Complete guide to ARC Raiders items: common questions about what to keep, sell, and recycle. Updated daily for 2025.
← Back to Item SearchKeep all quest items (like Hornet Drivers, Wasp Drivers, Snitch Scanners), hideout project materials (Metal Parts, Rubber Parts, ARC Alloy, Electrical Components), and any items marked 'KEEP' in our guide. Always prioritize quest items first, then workshop upgrade materials.
Sell high-value items (2,000₡+) that aren't needed for quests or projects, trinkets like Expired Pasta, Ruined Accordion, Portable TV, and any items marked 'Better to Sell' in our guide. Selling is usually more profitable than recycling for high-value items.
Recycle low-value items that give useful materials, items you have in excess, and anything marked 'Safe to Recycle' in our guide. Always recycle in your hideout (Speranza) for 100% material yield - recycling during a raid only gives 50%!
Recycling during a raid returns only 50% of the normal materials. Always wait and recycle in your hideout (Speranza) to get the full 100% material yield. This penalty significantly affects your resource economy.
Metal Parts (needed for 200+ crafts), Rubber Parts (150+ uses), Wires (30+ uses), Battery (30+ uses), Steel Spring, Electrical Components, ARC Alloy, and Durable Cloth are the most critical materials. Prioritize keeping items that recycle into these.
Generally, sell high-value items (1,000₡+) for credits, and recycle low-value items for materials. Check the recycling value first - if an item gives valuable materials like Electrical Components or Mechanical Components, recycling might be better even for higher-value items.
Hornet Drivers are needed for the quest 'The Trifecta' (x2) and for upgrading your Gear Bench to Level 2 (x5). Keep at least 7 total unless you've completed both. After completion, they're safe to recycle or sell.
Metal Parts are used in over 200 crafting recipes, Gunsmith Level 1 (x20), Refiner Level 1 (x60), and Expedition Project Phase 1 (x150). They're one of the most important materials - never sell items that recycle into Metal Parts.
Use our Progress Tracker tool! Click '📊 Track Progress' on our site to mark completed quests and workbench levels. The guide automatically updates to show only items you still need, making inventory management much easier.
Items that recycle into Electrical Components include Power Cable, Damaged Heat Sink, Cooling Fan, and various electronic items. Check our search tool and look for the recycling information to find specific items.
No! Trinkets like Expired Pasta, Ruined Accordion, Portable TV, and Torn Blanket should always be sold for credits. They have no crafting use and aren't needed for quests or projects.
The Expedition Project is a 4-phase progression system requiring massive material investment. Phase 1 needs 150 Metal Parts, 200 Rubber Parts, 80 ARC Alloy, and 15 Steel Spring. Use our Progress Tracker to mark which phase you're on.
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