The Kinetic Converter is one of the most sought-after weapon modifications in ARC Raiders. This legendary stock attachment increases fire rate by 15% at the cost of 20% increased horizontal and vertical recoil, making it a powerful choice for players who can manage the trade-off. It fits any weapon with a stock mod slot, including popular options like the Stitcher, Bobcat, Vulcano, and Aphelion.
Quick answer: The Kinetic Converter drops from scavenging containers across multiple maps, with higher chances during Night Raid or Electromagnetic Storm map conditions. You can also earn one guaranteed copy by completing the Flickering Flames seasonal project.
Best maps and conditions for farming
The Kinetic Converter has no fixed spawn location, so you need to target areas with dense high-tier loot containers. The Buried City map during the Night Raid condition offers enhanced rare drop rates, giving you an advantage from the start. Two specific spots stand out: a building off the highway (the same location useful for finding Humidifiers) and a hard-to-reach room slightly northeast of Grandioso Apartments. The second location requires entering via zipline or descending a ladder from the rooftop.
Dam Battlegrounds also produces results, particularly during Night Raid or Electromagnetic Storm conditions. Head to Research & Administration for concentrated legendary-tier containers, though expect competition from other players who know this spot's value.
On the Spaceport map, the Launch Towers in the center offer excellent legendary drop potential. Access them via ziplines that take you straight to the top, where multiple high-level containers spawn. Ground-level ARC patrols are lighter here, but other players frequently contest this location.
Players have also reported consistent success at the Plaza Rosa pharmacy, which appears to have favorable spawn rates for attachments, including the Kinetic Converter.
Guaranteed acquisition through seasonal content
Completing the Flickering Flames project rewards one Kinetic Converter upon completion. This represents the only deterministic way to obtain the attachment without relying on random drops. If you want to guarantee at least one copy, prioritize finishing this seasonal objective.
Blueprint availability
Unlike many other legendary items, the Kinetic Converter blueprint does not currently exist in the standard loot pool. You cannot craft this attachment at the Gunsmith. Some players have reported that the blueprint appeared briefly during a limited Locked Gate event on the Blue Gate map, but this event lasted only about an hour and has not returned. The developers have not confirmed whether the blueprint will become regularly available.
For comparison, similar high-tier blueprints like the Bobcat are locked behind specific events (Locked Gate for Bobcat, Hidden Bunker for Vulcano), and both can also appear in Trials rewards. The Kinetic Converter, along with the Anvil Splitter and Silencer 3, remains obtainable only through direct looting or Trials rewards rather than crafting.
Compatible weapons
The Kinetic Converter works with any weapon that has a stock modification slot. Compatible weapons include the Ferro, Kettle, Rattler, Stitcher, Arpeggio, Il Toro, Osprey, Renegade, Torrente, Bettina, Bobcat, Vulcano, and Aphelion. The fire rate boost pairs particularly well with automatic weapons where sustained damage output matters, though you need to account for the recoil penalty through other attachments or manual compensation.
Item stats and recycling
The Kinetic Converter weighs 0.75 units and sells for 7,000 coins. If you find duplicates or decide to break one down, recycling yields 1 Mod Component and 2 Duct Tape. Salvaging instead produces 2 Mechanical Components. Keep at least one copy before recycling extras, since acquiring replacements depends entirely on luck or completing seasonal content again.
Farming the Kinetic Converter requires patience and strategic map selection. Focus on Night Raid or Electromagnetic Storm conditions, hit the high-value locations on Buried City, Dam Battlegrounds, or Spaceport, and complete the Flickering Flames project for a guaranteed drop. Until Embark adds a craftable blueprint, scavenging remains the primary path to this powerful attachment.
