Since the launch of ARC Raiders, the game’s true star has been its adorable pet rooster, Scrappy. Little is known about his backstory or lore. But we do know that no raider is complete without Scrappy, and he’s one of the few characters in the gaming industry who seems to have no detractors—everyone loves him.
Although Scrappy is the least demanding pet in ARC Raiders, he still requires special attention: he needs to be leveled up. Since ARC Raiders is an extractor shooter, you’ll need to venture out into the open and search for rare items to maximize your beloved rooster’s upgrades.
This guide will tell you everything you need to fully level up Scrappy. We’ll also explain in detail where to find every necessary item. The guide also includes tips and tricks to help new players level up Scrappy faster than everyone else
Scrappy Upgrade Materials
| Level / Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Level 2 (Forager) | 1 dog collar |
| Level 3 (Collector) | 3 lemons, 3 apricots |
| Level 4 (Treasure Hunter) | 1 cat bed, 6 olives, 6 prickly pears |
| Level 5 (Great Collector) | 12 mushrooms, 12 apricots, 3 very comfortable pillows |
To level up Scrappy in ARC Raiders , bring the required materials to the Workshop. The leveling process itself is not timed and has no cooldown, so if you collect all the items in advance, you can level Scrappy up to the maximum in one go.
Where to find each material to upgrade Scrappy
Here’s how to find all the items needed to upgrade Scrappy.
Your chances of finding a dog collar in ARC Raiders are higher if you focus on searching residential areas. These locations are easy to spot—they’re simply clusters of ordinary houses next to each other. Here are some of the best places to check:
- Pale Apartments (Battlefield at the Dam)
- Grandioso Apartments (Buried City)
- Santa Maria Houses (Buried City)
- Red Tower (Buried City)
- Ruined Estate (Blue Gate)
- Raider’s Hideout (Blue Gate)
- Village (Blue Gate)
Lemon and Apricot Locations (Level 3)
The best place to farm lemons and apricots in ARC Raiders is the Olive Grove area on the Blue Gate map. Other good natural locations include Marano Park on the Buried City map, where both ingredients can often be found.
Prickly Pear Fruit (Level 4)
On the “Dam Battlefield” map, check the area south of the Research and Administration building—there’s a chance to find Prickly Pear Fruit there. Another good spot is near the “Dune’s Edge” in the Buried City.
Olives (Level 4)
The best place to collect olives in ARC Raiders is the Olive Grove area on the Blue Gate map.
Cat Bed (Level 4)
Some of the best places to find cat beds are the Pale Apartments and the Ruby Residence on the Dam Battleground map.
Mushrooms (Level 5)
Mushrooms are one of the rarest resources in ARC Raiders. One of the locations with a high spawn rate is the Hydroponic Dome complex on the Dam Battlefield map.
Very comfortable pillows (Level 5)
The perfect place to find some super comfy pillows is the Patterned House on the Dam Battlefield map.
What happens when Scrappy levels up?
By default, Scrappy begins collecting resources as soon as you enter a match and continues to do so while you explore the surface. Leveling up Scrappy doesn’t change his primary function. However, it increases the amount of loot Scrappy stores in each resource slot, allowing him to collect more items in less time at higher levels.
Is Scrappy worth upgrading?
If you’re new to ARC Raiders , leveling up Scrappy should be a priority. The free resources this rooster pet provides are essential for crafting important materials and compensating for items lost during failed expeditions. Scrappy also eliminates the need to worry about basic resources when exploring the surface, allowing you to focus on the loot and trinkets that truly matter.
The best way to level up Scrappy quickly
Some of the rarest items needed to upgrade Scrappy are fruits and mushrooms. These items are the main reason why it can take players a long time to fully level up Scrappy, as they are rare and often appear in small quantities. A good strategy for speeding up the process is to wait for the Wild Blossom event. During this limited-time challenge, fruit baskets are more common and typically contain large quantities of olives, apricots, lemons, and mushrooms.
Tips for leveling up Scrappy as quickly as possible
- Go with a “safe pocket .” You don’t want to lose your hard-earned fruit or trinkets to ARC or other players. Make sure your loadout includes one or two “safe pockets.” If you’re short on funds, trade your free loadout module to Lance in the Clinic for the “Combat MK.1” module, which has a “safe pocket.”
- Try Night Raids . These limited-time events increase your chance of finding rare items, which can help with items like dog collars and cat beds.
- Try Night Raids . These limited-time events increase your chance of finding rare items, which can help with things like dog collars and cat beds. The downside is that ARC and other players are more aggressive in this mode, so be prepared.
- Track requirements . In Scrappy’s upgrade menu, the “Track” option places an eye icon next to required items when they appear during your search.
- Trade with a friend . Ask a friend who has already upgraded their Scrappy to share some extra items. Go to a map with a safe pocket, have them drop the items you need, then put them in your pocket and escape.
How to change Scrappy’s appearance
Upgrading Scrappy isn’t just about speed. You can also customize your pet rooster with exclusive cosmetic items, hats, and skins.
To change Scrappy’s appearance, go to the “Raider” section in the main menu. Then, open the “Customization” tab and switch to Scrappy’s items. Unlocking these items will cost in-game credits, but most are reasonably priced.
