ARC Raiders Guide: How to Get Grappling Hook Blueprint

The Frozen Trail update brought a lot to ARC Raiders, but the Grappling Hook is the addition that changes how you move through every raid. Swinging across gaps, scaling walls that were previously dead ends, lowering yourself quietly into contested areas: it opens up movement options that the game simply didn't have before. If you plan on running it consistently, you need the Blueprint and you need to know how to craft it.

Where to find the Uncommon Grappling Hook Blueprint

Unlike some of the rarer blueprints in ARC Raiders, the Grappling Hook Blueprint doesn't have a fixed spawn point on any map. That makes hunting it in the wild a bit of a gamble, but there are three reliable paths to getting your hands on it.

ARC Raiders Guide: How to Get Grappling Hook Blueprint

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How to get it from the Reward Pass

The fastest guaranteed route is the Reward Pass. The Grappling Hook Blueprint sits at Level 12, and it's free, meaning you don't need to spend anything to claim it. Work through the pass and it's yours. For most active players, this is going to be the first place the Blueprint shows up.

Can you find it out in the field?

Yes, but don't count on it. The Blueprint can drop from Weapon Cases and Raider Caches found during raids, and your odds improve during Major Map Conditions. These high-activity events tend to surface better loot across the board, so if you're running a Major Map Condition anyway, keep an eye on every container you open.

Using the Research Station at the Outpost

The Research Station at the Outpost is another option. Most Blueprints in the game can be unlocked here, including the Grappling Hook Blueprint, as long as you have enough Research Points to cover the cost. If you've already been investing in the Research Station for other unlocks, check whether the Grappling Hook Blueprint is available to learn there.

How to craft the Grappling Hook in ARC Raiders

Once the Blueprint is in your collection, crafting is straightforward. The Grappling Hook only requires a Level 1 Utility Station, so there's no need to upgrade your crafting infrastructure before you can start using it.

Here's everything you need:

None of these materials are particularly rare, which makes the Grappling Hook one of the more accessible throwables to keep stocked. If you're already running a crafting-focused setup, check out the complete ARC Raiders crafting guide for a full breakdown of workbench tiers, material sources, and upgrade paths.

How does the Grappling Hook work?

The Grappling Hook slots into your Quick Use slots, keeping your primary and secondary weapon slots free. To deploy it, aim at a surface and fire. Once it latches, you can swing freely across the gap or use the rope mechanics to raise and lower yourself as needed.

The key limitation to watch is stamina. The rope system ties directly into your stamina bar, so extended swinging or repositioning mid-air will drain it. Plan your traversal routes before committing, especially in contested zones where you can't afford to get caught dangling.

ARC Raiders Guide: How to Get Grappling Hook Blueprint

Is the Grappling Hook worth building around?

After testing it across multiple raid types, the short answer is yes. The movement advantage it provides is real, not just cosmetic. Getting to high ground faster than enemies expect, escaping a bad engagement by swinging to an otherwise unreachable ledge, or silently descending into a room rather than taking the obvious door: these are genuine tactical options that change how you approach encounters.

The crafting cost is low enough that you can afford to run it regularly without gutting your material reserves. The bigger investment is learning which surfaces it latches onto reliably and building that knowledge into your raid routes.

For more gear and blueprint guides, the full ARC Raiders guide collection covers everything from rare weapon blueprints to utility unlocks.