Mushrooms in Arc Raiders are an uncommon but valuable resource. They are mainly used to upgrade Scrappy the Chicken and complete crafting projects. While they can be tricky to find, knowing the right spots and strategies makes harvesting much faster. Here’s a guide to help you get the most mushrooms per run.
Top Farming Locations
Spaceport (The Trench)
The Trench in Spaceport is one of the most efficient mushroom spots for a single high-yield haul.

The “Guaranteed” Tree: South of Little Hangar and west of the East Container Yard, this tree consistently spawns 3–4 mushrooms.
Strategy: Many players do “naked runs”—they spawn with no gear, rush straight to the tree, put the mushrooms in their Safe Pocket, and surrender to extract them instantly. This method is fast and low-risk.
Dam Battlegrounds (Swamp & Hydroponic Dome)
Dam Battlegrounds offers the highest overall mushroom density.
Swamp Region: Look around small islands and at the base of dead, “lumpy” trees in the southern swamp.
Hydroponic Dome Complex: Check water pools, irrigation planters, and near large pipes inside the domes.
Water Treatment Plant: Mushrooms grow on or under the large blue pipes in long corridors. The nearby elevator makes extraction quick and efficient.
Stella Montis (Cafeteria)
There’s a room off the cafeteria that needs a carriable battery to open. Inside, two wicker baskets often contain a high number of mushrooms—sometimes up to 10 in a single match.
Seasonal & Event Boosts
Lush Blooms: Wicker Baskets spawn across all maps, including the Buried City, often containing multiple mushrooms per basket.
Cold Snap: Mushroom spawn rates and yields increase significantly. The guaranteed tree in Spaceport can give up to 11 mushrooms during this event.
Pro Tips for Efficient Farming
Chain together swamp and Water Treatment Plant spawns on Dam Battlegrounds for a steady, low-risk harvest.
Keep a Safe Pocket ready to store mushrooms during runs.
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By focusing on these maps and using event boosts wisely, you can collect mushrooms consistently, level up Scrappy faster, and save time for high-stakes runs.