Where to Get Prickly Pears in ARC Raiders – Location Guide & Why They Matter

What is the Prickly Pear and Why You Need It

The Prickly Pear is a nature‑loot item in ARC Raiders categorized as a “Common” item with nature type, stack size 10, weight 0.2 kg. 
It is specifically required for upgrading your companion rooster, Scrappy, to Level 4 — along with 6 Prickly Pears, 6 Olives and 1 Cat Bed. 
Beyond that quest‑usage, collecting them efficiently means fewer wasted runs and better resource management.

Best Locations to Find Prickly Pears

Map: Dam Battlegrounds

One of the most reliable locations is the Dam Battlegrounds map. According to sources, the area around the Research & Administration building and especially the outskirts or northern sectors where cacti grow, offer higher spawn rates of Prickly Pears. 
It’s also noted that during the “Lush Blooms” event (when nature loot spawns are increased), your chances climb significantly. 

Map: Buried City

If you’re on the Buried City map, head towards the cactus‑rich outer zones (for example “Dune’s End” in the north‑east corner) to locate Prickly Pears. 
Because they spawn around cactus plants, visually scan areas with desert cactus patches. The spawn is somewhat random, so multiple runs may be needed.

Tips for Efficient Farming of Prickly Pears

• Equip a Safe Pocket loadout so you can carry the Prickly Pears back safely even if you’re eliminated. 

• Prioritise peripheral routes (outskirts of the map) rather than hot PvP zones, to minimise risk while collecting. 

• Time your runs during the Lush Blooms event if possible — this boosts nature loot spawns including Prickly Pears. 

• Because spawn isn’t guaranteed at every cactus plant, stack multiple possible spots in your route and be ready to adapt.
  

What to Do With Prickly Pears

• Use them for the Scrappy upgrade: 6 Prickly Pears are required. 

• They act as nature loot that can be consumed for a small stamina boost (20 stamina). 

• While they are not rare high‑tier loot, collecting them efficiently saves time, which in turn allows you to focus on higher‑value objectives.

Fast‑Track Your Progress with SSRGold

Collecting resources like the Prickly Pear is great, but if you want to speed things up, you can supplement your farming with SSRGold’s item packs:

• Get base credits or nature loot packs to reduce the number of required runs.

• Secure required items more reliably and spend your raid time on higher‑impact objectives.
  Head to [SSEGold’s ARC Raiders page] (insert your link) to pick up starter bundles and resource packs — combine them with your Prickly Pear route for maximum efficiency.
  
  

Final Thoughts

Finding Prickly Pears in ARC Raiders is about smart routing, knowing best map zones, and aligning with events like Lush Blooms. You don’t need rare drops—they’re common enough—but you need efficiency. Use the tips above, check the spawn spots, equip the right loadout, and supplement with SSEGold if you want a serious shortcut.

Stay focused, drink in that stamina boost, upgrade Scrappy, and move on to higher‑tier loot runs.