Top Essential Resources to Track for Success in ARC Raiders

Upon diving into the world of ARC Raiders, you will encounter an overwhelming array of materials and recyclables within the first few hours of gameplay. It can quickly become unclear which items are truly beneficial to retain.

Managing your storage effectively is crucial, and to assist you, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of essential resources to monitor and store throughout your adventures in ARC Raiders.

Essential Materials to Keep in ARC Raiders

Stacked Resources in ARC Raiders — Screenshot by Prima Games

This guide focuses primarily on the “track” feature, emphasizing the items that remain vital from early gameplay into the endgame. The materials listed in the tables are those you’ll want to consistently monitor. Look for the tiny “eye” icon next to these resources, indicating they are being tracked, and feel free to sell anything that doesn’t require tracking.

Note that this list does not include items necessary for your workshop upgrades or resources needed to train your companion, Scrappy. For that information, check here instead.

Core Resources in ARC Raiders

First, let’s identify the fundamental resources that players should focus on in ARC Raiders:

Metal Parts
Fabric
Plastic Parts
Chemicals
Rubber Parts
Assorted Seeds

Scrappy naturally provides these materials, which play critical roles in your gameplay:

Scrappy Resource	Primary Uses
Metal Parts	Weapon upgrades, crafting, repairs.
Fabric	Tier 1 & 2 bandages.
Plastic Parts	Repairs for Light Shields, electrical components.
Chemicals	Crafting Tier 3 bandages (Antiseptic), explosives.
Rubber Parts	Crafting shield recharges, mechanical components.
Assorted Seeds	Trading with Celeste for crucial resources.

When it comes to prioritizing these resources, consider this hierarchy: Metal Parts > Assorted Seeds > Rubber Parts > Plastic Parts > Chemicals > Fabric.

While Metal Parts are essential for ammo crafting, remember that purchasing ammo using Coins can be more efficient due to the substantial quantity you tend to use.

Plastic Parts serve a critical role in repairing Light Shields. Given that Looting Mk.2 and 3s only utilize Light Shields, their upkeep remains a constant necessity.

Chemicals and Plastic Parts are integral for creating explosives and other projectiles that can prove beneficial, particularly when facing formidable foes like Bombardiers and Bastions during your encounters in the game.

Fabrics will primarily support your healing needs throughout the game, while Assorted Seeds offer undervalued benefits for key resources crucial for workshops and enhancing loadout items, including weapons and shields.

Recipes to Continuously Track

Recipe to Track	Key Resources Required	Purpose
Heavy Fuze Grenade	Explosive Compound, Canister	Throwable
Trigger ‘Nade	Crude Explosives, Processors	Throwable
Shield Recharge	Rubber Parts, ARC Powercell, Electrical Components, Advanced ARC Powercell	For each loadout
Any Augment Mk.2 and Mk.3	Advanced Electrical Components, Processors, Electrical Components, Magnets	For each loadout
Heavy, Medium, and Light Shield	ARC Alloy, ARC Circuitry, Battery, Voltage Converter, Power Rod	For each loadout
Raider Hatch Key	Sensors, Advanced Electrical Components	Critical missions
One weapon of each rarity (Your favorites)	Medium Gun Parts, Heavy Gun Parts, Mechanical Components, Advanced Mechanical Components	Essential weapons
Your favorite attachments	Favorite resource materials	For personal loadouts
Sterilized and Herbal Bandage	Durable Cloth, Great Mullein, Antiseptic	Necessary for healing
Advanced Electrical and Mechanical Components	Wires, Electrical Components, Steel Springs, Mechanical Components	Essential for covering other recipes
Heavy, Medium, and Light Gun Parts	Simple Gun Parts	Mainly for weapon upgrades and crafting

This collection of recipes encompasses nearly all essential components needed for your loadouts, excluding highly specific configurations you may wish to experiment with. It also includes vital materials for weapon repairs, upgrades, shields, and augment repairs.

If you’re not yet at max workshop capacity, tracking these materials will be manageable. Consider reviewing your stacked resources manually to determine your needs effectively.

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