What to know

  • Commonly spawns in Mechanical, Residential, and Medical loot zones
  • Used in crafting ammo, explosives, and medical utilities
  • Sold by Celeste and Scrappy vendors
  • Light and stackable for easy extraction

Chemicals are the backbone of every Raider’s ammo and utility crafting loop. Whether you’re refilling grenades or producing medical gear, farming these efficiently supports longer survival runs and faster mid-game upgrades. Always keep a few stacks ready before heading into combat.

ARC Raiders Chemicals details

Attribute Description
Item Name Chemicals
Item Type Basic Material / Crafting Resource
Rarity Common
Stack Size 50
Weight ~0.1 kg
Found In Mechanical, Residential, and Medical Containers
Primary Use Crafting ammo, grenades, and medical supplies
Recycle Output 1× Rubber Parts
Best Maps Dam Battlegrounds, Seaside Industrial, Arcology Ruins
Sell Value 50 Credits

ARC Raiders chemicals location

Chemicals belong to the Basic Crafting loot pool and appear frequently in areas with industrial debris or civilian ruins. They’re often found near abandoned workshops, garages, and med-bays.

How to use chemicals in ARC Raiders

Chemicals are used to produce ammo types, grenades, and utility explosives at various stations.

Ammo crafting:
  • 3× Metal Parts
  • 2× Chemicals
    → Workbench 1 → 10x Heavy / Medium Ammo or 25x Light / Shotgun Ammo
Explosives crafting:
  • 2× Plastic Parts
  • 3× Chemicals
    → Explosives Station 1 → 1× Light Impact Grenade
Utility items:
  • 7× Chemicals + 1× Canister → Smoke Grenade
  • 5× Chemicals + 1× Plastic Parts → Li’l Smoke Grenade

Tips for faster chemicals farming

  • Prioritize Mechanical and Medical zones
  • Check abandoned workshops and med-bays for clusters
  • Use Safe Pocket for valuable stacks before extraction
  • Farm during low population hours for uninterrupted routes
  • Equip light gear to stay mobile
  • Rotate between Dam Battlegrounds and Seaside Industrial for best yield