This guide covers all the best Toaster farming locations, how to identify potential spawns on any map, and tips for maximizing your haul each run to get the refiner level 2 upgrade as soon as possible.
Where are Toasters Found
Toasters spawn exclusively in Residential areas across all maps. These locations are marked on the map with a small person icon, making them easy to identify before you deploy. Once inside a Residential building, check tables, cabinets, and drawers for Toaster spawns.
Kitchens are 100% the best place to look when searching for Toasters; they can also appear on nearby tables – search all cupboards and surfaces. It is logical they’d be found in kitchens, though kitchens are relatively rare in Arc Raiders.
Scroll down for the locations to search in Dam Battlegrounds and Buried City. We highlight the best residential areas on each map.
Where To Find Toasters Map
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
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
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 BarRailyardRailyard
Extraction 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)Dam Battlegrounds
Dam Battlegrounds offers the most reliable Toaster farming in ARC Raiders. The Apartments area in this map contains multiple Residential buildings clustered together, allowing you to hit several spawn points without traveling far.
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 pointRuby Residence is the standout location. This building has Toasters sitting directly on tables as soon as you enter, plus additional spawns in drawers throughout the rooms. Players report finding Toasters here consistently across multiple raids.
The Pattern House is another solid option on Dam Battlegrounds. While slightly less consistent than Ruby Residence, it still produces Toasters regularly and can be looted quickly on your way to or from the apartments.
Buried City
Buried City has fewer Residential areas than Dam Battlegrounds, but the Grandioso Apartments complex is worth visiting. Look for the person icon on the map marking this location. The apartments contain the usual Residential loot tables, including Toasters in cabinets and on furniture.
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 pointThe downside of Buried City is that Residential POIs are more spread out. If Toaster farming is your primary goal, Dam Battlegrounds is the more efficient choice.
Riven Tides
Riven Tides has very few reported Toaster finds. The Residential loot on Riven Tides sits in Hotel Panorama Azzurro and Azzurro Beach. Hotel Panorama Azzurro is a high-threat area, so expect ARC and other players. Not worth a dedicated run; pick them up if you’re there for something else.
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. The Residential loot on Pendola Pass sits in Old Town and Researcher Lodgings. Old Town is a medium-threat area, so it’s busy but manageable.
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)Other Maps
Any map with Residential markers can spawn Toasters. Before deploying, check the map for the person icon indicating Residential areas. These POIs share the same loot tables regardless of which map they appear on. Though Dam Battlegrounds and Buried City are where players swear are the best to find Toasters, and I believe them, as my own runs resulted in good yields of toasters.
Night raids work just as well as day raids for Toaster hunting. The spawns do change based on time of day, so queue for whichever raid fits your playstyle and willingness to take risks.
What Do the Stats Tell Us
Dam Battlegrounds accounts for 63% of all Toaster finds, making it the dominant farming map. Buried City follows at 26%, while Blue Gate contributes 11%. Stella Montis and The Spaceport report no Toaster drops, likely due to their lack of Residential zones.
According to community loot data, 71% of all Toasters are found in containers (meaning usual draws and cupboards), while boxes and lockers each account for 14%. Focus on searching standard containers in Residential buildings for the best results.
As a Residential item, Toasters spawn in living spaces like apartments and houses. Look for kitchens, countertops, and shelving units when searching for spawns. The northern Residential buildings on Dam Battlegrounds (Pale Apartments, Ruby Residence, Pattern House) are particularly good farming spots.
How To Identify Residential Areas
Residential areas are marked on the map with a small person icon, so you can plan routes before you deploy with an idea of where to go for toasters. This icon resembles a simple human silhouette and indicates that the POI contains apartment buildings, houses, or other residential spaces.
When you arrive at a Residential area, look for apartment complexes and furnished rooms. Toasters spawn inside these buildings on tables, inside cabinets, and within drawers. Open everything you see to maximize your chances of finding them.
Unlike some items that spawn on the ground outdoors, Toasters only appear inside buildings. Focus your search on interior spaces and ignore outdoor areas around Residential POIs.
Also Found Here
Containers hold more than one thing, so here’s what else is worth grabbing on the same run.
