Trinkets are some of the most interesting and valuable items you’ll come across while exploring the world of ARC Raiders. While they may look like simple collectables at first, trinkets play several important roles—from earning credits to progressing quests and upgrades. Below is a complete and detailed breakdown of all trinkets currently available in the game, along with their uses and why you might want to keep (or sell) them.
ARC Raiders, developed by Embark Studios, is a newly released extraction shooter that has quickly gained attention for its tense gameplay loop and strong PvPvE design. Each day, more players head topside to scavenge, fight ARCs, and extract valuable loot. Among that loot are trinkets—items that don’t directly help you in combat but are still worth paying attention to.
What Are Trinkets in ARC Raiders?
Trinkets are special loot items found throughout the game world while exploring topside locations. Their primary purpose is to be sold for credits, but many of them serve additional functions. Some are required for crafting weapons or consumables, others are needed for quests, and several are used to upgrade Scrappy or unlock cosmetic decorations in your raider menu.
Because inventory space is limited, knowing which trinkets to keep and which ones to sell immediately can save you both time and frustration.
All Trinkets and Their Uses in ARC Raiders
There are 27 total trinkets in ARC Raiders. They are divided into different rarity tiers—Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Epic—based on their value, usefulness, and role in progression.
Below is a detailed list of every trinket, including its rarity, credit value, and best use.
Complete Trinket List
| Name | Rarity | Sell Price | Primary Use | Worth Keeping For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Freshener | Uncommon | $2,000 | Crafting | Flamethrower crafting |
| Bloated Tuna Can | Common | $1,000 | Consumable | Restores stamina |
| Breathtaking Snow Globe | Epic | $7,000 | Trade | Sell for high credits |
| Cat Bed | Uncommon | $1,000 | Upgrade | Required for Scrappy IV |
| Coffee Pot | Common | $1,000 | Decoration | Cosmetic use |
| Dart Board | Uncommon | $2,000 | Decoration | Cosmetic use |
| Empty Wine Bottle | Common | $1,000 | Crafting | Agave Juice crafting |
| Expired Pasta | Common | $1,000 | Consumable | Restores health |
| Faded Photograph | Common | $640 | Quest | Lance’s Tea Party quest |
| Film Reel | Rare | $3,000 | Quest | Movie Night quest |
| Fine Wristwatch | Rare | $3,000 | Quest / Crafting | Multiple objectives |
| Lance’s Mixtape | Epic | $10,000 | Trade | Sell for max credits |
| Light Bulb | Uncommon | $2,000 | Upgrade | Workbench progress |
| Music Album | Rare | $3,000 | Decoration | Cosmetic use |
| Music Box | Rare | $5,000 | Trade | High-value sale |
| Painted Box | Common | $2,000 | Decoration | Cosmetic use |
| Playing Cards | Rare | $5,000 | Trade | Sell for credits |
| Poster of Natural Wonders | Uncommon | $2,000 | Decoration | Cosmetic use |
| Pottery | Uncommon | $2,000 | Decoration | Cosmetic use |
| Red Coral Jewelry | Rare | $5,000 | Trade | Sell for credits |
| Rosary | Rare | $2,000 | Quest | Specific objectives |
| Rubber Duck | Common | $1,000 | Quest / Trade | Lance’s Tea Party |
| Tropical Duck | Uncommon | $1,000 | Trade | Sell for credits |
| Gentle Duck | Uncommon | $1,000 | Trade | Sell for credits |
| Alien Duck | Uncommon | $1,000 | Trade | Sell for credits |
| Doodly Duck | Rare | $3,000 | Trade | Sell for credits |
| Flashy Duck | Rare | $3,000 | Trade | Sell for credits |
| Familiar Duck | Epic | $7,000 | Trade | Sell for credits |
| Silver Teaspoon Set | Rare | $3,000 | Decoration | Cosmetic use |
| Statuette | Rare | $3,000 | Decoration | Cosmetic use |
| Torn Book | Common | $1,000 | Decoration | Cosmetic use |
| Vase | Common | $3,000 | Decoration | Cosmetic use |
| Very Comfortable Pillow | Uncommon | $2,000 | Upgrade | Required for Scrappy V |
Trinket Color Categories
In the in-game trinket table, items are color-coded to help players quickly identify their purpose:
- Teal Green trinkets can be used for crafting, healing, stamina recovery, or other functional gameplay uses.
- Orange trinkets are tied to progression, including Scrappy upgrades, workbench improvements, and quest requirements.
- Purple trinkets are primarily valuable for selling and offer a large amount of credits in a single transaction.
Most other trinkets don’t have long-term utility. While they can be stored, it’s usually best to sell them early to free up inventory space and build your credit reserves faster.
If you’re early in the game, prioritize keeping trinkets tied to quests and Scrappy upgrades. Once those requirements are met, high-value Epic and Rare trinkets become excellent sources of income. Since inventory slots are limited, selling unnecessary trinkets as soon as possible is usually the smartest move.
Knowing which trinkets matter—and why—can make your raids more efficient and your progression much smoother.
