Where the Guitar Spawns and How to Reach It
The guitar in Arc Raiders appears in the Overgrown Facility mission, and you'll find it in a specific room rather than lying loose on the ground. The weapon spawns inside a locked container on the upper level of the facility — you're looking for a room with large windows and overgrown vegetation. The exact location shifts slightly depending on your difficulty setting and whether you're playing solo or with a squad, but it's always in the same general area of the map.
To reach the guitar, you need to navigate through the facility until you hit the upper floors. The path isn't hidden, but it does require you to progress past the initial combat zones. Once you're in the right section, look for a room with a glowing blue container — that's your target. You'll need to open it before the guitar becomes yours.
Key Takeaways
- The guitar spawns in a locked blue container on the upper level of the Overgrown Facility mission, not as a ground pickup.
- You must reach the upper floors of the facility and locate the room with large windows and vegetation to find the container.
- Opening the container requires you to interact with it directly — no special tools or keys are needed beyond reaching the location.
- The guitar functions as a melee weapon once equipped and can be swapped out for other weapons in your loadout at any time.
Opening the Container Without Getting Stuck
When you find the blue container, walk up to it and hold the interact button (the prompt will appear on screen). The container opens when ready — there's no puzzle or combination to solve. The guitar will drop into your inventory as soon as the container opens, and you can equip it from your weapon wheel right away.
The tricky part isn't opening the container; it's surviving long enough to reach it. The Overgrown Facility spawns enemies throughout the upper level, and they'll attack while you're navigating. Clear the when ready area before approaching the container, or move quickly if you're confident in your combat skills. If you're playing with teammates, have one person cover you while you grab the weapon.
Equipping and Using the Guitar as a Weapon
Once you have the guitar in your inventory, open your weapon wheel and select it like any other melee tool. The guitar deals solid damage per swing and has a decent attack speed, making it useful for close-range encounters. It's not a replacement for your primary weapon in most situations, but it's effective when enemies close the distance or when you're low on ammo.
The guitar takes up one of your weapon slots, so you'll need to decide what to drop if you're already carrying a full loadout. Most players swap it in when they know they'll be in tight spaces or when they want to conserve ammunition. You can drop it and pick it back up later if you change your mind during the mission.
Why the Guitar Matters in Arc Raiders
The guitar isn't just a novelty weapon — it's part of the game's progression system and counts toward weapon variety challenges. If you're working through mission objectives or trying to unlock cosmetics tied to weapon usage, grabbing the guitar gives you credit toward those goals. It also serves as a backup option when your primary weapons run dry.
Some players prefer melee-focused builds and use the guitar as their main tool for specific mission types. On lower difficulties, it's perfectly viable for clearing rooms, especially if you pair it with abilities that boost melee damage or survivability. On higher difficulties, it's better treated as a situational tool rather than your primary damage source.
What to Do If You Miss It on Your First Run
If you don't grab the guitar during your first playthrough of the Overgrown Facility, you can return to the mission anytime and collect it then. The container respawns each time you run the mission, so there's no penalty for skipping it. You don't lose access to the weapon permanently by missing it once.
You can also farm the Overgrown Facility repeatedly if you want to practice with the guitar or use it for specific challenge runs. Since the mission is part of the standard rotation, you'll have plenty of opportunities to go back and grab it whenever you're ready.
Combining the Guitar With Your Other Weapons
The guitar works best as part of a balanced loadout rather than your only weapon. Pair it with a ranged weapon like an assault rifle or shotgun so you can handle enemies at any distance. If you're running a melee-heavy build, combine the guitar with abilities that increase your survivability — shields, healing, or movement speed all make close-range combat more viable.
Experiment with different weapon combinations during lower-difficulty runs to find what feels natural. Some players like having the guitar as a quick swap when they need to deal with a single tough enemy up close, while others prefer to keep it equipped for entire sections of the mission. Your playstyle will determine whether the guitar becomes a core part of your arsenal or a situational pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get the guitar on any difficulty level?
Yes, the guitar spawns in the Overgrown Facility regardless of difficulty. The location and container are the same whether you're playing on straightforward or hard, though enemies will be tougher on higher difficulties and may make reaching the container more dangerous.
Does the guitar break or disappear after I use it?
No, the guitar is a permanent weapon once you pick it up. It stays in your inventory until you drop it or swap it for another weapon. You can use it as many times as you want during a mission without it degrading or breaking.
What happens if I drop the guitar during a mission?
You can pick it back up if you return to the spot where you dropped it. If you leave the mission without retrieving it, the guitar stays in your inventory for the next time you play. You won't lose it permanently by dropping it mid-mission.
Is the guitar better than other melee weapons in Arc Raiders?
The guitar is one of several melee options available, and whether it's "better" depends on your playstyle and the situation. It has solid damage and speed, but other melee tools may suit different builds. Try it alongside other weapons to see which feels right for how you play.