Just like in real life, ARC Raiders pays attention to detail, not only in visuals and environments but also in harvesting and looting mechanics. While apricots, lemons, and olives grow on different trees, there’s more to discover — including Prickly Pears.
Best Prickly Pear Locations in ARC Raiders
Prickly Pears can be obtained as drops from cacti scattered across various maps in ARC Raiders. For the best chance of finding them, focus on areas with plenty of cacti. One of the ideal spots is between Ruby Residence and West Broken Bridge on the Dam Battlegrounds map, where you’ll find numerous cacti.
Compared to other fruits, Prickly Pears are rare and won’t always appear near every cactus, but if you actively search, you’re likely to find some. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t spot one immediately — this area has plenty of cacti, so you’re bound to come across a few.
If you’re lucky, you may even find multiple Prickly Pears near a single cluster of cacti.
Tips for Collecting Prickly Pears
When collecting Prickly Pears during a run, stick to this area and consider respawning if you’re far from the northern side of Dam Battlegrounds. Avoid fights, and equip an augment with a Safe Pocket so that your Prickly Pears remain protected if you’re killed by a player or an ARC. If you gather more than you need, you can also sell them for a good amount of cash.
Prickly Pear Stats in ARC Raiders
| Item | Description | Stamina | Use Time | Found In | Recycles Into |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prickly Pears | Can be consumed for a small amount of stamina. | 20 | 1 second | Nature | x3 Assorted Seeds |
Early in the game, Prickly Pears, along with Apricots, Olives, and Lemons, are used to train Scrappy, improving his resource-gathering abilities.
