Mushrooms in Arc Raiders are a rare nature resource that many players overlook, but they are vital if you want to fully upgrade Scrappy the Rooster and get an edge in resource gathering. While they can give you a small health boost if eaten, their main value comes from leveling Scrappy to 5, which makes him faster and more efficient at collecting other resources like chemicals, fabric, and metal parts.

Primary Uses

1. Upgrading Scrappy
To reach level 5 with Scrappy, you need 12 mushrooms. A higher-level Scrappy can gather resources faster during raids, letting you focus on your objectives instead of running around looking for materials.

2. Consumable Healing
Mushrooms can also be eaten for a minor health recovery. It’s not game-changing, but it can help in tight situations.

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Best Mushroom Locations

Mushrooms appear in high-humidity areas and damp environments. Here are the top places to find them:

Map Key Locations Appearance
Dam Battlegrounds Hydroponic Dome Complex (indoor pools and planters), Water Treatment Control (large pipes), Swamp (base of trees) Large, bright white fungi contrasting with dark tree bark
Spaceport North area south of Little Hangar and west of East Container Yard. Check the specific dead tree in the trench White-brown fungi growing in ridges on tree trunks
Global Events Wicker Baskets during "Lush Bloom" events on any map Found inside baskets in residential or nature areas

Fast Farming Strategies

1. The “Naked” Run
Spawn with no gear and rush directly to the high-yield tree south of Little Hangar on Spaceport. Place mushrooms in your Safe Pocket, then surrender or extract. Items in the Safe Pocket remain even if you don’t complete the raid.

2. Map Modifiers
Prioritize farming during Lush Bloom or Cold Snap events. These modifiers increase the spawn rate of mushrooms and wicker baskets significantly.

3. Water Treatment Elevator Shortcut
In Dam Battlegrounds, farm the pipe corridors in Water Treatment Control, then use the nearby elevator for a quick exit. This saves time and reduces risk of enemy encounters.

Tip for Players

For those looking to save grinding time, you can also purchase ARC Raiders blueprints to skip repetitive farming and focus on strategy. Many competitive players use U4N as a trusted platform to do this, letting them concentrate on practicing and winning instead of long, repetitive resource runs.