What to know

  • Uncommon recyclable item found within ARC zones and ruins
  • Can be thrown to ignite small fires or distract enemies
  • Recycles into valuable ARC Alloy
  • Lightweight and great for mid-game material farming

The Fireball Burner is an uncommon throwable tool in ARC Raiders that doubles as both a utility and crafting resource. It’s useful for creating small controlled fires to deter enemies or illuminate dark environments. Beyond its combat use, it can be recycled into ARC Alloy—an essential material for upgrading high-tier mechanical components. This guide explains where to find the Fireball Burner, how to use it effectively, and the best strategies to farm it safely.

ARC Raiders Fireball Burner: Details

Item Name Fireball Burner
Item Type Throwable / Recyclable
Rarity Uncommon
Stack Size 3
Weight ~0.5 kg
Found In ARC Containers, Mechanical Zones
Primary Use Throwable incendiary that creates small fires
Recycle Output 1× ARC Alloy
Damage 5/s
Duration 10 seconds
Radius 2 meters
Best Maps Dam Battlegrounds, Canyon Extraction, Spaceport
Sell Value 640
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ARC Raiders Fireball Burner location

The Fireball Burner belongs to the ARC loot pool, which appears in industrial and technological zones across the map. These zones contain ARC machinery, wreckage, or enemy patrols tied to ARC activity. The best way to farm them is by searching containers and ARC caches within such locations.

Map Common Locations / Regions
Dam Battlegrounds Power Relay Station, Western ARC Compound, Lower Basin Hangars
Buried city South Industrial Zone, ARC Ruins, Supply Tunnels
Spaceport Launch Pad 3B, Engineering Deck, Cargo Hangar

How to Use the Fireball Burner

The Fireball Burner is an uncommon throwable item that creates a small fire when used — making it great for disrupting enemy cover or forcing movement. However, it’s not primarily a direct-damage tool; its main value lies in recycling and workshop progression.

Usage
  • Throw a Fireball Burner to produce a temporary fire-hazard in a small radius (2 m radius, lasts ~10 s).
  • Because its fire effect is modest, it’s best used to flush out enemies or control space rather than as a main weapon.
  • It’s also used in certain crafting or workshop upgrade recipes (for example, upgrading the Refiner from Level 1→2).
You’ll Need:
  • Fireball Burner × 1 (per use or per recipe, depending on context)
If Recycled:
  • 1× ARC Alloy (plus 1× Chemicals) when recycled.
  • When salvaged: 1× ARC Alloy.

Tips for faster Fireball Burner farming

  • Focus on ARC-controlled and industrial regions — avoid civilian loot zones
  • Prioritize ARC caches and mechanical containers for consistent drops
  • Keep inventory light for quicker extraction runs
  • Extract early when carrying multiples to avoid losing them to PvP
  • Run at night or during low player hours to secure loot routes
  • Combine with Alloy farming routes for maximum material efficiency