ARC Raiders Candleberries Guide: How to Find Them and What They’re Used For

Summary:

ARC Raiders received an update for the holiday season, filling Speranza with snow and winter festivities.

As part of the update, Candleberries were added in-game as special items for players to collect to accomplish event tasks.

Candleberries spawn in specific conditions and without designated spawn locations, so it may be hard to look for them in every game.

Enjoying the snowy and festive Speranza brought by the new ARC Raiders update? The Cold Snap update does more than add snow and tougher conditions. It also introduces Candleberries, a limited-time item. Players use these berries in special holiday events and projects in Speranza. Find out where to find ARC Raiders Candleberries and why they matter in this guide.

What Are Candleberries in ARC Raiders?

ARC Raiders Candleberries are special items that only appear during the Cold Snap event. In the story, the people of Speranza use them for winter celebrations. For players, they are important because you need them to complete limited-time events like the Flickering Flames and Candleberry Banquet projects. Each step needs more Candleberries than the last, along with some basic materials you can find while playing.

When you complete a step, you earn rewards like Merits, Raider Tokens, and progress toward event rewards. Simply put, Candleberries help you unlock special seasonal rewards and get more value from the Cold Snap update.

When and Where Candleberries Spawn

You won’t find Candleberries in every match. They only show up when the Cold Snap condition is active. This means the map must be snowy before you can start looking for them. Cold Snap can appear on most maps, but not on Stella Montis, so always check the map details before starting a raid.

When Cold Snap is active, go to Nature areas on the map. These spots have a leaf icon and are filled with plants and bushes. ARC Raiders Candleberries grow on bright red bushes, which are easy to see because they stand out against the snow.

Best Locations to Find Candleberries

Candleberries do not appear in the exact same spots every time, but some areas give you a better chance of finding them. One of the best maps to search is Dam Battlegrounds. Look first at snowy areas with lots of bushes, especially the space between Red Lakes Balcony and East Broken Bridge.

You can also find Candleberries in the northern part of Dam Battlegrounds near the Power Generation Complex. Places near Hydroponic Domes and areas with many plants are good spots during the Cold Snap event.

Since each bush usually gives only one Candleberry, take your time and check all areas with heavy vegetation before leaving the map.

How to Collect Candleberries Safely

When you see a Candleberry bush, just interact with it to pick up the berry. To keep it safe, put the Candleberries in your Safe Pocket as soon as you can. This way, you won’t lose them even if you die during the raid.

Because Candleberries are hard to find, it’s best to avoid fighting unless you have to. Move carefully, leave the map early if needed, and focus on staying alive instead of getting more loot once you already have Candleberries.

Other Ways to Get Candleberries

If finding Candleberries on the map feels too slow, there’s an easier way. You can get ARC Raiders Candleberries by playing the Flickering Flames or Gathering Candleberries events. As you play normally and earn Merits, the game gives you Candleberries as rewards.

You can also progress faster by donating common items like Durable Cloth or Plastic Parts to event projects. Doing this gives you more rewards, letting you earn a lot of Candleberries without having to search the map and rely on luck.

Conclusion

Candleberries don’t show up very often, but when you do find them, they give good event rewards. To find them faster, play on maps where the Cold Snap event is active and focus on areas with lots of plants. It also helps to learn the layout of maps like Dam Battlegrounds so you don’t waste time running around.

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