Why worry about scraps and supplies when you have Scrappy, a companion who will bring them in from the world for ARC Raiders. Upgrading it will increase the amount of resources it pulls in, so it’s a must. For upgrading Scrappy from Level 3 to Level 4, one key item that you will need is Prickly Pears.
Prickly Pears are a non-recyclable Nature resource that can be collected from cactus clusters found in certain regions across the ARC Raiders maps. They’re bright reddish-pink fruits that spawn at the base of cactus plants rather than hanging from them.
They are commonly used in:
- Companion upgrades (Scrappy requires 6× Prickly Pears for a mid-tier upgrade)
- Crafting Nature-based items
- Quest objectives that involve gathering organic materials
Due to low spawn rate Prickly Pears are a bit hard to find and farming locations are usually contested so knowing every location where you can find them is important.
How to Get Prickly Pears in ARC Raiders
Prickly Pears can usually be found near the cacti plant, growing from the ground. So, the best place to get them is to explore places with a lot of cacti plants.
Location #1: Spaceport
In the Spaceport, make your way to East Plains. You will find some Prickly Pears on the west side of the Service Buildings and the east side of Container Storage.
Location #2: Buried City
As for the Buried City, head to the South of Plaza Rosa and Church Ruins to find some cacti plants growing in groups. Here, you will find some Prickly Pears.
Location #3: Dam Battlegrounds
On the Dam Battlegrounds map, you can find various cacti plants between Ruby Residence and West Broken Bridge.
Note: The chances of a cacti plant having Prickly Pears are not 100%, so you might have to keep looking until you succeed.
Any map having the Lush Blooms modifier will have some whisker baskets. These can contain various Nature loots, including the Prickly Pears.
Always bring a Safe Pocket so that you don’t lose collected Nature items if you get eliminated mid-run.
Prickly Pears Stats
| Item | Description | Stamina | Use Time | Found In | Recycles Into |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prickly Pears | Can be consumed for a small amount of stamina. | 20 | 1 second | Nature | x3 Assorted Seeds |
That’s all for this ARC Raiders guide on where to get Prickly Pears. I hope that you found this guide helpful.
