How to find the Power Rod Room in ARC Raiders

While topside loot can be and oftentimes is quite great, a lot of the best loot is kept in strange, off-the-grid, hidden rooms that few players ever get to access.

Whether it’s too many people flocking to the same spot or ARCs standing in the way, many never get their hands on the loot of these rooms, thus missing out on potential goldmines of items and weapons.

One such location is the so-called Power Rod Room, opened exclusively by using Power Rods, items found all around and often sold by those who never realized they have any proper use (myself included).

So, here’s where you can find it.

Where to find the Power Rod Room in ARC Raiders

The Power Rod Room is located on the Dam Battlegrounds map, specifically its Power Generation Complex loot zone.

The best way to reach it would be to go around the Dam and find the zipline leading into the Complex. Climb up to the platform, then head left through the sliding door. As soon as you pass through it, the Power Rod Room will be on your right.

ARCs tend to spawn a lot here, but shouldn’t be too hard to deal with. It’s usually ticks and other room-patrolling ARCs like fireballs, so you’ll be able to take them out with a well-placed shot or two.

What you should be mindful of is when you go to this room. Many players report that it is particularly rich in loot during Night Raids. This does come with extra danger and difficulty, so it’s either worse loot but during usual conditions, or better stuff but with a lot of risk attached.

Who dares wins, or so the saying goes.

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Upcoming title Bladesong could become the next unique adventure for you in January when the game goes live on PC.

While there have been plenty of games where we get to wield a sword, Bladesong requires you to make them instead. This guide will help you stay on top of the upcoming launch so you can jump in at minute one.

Bladesong release countdown

Bladesong will be released on Jan. 22 worldwide, and it’s exclusively available on PC. The following countdown will expire once the launch goes live.

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The countdown is based on the following timings.

• 6am PT
• 8am CT
• 9am ET
• 2pm UTC
• 3pm CET

The information available here is from SteamDB. If there’s any change in the schedule, the updated timings will be added to this guide.

What to expect from Bladesong

If you’ve been playing video games for as many years as I have, you must have used plenty of swords. In Bladesong, you can craft swords without any limits. Thanks to its modular crafting system, you can craft a sword of any design, shape, and size.

With warriors and nobles seeking your services, you’ll have to meet specific needs and expectations. Making a sword will be easy, but giving it shape and turning it into a masterpiece won’t be so simple. You’ll also have to discover secrets in Eren Keep as you spend most of your time smithing the next perfect sword.

There’s a Campaign mode available for those who want to enjoy a narrative journey. Alternatively, you can simply try out your imagination in the Creative mode. If you want to check out the core gameplay, a free demo is available on Steam.

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