ARC Raiders Dolabra is a new legendary weapon that is useful in both close-range brawls and medium-range skirmishes. How to get this shotgun? Today we'll cover Dolabra stats, how to get its blueprint, how to craft the weapon, recycling and salvaging details, and more.
ARC Raiders Dolabra Guide
The Dolabra is a legendary shotgun added to ARC Raiders in patch 1.22.0 (Flashpoint Update). It’s an experimental weapon with two distinct firing modes, which makes it stand out from other guns in the game. Unlike most shotguns that only work at close range, the Dolabra can switch between a wide, short-range blast (when you hip-fire) and a tight, medium-range heat beam (when you aim down sights).
Powered by Energy Clips, the Dolabra is designed to be versatile. It’s not the best weapon for taking down large ARC bosses like Bastions, but it excels in PvP fights and against smaller, closer-range ARC enemies like Shredders. Think of it as two weapons in one: a better version of the El Toro shotgun and a slightly weaker version of the Anvil rifle—all in a single weapon slot.
ARC Raiders Dolabra Stats
Weapon Type: Shotgun (Legendary Rarity)
Ammo Type: Energy Clip (it uses energy instead of regular shotgun shells)
Magazine Size: 100 (you won’t need to reload often, which is great for sustained fights)
Firing Mode: Semi-Automatic (you pull the trigger once per shot, but it’s still fast enough for close-range fights)
ARC Armor Penetration: Strong (it can punch through ARC enemy armor effectively, though it’s not the strongest armor-piercing weapon in the game)
Weight: 8.0 (light enough to carry without slowing you down too much)
Sell Price: 27,500 (if you ever want to sell it, you’ll get a good amount of ARC Raiders coins)
When you hip-fire, it acts like a standard shotgun with a wide spread—perfect for close-range fights where you need to hit multiple enemies at once. When you aim down sights (ADS), the spread tightens into a focused heat beam, letting you hit enemies at medium range. In PvP, a well-placed ADS shot can take down an enemy with 2 hits (if you hit their shield), while hip-fire might take 3-4 hits. Against ARC enemies, it can take down Wasps and Rocketeers in about 3 shots with ADS.
Where and How to Get Dolabra Blueprint in ARC Raiders?
Before you can craft the Dolabra, you need to get its blueprint. The only way to get the Dolabra blueprint right now is through the Close Scrutiny event—a new map modifier in ARC Raiders. This event is currently active consistently (it bounces between different maps), so you can log on at any time to try and get the blueprint.
Step 1: Prepare Your Loadout
Keep your loadout simple—you’ll want to make multiple attempts without losing too much gear. Here’s what you need to bring:
Meds and a few Adrenaline Shots (to heal if you get hurt)
Optional: A shield (if you bring one, don’t forget shield recharges)
Most Important: A Photoelectric Cloak (lets you turn invisible to ARC enemies) and a stack of Smoke Grenades (hides you from enemies and other players)
Keep the Photoelectric Cloak in your safe pocket so you can equip it quickly when you need it.
Step 2: Find the ARC Assessor
Once you load into the Close Scrutiny event, head to high ground—this lets you see most of the map. You’re looking for a black object dropping from the sky—that’s the ARC Assessor. As soon as you see it land, head toward it immediately. When it hits the ground, it will shoot laser beams into the sky, and a lot of ARC enemies will spawn (including new Vaporizers and Rocketeers), so be careful.
Step 3: Breach the ARC Assessor
When you get close to the Assessor, equip the Photoelectric Cloak to turn invisible—don’t waste its energy on the way, because you’ll need it near the Assessor. Watch for a half-circle platform that pops out from the side of the Assessor. When it appears, quickly throw a Smoke Grenade to hide yourself, then start breaching the platform. The blueprint usually spawns in the container with more slots, not the smaller one. If the Assessor has already been looted by other players, don’t worry—just wait for the next one to spawn and try again.
Step 4: Grab the Blueprint and Escape
Once you breach the container, check if the blueprint is there. If you find it, put it in your safe pocket immediately—you don’t want to lose it if you die. After getting the blueprint, you can either try to extract from the map or just quit the run—you already have what you came for. Even if you lose your Photoelectric Cloak, it’s a small price to pay for the Dolabra blueprint.
