Whether you are grinding to upgrade Scrappy or working through the Fruit Mix crafting recipe, Prickly Pears are one of the more elusive resources to farm in ARC Raiders. Unlike Apricots and Lemons found at Olive Grove, Prickly Pears only spawn on a few maps, and their locations require checking specific Cacti Plant bushes. The good news is that heading to the right spots can yield 2 to 4 Prickly Pears per raid.
Where are Prickly Pears found?
Prickly Pears are found only on the ground near Cacti Plant bushes. These distinctive desert-type circular plant bushes are easy to identify once you know what to look for, but the fruit itself can be surprisingly rare. Unlike Olive Trees and other Bushes, which you kick to harvest, Cacti Plant bushes cannot be interacted with. You simply need to check the ground around them.
Not all Prickly Pears are visible at first glance. They sit on the ground beneath Cacti Plant bushes waiting to be picked up. The fruit is bright red but can easily hide behind leaves and get lost in the ground.
Check the Ground Around Cacti
A complete farming run checks the base of every Cacti Plant bush before moving on. Expect to spend multiple runs searching for them as spawns are inconsistent. You may find several in one raid and none in the next. They are famously rare, so it may take multiple runs to get the amount of Pears needed.
Prickly Pear Locations on Maps
Below is a breakdown of every location, starting with the most productive maps and ending with those you should avoid.
New DistrictNew DistrictWest VillageWest VillageOld TownOld TownOutskirtsOutskirtsCorso da VinciCorso da VinciMarket RuinsMarket RuinsPiazza RomaPiazza RomaParking GarageParking GarageLoot: MechanicalSpace TravelSpace TravelThe satellite dishes of the old space travel building are frozen mid-tilt, still aimed at skies they no longer listen to.High-threat area · Loot: Commercial, TechnologicalChurch RuinsChurch RuinsThis home for devout parishioners has been abandoned for years.Grandioso ApartmentsGrandioso ApartmentsThe former residences of workers from the Alcantara Dam.Medium-threat area · Loot: ResidentialMarano StationMarano StationPlaza RosaPlaza RosaMedium-threat area · Loot: Medical, CommercialRed TowerRed TowerLoot: ResidentialPiazza ArbustoPiazza ArbustoMedium-threat area · Loot: Medical, CommercialHospitalHospitalThis run-down hospital once served as the only source of medical aid in the greater Marano area.High-threat area · Loot: MedicalResearchResearchAn abandoned research building in central Marano. The labs are empty, dusty equipment still lined up as if someone might return at any moment.Medium-threat area · Loot: Medical, TechnologicalSu Durante WarehousesSu Durante WarehousesBuried PropertiesBuried PropertiesGalleriaGalleriaEven after 200 years of disuse, the dilapidated Galleria still holds items of value.Loot: CommercialGas StationGas StationMain StreetMain StreetAbandoned Highway CampAbandoned Highway CampMarano ParkMarano ParkThe densely overgrown city park of Marano.Loot: NatureLibraryLibraryA dilapidated casket of books.Medium-threat area · Loot: Commercial, Old WorldWarehouseWarehouseDune's EndDune's EndMaintenance DepotMaintenance DepotTown HallTown HallThe seat of government in Marano, before the Collapse.High-threat area · Loot: Old WorldSanta Maria HousesSanta Maria HousesLoot: Residential, Old World
Extraction point
