Hunting for valuable trinkets in Arc Raiders? The Vase is one of the best common-tier items you can loot, selling for approximately 3,000 coins—making it worth the precious backpack space. While it won’t help you craft gear or complete quests, knowing where to find Vases efficiently can significantly boost your coin income between raids.
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What is the Vase in Arc Raiders?
The Vase is classified as a rare Common trinket with a distinctive blue diamond symbol on its icon. According to Embark Studios’ Arc Raiders, trinkets serve primarily as revenue generators, though some have secondary uses in hideout decoration or quest completion.
| Vase Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Category | Trinket (Common Rarity) |
| Sell Value | ~3,000 Coins |
| Weight | Light (stackable) |
| Primary Use | Selling for coins |
| Secondary Use | Hideout shelf decoration |
| Quest Requirement | None |
Unlike quest-specific trinkets or crafting materials, the Vase exists purely for profit. When your inventory fills during raids, prioritizing Vases over lower-value junk (C/D-tier items) makes smart economic sense.
Best Locations to Find Vases
Priority POI Tags
Vases spawn most frequently in Points of Interest tagged as:
Old World Areas These pre-ARC invasion locations preserve historical artifacts, making them prime spots for decorative items like vases. Look for mansion-style buildings, government facilities, and preserved cultural sites.
Commercial Districts Business zones where people once shopped and dined contain display areas perfect for vase spawns. Check antique shops, hotel lobbies, restaurant display cases, and office reception areas.
Residential Zones Abandoned homes and apartment complexes are your most consistent source. Residential areas feature multiple rooms with furniture where vases naturally spawn on shelves, tables, and in cabinets.
Specific Spawn Points Within Buildings
When searching these POI types, check:
- Shelves and display cases (most common spawn)
- Tables and countertops (dining rooms, kitchens)
- Cabinets and drawers (search interaction required)
- Living room furniture (side tables, entertainment centers)
- Office desks and sideboards
Pay close attention to your surroundings—Vases blend into environments, and rushing through rooms means missed opportunities.
Best Maps for Vase Farming
Buried City (Highly Recommended)
The Buried City map features extensive residential apartment buildings classified as prime loot areas. The high density of searchable containers and furniture makes this the most efficient map for trinket farming, including Vases.
Why Buried City Works:
- Multiple multi-story residential complexes
- High container density per building
- Fewer high-tier distractions (focus on trinkets)
- Efficient route planning between apartment blocks
Dam Battleground, Blue Gate, Spaceport (Good Options)
These three maps contain solid residential and commercial zones where Vases spawn regularly. While not as concentrated as Buried City, they offer variety if you’re farming multiple item types simultaneously.
Stella Montis (Avoid for Vase Hunting)
While technically possible to find Vases here, Stella Montis specializes in high-tier equipment and materials. Experienced raiders recommend avoiding this map specifically for trinket farming—focus on valuable gear instead when visiting Stella Montis.
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Efficient Vase Farming Strategy
Route Optimization
Rather than exhaustively searching single locations, develop efficient multi-POI routes:
Example Buried City Route:
- Start at large apartment complex (north residential zone)
- Search all floors systematically (top-down prevents backtracking)
- Move to adjacent building cluster (usually 2-3 buildings connected)
- Hit commercial strip on way to extraction
- Extract with 3-6 Vases per successful run
Speed beats completeness—hitting 3-4 locations quickly generates more coins per hour than meticulously searching one building.
Inventory Management
- Prioritize lightweight, high-value items (Vases, other 3,000-coin trinkets)
- Drop C-tier junk (items selling under 1,000 coins) when you find Vases
- Stack similar trinkets (Vases stack, saving space)
- Reserve slots for potential weapon/gear upgrades mid-raid
Loadout Recommendations
Looting MK2 Augment (if available): Increases loot quality and container density—ideal for trinket farming runs.
Free/Low-Risk Loadout: Residential areas attract other raiders. Use expendable gear on dedicated farming runs to minimize loss if you’re eliminated before extraction.
