U4GM Arc Raiders Tips: Ermal Vita Shot Blueprint

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If you're checking ARC Raiders BluePrints after the early June reset, Ermal is worth a proper look this week. The Nomadic Envoys shop isn't just tossing out filler stock. The big draw is the Vita Shot Blueprint, and yeah, it's pricey. Still, anyone who's been caught with no heal during a messy ARC fight knows why players are talking about it. A quick heal you can craft yourself changes how bold you can be on a run.

What players should check first
The shop rotation is built around resource trade-ins, so you're not paying with a simple coin stack. You'll need ARC parts, map loot, and a bit of patience. If you're short on materials, don't panic. Most of the accepted pieces come from normal ARC farming, though the better trades push you into tougher fights. Here's the quick route through the stock before you start dumping parts into the wrong offer.

• Check the Vita Shot Blueprint first if you care about survival and long-term crafting value.
• Save low-tier ARC parts unless you've already bought the blueprint.
• Keep rare storm and event loot separate, since some offers need very specific materials.
• Trade high-tier ARC parts only when you're sure you don't need them for upgrades.
  

Ermal's main stock this week
The Vita Shot Blueprint sits at the top of the list because it gives you something practical, not just something nice to look at. The Cavalier Outfit and Bucket Backpack Charm are neat for collectors, but they won't save you when a fight turns ugly. The Kinetic Converter may appeal to players testing builds, while the Raider Token bundle is more of a late-game choice if you're already farming stronger ARC units without too much trouble.
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Item	Required trade	Best for
Vita Shot Blueprint	250,000 low-tier ARC parts	Crafting reliable combat heals
Cavalier Outfit	200,000 accepted ARC items	Cosmetic collectors
Bucket Backpack Charm	100,000 low-tier ARC parts	Backpack customisation
Kinetic Converter	100,000 low-tier ARC parts	Utility-focused players
Raider Tokens x25	150,000 high-tier ARC parts	Players with spare advanced parts

Materials that are easy to waste
You'll see plenty of familiar ARC components in Ermal's accepted trades, including Wasp Drivers, Fireball Burners, Shredder Gyros, Surveyor Vaults, Sentinel Firing Cores, Snitch Scanners, Spotter Relays, Tick Pods, Comet Igniters, Hornet Drivers, Pop Triggers, Firefly Burners, Power Rods, Space Wrenches, and Tempest III drops. The trap is spending everything at once. Rare condition loot is a different story. Fossilized Lightning needs storm runs, usually around lightning strike zones. Ripped Safety Vests and Rusted Tools come from mechanical or industrial areas. Rubber Ducks, DoodlyDucks, and Flashy Ducks are tied to the Buried City event condition, so don't treat them like normal junk.
Best farming plan for the rotation
If you're aiming for the Vita Shot Blueprint, run low-risk ARC routes first and cash in the common parts once you're close to the 250,000 requirement. After that, branch into storm maps or industrial POIs depending on what else you want from Ermal. Players hunting bigger exchanges should keep Queen Reactors, Matriarch Reactors, Bombardier Cells, Assessor Matrices, Turbine Compressors, Leaper Pulse Units, Bastion Cells, Vaporizer Regulators, and Rocketeer Drivers out of casual trades. If farming feels too slow, some players compare market options like ARC Raiders BluePrints for sale while planning their next shop push, but smart material management still goes a long way this week.