[ARC Raiders]Complete guide to exchangeable items! Earn coins quickly by selling accessories and trinkets[Ark Raiders' strongest money strategy route]
ARC Raiders is a tense PvPvE shooter set on the surface of a collapsed Earth, where players compete with mechanical soldiers ARC and other players to collect valuable loot. Based in the underground city of Speranza, you survive by selling and crafting items as a trader.
Coins are the key to this game. Expanding your vault, upgrading your weapons, strengthening your workshop, and preparing for expeditions all require coins. Especially in the early stages, many players are unable to even sortie due to lack of coins, and making money becomes the top priority.
Therefore, in this article, we will thoroughly explain everything from a complete list of items that can be exchanged for cash, to how to sell them, recommended money strategy routes, and things to keep in mind. If you practice this, even beginners will be able to earn tens of thousands of coins in one sortie.
- What are redeemable items? How to distinguish and basic knowledge
- Complete list of redeemable items and selling prices
- How to sell items for cash[step by step]
- Efficiency money policy route revealed[Recommended spots by map]
- Absolutely prohibited from selling! Notes and trap items
- Storage Expansion Guide[Coin distribution top priority]
- Other money management methods and advanced tips
- Summary: Now you can master financial planning
What are redeemable items? How to distinguish and basic knowledge
Redemption items are a group of high-value items designed specifically for sale in-game. They have a diamond mark (gem icon) on them, and unlike other materials, they cannot be used for crafting or enhancement. Instead, it can be exchanged for high-value coins by traders, making it the mainstay for making money.
Main features
- Classification: Mainly falls under “Accessories”, “Trinkets”, and “Small Items”. The selling price varies greatly depending on the rarity.
- How to tell: Look for the gem icon in your vault or inventory. In English, it is displayed as “Trinkets”.
- Advantages: High unit price (1,000 to 20,000 coins per piece) and light weight, making it easy to take home in large quantities.
- Disadvantages: Some may be required for quests and events (see notes below).
By actively selling these, it is possible to expand the storage to a total of 575,000 coins in a short period of time.
Complete list of exchangeable items and selling prices
Below is a table that extracts and organizes items suitable for cash exchange from the list of in-game items. Rarity, selling price, and typical locations are listed. Actual prices may change with updates, so please check in-game.
| Item name | Rarity | Sale price (coins) | Main locations | remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| broken pocket watch | rare | 8,000 | Houses in a buried city | High frequency drops |
| old coins | epic | 15,000 | Dam north side administration building | Stable with precious metals |
| gold scarab | legendary | 20,000 | Research Management Center 2nd floor locker | Aiming for the top, high price |
| coffee pot | uncommon | 1,500 | General housing | Easy to obtain at the beginning |
| rubber duck | common | 500 | toilet area | Low cost, but mass-produced |
| Statue (various) | rare | 5,000～10,000 | Research management center | It is a decorative item |
| cat bed | common | 1,000 | housing | Leave one (see below) |
How to sell items for cash[step by step]
Selling is simple, but there are tricks to making it efficient. This is a common procedure for PS5/PC.
- Returning from a sortie: Prioritize storing cash items in the safety pocket. To avoid overweight, unnecessary weapons will be disposed of on site.
- Open the Vault: Inventory screen → Select the Vault tab.
- Item selection: Select the item with the jewel icon (multiple selections possible: long press the L2 key).
- Execute sale: Right-click (on PC) or select “Sell” using the corresponding button. Coins will be deposited instantly.
- Trader usage (optional): If you use a trader such as Lance to exchange free augments for green augments and then sell them, you will save +540 coins.
Beginners can repeatedly use the free loadout and aim for over 50,000 yen each time.
Efficiency money policy route revealed[Recommended spots by map]
Items that can be exchanged for cash are concentrated in residential areas and areas with a high concentration of lockers. The following is a route for early to mid-stages, and the time required and expected income are listed.
1. Buried City “Piazza Rosa & Houses of Santa Maria” (Highest Efficiency)
- Route details: Start → Plaza Rosa → Enter the house through the skylight on the roof (marked with a circle) → Search for lockers and shelves → Escape immediately.
- Target: Accessories, broken pocket watch. 50,000 to 80,000 coins per 10-15 minute lap.
- Tips: There is a security locker in the window marked △. Recommended at night when there are few enemies.
2. Dam “North side administration building” (safety-oriented/for beginners)
- Route details: North facility → Inside the administration building → Search for lockers and desks.
- Target: Old coins and trinkets. 20,000 to 35,000 coins per 15-20 minute lap.
- Tips: There are fewer enemy patrols. Free loadouts and low risk.
3. Research Management Center “2nd floor toilet area” (high density)
- Route details: Directly to the 2nd floor → Locker in front of the toilet → Locker inside the toilet → Return immediately.
- Target: An expensive item like a gold scarab. We have a track record of over 55,000 once.
- Tips: Be careful of competition as it is a popular spot. Check other players by footsteps.
If you rotate these, you can make 200,000 coins in an hour. Equipping loot augments will increase the amount recovered.
Absolutely prohibited from selling! Notes and trap items
Items that can be exchanged for cash can generally be sold, but there are exceptions.
- Cat bed: Required for Scrappy training. I'll leave you with one.
Examples of materials that are not sold:
| Item name | Purpose |
|---|---|
| rusty equipment | Workshop Lv3 reinforcement |
| industrial battery | Same as above |
| motor | Same as above |
Keep a small amount of the epic material (purple) and recycle or sell the surplus.
Storage Expansion Guide[Coin distribution top priority]
The final goal of money strategy is to maximize the storage (280 slots). Extension table:
| Before expansion → After expansion | required coins |
|---|---|
| 64 → 88 | 5,000 |
| 88 → 112 | 10,000 |
| … | … |
| 256 → 280 | 200,000 |
| total | 575,000 |
There is a temporary expansion buff for expeditions (Lv20 unlocked).
Other money management methods and advanced tips
- Selling free augments: After returning, exchange green with Lance and sell.
- Selling unnecessary weapons/grenades: 1 Heavy Fuse for 1,600 coins.
- Advanced route: Stellamontis assembly area, hydroponic dome.
- Equipment Tips: PvE compatible with Kettle (AR) or Stitcher (SMG). Prioritize stamina skills.
Q&A:
- Q: What if I go overweight? A: Movement will be delayed and climbing will be slower. Discard immediately.
- Q: Is PvP scary? A: Solo low-cost sortie and immediate return.
Summary: Now you can master financial planning
Immediately identify cash-in items (mainly accessories) with jewel icons and travel around buried towns and dam routes. If you follow the precautions, the coin shortage will be resolved. After the storage is maxed out, we will shift to weapon enhancement. New items may be added in updates, so we recommend checking back from time to time.
This guide will accelerate your ARC Raiders life. Practice and aim for a high score!