The DamThe DamSwampSwampVictory RidgeVictory RidgeWater TowersWater TowersElectrical SubstationElectrical SubstationA rocky basin full of old power generators.Loot: ElectricalRed LakesRed LakesScrap YardScrap YardLoot: Mechanical, IndustrialFormicai HillsFormicai HillsFormicai OutpostFormicai OutpostPrimary FacilityPrimary FacilityLoot: Mechanical, IndustrialBen Welder's SunroofBen Welder's SunroofRuby ResidenceRuby ResidenceWreckageWreckageHydroponic Dome ComplexHydroponic Dome ComplexA field scattered with glass domes that were once used for plant cultivation.High-threat area · Loot: Nature, Industrial, SecurityPale ApartmentsPale ApartmentsWest Broken BridgeWest Broken BridgeRaider Outpost EastRaider Outpost EastFloodgatesFloodgatesEast Broken BridgeEast Broken BridgePattern HousePattern HouseOld BattlegroundOld BattlegroundAn old First Wave battleground where lopsided forts and wrecked ARC parts still remain.Loot: ARCSmall CreekSmall CreekSouth Swamp OutpostSouth Swamp OutpostElectrical TowerElectrical TowerControl TowerControl TowerLocated above the Admin building. An excellent vantage point for looking out over the battlegrounds.High-threat area · Loot: Technological, SecurityPower Generation ComplexPower Generation ComplexA rusting relic of hydrogen infrastructure.Medium-threat area · Loot: Electrical, IndustrialTesting AnnexTesting AnnexA half-drowned testing center overlooking the red lakes.Medium-threat area · Loot: Medical, CommercialControlled Access ZoneControlled Access ZoneIvy and rusting ARC husks are all that’s seemingly left of this underground power stationHigh-threat area · Loot: ARC, MechanicalResearch & AdministrationResearch & AdministrationThe abandoned administrative building for the Enelica corporation.High-threat area · Loot: Commercial, TechnologicalRed Lakes BalconyRed Lakes BalconyPipeline TowerPipeline TowerThe BreachThe BreachWater Treatment ControlWater Treatment ControlA concrete monolith of pipes, tubes, and old water treatment equipment.Medium-threat area · Loot: Industrial, MechanicalGenerator HallGenerator Hall
Extraction point
The SpaceportThe SpaceportLa ChiesaLa ChiesaEast PlainsEast PlainsAlberi HillsAlberi HillsFuel StorageFuel StorageService BuildingsService BuildingsEast Plains WarehousesEast Plains WarehousesStaff ParkingStaff ParkingFuel ProcessingFuel ProcessingCommunications TowerCommunications TowerFuel DepotFuel DepotMaintenance HangarMaintenance HangarSecurity CheckpointSecurity CheckpointJiangsu WarehouseJiangsu WarehouseWater TowersWater TowersElectrical SubstationElectrical SubstationFuel LinesFuel LinesRocket AssemblyRocket AssemblyA graveyard of rocket parts that never made it to space.Medium-threat area · Loot: Exodus, IndustrialThe TrenchThe TrenchArrival BuildingArrival BuildingThe ransacked reception building for aspiring space travelers.High-threat area · Loot: Commercial, TechnologicalShipping WarehouseShipping WarehouseLoot: Industrial, MechanicalDeparture BuildingDeparture BuildingThe former Avantale security gate for passengers headed to the Launch Towers.High-threat area · Loot: Commercial, TechnologicalCar ParkCar ParkFuel ControlFuel ControlLoot: Mechanical, ElectricalContainer StorageContainer StorageHigh-threat area · Loot: Industrial, MechanicalEast Container YardEast Container YardWest Container YardWest Container YardLittle HangarLittle HangarEast HangarEast HangarVehicle MaintenanceVehicle MaintenanceThe Spaceport’s many buses and cargo trucks used to come here for a tune-up.Medium-threat area · Loot: Mechanical, IndustrialLaunch TowersLaunch TowersAstraventuro’s premier rocket launch destination.High-threat area · Loot: Technological, SecurityNorth Trench TowerNorth Trench TowerMedium-threat area · Loot: TechnologicalSouth Trench TowerSouth Trench TowerMedium-threat area · Loot: TechnologicalWest HangarWest HangarControl Tower A6Control Tower A6Shorter than the Launch Towers, but still a decent view of the grounds.High-threat area · Loot: Technological, Commercial
Extraction point
