Managing loot in ARC Raiders becomes overwhelming fast. Every topside dive fills your bag with components, fruit, ARC tech, busted electronics, random junk, and the occasional key that unlocks half a district. Without a plan, you end up hoarding everything and running out of stash space before you even extract.
This ARC Raiders Loot Cheat Sheet is designed to solve that problem. Instead of scrolling through long spreadsheets, this guide explains how loot works, which categories matter, and how to interpret each item’s “sell/scrap/stash” value at a glance — all based on the complete item list you provided.
How Loot Works in ARC Raiders
Loot isn’t random chaos. Every item has a location type, and maps are built around these biome labels. That means:
- Medical areas spawn antiseptics, reagents, syringes, and lab tech.
- Nature zones spawn fruit, seeds, mushrooms, and crafting plants.
- Security areas spawn gun parts, tasers, radios, and scrap electronics.
- Industrial/Electrical zones spawn batteries, coils, magnets, and metalwork items.
- ARC-marked enemies drop ARC-tech: powercells, drivers, reactors, resin, and performance metals.
When you understand these zones, you can target-farm upgrades instead of hoping for lucky containers.
Quick Lookup Legend
Stash = Needed for crafting, quests, upgrades
Scrap = Break down for materials (plastic, rubber, metal, chemicals)
Sell = No long-term use; convert to Coins
ARC Raiders Loot Cheat Sheet – Table Format (Updated)
1. ARC Enemy Drops (High-Value Tech)
| Item | Location Type | Rarity | Keep / Sell / Scrap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced ARC Powercell | Arc (High-level enemies) | Rare | Scrap (Energy clips if needed) |
| ARC Circuitry | Arc (Various) | Rare | Stash |
| ARC Motion Core | Arc (Various) | Rare | Stash |
| ARC Powercell | Arc (Various) | Common | Stash |
| ARC Alloy | Arc (Various) | Uncommon | Stash |
| ARC Synthetic Resin | Arc (Various) | Rare | Scrap |
| ARC Flex Rubber | Arc (Various) | Rare | Scrap |
| ARC Coolant | Arc (Various) | Rare | Scrap |
| ARC Thermo Lining | Arc (Various) | Rare | Scrap |
| Burned ARC Circuitry | Arc (Various) | Uncommon | Scrap |
| Damaged ARC Motion Core | Arc (Various) | Uncommon | Scrap |
| Damaged ARC Powercell | Arc (Various) | Common | Scrap |
| Damaged Fireball Burner | Arc (Fireball) | Common | Scrap |
| Damaged Snitch Scanner | Arc (Snitch) | Common | Scrap |
| Damaged Rocketeer Driver | Arc (Rocketeer) | Common | Scrap |
| Damaged Tick Pod | Arc (Tick) | Common | Scrap |
| Damaged Wasp Driver | Arc (Wasp) | Common | Scrap |
| Queen Reactor | Arc (Queen) | Legendary | Stash (Legendary crafting) |
| Bombardier Cell | Arc (Bombardier) | Epic | Stash |
| Bastion Cell | Arc (Bastion) | Epic | Stash |
| Sentinel Firing Core | Arc (Sentinel) | Rare | Stash |
| Snitch Scanner | Arc (Snitch) | Uncommon | Stash (Quest & Utility Station 2) |
2. Crafting Components (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical)
| Item | Location Type | Rarity | Keep / Sell / Scrap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Electrical Components | Electrical | Rare | Stash |
| Advanced Mechanical Components | Mechanical | Rare | Stash |
