Cracked Bioscanners are rare, medical-themed loot that show up inconsistently in ARC Raiders. They’re essential for pushing your Medical Lab to the next tier and are also useful as components if you choose to break them down. Because spawns are randomized, success comes from focusing on the right maps and searching the right furniture.
Cracked Bioscanner uses and item stats
- Rarity and type: rare, recyclable material.
- Weight: 2.
- Stack size: 3.
- Sell price: 1,000 Raider Credits.
- Recycling and salvage: breaks down into Batteries and Rubber Parts; salvaging yields Batteries. Keep these for shields, ammo, and other recipes.
Workshop progression: upgrading the Medical Lab from Level 1 to Level 2 requires Cracked Bioscanners along with other materials (like Durable Cloth and Tick Pods). Most players will see a two‑scanner requirement for this step; there are also reports of a three‑scanner prompt. Always follow the exact requirement shown at your Workshop to avoid wasted runs.
Best places to find Cracked Bioscanners (maps)
Medical loot is concentrated on two maps. These locations offer the most consistent runs for Bioscanners:
| Map | High‑value locations | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Buried City | Hospital, Research, Piazza Arbusto, Plaza Rosa | The Hospital is the most reliable spot thanks to size and loot density. |
| Dam Battlegrounds | Testing Annex | Compact building with multiple desks and lab areas worth checking. |
The Buried City Hospital is the standout: it’s large, layered with medical rooms, and more likely to roll uncommon and rare spawns. Dam Battlegrounds’ Testing Annex is a steadier, lower‑stress alternative with shorter routes between points of interest.
Medical loot can also appear in smaller first‑aid rooms tucked inside other sites on non‑medical maps. Treat these as opportunistic checks during your pathing, not primary farming targets.
Where to look inside buildings
Once you’re in a medical building (or a room tagged with medical loot), prioritize these surfaces and containers:
- Hospital beds and bedside trays/carts (Bioscanners often spawn visible on top).
- Desks with blue drawers (lootable) and shelving with white drawers.
- Benches and counters near lab equipment.
- Mobile medical carts and metal trolleys in corridors and treatment rooms.
The key is thoroughness. Clear each floor, sweep every room, and open every drawer that will let you. When a structure is large (like the Buried City Hospital), develop a floor‑by‑floor loop to avoid backtracking and missed rooms.
Run strategy: minimize risk and bank the find
- Route planning: on Buried City, plan a path that hits the Hospital first, then any nearby medical‑tag rooms (Research, Piazza Arbusto, Plaza Rosa) before rotating toward an extraction.
- Carry discipline: keep at least one slot free so you don’t abandon a scanner due to weight or stack limits.
- Safe storage: Place Bioscanners in your safe pocket as soon as you pick them up. That prevents loss if you’re downed before extraction.
- Extraction timing: once you’ve secured one or more Bioscanners, don’t linger. Move toward a hatch and cash out the run while you’re ahead.
How many Cracked Bioscanners you need for Medical Lab 2
The Medical Lab Level 1 → Level 2 upgrade calls for Cracked Bioscanners alongside additional materials. The common requirement is two Bioscanners, though some players encounter a three‑scanner prompt. Verify the exact quantity at your Workshop before you raid, and farm an extra if you want a buffer for recycling or future upgrades.
When to recycle vs. when to hold
- Hold: if you haven’t reached Medical Lab 2 yet, prioritize saving Bioscanners for the upgrade gate.
- Recycle: once the upgrade is done (or if you have extras), recycling is a solid way to stockpile Batteries and Rubber Parts for shields, ammo, and traps.
- Sell: the 1,000‑credit sell price is decent in a pinch, but materials from recycling typically have more long‑term value.
If you’re stuck, tighten your loop to the Buried City Hospital and the Dam Testing Annex, and slow down enough to open every drawer and scan every bedside cart. The item is uncommon by design, but steady routing and disciplined extractions will get you the Bioscanners you need.