SeabedSeabedMulatierra HillMulatierra HillHotel ComplexHotel ComplexHarborHarborWeighing CheckpointWeighing CheckpointWith scales embedded into the road's surface, this must've been about as elegant as a checkpoint gets.Loot: Industrial, MechanicalTransfer DepotTransfer DepotDried RiverbedDried RiverbedLoot: NatureWavebreakerWavebreakerCustoms HouseCustoms HouseSignage indicates that some of the Exodus' valuable goods once passed right through this complex.Medium-threat area · Loot: Industrial, ElectricalPoolsidePoolsideHotel Panorama AzzurroHotel Panorama AzzurroA particularly lavish harbor resort, said to have hosted all of the Exodus' most distinguished supporters and financiers.High-threat area · Loot: Commercial, ResidentialAzzurro BeachAzzurro BeachA secluded stretch of once-pristine beachfront.Loot: ResidentialWreckageWreckageAges of violent undercurrents and biting rust have taken a visible toll.Loot: ARCPort Authority BuildingPort Authority BuildingOnce the beating heart of all maritime operations, it allows for dilligent surveillance of the port in every direction.High-threat area · Loot: Technological, ExodusStacking YardStacking YardJust a glimpse of these sky-scraping containers makes one want to stack things very high.Medium-threat area · Loot: Industrial, ExodusWharfWharfTennis CourtTennis CourtQuayQuayMarano RoadMarano RoadSpecial Handling TunnelSpecial Handling TunnelBeach BarBeach BarRailyardRailyardExtraction point
Northern TracksNorthern TracksFallen EmperorFallen EmperorStuck between snow and debris, this giant walker seems to attract ARC attention from far beyond the Rust Belt.Loot: ARCSouthern PassSouthern PassFreight TerminalFreight TerminalAlmatera VillageAlmatera VillageIsolated yet seemingly close-knit, most of the village of Almatera has been swallowed by an avalanche.Railroad JunctionRailroad JunctionCrossing these train tracks, one may picture hungry astronomers heading out for lunch.Loot: Mechanical, ElectricalCommissary SupermarketCommissary SupermarketWith surprisingly elaborate shelving, this supermarket must've provisioned locals and astronomers alike.Medium-threat area · Loot: Commercial, MedicalRailyardRailyardAn Exodus-era railyard, seemingly designed to handle delicate, uncommonly shaped freight.Medium-threat area · Loot: Industrial, MechanicalOld TownOld TownStrolling across these narrow streets, you can almost picture the days before astronomical and fallen behemoths.Medium-threat area · Loot: Residential, Old WorldLoading PlatformsLoading PlatformsThese platforms allow for the handling of particularly delicate goods.Loot: Industrial, ExodusElectrical SubstationElectrical SubstationA substation built to provide reliable power in the harshest weather conditions.Almatera StationAlmatera StationSaid to have once been a quaint local station, these tracks now seem to support high axle-load traffic.Medium-threat area · Loot: CommercialResearcher LodgingsResearcher LodgingsLoot: ResidentialTruck StopTruck StopA gasoline-stained refuge for the weary traveler.Frozen RiverFrozen RiverA long-frozen river that leaves prospective ice skaters dangerously exposed.Loot: NatureTransit TunnelTransit TunnelA sturdy concrete tunnel that has mostly withstood the test of time, providing shelter and safe passage.Dispatch TowerDispatch TowerWeather StationWeather StationA versatile meteorological instrument, long retired.Cielo Sereno ObservatoryCielo Sereno ObservatoryA marvel of astronomical ingenuity, even to those unable to fathom its one-time readings.Medium-threat area · Loot: Technological, ExodusOld HamletOld HamletStanding tall amongst the snows, this lodge straddles the line between rustic and chique.Loot: Old WorldDeep-Space TelescopeDeep-Space TelescopePerched atop a mountain summit, this marvel of astronomy puts all other antennas to shame.Loot: ExodusPiazza della RupePiazza della RupePorta BenvenutiPorta BenvenutiControlled Receiving FacilityControlled Receiving FacilityExtraction point
Storm Hut (approx., opens in a Flash Freeze)Buried City
Buried City is the primary map for farming Prickly Pears, with multiple cactus clusters spread across the southern portion of the map. The desert terrain makes this the most reliable location for consistent spawns.
