If you’ve spent any time in Arc Raiders, you know that coins are the lifeblood of your raid life. Between looting, crafting, and upgrading your stash, it never feels like you have enough, and staring at a nearly full inventory mid-mission is a headache nobody wants. That’s where knowing how to earn coins efficiently comes in.
You don’t need to grind endlessly or hit every corner of the map blindly. There are smarter ways to stock up on cash while still enjoying the exploration. This guide walks you through the best strategies for finding sellable items and making your coin count work for you, so you can focus on the action instead of the numbers.
Best Ways To Earn Coins Fast
If you’re running low on coins in Arc Raiders, there are a few reliable ways to boost your balance without wasting time or valuable crafting resources. The key is knowing what’s worth selling, and where to find it.
The most profitable items to focus on are Trinkets marked with a diamond symbol. These aren’t useful for crafting or upgrades, so you can safely sell them for a solid chunk of coins.
Nature items are another underrated source of coins. While they only provide minor health or stamina recovery when used, they can accumulate quickly during exploration. Selling off stacks of these can add up fast.
Where To Best Find Trinket Items
You’ll find these trinkets most often in Old World or Residential areas scattered across the map. These are marked with a ‘book’ symbol and a ‘person’ symbol on your map. The Buried City map is especially good for this, with hot spots like:
- Town Hall
- Grandioso Apartments
- Santa Maria Houses
- The Library
- Red Tower
If you prefer exploring the Blue Gate map, you’ll still have good luck finding diamond-marked trinkets. Focus your searches around the Village, Ancient Fort, and Ruined Homestead.
What To Spend Your Coins On First
Once you’ve built up a healthy coin balance, you’ll want to invest wisely. The first thing you should prioritize is expanding your stash limit. You can do this by opening your inventory and selecting ‘Expand’ in the top-left corner.
Each expansion costs a significant amount of coins and increases in price with every upgrade, but it’s well worth the investment. Since much of Arc Raiders’ gameplay revolves around looting and collecting items, a larger stash will save you headaches when offloading your gear.
After that, head over to the Traders tab and check out the Gun Shop. Upgrading your arsenal early on can make missions go much smoother and increase your efficiency when farming for loot.
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