What to know
- Medical supplies in ARC Raiders are essential for survival since automatic healing only occurs outside of raids
- Healing items must be equipped in a quick-use slot for access during combat
- The variety of healing options includes slow bandages, potent instant heals, revival tools, and continuous healing sprays
- Stronger heals and crafted items require Med Station upgrades and rare resources
Navigating ARC Raiders’ raids can get intense, and proper use of medical items often means the difference between extraction and defeat. The game’s medical system is robust, offering both basic emergency bandages and high-tier tools for reviving teammates or tanking through tougher scenarios.
Where to Find Medical Supplies
Medical items can spawn almost anywhere, but some areas have higher drop chances.
Players have reported consistent spawns in:
- Metro Stations (lockers and cabinets)
- Military outposts near Saint Maria Houses
- Supply Crates found around crashed drone sites
- Enemy medics (they often drop Medkits or Boosters)
The official sub-reddit can prove to be helpful regarding new and updates medical supplies spawn locations.
Types of healing items in ARC Raiders
The main group of medical supplies restores health, while separate utilities replenish shields and stamina. Shield rechargers and adrenaline shots are distinct from HP healers and won’t restore lost health.
Direct HP healers - used to replenish health
| Name | Healing & Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Agave | 1/s for 10s | A piece of an agave leaf. Can be used to regain a small amount of health. |
| Bandage | 2/s for 10s | A medical item that gradually restores health over time. |
| Defibrillator | 50 (instant) | An injection to quickly revive downed raiders and restores some health. |
| Expired Pasta | 15 (instant) | Can (reluctantly) be consumed to restore small amounts of health. |
| Fabric | 0.4/s for 25s | Can be used to slowly restore small amounts of health. |
| Fruit Mix | 25 (instant) | A food item that moderately increases both health and stamina. |
| Herbal Bandage | 3.5/s for 10s | An improvised medical item that gradually restores health over time. |
| Moss | 1/s for 10s | Can be consumed to regain a small amount of health. |
| Mushroom | 15 (instant) | Can be consumed to regain a small amount of health. |
| Resin | 1/s for 10s | Can be used to gradually restore a small amount of health over time. |
| Sterilized Bandage | 5/s for 10s | A medical item that gradually restores a large amount of health over time. |
| Vita Shot | 50 (instant) | A medical item that restores a large amount of health. |
| Vita Spray | 10/s (150 cap) | A medical item that continuously restores health during use. Can be used on self/allies. |
Shield recharging supplies - restore and recharge shields
| Name | Recharge & Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ARC Powercell | 2/s for 10s | A valuable resource that drops from all ARC enemies. |
| Shield Recharger | 4/s for 10s | A handheld repair kit that recharges a shield over time. |
| Surge Shield Recharger | 50 (instant) | A handheld kit that recharges a shield on use. |
Stamina recovery items - recovering and regenerating stamina
| Name | Stamina & Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Adrenaline Shot | 5/s + 100 for 10s | A serum that fully restores stamina and temporarily increases regeneration. |
| Agave Juice | 5/s for 10s | A concoction that temporarily increases stamina regeneration, at a small health cost. |
| Apricot | 20 (instant) | A sun ripe apricot. Can be consumed for a small amount of stamina. |
| Bloated Tuna Can | 25 (instant) | Something tells you that you don't want to open this... |
| Fruit Mix | ? / 50 (instant) | A food item that moderately increases both health and stamina. |
| Lemon | 20 (instant) | Can be consumed for a small amount of stamina. |
| Olives | 20 (instant) | Can be consumed for a small amount of stamina. |
| Prickly Pear | 20 (instant) | Can be consumed for a small amount of stamina. |
Tips for Using Medical Supplies in ARC Raiders
Prioritize bandages early
Craft or loot Herbal and Sterilized Bandages whenever possible — they’re lightweight and heal steadily, ideal for longer fights
Save Vita items for emergencies
Vita Shots and Vita Sprays are rare and powerful — use them only when you’re critically low or reviving teammates mid-combat
Always carry food-based heals
Items like Fruit Mix, Mushrooms, or Expired Pasta are easy to find and great for topping up health outside of battle
Stack gradual heals
Using Fabric or Resin while staying in cover helps maintain HP over time — perfect for drawn-out fights or exploration
Defibrillator = lifesaver
Keep one ready before heading into high-risk areas. It can turn a failed mission into a comeback moment
Mix and match healing types
Combine slow-regeneration items (like bandages) with instant heals (like Vita Shots) to stay alive in tough encounters
Medical supplies might not sound flashy, but in ARC Raiders, they’re what separate survivors from scrubs. Knowing where to find, craft, and use them efficiently is half the battle won. So before you rush into your next firefight — make sure your backpack’s got more than just bullets.
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