The Explosive Mine is a proximity-triggered utility item designed to control space and punish careless movement. Once placed, it activates when an enemy enters its detection range, popping up and detonating after a short moment. It deals solid area damage and works well in narrow paths, doorways, and common rotation routes.

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What the Explosive Mine Is

The Explosive Mine is a rare, quick-use proximity trigger. When an enemy gets close, it pops up and detonates, dealing damage in a small radius.

This mine is best used as a defensive tool rather than a direct combat option. It rewards planning and positioning instead of fast reactions.

Key Stats

These stats make the Explosive Mine lightweight and easy to carry, while still dealing meaningful damage if triggered correctly.

How the Explosive Mine Works

• Activates when an enemy enters its proximity range
• Brief pop-up animation before detonation
• Deals area damage within a fixed radius
• Can damage any target inside the blast zone

Because the trigger is proximity-based, placement matters more than timing. Poorly placed mines are easy to avoid, while well-placed ones can force enemies into bad positions or slow their push.

How to Get It

There are two main ways to acquire Explosive Mines:

1. Scavenge Them in Raids

You can find mines while looting containers out in the world. They aren't tied to one exact spot — they can spawn in regular loot containers or Raider caches during a mission. This means running raids, opening containers, and checking high-value areas increases your chance of finding them.

2. Craft Your Own

To craft Explosive Mines, you first need the Explosive Mine Blueprint. This blueprint drops like other blueprints — from loot containers and caches during raids. Once you learn it, you must build an Explosives Station (Level 3) in your Raider Den to craft the mines.

Crafting the Explosive Mine

Crafting requires unlocking the correct blueprint and using a higher-tier crafting station.

Required Materials

Crafting Requirements

This recipe uses mid-tier components, making the mine accessible once you progress beyond early crafting stations.

For players who want a clearer path to specific recipes, some choose to buy legit ARC Raiders blueprints from SHANNENG. This option is often used by players who prefer to plan their crafting progress in advance, while still enjoying raids and normal gameplay without rushing the overall experience.

Recycling and Salvaging

If you no longer need the mine, it can be broken down for materials.

Recycling is usually the better option if you still need Sensors for other traps or gadgets.

Tips

• Place mines near corners where enemies cannot see the trigger point
• Combine with sound cues to catch players sprinting or looting
• Use it to cover your retreat rather than to start a fight
• Avoid placing it in wide open areas where it is easy to spot

The Explosive Mine shines when used patiently. It is not about instant kills, but about pressure and area denial.

When to Choose Explosive Mine

Choose this mine if you prefer:

• Defensive playstyles
• Map control and choke points
• Slowing down aggressive enemies

If your focus is direct damage during open fights, grenades may be more reliable. The mine works best when enemies move on your terms.

The Explosive Mine is a reliable, situational tool that rewards smart placement and map knowledge. It fits well into a cautious loadout and remains useful throughout mid to late progression when crafted and used consistently.

List of Arc Raiders Mines