Arc Raiders Vendor or Recycle Guide

Arc Raiders Vendor or Recycle Guide
Quick Loot Cheat Sheet

Updated: January 27, 2026

Introduction

New players in Arc Raiders often struggle to understand which items are valuable, which materials are needed later, and which loot can be safely sold or recycled without a second thought. Inventory space is limited, and the game throws a wide variety of components, valuables, and junk items at you early on—making it difficult to judge what’s worth keeping.

In this guide, we focus exclusively on items that can be sold or recycled immediately, with no impact on crafting progression, quests, missions, or future upgrades. These are materials and valuables that offer no recipe use, no long-term purpose, and can be freely converted into money or recycled materials as soon as you pick them up.

To make things simple, we divide items into three categories:

• Sell-Only Items – Items where the vendor's sale price is higher than the value of recycling them.
• Recycle-Preferred Items – Materials where salvaging yields significantly more value than selling.
• Either/Neutral Items – Items where the difference between selling and recycling is minimal, and the choice depends on your immediate needs.

Keep in mind that your personal goals should always take priority. If you urgently need money for upgrades or don't care about crafting, selling everything may be the best option for your playstyle. Likewise, players who consistently craft or upgrade may prefer to recycle more often. This Guide avoids all items used in crafting, quests, or mission objectives. Everything listed here can be safely sold or recycled on sight, helping you manage your inventory more efficiently and maximize your profits.

SELL

RECYCLE

NEUTRAL

Final Words

As Arc Raiders continues to evolve, new crafting recipes and balance changes may affect which items are worth keeping, selling, or recycling. We’ll update this cheat sheet regularly to ensure it reflects the latest patch changes and remains a reliable resource for efficient inventory management. We also plan to publish more Arc Raiders guides, tips, and tools to help players optimize their runs and stay ahead of the curve. Be sure to visit our website regularly for fresh content and updates.

And remember — Odealo features a dedicated Arc Raiders marketplace, where players can safely buy and sell items and services with verified sellers. Check it out to enhance your progression and make the most of your in-game earnings.

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