Arc Raiders guide: finding the Emperor Modulator
Arc Raiders' Frozen Trail update requires an Emperor Modulator to craft a Level 4 Gunsmith bench and unlock Amplified weapons. Players must first obtain an Emperor Gateway Conduit blueprint and gather three Arc Coupler materials during the Redirection event on Pendola Pass. The modulator itself is found in the final loot room of the Emperor dungeon.
Arc Raiders' Frozen Trail update ties Amplified weapon crafting to a Level 4 Gunsmith bench, which in turn needs an Emperor Modulator. The item sits in the Emperor dungeon's last loot room, so players must first craft an Emperor Gateway Conduit key.
That key requires an Emperor Gateway Conduit blueprint plus three Arc Couplers: Conductive, Insulated, and Plated. These drop randomly during Pendola Pass's Redirection event, where activated Damaged Emperor Relays provide beacons that summon Harvester Payloads. Inside the dungeon, gear like a Snap Hook, Hullcracker, and healing helps.
This guide may affect Arc Raiders players and guide creators by shaping how quickly they access Amplified weapons and endgame crafting. Players without coordinated groups or time for event farming could face a steeper progression curve, while those who complete the dungeon may gain a temporary advantage. Aggregator coverage could also influence search traffic and community discussion around the Frozen Trail update, though its broader cultural reach likely remains within the game's existing audience.