| Mechanical Components | Mechanical | Rare | Stash |
| Electrical Components | Electrical | Uncommon | Stash |
| Metal Parts | Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical | Common | Stash |
| Rubber Parts | Industrial/Electrical | Common | Stash |
| Plastic Parts | Residential/Commercial | Common | Stash |
| Oil | Mechanical | Uncommon | Stash |
| Motor | Mechanical | Rare | Stash |
| Industrial Battery | Industrial | Rare | Stash |
| Industrial Magnet | Industrial | Rare | Scrap |
| Metal Brackets | Mechanical | Uncommon | Scrap |
| Rusted Gear | Industrial | Rare | Stash |
| Rusted Tools | Mechanical/Industrial | Rare | Stash |
| Rusted Bolts | Mechanical | Uncommon | Scrap |
| Voltage Converter | Technological | Rare | Scrap |
| Cooling Coil | Industrial | Rare | Sell |
| Water Pump | Industrial/Mechanical | Rare | Stash (Quest) |
3. Weapon Parts & Mod Materials
| Item | Location | Rarity | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple Gun Parts | Raider/Security | Uncommon | Stash |
| Medium Gun Parts | Raider/Security | Rare | Stash |
| Heavy Gun Parts | Raider/Security | Rare | Stash |
| Light Gun Parts | Raider/Security | Rare | Stash |
| Mod Components | Security | Rare | Stash |
| Pop Trigger | Arc (Pop) | Common | Stash |
| Crude Explosives | Industrial/Security | Uncommon | Stash |
| Explosive Compound | Industrial/Security | Rare | Stash |
| Synthesized Fuel | Exodus | Rare | Stash |
4. Medical Loot
| Item | Location Type | Rarity | Keep / Sell / Scrap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antiseptic | Medical | Rare | Stash (Quest) |
| Laboratory Reagents | Medical | Rare | Stash |
| Durable Cloth | Medical/Commercial | Uncommon | Stash |
| Syringe | Medical | Rare | Stash |
| Cracked Bioscanner | Medical | Rare | Stash |
| Expired Respirator | Medical | Rare | Scrap |
| Torn Blanket | Medical/Residential | Rare | Scrap |
| Rusted Shut Medical Kit | Medical | Rare | Stash |
5. Nature Items (Fruit, Plants, Seeds)
| Item | Location | Rarity | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apricot | Nature | Uncommon | Stash (Scrappy L3 & L5) |
| Lemon | Nature | Uncommon | Stash (Scrappy L3) |
| Mushroom | Nature | Uncommon | Stash (Scrappy L5) |
| Olives | Nature | Uncommon | Stash |
| Prickly Pear | Nature | Common | Stash |
| Assorted Seeds | Nature | Common | Stash (Celeste) |
| Resin | Nature | Common | Sell |
| Fertilizer | Nature | Uncommon | Sell |
| Great Mullein | Nature | Uncommon | Stash (Quest) |
6. Keys & Access Cards
| Item | Location | Rarity | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Gate Communication Tower Key | Any | Rare | Stash |
| Blue Gate Village Key | Any | Uncommon | Stash |
| Blue Gate Cellar Key | Any | Uncommon | Stash |
| Dam Control Tower Key | Any | Epic | Stash |
| Dam Staff Room Key | Any | Uncommon | Stash |
| Dam Surveillance Key | Any | Uncommon | Stash |
| Buried City Hospital Key | Any | Rare | Stash |
| Buried City Town Hall Key | Any | Epic | Stash |
| Spaceport Warehouse Key | Any | Uncommon | Stash |
| Spaceport Trench Tower Key | Any | Uncommon | Stash |
| Raider Hatch Key | Any | Rare | Stash |
Every key should be stashed — they unlock high-density loot zones.
