Scrappy is one of the most underrated systems in ARC Raiders. While you’re fighting ARC robots, clearing bases, and looting high threat zones, Scrappy works quietly in the background collecting free crafting materials every time you complete a raid.

Upgrading Scrappy is essential if you want to streamline crafting, reduce grind, and accelerate your progression toward higher-level Workshop recipes. As seasoned ARC Raiders players with 500+ hours, we’ll break down every upgrade requirement, the real value per level, and the best strategies to farm rare items like Cat Beds and Very Comfortable Pillows.

What Is Scrappy in ARC Raiders?

Scrappy is your passive scavenger assistant.
Every time you extract successfully, Scrappy rewards you with a bundle of core crafting materials. The higher Scrappy’s level, the bigger your passive reward pool.

This is crucial because these core materials appear in almost every crafting recipe, including weapons, mods, utilities, and Workshop upgrades.

Scrappy is unlocked by default at Level 1, so every new player benefits from it immediately.

All Scrappy Upgrade Levels (1-5)

Scrappy can be upgraded through five tiers. Each level unlocks a higher resource output and better daily value.

Below you’ll find the complete, corrected, and expanded upgrade table, including tactical notes for farming efficiency.

Scrappy Level 2 - Required Materials

• 1× Dog Collar

Pro Tip:
Dog Collars commonly spawn in residential, suburban houses, and pet themed locations. Search drawers, shelves, and nightstands.

Scrappy Level 3 - Required Materials

• 3× Lemon

• 3× Apricot

Veteran Insight:
These items appear in food crates, grocery interiors, kitchens, and civilian homes. Farm low to mid threat areas for consistent spawns. They are uncommon, not rare.

However, if you're looking for the single best farm spot, experienced Raiders consistently point to The Blue Gate map.
You'll want to take a trip down to Olive Grove.
This location offers one of the highest densities of civilian structures and food containers in the entire region. With a fast route through the central cluster of homes and nearby utility buildings, most players report completing the entire farm in just two runs.

H3: Scrappy Level 4 - Required Materials

• 6× Prickly Pear

• 6× Olives

• 1× Cat Bed

The bottleneck here is the Cat Bed.

Where to find Cat Beds:

• pet stores

• residential districts

• abandoned apartments

• cluttered interior buildings with high “comfort item” spawn rates

H3: Scrappy Level 5 - Required Materials

• 12× Mushroom

• 12× Apricot

• 3× Very Comfortable Pillow

Level 5 is the biggest grind.
The mushrooms and apricots are manageable - but the Very Comfortable Pillow is a rare drop.

Where to find Very Comfortable Pillows:

• high-end apartments

• villas / upscale homes

• “comfort loot” interior zones

Why Scrappy Is Worth Upgrading (Real Gameplay Value)

Scrappy generates the six most important foundational materials used in almost every Workshop recipe:

• Metal Parts

• Fabric

• Plastic Parts

• Chemicals

• Rubber Parts

• Assorted Seeds

Even at Level 1, these materials save time. At Level 5, Scrappy becomes one of the strongest passive systems in the entire game.

What Scrappy Gives You (All Materials Explained)

Upgrading Scrappy increases the quantity and consistency of materials provided after extraction.

Below is what Scrappy focuses on:

Metal Parts

Used in weapons, utilities, and Workshop upgrades.

Fabric

Essential for armor upgrades and utility crafting.

Plastic Parts

Appears in almost every mid-tier recipe.

Chemicals

High-use component for utilities and explosives.

Rubber Parts

Needed for gear upgrades and advanced crafting.

Assorted Seeds

The most versatile material in the game.

Why Assorted Seeds Are So Important

You can exchange Assorted Seeds at Celeste for many other crafting materials. This makes them more valuable than standard drops, especially when you lack specific components for crafting.

This is why Scrappy Level 5 drastically increases long-term account efficiency.

Farming Tips - How to Get Rare Scrappy Materials Faster

1. Prioritize Interior Loot Zones

Apartments, kitchens, pet shops, and supermarkets have the highest spawn rates for comfort items.

2. Avoid High-Threat Zones When Farming Food/Comfort Items

Threat level affects enemy difficulty, not loot type.
Civilian zones have better yields for Scrappy materials.

3. Use a Lightweight Loadout

You want mobility, not combat gear:

• SMG or lightweight rifle

• Movement booster

• Low armor weight

This speeds up interior farming.

4. Trade with Players

Many players ignore comfort/food items entirely.
Trade your combat loot for Scrappy components, it’s more efficient.

5. Buy Rare Items (Marketplace Optimization)

Stuck on Cat Bed or Very Comfortable Pillow?

👉 Buy ARC Raiders Items on the EB24 Marketplace
Cheap • Fast • Verified sellers • No RNG

Should You Upgrade Scrappy to Level 5? (Expert Verdict)

Upgrade to Level 5 if:

• you craft often

• you want passive materials every raid

• you play ARC Raiders weekly

• you want to reduce farming time long-term

Stop at Level 3 - 4 if:

• you play casually

• you don’t need crafting efficiency

• you rarely upgrade gear

Scrappy Level 5 is a long-term investment, but for active players it’s one of the best returns on time spent.

Final Words

Scrappy may look simple, but maximizing this system saves hours of farming across your ARC Raiders journey. Level 5 gives you consistent, high-value crafting materials after every extraction, freeing up time to focus on what matters, tougher encounters, better gear, and endgame objectives.

If rare items are slowing you down, remember you can always pick them up quickly through player trades or the EB24 marketplace.

Happy raiding, and may your Scrappy always bring home a full bag.