How to Get Equalizer & Jupiter (Harvester Puzzle) in ARC Raiders

The Harvester is a special high-risk event in ARC Raiders that can randomly appear on any available map. During this encounter, players must infiltrate a crashed ARC ship, solve a multi-step internal puzzle, and escape with extremely valuable loot, including legendary weapon blueprints. While the rewards are some of the best in the game, the Harvester event is dangerous and unforgiving, often requiring coordination with at least one teammate to complete successfully. This guide explains exactly how to complete the Harvester puzzle in ARC Raiders and secure the Equalizer and Jupiter legendary weapon blueprints.

How to Complete Harvester Puzzle in ARC Raiders (Equalizer & Jupiter Blueprints)

To begin the Harvester event in ARC Raiders, players must first identify which map currently has the event active. The Harvester does not spawn on a fixed rotation and instead appears at random intervals. You can confirm whether the Harvester is active while selecting a map before queuing into a match. If the event is available, it’s strongly recommended to bring your strongest gear loadout along with a zip line, which can be purchased from the Apollo Trader.

On Dam Battlegrounds, which is one of the most common maps for the Harvester to appear, the crashed ship can be found just southeast of the Power Generation Complex. When you reach Red Lake, you’ll immediately notice the ARC Queen guarding the area alongside several other ARC Machines.

Before engaging with the Harvester, it’s best to set up a zip line from a safe position leading directly to the ship. This allows you and your squad to quickly enter and escape the Harvester once the puzzle is complete, reducing the risk of being overwhelmed by enemies.

ARC Raiders Harvester Puzzle — Phase One

Once you’re prepared, carefully observe the ARC Queen and nearby machines. Wait until they move away from one of the Harvester’s exhaust vents. When the opening is clear, use the zip line to rapidly approach the ship and breach the ventilation doors to gain access to the Harvester interior.

Tip: Pay close attention to the color displayed on the center pillar inside the Harvester. A red flash indicates an incoming hazard, meaning you should immediately exit the ventilation doors and take cover in the archway. A blue flash signals that the Queen is about to trigger an EMP surge, which will electrify everyone inside the Harvester and drain shields, though it will not directly damage health.

After entering the Harvester, the first step is to remove your shield so it isn’t destroyed by the EMP effect. You and your teammates must then locate three power capsules hidden behind breakable panels in the upper section of the Harvester.

Once all three capsules have been found, they must be inserted into the center pillar. Be sure to breach the panels on the pillar before placing the capsules. This step must be done quickly—if the pillar flashes red before completion, the process will reset and you’ll need to reinsert the power cells.

ARC Raiders Harvester Puzzle — Phase Two

After successfully inserting all three power cells, yellow control buttons will appear on the walls inside the Harvester. These must be destroyed by shooting or melee attacks. If you fail to destroy all of them before the Harvester prepares another missile launch, the sequence will repeat, though any buttons already destroyed will remain gone.

When every yellow button has been eliminated, three loot containers will eject from the center pillar. These containers hold high-value rewards, including the legendary Jupiter and Equalizer weapon blueprints, making the Harvester one of the most rewarding events available in ARC Raiders.