7. Home Upgrade (Scrappy) Items
| Item | Location | Rarity | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cat Bed | Commercial/Residential | Common | Scrappy L4 |
| Dog Collar | Residential | Rare | Scrappy L2 |
| Very Comfortable Pillow | Commercial/Residential | Common | Scrappy L5 |
| Apricot, Lemon, Mushroom, Olives, Prickly Pear | Nature | Uncommon/Common | Required for multiple Scrappy levels |
8. Junk to Sell Immediately
| Item | Location | Rarity | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breathtaking Snow Globe | Residential/Old World | Epic | Sell |
| Fine Wristwatch | Commercial/Residential | Common | Sell |
| Music Box | Commercial/Residential | Rare | Sell |
| Silver Teaspoon Set | Commercial/Residential | Rare video | Sell |
| Empty Wine Bottle | Residential | Common | Sell |
| Expired Pasta | Residential/Commercial | Common | Sell |
| Faded Photograph | Residential | Common | Sell |
| Bloated Tuna Can | Residential/Commercial | Common | Sell |
| Dart Board | Residential | Uncommon | Sell |
| Light Bulb | Electrical | Uncommon | Sell |
| Deflated Football | Residential | Uncommon | Sell |
| Painted Box | Old World | Common | Sell |
| Vase | Old World | Rare | Sell |
9. Scrap for Materials (High Yield)
| Item | Yields | Rarity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broken Flashlight | Battery + Metal | Rare | Scrap |
| Broken Guidance System | Processors | Rare | Scrap |
| Broken Handheld Radio | Sensors + Wires | Rare | Scrap |
| Broken Taser | Battery + Wires | Rare | Scrap |
| Diving Goggles | Rubber | Rare | Scrap |
| Rubber Pad | Rubber | Rare | Scrap |
| Ruined Riot Shield | Plastic + Rubber | Rare | Scrap |
| Household Cleaner | Chemicals | Uncommon | Scrap |
| Crumpled Plastic Bottle | Plastic | Uncommon | Scrap |
Where to Farm Each Loot Type
A fast reference for efficient farming.
| Zone Type | Best Items Found | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Medical | Antiseptic, Cloth, Reagents | Lab upgrades & quests |
| Nature | Fruits, Seeds | Scrappy levels |
| Security | Gun Parts, Mod Components | Weapon crafting |
| Industrial | Batteries, Magnets, Fuel | Workstations |
| ARC Enemies | Drivers, Reactors, ARC Metals | High-tier upgrades |
Best Early-Game Items to Prioritize
If you’re starting out, focus on these:
- ARC Alloy
- Mechanical Components
- Electrical Components
- Plastic Parts
- Assorted Seeds
- Lemon & Apricot (Scrappy upgrades)
- Snitch Scanner (Quest + Station upgrade)
These items fuel almost every early workstation upgrade.
How to Use This Cheat Sheet During Runs
Before Going Topside
- Check what upgrades you need
- Target specific biomes
- Leave room for ARC tech
During the Run
- Prioritize stash items
- Keep junk at the bottom row (easy to drop if needed)
- Scrap damaged ARC parts for fast resources
After Extraction
- Stash all quest items
- Scrap all damaged gear for materials
- Sell decorative/junk items for Coins
Loot management is one of the biggest progression gates in ARC Raiders. Knowing what each item is worth turns chaotic extraction runs into efficient resource routes. With this updated cheat sheet, you can immediately tell what deserves a slot in your inventory and what should be scrapped or sold without hesitation.
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Whether you’re farming ARC tech, gathering nature materials for Scrappy, or hunting high-tier crafting components, this guide gives you the clarity you need to upgrade faster, avoid stash clutter, and keep your progression smooth throughout the game. Stay organized, loot with purpose, and make every extraction count. Play Now!
FAQ: ARC Raiders Loot Cheat Sheet
Q. Which items should I always stash in ARC Raiders?
ARC Alloy, ARC Circuitry, Mechanical Components, Electrical Components, Snitch Scanners, Industrial Batteries, and quest-specific items like Hornet Drivers and Syringes.
Q. Which items should I scrap instead of selling?
Broken Radios, Diving Goggles, Broken Tasers, Rubber Pads, Damaged ARC components, and anything giving wires, rubber, processors, or plastics.
Q. What should I sell immediately?
Decorative items, expired foods, watches, vases, snow globes, and most residential junk.
