What to know

  • Damaged Tick Pod is an uncommon crafting trinket dropped by Tick ARC units.
  • Found primarily inside buildings in high-risk or yellow/red zones.
  • Used for recycling into ARC Alloy, essential for crafting and upgrading workbenches.
  • Efficient farming involves targeting abandoned facilities with frequent Tick spawns.

Arc Raiders' Damaged Tick Pod is a vital resource obtained from Tick ARC units—small, spider-like enemies that attach to players and can drain health. This item is crucial for advancing your crafting capabilities and upgrading workshops. Understanding where to find these pods and how to farm them effectively can significantly improve your gameplay progression.

ARC Raiders Damaged Tick Pod: Details

Attribute Details
Item Name Damaged Tick Pod
Type Common Crafting Trinket
Rarity Common
Used For Recycling into ARC Alloy, Crafting Material
Best Spawn Zones Abandoned Facilities, Indoor ARC Enemy Areas
Trade Value Low (~270 in-game currency)
Recycle Value Can be recycled for 1× ARC Alloy and 1× Metal Parts
Respawn Rate Medium (varies by map and intensity of ARC presence)
Weight 0.25 kg
Stack Size 3
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ARC Raiders Damaged Tick Pod: Locations

Damaged Tick Pods drop from Tick ARC units commonly found indoors, especially in abandoned facilities within yellow and red risk zones. These spider-like enemies cling to walls and ceilings, with high spawn rates in research labs, industrial buildings, and other enclosed areas.

Map / Area Primary Zones Notes on Tick Pod Spawns
Dam Battlegrounds Abandoned Facilities, Control Tower High Tick ARC spawn rate in indoor areas; listen for scurrying sounds on walls and ceilings.
Blue Gate Industrial Complexes, Server Rooms Ticks nest in dark corners and ceilings; check labs and maintenance rooms.
Buried City Underground Labs, Energy Tunnels Frequent Tick presence around flickering control units and robot dismantling sites.
Residential Areas Inside buildings, especially basements and crawl spaces Medium chance of Ticks hiding on walls or ceilings in dark corners.
Power Plants Equipment Halls, Maintenance Shafts Ticks cluster around heavy machinery and electrical panels.

ARC Raiders Damaged Tick Pod: Uses

Damaged Tick Pods in ARC Raiders are key for crafting and upgrading workshops. Recycling them yields ARC Alloy and Metal Parts — with ARC Alloy crucial for upgrading workbenches like the Medical Lab to unlock better gear and blueprints. They’re also required for certain quests, so farming them efficiently helps you progress faster and craft advanced weapons and equipment.

ARC Raiders Damaged Tick Pod: Farming tips

  • Focus your farming runs on indoor locations where Tick ARC units spawn frequently, such as abandoned research facilities, maintenance complexes, and industrial interiors.
  • Stay mobile and aware; Ticks jump quickly and latch onto you to drain health and shields, so fast kills are essential.
  • Use a skill build that boosts mobility, survival, and conditioning to withstand encounters and collect pods efficiently.
  • Clear buildings thoroughly and listen for sounds or visual cues of Ticks to increase your chances of collecting pods.