What to know
- Doodly Duck is a Rare trinket, not a quest item
- It only spawns during the Bird City map condition
- The correct map is Buried City
- You must loot rooftop bird nests on chimneys to obtain it
In Arc Raiders, collectible trinkets are more than cosmetic distractions. Some, like the Doodly Duck, are valuable, limited by map conditions, and easy to misunderstand. Many players search normal loot containers or urban interiors hoping to find it, but the truth is far more specific. The Doodly Duck is locked behind a rotating environmental modifier, and unless that condition is active, the duck simply does not exist in the loot pool.
ARC Raiders Doodly Duck details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Item name | Doodly Duck |
| Item type | Trinket |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Sell value | ~3,000 Raider Coins |
| Stack size | Up to 15 |
| Craftable | No |
| Primary source | Bird City rooftop nests |
What the Doodly Duck is used for
The Doodly Duck functions like other rubber duck variants in Arc Raiders. You can carry it as a collectible, throw it to create noise for distraction, or sell it for a solid coin payout. When stored in your Raider Den, it also appears visually alongside other trinkets, contributing to your collection display.
Recent updates removed earlier display limits, meaning all collected ducks can now be shown, making rare variants like Doodly Duck more desirable for long-term collectors.
Location of Doodly Duck in ARC Raiders
The Doodly Duck does not spawn in normal loot containers, enemy drops, or static locations. Its appearance is tied exclusively to the Bird City map condition on the Buried City map.
When Bird City is active, the environment changes. Bird nests appear on rooftop chimneys, replacing otherwise decorative elements. These nests act as special loot containers and pull from a unique loot table that includes all rubber duck variants.
If Bird City is not active, no ducks can spawn at all, regardless of how thoroughly you loot the map.
How Bird City duck loot works
Every chimney nest during Bird City rolls from the same pool. There are no guaranteed drops, and rarity plays a major role in what you receive. The Doodly Duck sits in the rare tier, meaning you may need multiple runs and dozens of nests before one appears.
| Duck variant | Rarity | Approx value |
|---|---|---|
| Familiar Duck | Epic | ~7,000 Coins |
| Doodly Duck | Rare | ~3,000 Coins |
| Flashy Duck | Rare | ~3,000 Coins |
| Tropical Duck | Uncommon | ~1,000 Coins |
| Gentle Duck | Uncommon | ~1,000 Coins |
| Alien Duck | Uncommon | ~1,000 Coins |
| Classic Rubber Duck | Common | ~1,000 Coins |
Because all ducks share the same nest system, more nests looted always equals better odds.
How to farm Doodly Ducks in ARC Raiders
Step 1: Wait for Bird City to be active
Check the map conditions before deploying. If Bird City is not listed, do not queue—your chance of finding a Doodly Duck is zero.
Step 2: Deploy into Buried City
Only Buried City supports Bird City duck spawns. Other maps never generate chimney nests.
Step 3: Target rooftop chimneys
Focus on older, residential-style buildings with visible chimneys. These structures spawn the highest density of bird nests during the event.
Step 4: Move vertically and quickly
Use ziplines and parkour routes to chain rooftops together. Duck farming is about speed and volume, not deep looting.
Step 5: Scan frequently
Ducks can be visually subtle and sometimes appear mixed with other trinkets. Regular scanning helps prevent missed nests.
Common misconceptions about Doodly Duck locations
Many players believe ducks spawn near landmarks, interiors, or specific city blocks. In reality, there are no fixed duck locations. Any rooftop with a nest during Bird City can roll a Doodly Duck. Reports tied to “specific buildings” are anecdotal, not mechanical guarantees.
Buried City with a twist
The Doodly Duck in Arc Raiders is a condition-based collectible, not a traditional loot item. If you are not playing Buried City during Bird City, you will never find one. Once that condition is active, however, every rooftop chimney becomes a potential payout. With patience, fast rooftop routing, and repeated runs, the Doodly Duck shifts from a mystery item to a reliable rare collectible worth farming.
