What to know
- Spotter Relay is an uncommon recyclable loot item, not a gadget
- It drops primarily from destroyed Spotter enemies in ARC zones
- Sell value was reduced significantly in a recent patch
- Recycling is now its main practical use
In ARC Raiders, the Spotter Relay is a straightforward loot item tied closely to ARC enemies. While it once stood out as a strong source of Raider Coins, balance updates have shifted its role toward crafting support instead of pure profit.
What a Spotter Relay is in ARC Raiders
A Spotter Relay is an uncommon item obtained through combat and scavenging. You don’t equip it, deploy it, or activate it—it simply occupies inventory space until you sell or recycle it.
Spotter Relay stats & specs
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Category | Recyclable item |
| Stack size | Up to 3 |
| Weight | 1.0 |
| Sell value | 2,000 Raider Coins |
| Salvaging | Cannot be salvaged |
| Recycling output | 2× Electrical Components, 1× ARC Alloy |
For most players, its main value comes from selling rather than recycling. The parts you gain from recycling are useful, but they usually convert into far fewer coins overall.
How to get Spotter Relays during raids
Dropped by Spotter enemies
The most reliable source of Spotter Relays is destroying Spotter drones. These enemies are commonly found supporting ARC forces, and scavenging their remains is how you’ll obtain the item most consistently.
If you’re actively fighting ARC patrols, you’ll naturally pick up Spotter Relays over time.
Found while scavenging ARC zones
Although enemy drops are the primary source, Spotter Relays can also appear while scavenging ARC-controlled areas. Containers and loot spots in these zones occasionally roll them as part of the uncommon loot pool.
This makes ARC-heavy routes slightly more rewarding even if you avoid prolonged combat.
Should you sell or recycle Spotter Relays
Recycling for crafting materials
Recycling is now the most practical use for Spotter Relays. Each one converts into:
- 2 Electrical Components
- 1 ARC Alloy
These materials are commonly required for mid-game crafting and upgrades, making Spotter Relays a convenient way to fill resource gaps without farming multiple item types.
Selling for Raider Coins
You can still sell Spotter Relays, but their value has been reduced. A previous patch lowered their sell price from 5,000 to 2,000 Raider Coins, making them a less attractive money item compared to other uncommon loot.
Selling makes sense if:
- You don’t need ARC Alloy or Electrical Components
- You’re short on inventory space
- You want quick, guaranteed coins
Patch changes that affected Spotter Relays
A balance update significantly reduced the Spotter Relay’s economic impact.
| Patch | Change |
|---|---|
| 1.2.0 | Sell value reduced from 5,000 → 2,000 Raider Coins |
Inventory management tips for Spotter Relays
Spotter Relays are easy to carry, but poor inventory planning can still cut a raid short.
- Don’t confuse them with deployable devices—they stay in your inventory only
- Prioritize selling them if space is tight and you don’t need materials
- Because they stack and weigh little, they’re ideal filler loot near the end of a raid
- They stack up to three per slot, making them inventory-friendly
- Their low weight lets you carry multiple without slowing down
- If you’re farming Spotters anyway, recycling them adds steady value over time
Is Spotter Relay farming worth it
Spotter Relays are no longer a standout money-maker, but they’re still worth picking up. If you’re fighting ARC units regularly, recycling them provides reliable crafting materials with minimal effort. Treat them as a resource bonus rather than a payday, and they’ll fit neatly into your regular raid flow.
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