This whole guide is made purely out of the love I have for ARC Raiders. It’s already built on everything I’ve learned and tested, but I’ll still update it over time as the game evolves and new info becomes relevant.

From the precise items required to upgrade every station (Scrappy, Gunsmith, Medical Lab, Explosives Station, Gear Bench, Refiner, and Utility Station) to a clear breakdown of what to keep for quests, save for The Expedition Project, and what’s safe to recycle without second thoughts.

Boost Scrappy’s potential and get more from every raid! This section shows the items needed to level him up, including your current quantities, their category, and tier. Scrappy has five levels, and each upgrade improves the quality and amount of resources he brings back.

Level 2: 1 Dog Collar
Level 3: 3 Lemons, 3 Apricots
Level 4: 6 Prickly Pears, 6 Olives, 1 Cat Bed
Level 5: 12 Mushrooms, 12 Apricots, 3 Very Comfortable Pillows

Fully upgrading Scrappy gives you the best passive loot returns.

Level up your Gunsmith to unlock better weapons! See the materials needed for each upgrade, how many you currently own, their category, and the tier they unlock. With three upgrade levels, the Gunsmith grants access to stronger gear and components at each tier.

Level 1 (install): 20 × Metal Parts, 30 × Rubber Parts
Level 2: 3 × Rusted Tools, 5 × Mechanical Components, 8 × Wasp Drivers
Level 3: 3 × Rusted Gears, 5 × Advanced Mechanical Components, 4 × Sentinel Firing Cores

Each tier unlocks higher-quality weapons and attachments (like Mk. 2 rifles and advanced scopes) to boost your firepower and versatility.

Upgrade your Medical Lab to improve your healing capabilities! Check the materials required for each upgrade, how many you currently have, their category, and the tier they unlock. The Medical Lab has three upgrade levels, each enhancing the effectiveness and speed of your medical supplies.

Level 1 → 2: Requires 2 × Cracked Bioscanner, 5 × Durable Cloth, 8 × Tick Pod.
Level 2 → 3: Requires 3 × Rusted Shut Medical Kit, 8 × Antiseptic, 5 × Surveyor Vault.

Each tier unlocks higher-quality medical items (like advanced medkits and stronger stimulants) to keep you and your team alive longer during raids.

The Explosives Station upgrade path shows the materials you need, how many you have, and the tier each item supports. The station has three levels:

Level 1 → 2: 50 × Chemicals, 6 × ARC Alloy
Level 2 → 3: 3 × Synthesized Fuel, 5 × Crude Explosives, 5 × Pop Trigger
Level 3 upgrades: 3 × Laboratory Reagents, 5 × Explosive Compound, 3 × Rocketeer Driver


Each upgrade unlocks stronger grenades and explosive tools, letting you craft higher-damage throwables and advanced explosive support items as you progress.

The Gear Bench lets you upgrade and craft better shields, augments, and utility gear. Upgrading it unlocks stronger defensive and support items.

Level 1 → 2: Needs 3 × Power Cable, 5 × Electrical Components, 5 × Hornet Driver
Level 2 → 3: Needs 3 × Industrial Battery, 5 × Advanced Electrical Components, 6 × Bastion Cell


Each tier unlocks higher-quality augments (like heavy shields and Mk. 3 augments) to boost your survivability and utility.

The Refiner converts basic salvage into advanced crafting components, improving your resource
efficiency.

Level 1 → 2: 60 × Metal Parts, 5 × ARC Powercell
Level 2 → 3: 3 × Toaster, 5 × ARC Motion Core, 8 × Fireball Burner
Level 3: 3 × Motor, 10 × ARC Circuitry, 6 × Bombardier Cell


Each upgrade unlocks higher-tier refined materials (like advanced mechanical parts, circuitry, and cells) that are essential for crafting at other stations.

The Utility Station handles tactical tools and mobility gadgets — things like ziplines, smoke grenades, and the cloaking cloak.

Level 1 → 2: Requires 2 × Damaged Heat Sink, 5 × Electrical Components, 6 × Snitch Scanner.

Level 2 → 3: Requires 3 × Fried Motherboard, 5 × Advanced Electrical Components, 3 × Bison Driver.

Upgrading unlocks more advanced and strategic gear like the Photoelectric Cloak, Zipline, and Raider Hatch Key, giving you greater flexibility, stealth, and control in raids.

Certain loot items are required for quests, so you should keep them instead of selling or recycling.

These items are critical for completing base quests, so don’t recycle or sell them until you’re sure you don’t need them anymore.

The Expedition Project lets you contribute special materials to complete a multi-phase caravan project. Completing it rewards account-wide bonuses, permanent unlocks, and progression for future runs.


Each phase unlocks further project progress, allowing you to build, power, and fully outfit the caravan. Keeping these items ensures you can complete all phases and earn Expedition rewards.

These items don’t have important long-term uses (quests, projects, or bench upgrades), so you can recycle.

Thanks a ton for using my guide! I poured days into putting this together, and I truly hope it helps you dominate in ARC Raiders. I’ll keep updating it over time with the latest tips, tricks, and strategies so you can always stay ahead of the game. Wishing you an amazing day, Raider! Now go out there and crush it.