The Arc Raiders Flashpoint update is finally here, bringing a plethora of new content to the game. Among the new additions is the Dolabra, an energy shotgun that can be a game-changer for close-quarters combat, especially against heavily armored ARCs. If you are looking to get the Arc Raiders Dolabra shotgun blueprint, here’s everything you need to know.
Arc Raiders Dolabra Blueprint Location
You can find the Arc Raiders Dolabra shotgun blueprint inside an Assessor probe by playing the Close Scrutiny map condition introduced with the Flashpoint update. Unlike many standard weapon blueprints, which you can find in random residential or industrial containers, the Dolabra shotgun is closely tied to the new map condition.
You will have to head to the Assessor probe, where you’ll come across a new Arc enemy, Vaporizer, and the good old Surveyors, who can pose quite a threat as you retrieve loot from there.
Here are the steps you can follow to get your hands on the Arc Raiders Dolabra blueprint:
- Load into any map that has the Close Scrutiny map condition active.
- Wait for the Assessor probe to spawn in and descend onto the map. You’ll see a small icon on your map denoting the Assessor’s location.
- Since multiple Assessors spawn over time, choose the one to pursue that you find nearest and safest.
- Take out the Arc enemies guarding the Assessor probe to give yourself a chance to approach it.
- Once the pads extend out of the Assessor, immediately climb up to breach and search that section.
- There are 3 high-value containers on the Assessor, so you might need to repeat the steps multiple times until you get the Dolabra blueprint.
- Once you get your hands on one, safeguard the Dolabra blueprint by putting it inside your safe pocket.
Since the Assessor contains the area’s resources, the loot across the rest of the map is extremely limited during the map condition. This makes it mandatory to breach and search the Assessor for high-tier rewards, including the Dolabra shotgun blueprint, which has become one of the best weapons in Arc Raiders since its addition to the game.
At the time of writing, it seems as if a readymade Dolabra shotgun cannot be found inside the Assessor probe. You can only try your luck to get a Dolabra blueprint and then gather all the necessary resources to craft the legendary shotgun, as we have discussed below.
How to Craft Dolabra Shotgun in Arc Raiders
Once you have successfully extracted the Dolabra blueprint in Arc Raiders and safely returned to Speranza, you can put it to use at your Gunsmith Station. Owing to its energy-based nature, the crafting recipe for the Dolabra shotgun demands unique components, including one you can get from the new Vaporizer Arc enemy.
Here is a full list of all of the components you need to craft the Arc Raiders Dolabra shotgun:
| 3x Shredder Gyro | Can be found only on Shredders (now available in all maps) |
| 3x Magnetic Accelerator | Can be crafted, recycled, or scavenged |
| 2x Vaporizer Regulator | Can be found only on Vaporizers |
It is also important to remember that you need to have a Level 3 Gunsmith Station before you can craft the Dolabra. You can learn more about upgrading your workbench in ARC Raiders in our handy guide.
Best Strategy to Get Dolabra Blueprint
The best strategy to breach the Assessor in Arc Raiders is to equip the Photoelectric Cloak and Smoke Grenades, which make you invisible to Arc Enemies. Before you head to the Assessor on the new map condition, make sure to equip the cloak and get closer to the probe. Then use your smoke grenade to hide your position.
Breach it as quickly as you can and look out for any enemies nearby. As soon as you see the Dolabra shotgun Arc Raiders blueprint, store it in your safe pocket and leave the area with the Photoelectric Cloak.
Make sure to take a Raider Hatch Key, so you can escape through a Raider Hatch immediately. But do note that even if you get eliminated with the blueprint in your safe pocket, you’ll still have the Dolabra blueprint in your inventory.
Yes, Dolabra is the new meta in Arc Raiders, as raiders are obliterating fellow raiders in PvP with the new legendary shotgun. Thus, the Dolabra is easily one of the best weapons in Arc Raiders Embark devs have ever added. Dolabra is great for both close and medium-range gunfights in the game.
Raiders are reportedly dying within a few shots from the legendary shotgun. And players have found a cool way to be in motion by rolling and then taking a shot with Dolabra. So, if you end up against someone with this legendary shotgun, it is game over for you. That is exactly how powerful this shotgun is in the game right now, and you can take a look at its stats:
Dolabra Stats in Arc Raiders
| Ammo Type | Energy Clip |
| Magazine Size | 100 |
| Firing Mode | Semi-Automatic |
| ARC Armor Penetration | Strong |
| Special Trait | Experimental |
Devs will closely keep an eye on how Dolabra performs, and we speculate that a nerf for this weapon may be coming soon. However, PvP-focused raiders are going to have a blast utilizing the Dolabra shotgun for now.
That said, will you head to the Assessor in Arc Raiders to grab the powerful new Dolabra blueprint? Tell us in the comments below!