New DistrictNew DistrictWest VillageWest VillageOld TownOld TownOutskirtsOutskirtsCorso da VinciCorso da VinciMarket RuinsMarket RuinsPiazza RomaPiazza RomaParking GarageParking GarageLoot: MechanicalSpace TravelSpace TravelThe satellite dishes of the old space travel building are frozen mid-tilt, still aimed at skies they no longer listen to.High-threat area · Loot: Commercial, TechnologicalChurch RuinsChurch RuinsThis home for devout parishioners has been abandoned for years.Grandioso ApartmentsGrandioso ApartmentsThe former residences of workers from the Alcantara Dam.Medium-threat area · Loot: ResidentialMarano StationMarano StationPlaza RosaPlaza RosaMedium-threat area · Loot: Medical, CommercialRed TowerRed TowerLoot: ResidentialPiazza ArbustoPiazza ArbustoMedium-threat area · Loot: Medical, CommercialHospitalHospitalThis run-down hospital once served as the only source of medical aid in the greater Marano area.High-threat area · Loot: MedicalResearchResearchAn abandoned research building in central Marano. The labs are empty, dusty equipment still lined up as if someone might return at any moment.Medium-threat area · Loot: Medical, TechnologicalSu Durante WarehousesSu Durante WarehousesBuried PropertiesBuried PropertiesGalleriaGalleriaEven after 200 years of disuse, the dilapidated Galleria still holds items of value.Loot: CommercialGas StationGas StationMain StreetMain StreetAbandoned Highway CampAbandoned Highway CampMarano ParkMarano ParkThe densely overgrown city park of Marano.Loot: NatureLibraryLibraryA dilapidated casket of books.Medium-threat area · Loot: Commercial, Old WorldWarehouseWarehouseDune's EndDune's EndMaintenance DepotMaintenance DepotTown HallTown HallThe seat of government in Marano, before the Collapse.High-threat area · Loot: Old WorldSanta Maria HousesSanta Maria HousesLoot: Residential, Old WorldExtraction pointSouthern Perimeter (Best Location)
The very bottom of the map, near the perimeter wall, has the highest concentration of cacti. This area sits at the southern edge and contains 4 to 5 cactus plants grouped together. Check the base of each cactus for red Prickly Pears on the ground.
Field Depot Area
The Field Depot landmark in Buried City has a cluster of cacti nearby. This location is convenient because it sits closer to the extraction points. You can typically find 1 to 2 Prickly Pears in this area, and Agave plants also spawn here for additional harvesting.
Church Ruins
South of the main map near the Church Ruins, you will find additional cacti scattered around small buildings. This serves as a solid backup location when the southern perimeter has already been looted. The area also contains Agave plants.
Top Right Cacti Cluster
The top right section of Buried City has another cluster of cacti with Prickly Pears underneath. This location sees less player traffic than the southern areas, making it a good alternative if you spawn on the northern side of the map.
Dam Battlegrounds
Dam Battlegrounds serves as a secondary farming location for Prickly Pears. The spawns are less concentrated than in Buried City, but the map offers multiple spots worth checking if Buried City is unavailable or has unfavorable modifiers.
