What Resets in Expeditions?
The wipe rules, from the official 5th Expedition announcement.
Expeditions are the moments when ARC Raiders resets parts of your progress. The 5th Expedition changed the most visible rule: quest resets are now opt-in. Here is the full official picture of what resets, what is capped, and what never goes away.
What resets — and what is now optional
- Quests (opt-in) — previously every expedition reset your quest line; the 5th Expedition lets you keep your quest progress instead. The Hullcracker Blueprint is quest-only, so your choice directly affects it.
- Caravans (after the pause) — official: after the 5th Expedition, Caravans are reset; partially completed Caravans become Ermal Vouchers.
What has caps (not a full reset)
| System | Rule (official) |
|---|---|
| Skill points | Bonus from expeditions caps at 15 total. Catch-up restores up to 5 missed points per expedition, only on your 2nd–4th expeditions, tied to stash value. |
| Stash space | Expedition reward +12, maxed out at 60 total. |
| Consecutive buffs | XP boost, Scrappy materials boost, repair value increase — capped at three levels. |
What stays
- Consecutive buffs you earned — official: they persist during the expedition pause, so no progress is lost.
- Zenith Outfit progress — players who complete all five expeditions get the full outfit.
- Blueprint, weapon and item progress — not listed as wiped by expeditions (blueprint availability changes only with patches and events).
FAQ
Common questions about this topic.
Does the expedition reset my quests?
Only if you choose: since the 5th Expedition, quest reset is opt-in. You can keep your quest progress and continue where you left off.
Do I lose skill points in an expedition reset?
No — bonus points cap at 15 and you can catch up to 5 missed points per expedition (2nd–4th expeditions), tied to stash value.
What happens to my stash and buffs?
Stash grows up to 60 total; consecutive buffs (XP, Scrappy materials, repair value) cap at three levels and persist through the pause.
When do Caravans reset?
After the 5th Expedition; partially completed Caravans are replaced with Ermal Vouchers.