What to know
- Alien Duck is an Uncommon rubber duck trinket
- It only spawns during the Bird City map condition
- The correct map is Buried City
- Alien Ducks are found inside rooftop chimney bird nests
In Arc Raiders, rubber ducks are more than a visual joke—they’re structured collectibles tied to specific map mechanics. The Alien Duck was introduced with the Headwinds update and sits in the Uncommon tier of duck variants. While it is easier to find than Rare or Epic ducks, it still does not appear under normal looting conditions. Understanding how Bird City works is essential if you want to reliably add the Alien Duck to your Raider Den.
ARC Raiders Alien Duck details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Item name | Alien Duck |
| Item type | Trinket |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Sell value | ~1,000 Raider Coins |
| Stack size | Up to 15 |
| Craftable | No |
| Primary source | Bird City rooftop bird nests |
What the Alien Duck is used for
The Alien Duck functions exactly like other duck variants in Arc Raiders. You can pick it up as loot, throw it to produce a squeaky noise that can distract enemies or players, or sell it for Raider Coins. While its sell value is lower than Rare or Epic ducks, it remains a reliable source of quick income when stacked.
When stored in your Raider Den, Alien Ducks appear visually as decorations, joining other trinkets on shelves or floor displays. With display limits removed in recent updates, collectors can now showcase every duck they find, making even Uncommon variants worth keeping.
Location of Alien Duck in Bird City
Alien Ducks do not spawn in containers, enemy drops, or fixed map locations. They are exclusive to a single environmental condition: the Bird City map modifier on the Buried City map.
When Bird City is active, bird nests appear on rooftop chimneys throughout Buried City. These nests replace standard rooftop props and act as special loot containers. Opening a nest rolls from the duck loot pool, which includes Alien Ducks along with other variants.
If Bird City is not active, Alien Ducks cannot spawn at all, regardless of how much you loot.
How Bird City duck spawns work
Every bird nest during Bird City uses a shared randomized loot table. There are no guaranteed drops, and rarity determines how often each duck appears. The Alien Duck sits in the Uncommon tier, meaning it is more frequent than Doodly, Flashy, or Familiar Ducks, but still not guaranteed.
| Duck variant | Rarity | Typical value |
|---|---|---|
| Familiar Duck | Epic | Highest |
| Doodly Duck | Rare | Mid-range |
| Flashy Duck | Rare | Mid-range |
| Alien Duck | Uncommon | Lower tier |
| Gentle Duck | Uncommon | Lower tier |
| Tropical Duck | Uncommon | Lower tier |
| Base Rubber Duck | Common | Lowest |
Because all variants share the same nests, success depends on how many rooftops you clear, not which specific building you choose.
How to farm Alien Ducks efficiently
Step 1: Confirm Bird City is active
Before deploying, check the map conditions. If Bird City is not listed, do not queue—Alien Ducks will not spawn.
Step 2: Deploy into Buried City
Only Buried City supports Bird City duck mechanics. Other maps never generate chimney nests.
Step 3: Focus on chimney-heavy rooftops
Older, Italian-style buildings generate the most chimneys and therefore the most bird nests during the event.
Step 4: Use vertical movement tools
Ziplines and rooftop parkour let you chain nests quickly. Efficiency comes from speed and repetition.
Step 5: Stack or sell
Alien Ducks stack up to 15, making them easy to extract and sell in bulk or keep for display.
The Alien Duck in Arc Raiders is a condition-locked collectible designed to reward players who understand map modifiers. It is not rare, but it is exclusive, and that exclusivity makes timing more important than luck. If you run Buried City during Bird City and focus on rooftop chimneys, Alien Ducks become a predictable, low-risk reward that fits neatly into both collection goals and currency farming.
