Unlock Scrappy’s Upgrade: Hunt Mushrooms, Olives & Prickly Pears in ARC Raiders
In ARC Raiders, your feathered companion — Scrappy the rooster — is more than a mascot. He’s a key part of your progression: upgrading him unlocks extra benefits for your raider operations. To level him up, you’ll need to collect nature items like mushrooms, olives and prickly pears. These items may sound simple, but the post‑apocalyptic landscapes of ARC Raiders make them surprisingly elusive. In this guide, we’ll walk through exactly what these items are, how to recognize them, and where you’re most likely to find them so you can complete Scrappy’s upgrade path without wasting endless runs.
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What Are Mushrooms, Olives & Prickly Pears Good For in ARC Raiders?
Each of these nature items appears during your “topside” raids and is used to Train aka “Upgrade” Scrappy.
Mushrooms: These are fungus loot items that spawn in damp, shaded or flora‑rich zones. They often appear on tree trunks, planters or damp ground. They’re required for one of Scrappy’s higher tier upgrades.
Olives: Spawn at olive trees, usually on the ground beneath the trees or occasionally dropped by kicking the tree. They are part of the mid‑tier upgrade requirement for Scrappy.
Prickly Pears: These are fruits that spawn near cactus‑type plants in arid, sandy zones of the map. They’re more rare than the others and required along with olives for a major upgrade step.
Recognizing the visual cues in each zone helps: if you’re in a grove of olive trees, scan the base of the trees; in a cactus‑patch, search around the spiky plants. The spawn isn’t guaranteed every single run, so persistence and knowledge of where to look will save you time.
Best Locations to Find Mushrooms
Mushrooms spawn in areas with higher moisture or dense vegetation, even in a post‑desert world. One of the best cited zones is the map called Dam Battlegrounds, where inside the “Hydroponic Dome Complex” and nearby river trees you’ll often find mushrooms.
Location tip: Search around planters and tree clusters inside the hydroponic facility.
Alternate: On the same map, the “Water Treatment Control” top floor pipes also yield mushrooms, though spawn is less consistent.
Note: Mushrooms may appear more frequently when the “Lush Blooms” modifier is active (a world‑state that increases nature loot spawns).
If you’re farming mushrooms, try running a loop through the hydroponic dome then the adjacent river‑trees area, rinse and repeat until you accumulate the required amount for Scrappy.
An olive tree in Blue Gateyou can get olives from in Arc Raiders
Where to Hunt Olives
If you’re tracking olives, head to the map Blue Gate and specifically the area known as “Olive Grove.” This location is the most reliable for olive spawns.
Visual cue: Large olive trees, often grouped together at the outskirts of the grove.
Spawn behaviour: You’ll find olives laying under the trees; you can also kick some trees to make extras drop.
Note: Because this area is popular (many players know it), competition is high — you may encounter other raiders. A safe‑pocket loadout is encouraged.
Pro tip: While you’re in Olive Grove, pack light and be prepared for other players or bots. Your goal is speed: grab olives, move on, don’t linger in high‑traffic zones.
Finding Prickly Pears in the Wastelands
Prickly pears are the toughest of the trio. Your best map bets are either Dam Battlegrounds or Buried City. There are cactus patches all over the place on these maps.
Key spots:
Buried City: Head to the very southern edge of the map outside the city proper, into the arid cactus zone.
Dam Battlegrounds: Northern side, near the roads and outer perimeter, is a solid loop to find cacti.
What to look for:
Cactus plants: these are green/gray spiky plants that stand out in barren areas.
On the ground around them: the actual pear often lies next to the plant rather than on it.
Spawn is random: you might circle through a patch and find none, then next run you find several. Patience helps.
Bonus tip:
If the “Lush Blooms” modifier is active, you might also find nature baskets scattered around with prickly pears inside, increasing your chance.
Final Tips for Efficient Nature Farming
Loadout matters: Use the safe‑pocket augment if you’re collecting rare items. If you die, your precious mushrooms, olives or pears stay secured.
Route planning: Combine locations when possible. For example, you might start at Olive Grove for olives, then move to the cactus‑patch in Buried City for pears — this saves time versus running isolated loops.
Check world modifiers: If “Lush Blooms” is active, nature loot spawns are higher. Take advantage of these windows.
Avoid unnecessary conflict: In high‑traffic zones (Olive Grove, etc), don’t linger. Other players might contest the area and distract you.
Stay on the move: Because spawns are random and contested, keep a fast pace. Hop, collect, move, repeat.
Inventory management: Rare items might stack or have limits — keep slots free so you’re ready when you find them.
Multiple runs may be required: The spawn rate isn’t perfect. Factor in that you may need several raids to gather full sets of each item.
That’s it — a focused guide to finding Mushrooms, Olives and Prickly Pears in ARC Raiders so you can upgrade Scrappy without endless guesswork. 🐓
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