The bags and Breachable Containers that hold Toaster, most often on Blue Gate and Buried City, also roll:
- Very Comfortable Pillow (3 needed for Scrappy Level 5)
- Cat Bed (1 needed for Scrappy Level 4)
- Power Cable (3 needed for Gear Bench Level 2)
- Dog Collar (1 needed for Scrappy Level 2)
Toaster also turns up in bags and solar panels on Blue Gate and Riven Tides, alongside:
- Durable Cloth (30 needed for Expedition 5 phase 2, 5 for Medical Lab Level 2)
- Speaker Component (15 needed for Expedition 5 phase 3)
- Ice Cream Scooper (sells for 640 Raider Coins)
- Canister (sells for 300 Raider Coins)
What is a Toaster
Toasters are classified as Rare items. Each Toaster weighs 2.0 units and stacks up to 3 in a single inventory slot. If you need quick cash, Toasters sell for 1,000 coins each at vendors.
The primary value of Toasters comes from recycling. Processing a Toaster at your Workshop yields 5 Plastic Parts and 3 Wires. Salvaging in the field only produces 3 Wires, so always bring Toasters back to base when possible.
Why You Need Toasters
Toasters serve a main purpose in ARC Raiders: upgrading the Refiner. We’d recommend upgrading, then selling them if you have a surplus. Recycling often gives less value than selling outright.
Upgrading the Refiner
The primary use for Toasters is upgrading your Workshop Refiner from Level 1 to Level 2. This upgrade requires 3 Toasters, 5 ARC Motion Cores, and 8 Fireball Burners. The upgraded Refiner unlocks additional recycling recipes and improves material yields.
Save at least 3 Toasters before recycling any extras. Once you complete the Refiner upgrade, you can freely recycle additional Toasters for materials.
Recycling Value
After completing upgrades, Toasters become valuable recycling fodder. Each Toaster produces 5 Plastic Parts and 3 Wires when processed at your Workshop. Plastic Parts are used in numerous crafting recipes, making Toasters a solid source of this material.
Avoid salvaging Toasters in the field unless your inventory is completely full. Salvaging only yields 3 Wires, losing the 5 Plastic Parts you would get from proper recycling at base.
Tips for Farming Toasters
Toasters stack to 3, and each weighs 2.0 units. Plan your inventory space accordingly. A dedicated farming run can net 6 or more Toasters if you hit multiple Residential buildings.
Use your Safe Pocket for Toasters whenever possible. If you die during extraction, items in your Safe Pocket are preserved. This protects your valuable finds from being lost to other players or ARC enemies.
Run multiple short raids rather than one long expedition. Residential areas refresh their loot each raid, so quick in-and-out runs to Ruby Residence can be more efficient than exploring the entire map.
Check every container in Residential buildings. Toasters can spawn on tables in plain sight, but they also appear inside drawers and cabinets. Thorough looting ensures you do not miss any spawns.
If done during Night Raids, drop chances of Toasters substantially increase – if you don’t mind the added risk and definitely have safe pockets to spare, doing Night Raids in Dam Battlegrounds or Buried City could yield extremely successful runs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dam Battlegrounds is the best map for Toaster farming. The Apartments area, particularly Ruby Residence, has consistent Toaster spawns in a concentrated location. You can hit multiple Residential buildings quickly without traveling far across the map.
You need 3 Toasters to upgrade the Refiner from Level 1 to Level 2. This upgrade also requires 5 ARC Motion Cores and 8 Fireball Burners. Save at least 3 Toasters before recycling any extras.
Toasters spawn on tables, inside cabinets, and within drawers in Residential buildings. Some sit out in the open on furniture while others require you to search containers. Check everything in each room to maximize your finds.
Always recycle Toasters at your Workshop when possible. Recycling yields 5 Plastic Parts and 3 Wires, while salvaging only produces 3 Wires. Only salvage in the field if your inventory is completely full and you cannot carry any more items.
Toasters sell for 1,000 coins each. However, the recycling materials are generally more valuable for crafting progression. Only sell Toasters if you have completed all upgrades and have excess inventory.
Yes, Toasters spawn during both day and night raids. The time of day does not affect Residential loot tables. Queue for whichever raid type fits your preferred playstyle.
Look for the person icon on the map, which indicates Residential areas. These POIs contain apartments and houses where Toasters spawn. The icon looks like a small human silhouette and appears on all maps that have Residential locations.
Toasters spawn exclusively in Residential areas. Other POI types like industrial zones or military locations do not contain Toaster spawns. Always head to buildings marked with the person icon if you need Toasters.
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