The DamThe DamSwampSwampVictory RidgeVictory RidgeWater TowersWater TowersElectrical SubstationElectrical SubstationA rocky basin full of old power generators.Loot: ElectricalRed LakesRed LakesScrap YardScrap YardLoot: Mechanical, IndustrialFormicai HillsFormicai HillsFormicai OutpostFormicai OutpostPrimary FacilityPrimary FacilityLoot: Mechanical, IndustrialBen Welder's SunroofBen Welder's SunroofRuby ResidenceRuby ResidenceWreckageWreckageHydroponic Dome ComplexHydroponic Dome ComplexA field scattered with glass domes that were once used for plant cultivation.High-threat area · Loot: Nature, Industrial, SecurityPale ApartmentsPale ApartmentsWest Broken BridgeWest Broken BridgeRaider Outpost EastRaider Outpost EastFloodgatesFloodgatesEast Broken BridgeEast Broken BridgePattern HousePattern HouseOld BattlegroundOld BattlegroundAn old First Wave battleground where lopsided forts and wrecked ARC parts still remain.Loot: ARCSmall CreekSmall CreekSouth Swamp OutpostSouth Swamp OutpostElectrical TowerElectrical TowerControl TowerControl TowerLocated above the Admin building. An excellent vantage point for looking out over the battlegrounds.High-threat area · Loot: Technological, SecurityPower Generation ComplexPower Generation ComplexA rusting relic of hydrogen infrastructure.Medium-threat area · Loot: Electrical, IndustrialTesting AnnexTesting AnnexA half-drowned testing center overlooking the red lakes.Medium-threat area · Loot: Medical, CommercialControlled Access ZoneControlled Access ZoneIvy and rusting ARC husks are all that’s seemingly left of this underground power stationHigh-threat area · Loot: ARC, MechanicalResearch & AdministrationResearch & AdministrationThe abandoned administrative building for the Enelica corporation.High-threat area · Loot: Commercial, TechnologicalRed Lakes BalconyRed Lakes BalconyPipeline TowerPipeline TowerThe BreachThe BreachWater Treatment ControlWater Treatment ControlA concrete monolith of pipes, tubes, and old water treatment equipment.Medium-threat area · Loot: Industrial, MechanicalGenerator HallGenerator HallExtraction pointBehind Power Generation Complex
The area behind the Power Generation Complex contains several cacti plants. Start here and loop around the outskirts of the map to maximize your chances. This location connects well to other spawn points.
Red Lakes Raider Hatch
Near the Red Lakes Raider Hatch, you will find more cacti in the open terrain. This area is exposed, so be cautious of other players and ARC enemies. The spawn point is convenient for quick extraction via the nearby hatch.
Near Scrapyard
The Scrapyard area has cacti dotted around its perimeter. Check behind containers and along the edges of the location. You may also find Apricots in this region, allowing you to farm multiple resources in one run.
Behind Electrical Substation
The Electrical Substation has cacti plants growing behind the main structure. This spot is off the beaten path and often overlooked by other players. A quick detour here can yield 1 to 2 additional Prickly Pears.
Patton House Area
The area around Patton House contains additional cacti spawns. This location works well as part of a farming route that circles the outskirts of Dam Battlegrounds. Check the ground carefully as spawns can be sparse.
Spaceport
Spaceport is another valid map for Prickly Pear farming. While less commonly discussed than Buried City or Dam Battlegrounds, the map does have Cacti Plant bushes that can spawn Prickly Pears. Check the desert areas around the outskirts of the map.
The SpaceportThe SpaceportLa ChiesaLa ChiesaEast PlainsEast PlainsAlberi HillsAlberi HillsFuel StorageFuel StorageService BuildingsService BuildingsEast Plains WarehousesEast Plains WarehousesStaff ParkingStaff ParkingFuel ProcessingFuel ProcessingCommunications TowerCommunications TowerFuel DepotFuel DepotMaintenance HangarMaintenance HangarSecurity CheckpointSecurity CheckpointJiangsu WarehouseJiangsu WarehouseWater TowersWater TowersElectrical SubstationElectrical SubstationFuel LinesFuel LinesRocket AssemblyRocket AssemblyA graveyard of rocket parts that never made it to space.Medium-threat area · Loot: Exodus, IndustrialThe TrenchThe TrenchArrival BuildingArrival BuildingThe ransacked reception building for aspiring space travelers.High-threat area · Loot: Commercial, TechnologicalShipping WarehouseShipping WarehouseLoot: Industrial, MechanicalDeparture BuildingDeparture BuildingThe former Avantale security gate for passengers headed to the Launch Towers.High-threat area · Loot: Commercial, TechnologicalCar ParkCar ParkFuel ControlFuel ControlLoot: Mechanical, ElectricalContainer StorageContainer StorageHigh-threat area · Loot: Industrial, MechanicalEast Container YardEast Container YardWest Container YardWest Container YardLittle HangarLittle HangarEast HangarEast HangarVehicle MaintenanceVehicle MaintenanceThe Spaceport’s many buses and cargo trucks used to come here for a tune-up.Medium-threat area · Loot: Mechanical, IndustrialLaunch TowersLaunch TowersAstraventuro’s premier rocket launch destination.High-threat area · Loot: Technological, SecurityNorth Trench TowerNorth Trench TowerMedium-threat area · Loot: TechnologicalSouth Trench TowerSouth Trench TowerMedium-threat area · Loot: TechnologicalWest HangarWest HangarControl Tower A6Control Tower A6Shorter than the Launch Towers, but still a decent view of the grounds.High-threat area · Loot: Technological, CommercialExtraction pointThe outskirts of Space Port have some plants, but they are spread out quite thinly. Therefore, it is not advisable to use Space Port for your Prickly Pear runs. However, during natural runs, you can still quickly check for nearby convenient spots.
