Apricots might seem like a minor resource in ARC Raiders at first glance, but they are far from trivial. These small, orange fruits are essential for upgrading Scrappy-your loyal scavenging companion-and crafting useful items like Fruit Mix, which boosts health and stamina during raids. Unlike common loot like ARC Raiders BluePrints or electronics, apricots spawn in specific natural areas, making them tricky to find without guidance. This guide breaks down the most reliable locations, spawning mechanics, and pro tips to help you farm apricots efficiently.

1. Key Maps and Locations for Apricots

Apricots exclusively spawn in outdoor, nature-rich zones marked by leaf icons on your map. They never appear in industrial areas, buildings, or loot crates, so focus your search on green, vegetated spots across three core maps: Blue Gate, Buried City, and Dam Battlegrounds.

Blue Gate: Olive Grove (Most Reliable Spot)

The Olive Grove in Blue Gate is the top choice for apricot farming. Located in the southern region of the map, this orchard-style area is filled with small fruit trees that regularly drop apricots (and sometimes lemons).

Look for light, upright trees-apricot trees are distinct from shrubby lemon trees, making them easy to spot from a distance. Check the ground around each tree first; apricots often spawn there naturally.

Interact with the tree to kick it-this action shakes loose additional fruits, increasing your harvest per tree. Note that this area is popular, so expect competition from other players and stay alert for patrolling enemies.

Buried City: Gardens and Parks

Buried City offers two reliable apricot hotspots, both in its greener, more vegetated sections. The first is the garden area between the Library and Town Hall, where mixed fruit trees spawn apricots on the ground and in nearby woven baskets.

The second spot is Marano Park, a small green space with several apricot trees. While this area is slightly safer than the Olive Grove due to more cover, it's often patrolled by ARC robots, so move cautiously.

Don't forget to check residential zones like the Santa Maria Houses in Buried City-woven baskets here sometimes contain apricots, Providing rapid replenishment for your harvest.

Dam Battlegrounds: Red Lakes and Swamps

For a less crowded alternative, head to Dam Battlegrounds. The eastern Red Lakes region is a hidden gem, with fruit trees that reliably spawn apricots and fewer players competing for loot.

The swamp area west of the Water Treatment Control building is another solid choice. This lush, wet zone is packed with small fruit trees and bushes that drop apricots, making it ideal for quick farming runs.

The Red Lakes area is particularly safe, with minimal enemy presence-you'll only encounter the occasional snitch drone, making it perfect for new players or solo farmers.

2. Apricot Spawning Mechanics and Tips

Apricots spawn randomly around fruit trees, so you may need multiple map runs to gather large quantities. However, you can maximize your chances with a few simple strategies.

First, keep an eye out for the "Lush Blooms" world modifier. This event increases nature loot spawn rates dramatically, making apricots much easier to find in all key locations. Check your map before queuing for a raid to see if Lush Blooms is active.

Always kick fruit trees after checking the ground. Each tree can drop 2-3 apricots when kicked, but you can only do this once per tree-don't waste time kicking the same tree repeatedly.

Prioritize early map entry. Since apricot spots are limited, arriving early in a raid lets you gather fruits before other players or enemies take over the area.

3. What to Do If You Can't Find Apricots

If apricots aren't spawning in your usual spots, don't panic. Their spawns are random, so try switching maps or reloading the same map for a fresh spawn cycle.

If you're missing a key for a map (like the Spaceport Trench Tower Key), focus on Dam Battlegrounds or Buried City-these maps don't require keys and have reliable apricot spawns.

Check your stash for extra apricots-you might have collected them accidentally during previous raids. Apricots are stored in the "Nature Loot" section of your inventory, so keep this area organized to avoid missing them.

4. Why Apricots Matter (And How to Use Them)

Apricots are critical for progression, so don't waste them on trivial uses. The most important use is upgrading Scrappy: you'll need 5 apricots to upgrade Scrappy from Level 2 to 3, and 12 apricots for the Level 4 to 5 upgrade.

Upgrading Scrappy boosts his resource-gathering efficiency, making future raids easier by passively collecting loot for you. This makes apricots one of the most valuable early-game resources.

You can also use 1 apricot, 1 lemon, and 1 prickly pear to craft Fruit Mix-a quick-use item that restores 25 health and 50 stamina, perfect for surviving intense fights.

While apricots can be eaten raw for a small stamina boost, save them for upgrades or crafting-they're too valuable to waste on minor stamina gains. So, for a better gaming experience, you can choose to buy ARC Raiders Materials on MMOEXP to acquire them quickly.

With these locations and tips, you'll never struggle to find apricots in ARC Raiders again. Focus on the Olive Grove in Blue Gate for consistent farming, use the Lush Blooms modifier to boost spawns, and prioritize upgrading Scrappy to make your raids more efficient. Happy foraging!