Hello Raiders, Elias here from Rivalsector.com. In the brutal, unforgiving world of ARC Raiders, you take every ally you can get. Out on the surface, you are being hunted by killer mechs, out-looted by rival squads, and constantly battling the environment. In this chaos, one of your most important allies is not another player, but a small, unassuming robotic chicken named Scrappy.
When I first started playing, I thought he was just a cosmetic pet, a funny little mascot clucking around the Speranza. I could not have been more wrong. After digging deep into the game’s progression, I’ve realized Scrappy is one of the most powerful, long-term investments you can make. He is a passive resource-generating machine.
But the game does not exactly hand you the instruction manual. How do you upgrade him? What do those bizarre grocery list items actually do? And where in the world are you supposed to find a “Cat Bed”?
I have done the legwork, died countless times in residential zones, and hoarded more fruit than a grocery store to bring you this definitive guide. We are going to break down how to customize your chicken, what “training” really does, and the exact locations for every single item you need to turn Scrappy into a max-level resource hoarder.
Your Chicken, Your Style: How to Customize Scrappy
First things first, let’s get the simple part out of the way: making Scrappy look cool. This is a purely cosmetic change, but who doesn’t want a chicken that matches their vibe? You can find different cosmetic parts for Scrappy, like new heads, bodies, or legs.
I see a lot of new players get stuck here, including myself. You would think the option is in the Workshop where you “Train” him, but it is not.
To customize Scrappy, you need to go to your main Raider menu from the hub. From there, select Customization, and you will see a specific tab labeled Scrappy. This is where you can equip any cosmetic pieces you have found or purchased. It will not make him find loot faster, but it is a fun way to personalize your companion.
The Real Grind: What Does “Training” Scrappy Do?
This is the most important part of the guide. In your Workshop, you will find Scrappy and a big button that says “Train”. “Training” is ARC Raiders’ term for upgrading him through a five-level path. Each level requires you to find specific, and sometimes very rare, items out in the world and successfully extract with them.
So, what is the reward?
Each level you “train” Scrappy dramatically increases the volume and quality of the passive resources he gathers for you.
At Level 1, he might find a few metal scraps. At Level 5, he becomes a resource-generating engine. The best part? Scrappy gathers these materials for you after every single raid, even if you die and fail to extract. This is an absolute game-changer. It provides a steady, reliable income of basic crafting materials, which cushions the blow of a bad run and fuels your crafting economy. Upgrading Scrappy is, without a doubt, one of the smartest long-term investments you can make.
Scrappy’s 5-Level Upgrade Path: The Ultimate Scavenger Hunt
Alright, let’s get into the nitty-gritty. Here is the full list of items you need for every single level and, crucially, where to find them.
My Number One Pro-Tip: As soon as you find one of these items, put it in your Safe Pocket. Do not risk losing a 30-minute hunt for a “Very Comfortable Pillow” just because you got ambushed at the extract.
My Number Two Pro-Tip: In the Workshop, when you go to the “Train” menu for Scrappy, you can “Track” the resources you are missing. This will put a small, helpful icon on the item in-game, making it much easier to spot.
Here is the full breakdown:
Level 1: Fledgling (Base Level)
- Cost: None
- Function: This is where you start. Scrappy will find a very small amount of common materials.
Level 2: Forager
- Cost: 1x Dog Collar
- Where to Find: This is a rare item found in residential zones. You need to loot every cabinet, dresser, and desk you see.
- Best Maps: Dam (Ruby Residence, Pale Apartments), Buried City (Santa Maria Houses, Plaza Rosa, Grandioso Apartments), and Blue Gate (Village, Raider’s Refuge).
Level 3: Scavenger
- Cost: 3x Lemons, 3x Apricots
- Where to Find: These are nature resources found on fruit trees.
- Best Maps: The absolute best spot is the Olive Grove on Blue Gate. You can also find them in Marano Park in Buried City.
- Pro-Tip: You can kick the trees to make more fruit fall off. Also, keep an eye out for the “Lush Blooms” map event, which greatly increases the spawn rate of all plants.
Level 4: Treasure Hunter
- Cost: 6x Prickly Pears, 6x Olives, 1x Cat Bed
- Where to Find:
- Olives: Back to the Olive Grove on Blue Gate. Easy.
- Prickly Pears: These are found on the ground near cacti. The best maps are Dam (look around Red Lakes) and the entire southern edge of the Buried City map.
- Cat Bed: Just like the Dog Collar, this is a rare residential/commercial item. Hit the same spots: Ruby Residence, Pale Apartments, Santa Maria Houses, and Plaza Rosa.
Level 5: Master Hoarder (Max Level)
- Cost: 12x Mushrooms, 12x Apricots, 3x Very Comfortable Pillows
- Where to Find:
- Apricots: You know the drill. Back to the Olive Grove or Marano Park. Remember to kick those trees.
- Very Comfortable Pillows: This is the final residential loot test. You need three. They are found in the exact same cabinets and dressers as the Dog Collar and Cat Bed. This will take time, so just be persistent.
- Mushrooms: This is the final boss of the Scrappy quest. These are rare and only spawn in specific areas, almost exclusively on the Dam map. Look in the Swamp, the Hydroponic Dome Complex, and the Formicai Hills. They often grow on tree trunks or in damp areas.
Scrappy Upgrade Materials: A Quick-Reference Table
To make your life easier, here is a simple table you can reference on a second monitor or your phone.
| Level | Item Needed | Quantity | Best Location(s) |
| Level 2 | Dog Collar | 1 | Residential buildings (Dam, Buried City) |
| Level 3 | Lemon | 3 | Olive Grove (Blue Gate), Marano Park (Buried City) |
| Apricot | 3 | Olive Grove (Blue Gate), Marano Park (Buried City) | |
| Level 4 | Prickly Pear | 6 | Near cacti (Dam, South Buried City) |
| Olive | 6 | Olive Grove (Blue Gate) | |
| Cat Bed | 1 | Residential buildings (Dam, Buried City) | |
| Level 5 | Mushroom | 12 | Swamp, Hydroponic Dome (Dam) |
| Apricot | 12 | Olive Grove (Blue Gate), Marano Park (Buried City) | |
| Very Comfortable Pillow | 3 | Residential buildings (Dam, Buried City) |
My Final Verdict: Is the Scrappy Grind Worth It?
Absolutely, one hundred percent, yes.
I am not going to lie to you, this is a grind. Finding those last two Very Comfortable Pillows or farming 12 Mushrooms will test your patience. But let me be clear: the payoff is massive. Having a max-level Scrappy is like having a permanent, passive income stream that fuels your entire crafting progression. It is a core part of the larger ARC Raiders Systems Guide to success, right alongside understanding your Workshop upgrades and Augment loadouts.
My advice? Do not try to do this all in one night. You will burn out. Instead, just keep these items in the back of your mind. If you are doing a quest in Buried City, loot a few extra apartments. If you spawn near the Olive Grove, take two minutes to grab some fruit. Track the items in your Workshop and let the upgrades come naturally as you play.
Before you know it, you will have a max-level Master Hoarder chicken, and you will be drowning in materials.
How far have you upgraded your Scrappy? Are you still stuck hunting for mushrooms? Drop your best farming spots or Scrappy stories in the comments below. And for more deep dives and guides on all your favorite games, be sure to check out our Gaming Insights category here at Rivalsector.