Riven Tides
There isn’t much community data for Prickly Pear on Riven Tides yet. There are 38 reported plant patches with Prickly Pear on Riven Tides, and the Dried Riverbed area is the main spot. This area is on the quieter side, which makes for a calmer run.
SeabedSeabedMulatierra HillMulatierra HillHotel ComplexHotel ComplexHarborHarborWeighing CheckpointWeighing CheckpointWith scales embedded into the road's surface, this must've been about as elegant as a checkpoint gets.Loot: Industrial, MechanicalTransfer DepotTransfer DepotDried RiverbedDried RiverbedLoot: NatureWavebreakerWavebreakerCustoms HouseCustoms HouseSignage indicates that some of the Exodus' valuable goods once passed right through this complex.Medium-threat area · Loot: Industrial, ElectricalPoolsidePoolsideHotel Panorama AzzurroHotel Panorama AzzurroA particularly lavish harbor resort, said to have hosted all of the Exodus' most distinguished supporters and financiers.High-threat area · Loot: Commercial, ResidentialAzzurro BeachAzzurro BeachA secluded stretch of once-pristine beachfront.Loot: ResidentialWreckageWreckageAges of violent undercurrents and biting rust have taken a visible toll.Loot: ARCPort Authority BuildingPort Authority BuildingOnce the beating heart of all maritime operations, it allows for dilligent surveillance of the port in every direction.High-threat area · Loot: Technological, ExodusStacking YardStacking YardJust a glimpse of these sky-scraping containers makes one want to stack things very high.Medium-threat area · Loot: Industrial, ExodusWharfWharfTennis CourtTennis CourtQuayQuayMarano RoadMarano RoadSpecial Handling TunnelSpecial Handling TunnelBeach BarBeach BarRailyardRailyardExtraction pointPendola Pass
Pendola Pass is the newest map, so there aren’t many reports yet and this leans on the game’s own loot data. There are 3 reported plant patches with Prickly Pear on Pendola Pass, and the Frozen River area is the main spot. This area is on the quieter side, which makes for a calmer run.
