ARC Raiders: Essential Resources You Should Always Track From early expeditions to endgame loadouts, these are the must-keep materials every Raider should track

If you’ve spent even a few hours scavenging in ARC Raiders, you know how quickly your storage fills up with scrap, chemicals, and random junk. But not every material deserves space in your inventory.

With the game’s built-in tracking system (marked by a small “eye” icon on materials), you can flag essential resources and safely sell or recycle the rest. This guide highlights the best materials to track permanently — from early survival items to late-game crafting components.

🧩 Essential Base Resources to Track

Before you get into the rarer loot, make sure you’re always tracking the six fundamental resource types in ARC Raiders. These materials form the foundation for weapons, shields, explosives, and healing items throughout the game.

Core Resources and Uses

Metal Parts – Used for weapon crafting, upgrades, and repairs. Always in demand.
Assorted Seeds – Trade with Celeste for rare resources and loadout essentials.
Rubber Parts – Key for crafting shield rechargers and mechanical components.
Plastic Parts – Needed for Light Shield repairs and electrical components.
Chemicals – Required for explosives and Tier 3 healing items.
Fabric – Primarily used to craft bandages and basic healing items.

Priority Order: Metal Parts → Assorted Seeds → Rubber Parts → Plastic Parts → Chemicals → Fabric

💡 Tip: You can buy ammo directly with Coins to save your Metal Parts for crafting high-end gear.

💣 Recipes You Should Always Track

Some recipes form the backbone of your loadout. Tracking their components ensures you’ll always have the right materials on hand for crafting, upgrades, or emergency repairs.

Explosives & Throwables

Heavy Fuze Grenade – Explosive Compound
Canister / Trigger ‘Nade / Processors – Crude Explosives
Why Track: Perfect for both PvE and PvP — Bombardiers and Bastions won’t stand a chance.

Shields & Power Systems

Shield Recharger / Surge Shield Recharger – Rubber Parts, ARC Powercells, Electrical Components
Advanced ARC Powercell – Used in nearly every high-tier loadout
Heavy / Medium / Light Shields – ARC Alloy, ARC Circuitry, Power Rod, Battery
Why Track: Shields define your survivability; keeping these on hand ensures consistent uptime.

Augments & Gear Components

Augments Mk. 2 & Mk. 3 – Advanced Electrical Components, Processors, Magnets
Advanced Electrical & Mechanical Components – Wires, Steel Springs
Why Track: High-end gear requires these; tracking them automatically supports multiple upgrade paths.

Weapons & Attachments

Gun Parts (Heavy, Medium, Light) – Simple Gun Parts, Mechanical Components
Attachments & Mods – Resource-specific components for preferred weapons
Why Track: Crafting and upgrading your best weapons becomes seamless.

Healing Items

Sterilized / Herbal Bandages – Durable Cloth, Great Mullein, Antiseptic
Why Track: Healing supplies are non-negotiable; you’ll always need these for long runs.

🧭 How to Manage Tracking Efficiently

If your workshop isn’t maxed out yet, manual tracking is still easy:

1. Open your Resources tab and check which materials align with the recipes above. 2. Use the eye icon to mark each essential resource. 3. Sell or scrap anything that doesn’t contribute to these tracked recipes.

This way, you’ll keep your storage clean while always having the right materials for your next repair, upgrade, or craft.

⚡ Final Thoughts

Tracking isn’t just a storage hack — it’s a long-term survival strategy in ARC Raiders. Focusing on the right materials ensures your weapons, shields, and augments stay ready for every fight, from early scavenger runs to endgame extractions.

By keeping these key resources on your radar, you’ll never be caught short on what truly matters: power, protection, and precision.