The Arc Raiders Emperor Modulator is found inside the fallen Emperor on Pendola Pass, and Gunsmith IV needs one to reach its next upgrade tier. The item comes from the Emperor's interior loot route, so start by checking the ARC Raiders Items page for the correct listing before planning your run. The Emperor Modulator is separate from the Emperor Gateway Conduit, which only opens the entrance.

Where do you find the Emperor Modulator in Arc Raiders

You find the Emperor Modulator inside breachable round panels during the Emperor ascent and inside the loot canisters in the final hangar. These containers can also hold Amplification Modules from Mk. I through Mk. V, amplification materials, ARC Data Modules, and other ARC parts.

No exact panel or canister has a confirmed guaranteed reward. The available location records show zero player votes across every listed container, map, and event, so those figures cannot identify the best container or establish a real percentage. The safest approach is to search every breachable panel you pass and clear the final hangar before leaving.

Some canisters flash before exploding, so step away when one starts to react. The Emperor route has fewer entry attempts than the Frigate because it requires a special key, which can make the interior feel less crowded during a match.

How do you open the Emperor in Arc Raiders

You open the Emperor with one Emperor Gateway Conduit, crafted at Workbench I from one ARC Conductive Coupler, one ARC Insulated Coupler, and one ARC Plated Coupler. The conduit is an entry key, while the Emperor Modulator is loot found after you enter.

To get the materials and blueprint, load into Pendola Pass during Redirection and search for a Damaged Emperor Relay. Active relays are marked by a red beam and a countdown. Search the relay for an Emperor Beacon, place it in an open area, and take cover before the payload lands.

Breach the large upright Emperor Payload after the debris settles. That main container can provide the three couplers and the Emperor Gateway Conduit Blueprint, while the smaller broken pieces mainly contain ARC parts. The blueprint and couplers are random rewards, so one payload may give useful materials while another gives a different selection.

Once you have the blueprint, extract safely, learn it, and craft the conduit back at your base. Enter a fresh Pendola Pass match, reach the fallen Emperor, and use the conduit in the socket beside the round hatch. The prompt shows that one conduit is required to unlock the door.

How should you search the Emperor for Gunsmith IV loot

Bring a Snap Hook, shield chargers, healing supplies, Stims, and tools for electrical nodes and Hydras before entering the Emperor. A Hullcracker helps against Hydras, while an Anvil handles several electrical hazards and maze enemies. A silencer is useful once you reach the final hangar.

The ground floor leads to an elevator that stays electrified until you shoot the surrounding nodes. During the climb, check every breachable container at each stop. The rooms between the entrance and hangar can change order, with about a dozen trials spread across six known layouts, so follow the white-light exit doors and keep track of the route as you move.

Gas drains stamina, closing walls can crush a Raider, rotating lasers can kill you quickly, and missed jumps may cause heavy fall damage. Save healing and movement tools for these sections. In the final hangar, enter through the large opening, reach cover near the collapsed container, and shoot three electrical nodes on each side for six total.

After the nodes are destroyed, new canisters appear while small ARC units and a Vaporizer enter the room. Wait for the Vaporizer to move away, then search the canisters and all remaining panels. Place the Emperor Modulator in a Safe Pocket when possible, leave through either hangar exit, and call the Ballistic Gondola near the Reckless Transceiver to complete the extraction.

The Emperor Modulator is earned through the interior loot route, so the key preparation is collecting the Redirection materials, crafting the Emperor Gateway Conduit, and surviving the dungeon long enough to search every container. For players who need the Gunsmith IV material without wasting a run on the wrong listing, you can buy ARC Items after checking the item name and progression requirement.