Northern TracksNorthern TracksFallen EmperorFallen EmperorStuck between snow and debris, this giant walker seems to attract ARC attention from far beyond the Rust Belt.Loot: ARCSouthern PassSouthern PassFreight TerminalFreight TerminalAlmatera VillageAlmatera VillageIsolated yet seemingly close-knit, most of the village of Almatera has been swallowed by an avalanche.Railroad JunctionRailroad JunctionCrossing these train tracks, one may picture hungry astronomers heading out for lunch.Loot: Mechanical, ElectricalCommissary SupermarketCommissary SupermarketWith surprisingly elaborate shelving, this supermarket must've provisioned locals and astronomers alike.Medium-threat area · Loot: Commercial, MedicalRailyardRailyardAn Exodus-era railyard, seemingly designed to handle delicate, uncommonly shaped freight.Medium-threat area · Loot: Industrial, MechanicalOld TownOld TownStrolling across these narrow streets, you can almost picture the days before astronomical and fallen behemoths.Medium-threat area · Loot: Residential, Old WorldLoading PlatformsLoading PlatformsThese platforms allow for the handling of particularly delicate goods.Loot: Industrial, ExodusElectrical SubstationElectrical SubstationA substation built to provide reliable power in the harshest weather conditions.Almatera StationAlmatera StationSaid to have once been a quaint local station, these tracks now seem to support high axle-load traffic.Medium-threat area · Loot: CommercialResearcher LodgingsResearcher LodgingsLoot: ResidentialTruck StopTruck StopA gasoline-stained refuge for the weary traveler.Frozen RiverFrozen RiverA long-frozen river that leaves prospective ice skaters dangerously exposed.Loot: NatureTransit TunnelTransit TunnelA sturdy concrete tunnel that has mostly withstood the test of time, providing shelter and safe passage.Dispatch TowerDispatch TowerWeather StationWeather StationA versatile meteorological instrument, long retired.Cielo Sereno ObservatoryCielo Sereno ObservatoryA marvel of astronomical ingenuity, even to those unable to fathom its one-time readings.Medium-threat area · Loot: Technological, ExodusOld HamletOld HamletStanding tall amongst the snows, this lodge straddles the line between rustic and chique.Loot: Old WorldDeep-Space TelescopeDeep-Space TelescopePerched atop a mountain summit, this marvel of astronomy puts all other antennas to shame.Loot: ExodusPiazza della RupePiazza della RupePorta BenvenutiPorta BenvenutiControlled Receiving FacilityControlled Receiving FacilityExtraction pointStorm Hut (approx., opens in a Flash Freeze)Blue Gate and Stella Montis
Prickly Pears do not spawn on Blue Gate or Stella Montis. These maps lack the Cacti Plant bushes required for Prickly Pear spawns. Blue Gate is the map for Olives, Lemons, and Apricots at the Olive Grove, but you will not find Prickly Pears there.
Also Found Here
You won’t find Prickly Pear growing alone. These usually share the same patch.
The same patches as Prickly Pear, mostly on Riven Tides and Dam Battlegrounds, often have:
- Mushroom (12 needed for Scrappy Level 5)
- Olives (6 needed for Scrappy Level 4)
- Lemon (3 needed for Scrappy Level 3)
- Apricot (3 needed for Scrappy Level 3, 12 for Scrappy Level 5)
- Fossilized Lightning (sells for 4,000 Raider Coins)
- Moss (sells for 500 Raider Coins)
Why You Need Prickly Pears
Prickly Pears serve three main purposes in ARC Raiders. Understanding these uses helps prioritize your farming efforts and decide whether to consume, craft, or save them.
Prickly Pears are required for upgrading Scrappy from Level III to Level IV. This upgrade costs 6 Prickly Pears, 6 Olives, and 1 Cat Bed. Leveling up Scrappy increases the amount of materials your rooster companion brings back between raids, making this a worthwhile investment.
Not ideal, but you can also use Prickly Pears in 3 other ways.
Pears are consumable stamina items that restore 20 stamina over 1 second. This makes them useful for quick bursts of sprinting when escaping danger or covering ground quickly. The fast use time means you can consume them mid-combat without significant delay. Though this is very situational, and hopefully, a last resort for escaping.
Prickly Pears are used in crafting Fruit Mix. The recipe requires 1 Prickly Pear, 1 Lemon, and 1 Apricot to create a consumable that restores both health and stamina. Fruit Mix is a valuable healing item for extended raids. This is done during runs using the Extended Topside Crafting Perk and isn’t very useful, as you’ll want to use more readily available Fabrics instead to craft Bandages.
Lastly, Prickly Pears can be recycled for Assorted Seeds. Salvaging yields 2 Assorted Seeds, while full recycling yields 3 Assorted Seeds. However, given their farming difficulty, recycling is not recommended unless you have a significant surplus.
Events That Increase Prickly Pear Spawns
Events are timed modifiers on maps that players can opt into for increased spawns of specific resources. The most relevant event for Prickly Pear farming is Lush Blooms.