Time Your Raids
- Early raid timing: Fewer players means safer looting in popular residential zones
- Night raids: Higher risk but reduced competition for high-traffic buildings
- Weather conditions: Use storms/fog for cover when farming contested areas
What to Do With Your Vases
Option 1: Sell Immediately (Recommended)
Vases aren’t required for any quests, crafts, or Scrappy upgrades. Selling them generates 3,000 coins each—enough to:
- Purchase essential consumables (medkits, ammunition)
- Fund weapon/gear upgrades at workbench
- Save toward larger equipment purchases
- Bankroll riskier high-tier raids
Most experienced raiders liquidate Vases immediately to maintain cash flow for progression.
Option 2: Display in Hideout
Trinkets automatically appear as decorations on your hideout shelves when stored. If you’re building an impressive collection or want visual variety in your raider den, keeping one Vase adds aesthetic value.
However, the opportunity cost (losing 3,000 coins) only makes sense for players who’ve already completed most progression and have excess resources.
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Trinket Farming Economics
Understanding trinket value tiers helps prioritize inventory decisions during raids:
S-Tier Trinkets (5,000+ coins): Extremely rare, always prioritize A-Tier Trinkets (3,000-4,999 coins): Vases fall here—excellent value B-Tier Trinkets (1,000-2,999 coins): Good filler items C/D-Tier Trinkets (under 1,000 coins): Drop when better items appear
The Vase’s 3,000-coin value places it in the A-tier range—making it one of the best common rarity finds available. Three Vases equal the value of most uncommon trinkets while taking less space.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Mistake #1: Ignoring Container Types Not all containers have equal loot tables. Ornate furniture, display cases, and locked cabinets have better odds for valuable trinkets than generic storage boxes.
Mistake #2: Overloading on Low-Value Items Don’t fill your backpack with 500-coin trinkets before exploring residential areas. Reserve space for potential Vase discoveries.
Mistake #3: Rushing Through Buildings Vases spawn on shelves and tables—environmental spawns you’ll miss if sprinting through rooms. Take 10-15 extra seconds per room to scan surfaces.
Mistake #4: Farming Wrong Maps Hitting Stella Montis hoping for Vases wastes time. Stick to Buried City, Blue Gate, Dam Battleground, and Spaceport for trinket-focused runs.
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Advanced Tips from Veteran Raiders
Audio Cues Matter: Arc Raiders provides subtle audio feedback when interacting with valuable containers. Listen for distinct sounds signaling high-value loot nearby.
Check Less Obvious Spots: Other players rush through obvious ground-floor rooms. Search:
- Upper floors (fewer raiders bother climbing stairs)
- Basement levels (often overlooked)
- Behind locked doors (worth using keys/breaching)
- Corner rooms in apartment complexes
Combine with Other Farming Goals: Don’t make pure trinket runs unless absolutely necessary. Combine Vase farming with material gathering, quest completion, or low-risk PvP practice to maximize raid efficiency.
Track Your Routes: Mentally note which buildings produced multiple Vases. Loot spawns vary, but certain structures have better container layouts for trinket farming.
Why Vases Matter for Progression
While 3,000 coins per Vase might seem modest, consistent trinket farming creates steady income streams that:
- Fund experimental loadouts for trying new weapons
- Build capital reserves for major purchases
- Enable aggressive gear upgrades without resource anxiety
- Support risky high-tier raids (you have backup funds if eliminated)
Think of Vases as your economic safety net—low-risk items that generate reliable profit even on difficult raid days when you’re avoiding direct combat.
FAQs
Q: Can Vases be used for crafting or quests in Arc Raiders?
A: No, Vases have no crafting or quest requirements—they exist purely as sellable trinkets worth approximately 3,000 coins or as hideout decorations.
Q: Which map is best for farming Vases in Arc Raiders?
A: Buried City is the optimal map for Vase farming due to its extensive residential apartment buildings with high container density, though Dam Battleground, Blue Gate, and Spaceport are solid alternatives.
