What to know
- Apricots spawn on small fruit trees and bushes in swamp and lightly forested areas.
- Key locations for apricots include the Dam Battlegrounds swamp, Marano Park in Buried City, and Olive Grove on Blue Gate.
- Apricots are mainly used for upgrading Scrappy and crafting Fruit Mix.
- Harvest them by interacting with fruit trees or collecting from small ground baskets near camps and residential areas.
Where to find apricots in Arc Raiders
Apricots appear on small fruit trees scattered mostly in natural, vegetated zones like swamps and forests. The best places to find apricots include:
| Location / area | Details |
|---|---|
| Dam Battlegrounds Swamp | Small fruit trees and bushes; used for upgrading Scrappy (multiple tiers) |
| Marano Park, Buried City | Fruit trees and baskets; used for crafting fruit mix and Scrappy upgrades |
| Olive Grove, Blue Gate | Clusters of fruit trees; same use as Marano Park |
| Space Port Staff Parking | Small groves and tree clusters; useful for crafting and snacks |
| Ranger Camps and Residences | Ground baskets and trees; ideal for supplement farming |
Approach fruit trees and interact (usually a "kick" or shake action) to drop multiple apricots at once, which can be quickly collected. Being aware of these zones will improve your gathering efficiency.
Uses of apricots in Arc Raiders
Apricots serve important roles related to progression and crafting:
| Use | Details |
|---|---|
| Upgrading Scrappy | Apricots are required to upgrade Scrappy’s level, improving resource gathering and abilities. Example: 5 apricots for Scrappy II to III; 12 apricots for Scrappy IV to V |
| Crafting fruit mix | Combine apricot with lemon and prickly pear to craft the fruit mix item. Requires 1 apricot per mix |
| Snack / stamina boost | Eating apricots restores a small amount of stamina. Requires 1 apricot per snack |
| Quest / workshop progress | Used as materials for certain quests and workshop upgrades; quantity varies per objective |
How to efficiently farm apricots
- Focus your runs in swampy and forested regions with visible clusters of fruit trees.
- Time your farming during Lush Blooms or harvest season events that increase fruit spawns.
- Notice nearby fruit baskets in camps or houses, which can supplement your harvest.
- Prioritize upgrades to Scrappy using apricots for passive material gathering benefits.
Apricots are key resources found mainly on small fruit trees in swamp and forested areas like Dam Battlegrounds, Marano Park, and Olive Grove. Gathering them efficiently involves targeting these natural zones, interacting with fruit trees to maximize drops, and checking nearby ground baskets in camps and houses. Their primary use is upgrading Scrappy, your companion who boosts resource collection, as well as crafting essential items like Fruit Mix. Prioritizing apricot collection and upgrades will help enhance your gameplay effectiveness in Arc Raiders.
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