Lush Blooms
Lush Blooms is a map modifier that dramatically increases nature loot across the map. When active, Prickly Pear spawns become more frequent, cacti can drop 2 to 3 items instead of 1, and Wicker Baskets appear throughout camps and nature areas.
In Wicker Baskets
During the Lush Blooms event, Wicker Baskets spawn throughout camps and nature areas. These baskets can contain any nature item, including Prickly Pears. Check residential zones and any area where you see baskets scattered on the ground.
Lush Blooms lasts 45 minutes and can appear on any map. Always check the World Modifiers before loading into a raid. If Lush Blooms is active on Buried City or Dam Battlegrounds, prioritize your Prickly Pear farming immediately.
Cold Snap
Cold Snap is another event worth watching for. Players have reported higher nature loot yields during this modifier, making it easier to find Prickly Pears at their usual spawn locations. Keep an eye on active modifiers and take advantage of favorable conditions.
Cold Snap is a winter-exclusive event that runs frequently, alternating between maps. Check the World Modifiers screen before each raid to see which maps currently have Cold Snap active.
Tips for Farming Prickly Pears
Use Your Safe Pocket
The moment you pick up a Prickly Pear, put it in your Safe Pocket. Free loadouts do not include a Safe Pocket, so consider running a custom cheap loadout with one equipped. Even if you die, your Safe Pocket contents are protected.
A useful strategy is to enter raids with an empty custom loadout. You have no weapons to defend yourself, but you gain access to the Safe Pocket. Grab your Prickly Pears, store them safely, and either extract or let an enemy kill you for a quick exit.
Check Multiple Cacti
Not every cactus will have Prickly Pears underneath. ARC Raiders uses randomization for resource spawns, so you need to check multiple plants. Look carefully at the base and circle each cactus, as the red fruit hides behind the leaves.
Farm Agave at the Same Time
Agave plants often spawn near cacti in Buried City and Dam Battlegrounds. While searching for Prickly Pears, harvest any Agave you find to maximize your raid efficiency. Both resources share similar spawn areas.
Run Multiple Quick Raids
Prickly Pear spawns have randomness built in. Sometimes your favorite spot will be empty while another location is loaded. Do not get frustrated by bad luck. Extract with whatever you find, bank it, and queue again. Consistent short runs are more effective than hoping for one perfect raid.
Avoid High Traffic Areas
If you spawn on the opposite side of the map from your target location, do not run straight through the middle. Circle around the edges of the map to avoid high loot POIs where players congregate. The southern perimeter of Buried City is already on the map edge, making it naturally safer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Buried City is the best map for Prickly Pear farming due to its desert terrain and multiple cactus clusters. The southern perimeter near the map edge has the highest concentration of cacti, yielding 2 to 4 Prickly Pears per raid.
The Level IV Scrappy upgrade requires 6 Prickly Pears, 6 Olives, and 1 Cat Bed. This upgrade increases the amount of materials Scrappy brings back between raids.
No. Prickly Pears do not spawn on Blue Gate. The map lacks the Cacti Plant bushes required for Prickly Pear spawns. Stick to Buried City, Dam Battlegrounds, or Spaceport for farming Prickly Pears.
Lush Blooms increases nature loot spawns across the map. Prickly Pears appear more frequently, cacti can drop 2 to 3 items instead of 1, and Wicker Baskets spawn throughout the map containing random nature items including Prickly Pears.
Prickly Pears restore 20 stamina over 1 second when consumed. They do not restore health directly, but can be combined with a Lemon and Apricot to craft Fruit Mix, which restores both health and stamina.
Prickly Pears are bright red fruit that spawn on the ground at the base of cacti. Their distinctive color makes them relatively easy to spot once you know to check underneath cactus plants.
Yes. Prickly Pears sell for 64 Coins each. However, given their importance for Scrappy upgrades and Fruit Mix crafting, selling them is not recommended unless you have a significant surplus.
Use your Safe Pocket. Run a custom loadout instead of a free loadout to access the Safe Pocket slot. Any items stored there are protected even if you die during the raid.
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