In Arc Raiders, Apricots and Lemons are categorised as natural resources, and both are essential for upgrading Scrappy, your small robotic rooster companion. Since these items don’t reliably drop from enemies or random loot containers, knowing where they spawn in the world is key.
Below are the most consistently confirmed locations and methods, gathered largely from community findings and in-game exploration.
Where to Find Apricots
Apricots are more commonly found in barren, scrub-like biomes, especially near small trees and bushes. Because they are tied to environmental nodes, you’ll usually see a gathering prompt when you’re close enough.
Best Apricot Locations
1. Dam Battlegrounds – Broken Dam / Escape Hatch Area
One of the most reliable apricot spots is the barren land near the escape hatch in front of the broken dam, just beside the Testing Annex.
Here’s why this location is strong:
- Trees are clustered close together
- Fewer enemies roam here, making gathering safer
- Multiple apricot nodes may spawn during a single expedition
Search the small trees and bushes surrounding this barren stretch of land. Look for the prompt when you approach the tree trunks or nearby shrubs.
2. Between Dome Hydroponics and Water Treatment Control
Another high-yield apricot route is the path between Dome Hydroponics and the Water Treatment Control area.
Why this path works:
- Dense foliage means more potential resource nodes
- Apricots respawn more consistently here than many other regions
- Minimal vertical terrain makes searching easier
Walk slowly along this stretch, checking each tree as you go.
Where to Find Lemons
Lemons are a little more specialised and have fewer natural spawn points than apricots. They’re generally found in urban or semi-urban zones, especially within the Buried City region.
Best Lemon Locations
1. Marano Park – Buried City
This is widely considered the best place to farm lemons.
What makes Marano Park ideal:
- Large clusters of lemon-bearing trees
- Easy to navigate terrain
- Occasional apricot spawns mixed in
Simply walk through the park, approach each tree, and interact with it to gather lemons.
2. Grandioso Apartments – Buried City
Another excellent lemon-spawn location is near the Grandioso Apartments.
This area is good because:
- Lemon trees are more spread out, but highly consistent
- Fewer enemy patrols compared to Marano Park
- Great for secondary runs after Marano Park is cleared
Be sure to check around patios, courtyards, and community spaces—these urban decorations often hide natural resource nodes.
Bonus Tip: Kick the Trees
Whenever you gather from a fruit tree, kick it afterwards. This can drop multiple extra lemons or apricots, often doubling or tripling your yield. Kicking does not attract enemies, so there’s no downside to doing it every time.
Additional Spawn Sources
Look inside Pots, Baskets, and Small Containers
In both Dam Battlegrounds and Buried City, lemons and apricots can appear:
- In baskets
- In ceramic pots
- In small crates
- On tables or resting areas
These are less common than tree spawns but can give quick extra resources if you stay observant during your run.
Use Lush Blooms Map Condition for Maximum Loot
If you want to drastically increase your chances of finding both apricots and lemons, watch for the Lush Blooms environmental condition in the world rotation.
When Lush Blooms is active:
- Natural resource loot becomes far more abundant
- Trees, crates, and environmental nodes spawn more frequently
- Residential and urban pockets contain more hidden baskets/crates
- You can stockpile a large supply of fruit in one expedition
Simply wait for the Lush Blooms condition to go live on any map, drop in, and sweep areas with trees, foliage, or civilian structures.
