The Spotter Relay is a compact, uncommon pickup in ARC Raiders that sits squarely in the “recyclable” bucket. You’ll find it while scavenging in ARC-controlled areas, and it exists for one practical purpose: convert it into parts or trade it for quick cash. The choice matters because the value swing is significant.

Spotter Relay item overview

Rarity Uncommon
Category Recyclable item
Found in ARC (scavenging)
Stack size 3
Weight 1 kg
Sell price 5,000 coins

Tip: With a 1 kg weight and a stack cap of three, Spotter Relays are light enough to carry early but still consume valuable slots. Factor that into what you prioritize on a run.

Recycling output (what you actually get)

Input → Output
Spotter Relay ×1 → Electrical Components ×2, ARC Alloy ×1

If you convert a single Spotter Relay, the parts value adds up to 1,480 coins (Electrical Components at 640 each, ARC Alloy at 200). That’s a large drop from the relay’s 5,000-coin sell price — roughly a 70 percent loss in direct coin value by recycling instead of selling.

Sell or recycle: how to decide

  • Sell for coins: If you’re focused on funding gear, ammo, or trader purchases, selling is the efficient move. One Relay nets 5,000 coins — far more than the parts’ sale value.
  • Recycle for parts: Break it down only when you specifically need Electrical Components or ARC Alloy for crafting and you don’t have cheaper sources. Otherwise, you’re giving up thousands of coins.
  • Inventory math: Because Relays are light and stack to three, you can carry a small batch to the extract. But if you’re tight on slots, prioritize higher coin-per-slot items over Relays you plan to recycle.

Where Spotter Relays fit in ARC Raiders

Despite the name, this item isn’t a deployable drone or a combat gadget. It’s a lootable component relay that feeds crafting through recycling, and it’s found while scavenging in ARC zones. Enemies in the ARC faction do employ spotter behavior to mark targets, but the Spotter Relay in your inventory is a salvageable part, not a field device.

Key takeaway

Treat the Spotter Relay as a coin generator unless you’re in immediate need of Electrical Components or ARC Alloy. If you need cash, sell it; if a recipe blocks progress and calls for those materials, recycle with intent. Either way, its low weight and modest stack size make it easy to haul — just don’t mistake it for a must-recycle item.