Dolabra Blueprint Drop Rate
The Dolabra blueprint does not have a 100% drop rate. From player experiences, it’s about a 10% chance to drop from the ARC Assessor. This means you might need to do multiple runs before you get it—some players have had to breach the Assessor 9 or more times before finding the blueprint. Also, other players will be trying to get the blueprint too, so you might have to fight them for it or sneak past them using your cloak and smokes.
How to Get Dolabra Shotgun in ARC Raiders?
Once you have the Dolabra blueprint, you need to craft the weapon using specific ingredients.
Dolabra Crafting Materials/Ingredients & Requirements:
To craft the Dolabra (Dolabra I), you need two main things: the Dolabra blueprint (which you already have) and the following ingredients:
3 × Shredder Gyro
3 × Magnetic Accelerator
2 × Vaporizer Regulator
You also need to have Gunsmith Level 3—if you don’t have that yet, you’ll need to level up your Gunsmith skill by crafting other weapons first.
How to Get Dolabra Crafting Ingredients?
Don’t worry if you don’t have the ingredients yet—they’re easy to find or craft, and each has specific sources you can target.
Shredder Gyro: Classified as a Rare, recyclable item, the Shredder Gyro is primarily obtained by scavenging the remains of destroyed Shredder ARC enemies. You can also get a lot of these by doing trials or playing on the new maps (they’re available on all maps now). It can be recycled into other crafting materials if needed, and has a sell price of 2,000 in-game currency.
Magnetic Accelerator: This is an Epic Refined Material used to craft advanced weapons (like the Dolabra). It can be found by scavenging ARC enemies such as Matriarchs and Queens, and it’s also commonly found in large quantities on the map Stella. You can also craft it yourself if you have the necessary materials. Additionally, it can be recycled into other crafting materials and sells for 5,500 in-game currency.
Vaporizer Regulator: An Epic, recyclable item, the Vaporizer Regulator is obtained by scavenging the remains of destroyed Vaporizer ARC enemies (the new UFO-like ARC enemies). You can also find them in crates, especially during Electro Storm runs. It can be recycled into other crafting materials and has a sell price of 6,000 in-game currency.
The Dolabra is actually the cheapest legendary weapon to craft in ARC Raiders. Unlike other legendary weapons, it doesn’t require any gun parts, Queen Cores, or Metro Reactors.
Dolabra Repairing
Like all weapons in ARC Raiders, the Dolabra will lose durability as you use it. When it gets damaged, you can repair it to restore 50 durability. The repair cost is:
2 × Magnetic Accelerator
1 × Shredder Gyro
Make sure to keep extra ingredients on hand so you can repair the Dolabra mid-run if needed.
Dolabra Recycling & Salvaging
If you ever decide you don’t want the Dolabra anymore, you can recycle or salvage it to get back some of the ingredients you used to craft it. Here’s what you’ll get from each:
Recycling the Dolabra will give you 2 × Magnetic Accelerator. This is a good way to get back some valuable ingredients if you need them for other crafts.
Salvaging the Dolabra will give you1 × Magnetic Accelerator. Salvaging is different from recycling—it’s a quicker process but gives you fewer materials. Only salvage the Dolabra if you need a Magnetic Accelerator quickly and don’t mind getting less than you would from recycling.
How to Use Dolabra Effectively?
Use Hip-Fire for Close Range: When enemies are right in front of you, hip-fire the Dolabra for a wide blast—this will hit multiple enemies at once and deal high damage.
Use ADS for Medium Range: When enemies are a little farther away (but not too far), aim down sights to fire the tight heat beam. This is great for picking off enemies without getting too close.
Save It for PvP: The Dolabra is best in PvP fights. Its high damage and two-shot shield break make it deadly against other players. Use smokes to get close, then hip-fire for a quick kill.
Be Careful with Ammo: Even though the Dolabra has a large magazine (100 rounds), Energy Clips can be hard to find. Don’t waste ammo on small, weak enemies—save it for important fights.
Pair It with the Right Gadgets: The Photoelectric Cloak and Smoke Grenades aren’t just for getting the blueprint—they’re also great to use with the Dolabra. Use the cloak to sneak up on enemies, then hit them with a close-range blast. Use smokes to hide while you reload or reposition.