxes filled with old-world commercial items.
- High resale value allows efficient bag-filling runs.
- Additional loot via Seed Vault secret exit.
Loot Route
- Go to the upper level on the southwest side of the map.
- Use the secret exit north of the room to access the Seed Vault for extra loot opportunities.
Tips
- Prioritize high-resale warehouse boxes to quickly fill inventory.
- Moderate PvP risk allows smaller squads or solo farming safely.
6. Business Lounge
Business Lounge
Business Lounge is a high-density loot area with Exodus and tech items. Breaching containers yields the best rewards.
Loot Highlights
- Exodus loot from toolboxes and workstations.
- Small server stack room contains tech and textile loot.
- Breachable containers often contain purple-tier items.
Loot Route
- Access from Cultural Lounge → Business Lounge → Auditorium → Business Center.
- Loot toolboxes and workstations systematically.
Tips
- Breach containers in quick succession to avoid being caught by other players.
- Place barricades or deploy mines before opening high-value loot spots.
- Focus on purple-tier items first to maximize inventory value in minimal time.
7. Lobby
Security Checkpoint Free Access
The Lobby is the central hub of Stella Montis, featuring multiple floors, locked rooms, and long sightlines. It offers a mix of tech, electrical, and security loot but is highly exposed, making it a PvP hotspot.
Loot Highlights
- Upper and lower floors contain tech, electrical, and commercial loot.
- Locked room on the east side holds high-value items and a security breach panel.
- Long sightlines make it ideal for spotting loot but also increase risk.
Loot Route
- Navigate carefully between the upper and lower floors.
- Locked east-side room can be accessed with jump-sprint + push glitch involving another player.
- Loot systematically to avoid missing high-value containers.
Tips
- Move systematically between upper and lower floors to avoid running into multiple teams simultaneously.
- Check corners and windows along long sightlines to prevent ambushes.
- Loot locked rooms methodically; use the Security Breach panel for extra high-value items.
7.1 Security Checkpoint Free Access
The Security Checkpoint is a locked high-value room inside the Lobby, accessible with precise timing and coordination.
Loot Highlights
- Contains locked room loot with high-value potential.
- Security breach panel can provide extra tech and commercial rewards.
Loot Route
- Jump-sprint into the door while your teammate pushes you through the door; otherwise, bring the Checkpoint Keycard.
- Loot all containers efficiently for maximum reward.
Tips
- Coordinate with a teammate to jump-sprint + push through the door safely.
- Loot containers quickly; don’t linger in the highly exposed area.
- Ideal for squad farming or timed solo runs with careful planning.
8. Atrium
Atrium
The Atrium is a wide-open area featuring commercial and Raider loot, with access to Cafeteria Storage requiring a Fuel Cell. It offers a mix of quick looting and PvP risk due to open sightlines.
Loot Highlights
- Commercial loot around the central monument.
- Cafeteria storage requires 1 Fuel Cell, containing Raider cash, baskets, and tech/electrical loot.
- Fuel Cells can usually be found nearby on the ground floor by the monument or broken steps.
Loot Route
- Collect Fuel Cells on the ground floor.
- Unlock Cafeteria Storage and loot baskets quickly for maximum efficiency.
- Prioritize high-value containers and avoid prolonged exposure in the open space.
Tips
- Collect Fuel Cells first to maximize access to Cafeteria Storage.
- Loot the central monument and storage quickly, then retreat to cover to minimize PvP exposure.
- Solo runs benefit from staying near cover while looting baskets and commercial items.
9. Central Corridor & Staff Room
Staff Room Security Breach
The Central Corridor is a high-traffic hallway connecting multiple key loot areas. The Staff Room attached contains wall-to-wall red lockers with high-value commercial loot.
Loot Highlights
- Red lockers in the Staff Room provide top-tier commercial loot.
- Security breach panel adds extra tech or electrical rewards.
Loot Route
- Travel from Cafeteria or Loading Bay into the Central Corridor.
- Access the Staff Room via the attached hallway.
- Loot systematically and check all containers.
Tips
- Use a shotgun or a close-range weapon like El Toro or Anvil to clear potential ambushes before looting red lockers.
- Move efficiently through the corridor to avoid crossfire from other players.
- Loot security breach panels for extra tech/electrical rewards without unnecessary risk.
10. Medical Research
Medical Research Building
The Medical Research is the highest-density loot location on Stella Montis, with concentrated medical and technological items. It is heavily contested, making it a PvP hotspot.
Loot Highlights
- Medical containers and drawers yield red-tier and purple-tier items.
- Dead robots contain additional high-value loot.
- Everything in the area is considered high-value, condensed loot.
Loot Route
- Move west from Loading Bay to reach Medical Research.
- Loot every container and dead robot systematically.
- Prioritize high-value containers first to maximize efficiency.
Tips
- Prioritize high-value containers and dead robots first to maximize loot efficiency.
- Expect heavy player activity; consider squad farming or timing runs when traffic is low.
- Plan exit routes before looting all containers to avoid being caught mid-loot.
11. Assembly & Assembly Workshop
Assembly Building
The Assembly Workshop is one of the fastest high-value loot zones on the map, with tech and Exodus loot, plus weapon case spawns.
Loot Highlights
- Two workshop rooms, each with upper and lower floors.
- Quick-search containers and breakable tech loot provide high-value rewards.
- The upper floor left room contains a weapon case.
Loot Route
- Spawn at the Assembly Line, loot both workshop rooms fully.
- Use Assembly Hatch to exit efficiently.
- Focus on northern points for dense loot clusters.
Tips
- Start from the northern point for dense loot clusters, then sweep the rest of the workshop systematically.
- Loot upper floors first for weapon cases, then lower floors while watching open windows and doors.
- Solo runs or small squads can earn 100k–200k value quickly by following this route.
