Arc Raiders Loot Guide: What To Keep, Recycle, and Sell

Getting to know what to store, recycle and sell in Arc Raiders is an important aspect of the game. Here’s a quick guide on it.

Arc Raiders Loot guide
Arc Raiders Loot guide (Image via Embark Studios)

Being an extraction shooter, Arc Raiders’ loot system is complex, and knowing ahead of time what to store or sell is extremely helpful since it helps you progress smoothly in the game. Plus, you can focus more on important resources for the present and future during raids. Here is a quick guide on what to keep, recycle, and sell in Arc Raiders.

What Items To Keep in Arc Raiders?

Arc Raiders Loot for Quests
Quests increase your Raider Exp (Image via Embark Studios)

The items in the table below are needed to finish various quests in Arc Raiders. Make sure to extract as soon as you can once you get any of them, and do not recycle or sell them.

Item NameType of ItemRaritySources
Leaper Pulse UnitARC LootEpic• Leapers
Power RodAdvanced MaterialEpic• Scavenging
• Crafting
• Recycling
Rocketeer DriverARC LootEpic• Rocketeer Husk
• Rocketeer
Surveyor VaultARC LootRare• Surveyor
• ARC Courier
AntisepticRefined MaterialRare• Scavenging
• Crafting
• Recycling
Hornet DriverARC LootRare• Hornet
SyringeTopside MaterialRare• Sold by Celeste
• Scavenging
• Recycling
Wasp DriverARC LootRare• Wasp
Water PumpMechanical/IndustrialRare• Scavenging
Snitch ScannerARC LootUncommon• Snitch

What Items Are Required for Progress?

Arc Raiders Loot to keep
Expedition Projects require a lot of items (Image via Embark Studios)
Item NameType of ItemUses
Leaper Pulse UnitRecyclable• Projects
• Utility Station Upgrade
Magnetic AcceleratorRefined Material• Hullcracker I
• Equalizer
• Jupiter
Exodus ModulesTopside Material• Snap Hook
• Projects
Advanced Electrical ComponentsAdvanced Components• Projects
• Raider Hatch Key
• Photoelectric Cloak
• Snap Hook
HumidifierResidential• Projects
SensorsTopside Material• Projects
• Explosive Mine
• Raider Hatch Key
• Tagging Grenade
Cooling FanResidential• Projects
BatteryTopside Material• Projects
• Energy Clip
• Medium Shield
• Jolt Mine
Light BulbTrinket• Projects
Electrical ComponentsRefined Material• Projects
• Advanced Electrical Components
• Jolt Mine
• Gear Machine
• Utility Machine
WiresTopside Material• Advanced Electrical Components
• Various weapon attachments
• Projects
Durable ClothRefined Material• Herbal Bandage
• Sterilized Bandage
• Projects
• Medical Lab Upgrade
Steel SpringTopside Material• Advanced Mechanical Components
• Various weapon attachments
ARC AlloyTopside Material• Arc Circuitry
• Arc Motion Core
• Light Shield
• Buildings
• Projects
Rubber PartsBasic Material• Binoculars
• Door Blocker
• Various augments and weapon mods
• Gunsmith Upgrade
Metal PartsBasic Material• Door Blocker
• Zip line
• Various ammo and weapons
• Gunsmith Upgrade
• Refiner Upgrade

What Items To Recycle or Sell in Arc Raiders?

Arc Raiders’ loot is full of items that are not needed and exist to make the game’s loot system feel more real. However, all the items listed below can be sold or recycled for other parts. The items only use up your inventory and don’t provide any progression value.

Item NameValue
Alarm Clock1000
Accordion1000
ARC Coolant1000
ARC Flex Rubber1000
ARC Synthetic Resin1000
ARC Thermo Lining1000
ARC Performance Steel1000
Bicycle Pump2000
Broken Flashlight1000
Broken Guidance System2000
Broken Handheld Radio1000
Broken Taser1000
Burned ARC Circuitry640
Camera Lens640
Candleholder270
Coolant1000
Cooling Coil1000
Crumpled Plastic Bottle80
Damaged ARC Motion Core640
Damaged ARC Powercell293
Deflated Football1000
Diving Googles640
Dried-Out ARC Resin640
Expired Respirator540
Frying Pan270
Garlic Press1000
Headphones1000
Household Cleaner640
Ice Cream Scooper640
Impure ARC Coolant640
Industrial Charger1000
Industrial Magnet1000
Metal Brackets270
Number Plate80
Polluted Air Filter1000
Portable TV2000
Projector640
Radio1000
Remote Control1000
Ripped Safety Vest1000
Rubber Pad1000
Ruined Accordion2000
Ruined Baton640
Ruined Handcuffs270
Ruined Parachute640
Ruined Riot Shield2000
Ruined Tactical Vest640
Rusted Bolts640
Rusty ARC Steel640
Spotter Relay5000
Spring Cushion2000
Tattered ARC Lining640
Tattered Clothes270
Torn Blanket640
Turbo Pump2000
Water Filter2000

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