Recycling Guide
In Arc Raiders an item's recycled parts almost always sell for fewer Coins than the item, so sell what you do not need the materials from, and keep ARC Alloy.
Category: Strategy ยท Updated 20 October 2026
The recycling system in Arc Raiders breaks down items into crafting materials. Knowing what to recycle versus what to keep or sell is the difference between a well-stocked workshop and an empty one.
The Golden Rule
Recycle common-rarity weapons. Keep uncommon and above. Recycle when you need the materials to craft better gear. Measured in coins, an item's parts almost always sell for less than the item itself, so sell what you do not need the materials from.
Always Recycle
- Ferro (Common): Returns Metal Parts and Rubber Parts.
- Stitcher (Common): Returns Metal Parts and Rubber Parts. Craft a Canto instead.
- Hairpin (Common): Returns Metal Parts. Only useful as a starter.
Always Keep
- ARC Alloy: Critical for endgame crafting and station upgrades. Never sell.
- Tick Pods: the Medical Lab level 2 upgrade takes them. Keep enough for it before you recycle any.
- ARC Circuitry: Refiner Lv.3 asks for 10.
- Bastion Cells: the Gear Bench level 3 upgrade and the quest Settled in Full take them.
- Chemicals: Goes into ammo, grenades, light sticks and the Adrenaline Shot. High crafting demand.
Sell at Vendor
Sell what an item's own page calls sell.
Material Priority
When your backpack is full and you need to decide what to drop, prioritize in this order: ARC materials (ARC Alloy, ARC Circuitry, Bastion Cell, Queen Reactor) > Advanced materials (Wires, Steel Springs, Chemicals) > Basic materials (Metal Parts, Plastic Parts, Fabric, etc.) > Consumables > Common weapons and shields.
Batch Recycling Tip
After a successful raid, dump all your loot at Speranza and do a recycling pass before crafting. This ensures you have the maximum materials available before you start building new gear.